Dr. Bernadette Atanga, is a physician, international speaker, leadership coach and mental health advocate with over 30 years of experience working with leaders and communities in Africa, Europe, and the U.S. She is the author of "Beneath the Armor: 8 Practical Strategies for Men to Embrace Vulnerability and Lead with Authentic Strength," where she combines her medical expertise and decades of community work to help individuals especially men, embrace emotional well-being, heal from trauma, and lead with authenticity. Read More..

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Dr. Bernadette Atanga, is a physician, international speaker, leadership coach and mental health advocate with over 30 years of experience working with leaders and communities in Africa, Europe, and the U.S. She is the author of "Beneath the Armor: 8 Practical Strategies for Men to Embrace Vulnerability and Lead with Authentic Strength," where she combines her medical expertise and decades of community work to help individuals especially men, embrace emotional well-being, heal from trauma, and lead with authenticity. Read More..

Beneath the Armor: How Vulnerability Turns Men into Authentic Leaders

Beneath the Armor: Unlocking Authentic Leadership in Faith and Family Life

Breaking the Silence: Healing Hidden Wounds Before

They Harm

In this engaging and transformative keynote, Dr. Bernadette Atanga reveals the hidden emotional barriers that quietly limit even the most successful leaders. Delivered with clarity and compassion, this talk equips executives with practical tools from her L.E.A.D. Framework to build emotional resilience, improve decision-making, and lead with authentic strength.

In this compelling and impactful keynote, Dr. Bernadette Atanga draws on decades of medical and mental health experience working with men to explore the unique challenges faith communities face in addressing hidden wounds, shame, and perfectionism. She shows how these unhealed struggles quietly undermine men’s leadership in their families and spiritual lives.

In this eye-opening and insightful keynote, Dr. Bernadette Atanga reveals how unspoken trauma quietly shapes men, families, and generations. Just as knowing your family’s medical history can prevent illness, acknowledging patterns of trauma and hidden wounds can break cycles of pain. Delivered with compassion and clarity, this talk equips families—especially women—with the awareness and tools to recognize signs, start conversations, and guide loved ones toward healing before crisis strikes.

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Speaking Topics

Beneath the Armor: How Vulnerability Turns Men into Authentic Leaders

In this engaging and transformative keynote, Dr. Bernadette Atanga reveals the hidden emotional barriers that quietly limit even the most successful leaders. Delivered with clarity and compassion, this talk equips executives with practical tools from her L.E.A.D. Framework to build emotional resilience, improve decision-making, and lead with authentic strength.

Beneath the Armor: Unlocking Authentic Leadership in Faith and Family Life

In this compelling and impactful keynote, Dr. Bernadette Atanga draws on decades of medical and mental health experience working with men to explore the unique challenges faith communities face in addressing hidden wounds, shame, and perfectionism. She shows how these unhealed struggles quietly undermine men’s leadership in their families and spiritual lives.

Breaking the Silence: Healing Hidden Wounds Before They Harm

In this eye-opening and insightful keynote, Dr. Bernadette Atanga reveals how unspoken trauma quietly shapes men, families, and generations. Just as knowing your family’s medical history can prevent illness, acknowledging patterns of trauma and hidden wounds can break cycles of pain. Delivered with compassion and clarity, this talk equips families—especially women—with the awareness and tools to recognize signs, start conversations, and guide loved ones toward healing before crisis strikes.

Speeches

Interviews

Men's Mental Health and Suicide Awareness

TV Interview on Domestic Violence Awareness

Interview with Justin Guarini

Beneath the Armor – Men’s Conference (ABC12)

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