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Keynotes, Workshops, Retreats & Podcasts

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Alexandra speaks to audiences navigating the reality of high-pressure work, bringing decades of stress research into the room. Not wellness advice but the science of what pressure actually does, and what it can make of the people carrying it.

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Alexandra speaks at the intersection of science and real living. A few starting points are listed here, but the conversation is always wider.

Curious about what she could bring to your audience? Let's talk.

  • Why the wellness industry's promise is costing you, and what rigorous science says instead.

  • What stress science reveals about team dynamics, decision-making under pressure, and organizational culture.

  • Why the most meaningful work comes with the most intensity, and how teams can operate at their peak sustainably.

  • Stress is one of the largest hidden costs in organizations, driving attrition, poor performance, and rising health spend.

  • So many of us are overtaxed by constant demands, burdens, and worries, especially those of us providing extra support for others through caregiving or healthcare and other service-oriented jobs.

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  • “Alexandra is extremely sharp, knowledgeable and articulate. By constantly relating the science to Philia's value proposition, she has impressively demonstrated her balance of scientific and business acumen, which is rare in academics of today!”

    — Dilpreet Buxi, Acting CEO of Philip Labs

  • “We thoroughly enjoy working with Dr. Crosswell, providing scientific Q&As as well as workshops to our corporate clients. She has been a fantastic facilitator, bridging scientific concepts and tangible takeaways while catering the content to the different stress challenges of the audience.”

    — Nicole Hennig, Head of Engagement at Walking on Earth

  • “I watched the recording of your lecture on Friday and wanted to say THANK YOU, truly. It was a wonderful talk that really covered so many aspects of stress - the physiological, the evidence showing its impact on health, the necessity to recharge, disconnect, and find connections.”

    — Ingrid Lim, MD

  • “Alexandra is an absolute delight. She provides her perspectives in a manner which are of great value to the company. She has provided us with the scientific backbone that we required to develop our technology to approach the challenge of monitoring stress.”

    — David Lester, former FDA leader

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Alexandra helps organizations navigate the human side of rapid change in an era defined by AI transformation, economic and political uncertainty, and constantly increasing demands. She teaches leaders and teams how to adapt fast and perform under pressure. Her talks give audiences a competitive edge: expanded capacity and sharper decision-making.

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