“Sleep Well, Live Well.”
Nancy H. Rothstein, MBA, The Sleep Ambassador®, has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations unlock their greatest potential by championing one of the most overlooked drivers of performance: sleep. An Internationally recognized sleep expert, Nancy has spent the past two decades elevating sleep from a personal wellness topic to a strategic business imperative. Combining an accomplished background in finance, business strategy, education, consulting, and sleep science, she has become one of the leading voices demonstrating how sleep directly impacts leadership, workforce productivity, employee engagement, safety, innovation, and overall organizational success. Her unique ability to bridge business objectives with evidence-based sleep education and strategic initatives has made her a trusted advisor to corporations, healthcare organizations, universities, nonprofits, and executive leadership teams worldwide.
Nancy’s professional journey spans more than fifty years and reflects an extraordinary evolution across multiple disciplines. The first three decades of her career were rooted in finance, marketing, consulting, and corporate business leadership, where she developed an extensive understanding of organizational strategy, executive decision-making, and financial risk management and performance. She earned her MBA in Finance and Marketing from the prestigious University of Chicago Booth School of Business after completing her undergraduate studies in International Relations and Business at the University of Pennsylvania. This strong business foundation continues to distinguish Nancy from many wellness professionals, enabling her to communicate with executives in terms of measurable business outcomes, return on investment, and sustainable organizational performance.
Recognizing that sleep affects every aspect of human health and professional performance, Nancy created The Sleep Ambassador® to educate organizations and individuals on the profound impact of quality sleep. Since 2006, she has consulted with Fortune 500 companies, healthcare providers, educational institutions, travel organizations, athletic programs, and businesses across numerous industries to develop customized sleep wellness initiatives. Rather than viewing sleep simply as a health issue, Nancy positions it as a competitive advantage that strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves employee resilience, reduces organizational risk, enhances customer experiences, and contributes directly to stronger financial results. Her ability to tailor evidence-based sleep strategies to each organization’s culture and objectives has made her an invaluable strategic partner.
Nancy has also distinguished herself as an innovative educator by developing scalable learning experiences that empower individuals to improve their sleep habits for lasting success. She created Sleep Well/Live Well™, a comprehensive virtual sleep improvement program that combines workshops, guided implementation, self-directed learning, and digital resources into a practical framework for sustainable behavioral change. From P&G to Henry Ford Health System to other entities, the program has helped organizations provide meaningful wellness programming while equipping participants with actionable tools that improve both their professional performance and personal well-being. The program is now available to the public as well. Her educational philosophy emphasizes that better sleep is not achieved overnight but through the development of intentional habits that produce sustainable, lifelong benefits.
Her commitment to education extends beyond consulting through highly respected academic and digital learning platforms. As a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Nancy created “Sleep Is Your Superpower,” a course already engaging nearly 500,000, helping professionals around the world understand the science of sleep and apply practical strategies to optimize performance in both work and life. She also served as Adjunct Faculty at New York University, where she taught an online sleep education course that introduced students to evidence-based methods for improving sleep quality and overall health. Whether teaching executives, students, healthcare professionals, or the general public, Nancy has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to translate complex scientific research into engaging, accessible, and actionable guidance.
Nancy’s influence as an author further reflects the breadth of her expertise. Earlier in her career, she authored The Handbook of Financial Futures, showcasing her deep knowledge of financial markets and business strategy. Later, she wrote My Daddy Snores, a children’s book published by Scholastic that has sold nearly 600,000 copies and has helped families better understand sleep apnea and the importance of healthy sleep. Through books, educational programs, online courses, articles, and public speaking, Nancy has established herself as a respected thought leader capable of educating audiences of all ages while advancing awareness of sleep health on a national and international scale.
Throughout her career, Nancy has collaborated with many of the world’s most respected organizations. She has consulted with major corporations, worked alongside organizations including Hyatt, delivered educational content through LinkedIn Learning, and contributed to initiatives involving the National Institutes of Health and Harvard-affiliated programs. Her extensive board and advisory experience includes serving on the NIH Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board, MyApnea.org, the Foundation for Airway Health, the American Sleep Apnea Association, the Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry, and the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. These appointments reflect both her scientific credibility and her reputation as a trusted strategic advisor capable of helping organizations improve health outcomes while advancing innovation.
Nancy’s impact reaches far beyond consulting engagements through an impressive public presence. She created and hosted The Sleep Radio Show®, where she interviewed experts and educated audiences on countless aspects of sleep science, wellness, and performance for more than fifteen years. Her digital influence extends to an online community of more than 1.5 million followers, allowing her to share evidence-based insights with professionals and consumers across the globe. Whether delivering keynote presentations, participating in podcasts, conducting executive workshops, or serving as a media resource, Nancy consistently inspires audiences with her enthusiasm, practical guidance, and unwavering commitment to helping people perform at their very best.
As technology continues to reshape the future of work, Nancy has embraced emerging opportunities to integrate sleep science with innovations in artificial intelligence and cognitive performance. She recognizes that AI can dramatically improve organizational efficiency, but sustainable innovation ultimately depends upon optimizing the human brain behind the technology. By helping organizations understand the relationship between sleep, cognitive function, creativity, decision-making, and productivity, Nancy brings an exceptionally relevant perspective to executive leadership teams navigating the evolving intersection of technology and human performance. Her multidisciplinary expertise positions her as a valuable advisor for companies seeking to maximize both technological advancement and workforce well-being.
Nancy’s work has also taken her beyond the United States, with professional engagements in countries including Australia, England, Ireland, India, Singapore, and others, giving her valuable international experience across diverse business cultures. She remains active as an advisor to numerous companies and nonprofit organizations while continuing to pursue corporate and nonprofit board opportunities where she can contribute strategic oversight, governance expertise, and innovative thinking. Motivated by a desire to expand her impact, continue learning, and give back through service, Nancy believes board leadership represents the ideal platform to help organizations create healthier, more productive, and more resilient futures.
Outside of her professional achievements, Nancy enjoys swimming, walking, kayaking, traveling, reading, and spending meaningful time with her family. Her decades of mediation and yoga practices have set a foundation for her sense of calm, as well as her energy, resilience, and active life. These personal passions reflect the balanced lifestyle she encourages others to pursue through healthy sleep and intentional living. Guided professionally by her enduring message, “Sleep Well, Live Well,” and personally inspired by the belief that “When nothing is certain, everything is possible,” Nancy continues to empower organizations and individuals alike to embrace better sleep as the foundation for exceptional leadership, optimal health, and sustained success.
Character:
Nancy leads with empathy, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others through education and service. She is a thoughtful listener who approaches every engagement with curiosity, authenticity, and a genuine desire to create meaningful, lasting impact. Her kindness and listening skills reflect her interpersonal strengths.
Knowledge:
She combines more than five decades of executive business experience with internationally recognized expertise in sleep wellness, organizational performance, and strategic consulting. Her multidisciplinary background allows her to connect scientific research with practical business solutions that generate measurable value.
Strategic:
Nancy understands how sleep influences every aspect of organizational performance, from employee engagement and leadership effectiveness to productivity and long-term business growth. She consistently helps organizations develop practical, scalable strategies that improve both human performance and business outcomes.
Communication:
An accomplished author, educator, keynote speaker, podcast host, and media contributor who communicates complex ideas with clarity and enthusiasm. Her ability to inspire diverse audiences has established her as one of the most respected advocates for sleep wellness and human performance in the corporate world.
