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Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Closing Keynote - Dane Jensen: The Pressure Equation

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How we navigate periods of intense pressure has a huge impact on the trajectory of our lives. It impacts how successful we are in our careers, how much we enjoy the journey, and how much regret we carry. Drawing insights from his book, The Power of Pressure: Why Pressure Isn’t the Problem, It’s the Solution, Dane Jensen’s keynote introduces three powerful strategies for using pressure as an advantage. You will hear unforgettable stories of pressure, learn practical skills for performing in peak moments and over the long haul, and come away with renewed energy for tackling the biggest sources of pressure in their lives. 

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Afternoon Keynote - Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa - The Blueprint for Innovation: Three Pillars of Transformational Leadership

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In this keynote, Dr. Chika Oriuwa delves into the neuroscience of leadership and creativity, uncovering how a curious mindset fuels adaptability, problem-solving, and bold decision-making. Dr. Oriuwa explores how leaders can harness curiosity to drive innovation while fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and connection within dynamic and diverse teams. 

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Welcome & Opening Keynote - Dr. Miriam Kirmayer: Bridge the Connection Divide

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Feeling connected — to our friends, our colleagues, and our communities — is one of the most powerful predictors of our health, happiness, and success. 

Even though we are hard-wired for connection, so much can get in the way of strong, healthy relationships: distance, technology, the busyness of life, and, most of all, the misconceptions we have about what it takes to build authentic friendships and connections. 

In her thought-provoking signature keynote, Dr. Miriam unpacks the science of friendship and connection to help people build relationships that can inform and transform their lives.  

Discover the key practices, skills, and mindset shifts that improve connectivity, reduce feelings of loneliness, fortify our personal and collective well-being, and bridge the connection divide. 

Through sharing her professional insights and personal experiences, Dr. Miriam helps us to re-calibrate the way we think about, prioritize, and invest in creating the friendships and connections that count, and ultimately add up to a full and fulfilling life.