About Wendy

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Hi, my name is Wendy Salajka

Keynote Speaker | Facilitator | Podcaster | Writer | Mindset Coach | Human Design

I have been a professional speaker since 2003. Known as “the Getting Unstuck Speaker”. I help people get out of their head, to stop listening to the negative thoughts and voices that live in their brains. I help people be more confident, more decisive, to resist overwhelm and get in control before reaching burnout. 

Speaker Bio

My name is Wendy Salajka (pronounced /suh/ /like/ /uh/), I’m a speaker, writer, facilitator, and mindset coach. A lifelong observer of people and a student of psychology, neuroscience, and neuropsychology. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Leadership Development. I have certifications in Brain Health, Life Coaching, Neuroscience of Change, DBT, Positive Intelligence (PQ), and Human Design. My work focuses on getting people out of their head and out of their own way.

A few words about me

I am a lifelong observer of people and student of psychology, neuroscience, and neuropsychology. I am fascinated by how we all tend to make our lives harder than they are supposed to be.

My Degrees

I have both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology. Bachelor of Science and Masters in Leadership Development

My Certifications

Positive Intelligence Quotient (PQ)
Neuropsychology
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
Neuroscience of Change,
Brain Health Coaching
Life Coaching
Human Design

I am an ex-radio talk show host and I am currently in the process of  writing two books: “The 5 Guiding Principles”  and “Don’t be the Second A**hole in the Room.”

I was born in New York and that is where my early foundation was set and raised in the Chicago suburbs where I still live today.

What makes me so awesome?

My philosophy and my message.

  • Be 100% Present
  • Discover Your Uniqueness & Stand in Who You Are
  • There's Good & Bad in Everything We Do
  • Always Be Aware of the Ripple Effect
  • You Reveal the Real You More Than You Realize
  • Practice mindfulness - not meditation, mindfulness
  • Deal only in the facts
  • Acceptance and change can coexist
  • Communicate expectations, set and uphold boundaries
  • Open mind, open heart - always

I help you embrace who you were born to be by providing actionable tools so you can stop letting fears, insecurities, limiting beliefs, and saboteurs – both in your head and standing in front of you stop you from living life on your terms.

 

 

What I do

I do anything I can to help people stop believing the thoughts in their heads. To stop allowing the things people say to them and the things they say to themselves cause them to stop going after something they want in their life. 

I think we can all make our lives harder than they are supposed to be and it’s about time we all stop and go for it!

Keynote Speaker |  Facilitator  |  Mindset Coach  |  Writer 

Positive Intelligence (PQ)  |  Human Design

Speak

My keynotes are designed to get you out of your head and out of your own way. I incorporate my 5 Guiding Principles and 5 Core Skills to provide actionable tools you can implement immediately.

Podcast

My podcast "Identify & Conquer" is all about identifying what keeps you stuck while providing mindset shifts and actionable tools to reframe your thoughts and conquer your saboteurs.

Write

I am in the process of writing two books "The 5 Guiding Principles" and "Don't Be the Second A**hole in the room"


In addition to the books, I also answer questions that are asked in my speaking engagements, through social media and through client conversations in the "writing" section.

My expertise

Getting people out of their heads and living life on their terms. No more limiting beliefs and no more allowing their brains to sabotage them. And no more listening to the negative input from others in their lives. 

Mindset shifts
100%
Support & Encourage
100%
Make it fun & attainable
100%
Motivation
100%

Testimonials

"Wendy has the gift of being a great motivational speaker. She can take what some might consider rhetoric and capture an audience to look through a different set of eyes and walk away inspired."
JimDirector of Marketing
"Wendy is a strong motivational speaker that I highly recommend to any organization. Wendy can easily adapt to different situations and tailor her message to fit nearly any audience. I have been impressed at her hard work, initiative, and ability to juggle multiple competing priorities with such grace and ease."
DavidAccount Executive
"Wendy has done an outstanding job in the several workshops and presentations I’ve been fortunate enough to attend. She is an engaging speaker with terrific content."
DanAttended Multiple Speaking Engagements
"Wendy is a compassionate, creative coach, speaker, and facilitator. She provides honest and sensible advice. Wendy is sincerely interested in making a difference in the lives of those she meets. She is goal-oriented and realistic about helping individuals discover what they want to do and where they want to go. I highly recommend Wendy as a coach, speaker, and facilitator."
SallyNon-Profit Director
"Wendy is an excellent speaker with relevant content in her presentations. She is motivational and hits right at the core of things that you can do in your business and personal life. She will show you how to unlock powerful tools that you may not realize that you have right in front of you."
DavePresident
"Wendy is a very talented person and gets you to think differently about yourself and where you are going. More importantly, she takes a sincere interest in the folks she meets and works with. Highly recommended."
JimBusiness Owner
"Wendy has a dynamic personality. She is goal-focused and gets great results. I have worked with her when she spoke to a room full of guests that paid full attention to every word she said. I am glad to have had the chance to see her work and light up a room."
ChadBusiness Owner, Speaker, Event Organizer
"Wendy has an amazing ability to bring a fresh, new perspective. She’s smart, dynamic, professional, funny, insightful and real. She genuinely cares about helping other people... She’s all about creating and building relationships that matter. Wendy has the ability to empower others with her knowledge so they can take it and make it their own."
ChuckCoaching Client
"I attended a seminar presented by Wendy. What a fabulous speaker! The topic was directly related to my situation at the time. Wendy shared some stories and examples showing how everyone can use some assistance from time to time. We have crossed paths a number of time since I first met her. Whenever we do meet, Wendy is always willing to assist with valuable insight into new situations. I have been practicing some of the skills and they work well. Wendy has a rare combination of gifts, she is a great communicator and she possesses great listening skills as well."
LarryAttended Multiple Speaking Engagements
"I would highly recommend Wendy as a Speaker and a Coach. I have learned a lot from her speaking and have worked with her and can honestly say she has made a huge difference in my life. Wendy is trustworthy and provides honest, knowledgeable insight into any life situation. No matter how challenging the issue, Wendy can make a difference in your life."
BrianBusiness Owner
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