Chase Barber leading an interactive breathing session in a conference room

Breathwork & Stress Management Speaker

You’ve been breathing wrong your whole life.

The science has been in the journals for decades. I bring it to the stage, and get your audience practicing it before they leave their seats.

Book Chase to Speak
Recent engagementGeorgia Association of Superior Court Judicial Assistants Annual ConferenceUpcoming: Women in Government Leadership & Innovation Summit

Watch

What functional breathing is, and why your audience should care

A three-minute look at how breathing drives stress, focus and sleep, and why most adults are doing it wrong. Recorded at Startup Savannah Spark business accelerator program.

From the conference organizer

“I would gladly recommend this class for future conferences and workplace wellness programs. It was a thoughtful and meaningful addition to the conference and provided participants with practical strategies they can continue using long after the event concluded.”

Callie BennettVice President, Georgia Association of Superior Court Judicial Assistants
Read the full letter of recommendation

Why it matters

Stress, burnout and bad sleep aren’t three problems. They’re one cycle.

It’s common

Some degree of dysfunctional breathing shows up in an estimated 50–80% of adults. Most never notice it.

It compounds

Poor breathing fuels the stress response, and stress drives poorer breathing. It’s a loop that’s easy to miss and hard to escape.

It’s trainable

Breathing is the one part of the stress response you can control on purpose. Once your audience knows how, they can use it anywhere.

Keynotes & breakouts

Keynotes & Breakouts

Every talk is interactive. Your audience learns the science and practices the techniques in their seats. Each one can be delivered as a keynote or an extended interactive session.

Breaking the Stress Cycle

The physiology of stress, anxiety and poor sleep, and the breathing mechanics that drive all three.

Your audience will

  • Understand why stress, burnout and poor sleep share one root
  • Learn to spot dysfunctional breathing in themselves
  • Leave with a technique they can use the same day

Formats: Keynote (20–45 min) · Interactive session (60–90 min)

Best for: Conferences, association meetings, wellness weeks, government and legal professionals

Calm Under Pressure

What pressure does to focus and decision-making, and under-five-minute breathing techniques to reset before a hard conversation, a big decision, or between high-stakes blocks.

Your audience will

  • Learn what happens physiologically under pressure and why it costs clear thinking
  • Practice three techniques for calm, focus and recovery—and when to use each
  • Build a personal reset plan for high-stakes moments

Formats: Keynote (20–45 min) · Leadership session (60–90 min)

Best for: Leadership summits, executive retreats, HR and SHRM events, high-pressure teams

Hands-on sessions

Workshops for Teams

Hands-on sessions for a single team, department or leadership group. Same science as the talks, with more time to practice.

Learn it

Breath Reset Workshop

60 or 90 min · up to 40

The full version of Breaking the Stress Cycle: the physiology of stress, anxiety and poor sleep, with extended practice and tools your team can put into place today.

Executive Reset

90 min · up to 5

A focused session for leadership. Same core science, with a personalized implementation plan for resilience, recovery and staying sharp under sustained pressure.

Practice it

Stress Reset

60 or 90 min · up to 30

Practical breathing techniques your team can run at their desk in under five minutes, built for calm, focus and resetting between high-pressure blocks.

Meditation Demystified

60 or 90 min · up to 30

Meditation without the mysticism. A clear, mechanism-based look at what's happening in the nervous system, and why it works.

Past Events

In the Room

Georgia Association of Superior Court Judicial Assistants

An interactive breath reset session for 80+ judicial assistants at the association’s annual conference. Attendees learned the science of the stress cycle and practiced techniques they could use at work the next day.

Event photos

Organizations & upcoming engagements

Georgia Association of Superior Court Judicial Assistants logo
Junior League of Savannah centennial logo, 1926–2026
Women in Government logo
Portrait of Chase Barber, Savannah-based breathwork and stress management speaker

About

About Chase

I’m Chase Barber, founder of Savannah Breath Reset. I teach the science of functional breathing: how the way you breathe shapes stress, focus, sleep and performance, and how to change it. My approach is mechanism-first: no mysticism, just physiology your audience can feel working in minutes. Oxygen Advantage certified instructor.

Based in Savannah, Georgia. Available for events across the Southeast and beyond.

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FAQ

Event organizer questions

Does the audience need any experience?

None. Everything is taught from scratch and done seated. It works for any group, from first-timers to athletes.

Is it safe for everyone?

Sessions use gentle, slow-breathing techniques, with no hyperventilation or extended breath holds. Participants can opt out of any exercise.

How long are sessions?

Keynotes run 20–45 minutes. Interactive sessions, breakouts and team workshops run 45–90 minutes. Chase tailors length and content to your agenda.

What AV do you need?

A wireless or lavalier microphone is preferred, and a screen with HDMI if slides are used. Chairs in rows or rounds both work.

Do you travel?

Yes. Chase is based in Savannah, Georgia, and speaks at events across the Southeast and beyond.

What does it cost?

Fees depend on format, audience size and travel. Share your event details below for a quote within two business days.

Booking inquiry

Bring Chase to your event

Tell me about your event and audience. I’ll reply within two business days with availability and a recommended format.