FAQ

Thank you for your interest in Dr. Nataliya Boychenko Stone’s work. Below are some of the questions she’s most often asked about her speaking topics, research, and upcoming book. Her responses offer a closer look at what inspires her — and why she cares so deeply about helping leaders and organizations bring empathy, purpose, and strategy together.

  • Nataliya combines the best of two worlds — decades of practical consulting experience and doctoral research on leadership and employee well-being. She doesn’t just speak about empathy; she provides data-driven frameworks that organizations can use immediately to lead with both compassion and strategy.

  • Born and raised in Ukraine, Nataliya brings a deep belief in resilience, purpose, and care to everything she does. Her passion for lifelong learning and for helping people grow through life’s transitions is the foundation of her leadership, research, and message: when we care deeply about people, performance follows.

  • Nataliya speaks at conferences, leadership events, and company gatherings on topics that connect business strategy, leadership, and humanity. Her most requested sessions include supporting employees during life disruptions, creating cultures of care, emerging trends in employee benefits, recruitment and retention strategies, and the future of work.

  • Nataliya’s audiences range from HR and benefits professionals to business leaders, C-suite executives, wellness experts, and leadership development practitioners. Her presentations are designed to inspire and equip anyone responsible for leading people or shaping culture.

  • The best way to start is by reaching out. Share your event details, audience type, and goals — and Nataliya or her team will follow up personally to discuss your needs, availability, and next steps.

  • Yes. Beyond speaking and teaching, Nataliya consults with organizations to help them build multi-year benefits strategies, leadership frameworks, and cultures of care. Her advisory work bridges strategy, wellbeing, and organizational performance — helping leaders create environments where people and business thrive together.

  • Absolutely. Nataliya welcomes opportunities to discuss leadership, culture, and employee well-being on podcasts, panels, and media features. To inquire about availability or request media materials, please reach out.

  • Nataliya’s forthcoming book, When Life Disrupts Work, explores how leaders and organizations can better support employees through life’s most difficult moments. Drawing from her Ph.D. research and cutting edge professional experience, it offers practical tools and reflection prompts that help leaders respond with empathy, clarity, and courage when life disrupts work. The book is being published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers with an anticipated release date in Spring 2027.

  • Yes. When Life Disrupts work isn’t just for leaders — it’s for anyone who believes that how we care for each other at work matters. Whether you’re navigating your own life transition or supporting someone else through one, you’ll find stories, frameworks, and reflection prompts to help you show up with empathy and purpose.

  • You can follow Nataliya on LinkedIn and Instagram, where she shares insights on leadership, culture, and the human side of work. You can also subscribe for book updates and speaking announcements.

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