Life-changing and actionable for TODAY.
Psychology & performance-driven knowledge, for people on the move.
Dr. Norby’s speaking engagements are designed for organizations, teams, and leaders who want to bring culturally responsive, psychology-based approaches into their work that are both realistic and meaningful. She doesn’t provide your average, lofty talk, but rather, she provides a grounded, approachable style that creates space for honest conversation, reflection, and connection across diverse environments—while offering clear, actionable strategies for immediate use.
A central focus of Dr. Norby’s work is emotional intelligence—helping individuals and teams better understand how awareness, regulation, and connection (or lack therof), shape not only well-being, but also long-term success. By strengthening these skills, participants are better equipped to lead, collaborate, and respond thoughtfully in high-pressure, complex situations.
More than inspiration alone, Dr. Norby shares practical tools rooted in psychological expertise and real-world experience. Participants walk away with stronger ways to support emotional well-being, communicate more effectively, and deepen their understanding of mental health—along with greater confidence in addressing stigma in ways that feel dignified, proactive, and impactful.
Knowledge To Empower. Action To Grow.
4 Reasons to Book Dr. Norby
With over 10 years in clinical mental health, Dr. Norby has developed a diverse background across multiple mental health disciplines, including services for children, foster care, adult substance abuse, couples counseling, and trauma therapy. She has guided thousands of people through meaningful change. She holds a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a Post-Master's in Child Play Therapy, and a Doctorate in Professional Counseling Psychology.
1. Expertise You Can Trust
Dr. Norby brings a culturally mindful approach, connecting with diverse clients and supporting transformative personal growth. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and in her career as a clinician, has successfully worked with people from many cultures, including organizations with community-based initiatives.
2. A Multicultural Perspective
3. Research-based & Practical
With a distinctive approach, Dr. Norby turns complex psychological concepts into simple, actionable tools, helping clients understand their emotions to move forward with clarity. By combining her personal stories with evidence-based clinical frameworks, she empowers her audience with the confidence to begin changing their lives immediately.
Dr. Norby has both corporate and non-profit leadership experience. She worked her way up a global tech company, starting from the call center to managing multi-million dollar contracts and acquisitions. She had numerous director positions at various organizations across her career, including her role as VP of Clinical Operations for a large New York company providing services for the NY school district. Now she is an entrepreneur with three separate businesses.