Inspiring, Empowering & Transformational Talks for Women in Business & Healthcare

I’m Dr. Pretty Basra - TedX Speaker, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and mentor , passionate about helping ambitious women and professionals strengthen their mental fitness, step into leadership, and create success that feels as good as it looks.
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With over two decades in the optical industry and the experience of building a seven-figure business while raising three children, I know firsthand the realities of leadership, growth, and resilience.
My keynotes go beyond motivation, they offer mindset, strategy, and science-backed tools to help audiences think, lead, and live differently.
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My sessions are designed to inspire, challenge, and equip audiences to build the clarity, confidence, and courage to lead with purpose and impact.
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Whether you’re looking for:
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A keynote speaker to ignite your next conference,
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A corporate workshop to strengthen mental fitness and team performance,
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A mastermind facilitator for high-performing professionals, or
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A hands-on leadership or mindset session for your organisation.
I create experiences that spark real transformation, not just inspiration.
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Each talk is tailored to your audience and goals, blending storytelling, neuroscience, and practical strategies for growth.
Topics include:
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Mental Fitness Over Perfection – Building resilience and emotional agility in high-pressure environments.
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Turning Setbacks into Opportunities – How to fail forward and create momentum from adversity.
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The Female Advantage – How empathy, intuition, and adaptability create stronger leaders.
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The CEO Mindset – How to think, decide, and perform like a seven-figure leader.
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Whether you’re an organisation seeking a dynamic speaker or an individual looking for a bespoke presentation, let’s collaborate to craft something truly impactful.
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Let’s create a session that moves minds and sparks action.
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Signature Talks & Workshops
Failing Forward: The Journey from Accidental to Intentional Success
From failing A-Levels to building a seven-figure business, this powerful keynote explores how setbacks can become your greatest source of growth.
You’ll discover the mindset and mental fitness tools that transform challenges into stepping stones toward success.
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Takeaways:
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Reframing failure as a foundation for future success
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How to build resilience and confidence after setbacks
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Strategies to turn adversity into long-term growth
Beyond Resilience: The Mental Fitness to Turn Setbacks into Strength
Resilience isn’t about bouncing back — it’s about bouncing forward. This keynote blends neuroscience and storytelling to show how developing mental fitness creates calm, clarity, and confidence under pressure.
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Practical tools to manage stress and avoid burnout
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How to use mental fitness to thrive through change
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Building emotional agility for better decision-making
The Female Advantage: Leading with Empathy, Confidence & Influence
Women bring unique strengths to leadership, empathy, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. This empowering talk celebrates those strengths and helps women lead with authenticity, confidence, and presence.
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Unlocking emotional intelligence as a leadership superpower
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Building confidence and presence in any room
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Leading with empathy and influence

Signature Talks & Workshops
Leading Like a CEO: The Mindset Behind Sustainable Business Growth
Great leaders don’t just run businesses — they shape them. This session explores how to think, decide, and perform like a seven-figure CEO, while staying grounded in your purpose.
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The mindset shifts that separate leaders from operators
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Systems for scaling sustainably
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Mental fitness strategies for focused, effective leadership
Mental Fitness Over Perfection: The Key to Sustainable Success
Perfectionism is the enemy of progress. In this talk, I share practical ways to overcome self-doubt, manage pressure, and find balance, so success feels as good as it looks.
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How to quiet the inner critic and release perfectionism
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Building daily mental fitness habits that last
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Creating high performance without burnout
The Future of Healthcare Leadership: From Burnout to Brilliance
The healthcare sector is evolving, and so must its leaders. This session helps healthcare professionals develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and the leadership mindset needed to thrive in a changing landscape.
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How to lead through uncertainty and change
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Creating psychologically safe, high-performing teams
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Building a mentally fit workforce
J Baxter - Marketing Manager
I really liked your point about only needing to be 70% ready to take action, I'm a bit of a perfectionist and I know that can hold me back. I also found the 3 point weekly action plan you outlined incredibly helpful.
T Breese - Founder
I just wanted to say thank you for a really interesting talk on Thursday. It was great to hear your story and how you've overcome challenges and others opinions to build your business.
T Suran - Digital Transformation
I can’t thank you enough for today’s session, it honestly came at such a perfect time and I really look forward to sitting down tomorrow/ this weekend and implementing all the wonderful strategies you kindly shared
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Signature Talks & Workshops
Personal Branding & Authenticity: Building a Business That Reflects You
How to develop a brand that attracts opportunities, grows your influence, and allows you to stand out in your industry.
Mindset Mastery for Female Entrepreneurs
A workshop on overcoming imposter syndrome, building confidence, and adopting the mindset of a high-achiever in business.
Empowered to Lead: Elevating Women in Business & Leadership
A talk designed to help women step into leadership roles, build confidence, and create impact in their industries—without waiting for permission. I share actionable strategies on mental fitness, visibility, and personal branding to help women own their success.
Workshops, Masterminds & Corporate Training
Let’s Work Together
If you're looking for an inspiring speaker or workshop facilitator to transform and motivate your audience, I’d love to bring my energy, insights, and experience to your event.
📩 Get in Touch to discuss how I can support your event or organisation.
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