What’s the cost of unchecked stress? For Phil Barth—one “small” heart attack.
For his employer—over $100,000 in lost productivity, insurance claims, and extended absence.
For most organizations? Research estimates stress costs U.S. businesses up to $1,900 per employee per year in health costs and lost productivity.
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Phil shares the first five of his “9 S’s of Stress Management”—practical, fast-acting strategies that helped hime thrive in a high-stress corporate environment until he retired to speak full-time.
We’ll talk about chasing the good, shutting out optional stress, and bringing back joy—yes, even in meetings. Oh, and rubber chickens are involved.
Takeaways include:
- How to retrain your brain to look for the positive
- Why humor isn’t optional—it's a survival tool
- How micro-moments of joy can have macro impact
No fluff. No wellness clichés. Just five things you can actually do this week to fry your stress chickens (and four more coming later in Part 2).
Phil Barth isn’t your average keynote speaker—unless your average speaker has won $32,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, written a book about banana milkshakes and joy, and turned a heart attack into a hilarious, life-changing lesson on stress management.
With over a decade of experience inspiring audiences around the globe, Phil brings a unique blend of humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom to every stage. His signature talks—like “Fry Your Chickens!”—help business analysts and professionals everywhere conquer fear, negativity, and self-doubt (a.k.a. the “chickens” that hold us back).
Whether he’s recounting the time he wore his glasses while searching for them, or sharing how laughter literally saved his life, Phil’s sessions are packed with laughs, real-life takeaways, and yes… sometimes even a rubber chicken.