You’re Not Saving the World: The Importance of Reframing Your Energy

Do you find yourself wondering, “What is the point?” As asole L&D professional or leader of a small team, you may struggle to boostyour own (or your team’s) motivation and alleviate or prevent burnout.  

In this session, we will introduce some of the historical and societalcauses that contribute to these feelings and go through a series of questionsand reflections to redirect your energy so you can go into work happy. This isnot your typical motivational speech on burnout where suggestions like“self-care” and “meditation” are seen as the ultimate solution. Instead, wewill discuss the importance of reframing your energy to lead to overallincreased happiness. I’ll share my story of how quitting a dream career helpedme reframe my energy for a happier life both at home and at work. I’ll guideyou through an examination of how you direct your own energy—and whether thisaligns with your values. Leave this session feeling reflective and ready todirect your energy toward what is most important, leading to better workoutcomes.