Eliminating Toxic Productivity

For decades, societal pressures have had us scrambling to do more, achieve more, overcome more – all with the promise that we’ll feel accomplished, fulfilled, worthy . . . even happy. But it comes at a price: our mental and physical health. In a world obsessed with getting more done, Israa Nasir will dismantle the hustle culture myth and offer us research-backed insight on the patterns and dynamics that keep us always busy but never satisfied. This session will help you recognize the emotional patterns that drive toxic productivity habits and cultivate a healthier perspective on achievement. Join this session to untangle yourself from the web of toxic productivity and embark on a transformative journey to reclaim your time, energy, and joy.

Speaker: Israa Nasir, Psychotherapist; Founder, Wellguide

Host: Allison Montgomery, VP, Environmental Health & Safety, Applied Materials

Essential Boundaries: The Key to Real Self-Care and Burnout Prevention

Self-care is often promoted as bubble baths and massages, but true self-care runs much deeper and involves making the tough decisions that align with our values. Embracing and practicing authentic self-care is vital—for your personal well-being and as a powerful model for your family, friends, and colleagues. In this session, psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin will demonstrate how you can transform relationships, workplaces, and systems by providing a roadmap for setting boundaries and fostering a culture of burnout prevention. We will explore strategies to help you prioritize self-care to boost individual resilience, model the importance of health and balance, and create a culture that encourages others in your life to do the same. Learn how to implement small changes that will redefine success.

Speaker: Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, Psychiatrist, best-selling Author, and Clinical Assistant Professor, George Washington University

Transform & Glow: Mastering the Art of Self-Healing

In the current, frenetic climate, self-care is more essential than ever, but few of us have the tool kit necessary to nurture ourselves. Stripped of her job and grappling with resurfaced traumas during the pandemic, Tara Schuster faced a reckoning that led to radical self-healing. Sharing her time-tested strategies, Tara will address the root causes of anxiety and how to navigate through trauma to move beyond feeling emotionally drained and directionless and find a purpose greater than yourself. This workshop offers access to the self-care superpowers needed to reclaim your authentic self and reignite your inner light. Prepare to be empowered and come ready to glow!

Speaker: Tara Schuster, best-selling Author, Former VP, Client Development, Comedy Central

Host: Kajal Gupta, Small Business Strategy & Initiatives Executive, Bank of America 

We never seem to have enough time to do it all. Professor of Behavioral Decision Making Cassie Holmes says that time isn’t only a challenge, it’s also the solution. Learn how to take control of time and wisely use this precious resource to make our lives brighter and happier. Cassie will show you why too much free time is as bad as too little, how we can get time-rich instead of time-poor, and actionable strategies for designing a happier week.

Speaker:  Cassie Holmes, Expert on Time and Happiness & best-selling Author, Happier Hour

Host:  Megan Sugiyama, VP, IP & Product, Cohesity

Executive Spotlight:  Kate Masschelein, Vice President, Digital Solutions, Johnson & Johnson