The Hidden Crisis Undermining Your Workforce: Unhealed Betrayal
Boost trust, performance, and retention by addressing the one issue no one’s talking about—yet everyone is affected by.
Unhealed Betrayal: The Silent Drain on Workplace Success
Burnout. Conflict. Low engagement. Missed deadlines. High turnover.
We’ve been taught to treat these as isolated workplace challenges—but in reality, they’re often symptoms of something deeper:
Unhealed betrayal.
Whether it’s personal (infidelity, family betrayal) or professional (broken promises, workplace deception), betrayal creates a unique kind of wound—one that changes how we see ourselves, others, and the world.
And until it's addressed, it follows people into every meeting, every project, and every decision.
What the Research Shows
According to over 100,000 assessments conducted by Dr. Debi Silber and The PBT® Institute:
84% struggle to trust (impacting collaboration, feedback, and team cohesion)
78% feel overwhelmed (increasing risk of burnout and disengagement)
68% can't concentrate (leading to errors, rework, and lost productivity)
80% suffer from anxiety and stress (raising absenteeism and healthcare costs)
81% feel a loss of personal power (reducing innovation, leadership, and decision-making)
Keynote Talks That Transform
Each talk is designed to spark insight, promote healing, and equip your team with tools to rise beyond what’s been holding them back.
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The Hidden Wound Holding Back Your Best: How Unhealed Betrayal Sabotages Success
For: Executives, high achievers, personal development events, women's groups
You’re doing the work, hitting the goals—but still feel off. This keynote exposes how betrayal disguises itself as burnout, imposter syndrome, or overperformance, and offers a research-backed roadmap to move from stuck to successful.
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Shattered Trust, Silent Impact: What No One’s Talking About That’s Affecting You at Work
For: HR leaders, culture conferences, corporate wellness summits
We don’t leave our wounds at the door. This talk reveals how betrayal quietly hijacks trust, performance, and engagement—and how to support healing to unlock innovation, retention, and resilience.
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Unhealed, Unseen, Unspoken: The One Thing Sabotaging Professionals Every Day
For: Leadership teams, coaching organizations, workplace wellbeing
It’s not mindset. It’s not a skills gap. It’s betrayal—and it’s draining your people’s power, potential, and presence. This talk reframes professional performance through the lens of trauma and transformation.
Keynote Talks That Transform
Each talk is designed to spark insight, promote healing, and equip your team with tools to rise beyond what’s been holding them back.
1
The Hidden Wound Holding Back Your Best: How Unhealed Betrayal Sabotages Success
For: Executives, high achievers, personal development events, women's groups
You’re doing the work, hitting the goals—but still feel off. This keynote exposes how betrayal disguises itself as burnout, imposter syndrome, or overperformance, and offers a research-backed roadmap to move from stuck to successful.
2
Shattered Trust, Silent Impact: What No One’s Talking About That’s Affecting You at Work
For: HR leaders, culture conferences, corporate wellness summits
We don’t leave our wounds at the door. This talk reveals how betrayal quietly hijacks trust, performance, and engagement—and how to support healing to unlock innovation, retention, and resilience.
3
Unhealed, Unseen, Unspoken: The One Thing Sabotaging Professionals Every Day
For: Leadership teams, coaching organizations, workplace wellbeing
It’s not mindset. It’s not a skills gap. It’s betrayal—and it’s draining your people’s power, potential, and presence. This talk reframes professional performance through the lens of trauma and transformation.
Unhealed betrayal doesn’t just hurt. It costs.
Up to 30% higher turnover
16+ days of lost productivity per employee annually
Over $193B/year in absenteeism and presenteeism costs
Average cost to replace an employee: $4,700+
Cost to support healing through PBT: $997 per employee
“More companies need to ‘get their mojo back’—Debi can help!”
- Marshall Goldsmith, Top 10 Global Business Thinker
Investing in healing doesn’t just feel good. It pays off.
What Leaders Are Saying
"Debi was so inspirational. The crowd lingered on every word! She is not about what she does, but more so, who she is, her experiences, her honesty."
Mary Canty, Agency Recruiting Director
"She was a hit! We are excited about including her in future programs and I would recommend companies hire her for additional speaking engagements!"
Neen James, NSA Winter Conference Co-chair
“After working with Debi, my team has become more energetic… both physically and mentally. She’s made a great impact to our body, mind, and business results.”
Brian Aurbach, Managing Director, Center for Wealth Preservation
“Debi is to health what Bentley is to cars—powerful, effective, and a standout in any crowd.”
Alan Weiss, PhD, Author, Million Dollar Consulting
Looking for More Than a Keynote?
Dr. Debi and The PBT® Institute also offer the full healing experience—complete with:
- Assessment tools to identify Post Betrayal Syndrome®
- Private coaching and daily live sessions
- Workshops and team support
- A step-by-step, proven path through the 5 Stages of healing
- All delivered via a secure, global platform or on-site intensives
Want to improve productivity, retention, and morale from the inside out?
Let’s talk about a tailored solution for your organization.
Keynotes, trainings, and executive roundtables available in-person or virtually.
Let’s start the conversation or take our HR assessment to determine if you need our support!