2025 Concurrent Sessions

Guiding Growth: Strategies for Effective Student Employee Mentorship

Host: Diego A Holguin

Panelists: Emilie Mitchell, Finley Golightly, Rebecca Robles, Sofia Angelina Vita-Casquejo

Session Description:

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the transformative...

Finding Your Authentic Voice: From Self-Doubt to Speaking Up

Presenter: Jamie Woolf, Dr. Chris Bell

Session Description:

A transformative session designed for employees at all levels who want to speak up, be heard, and make a deep, positive impact. This workshop equips participants with the skills to understand power dynamics in the workplace. They learn ways to fortify their confidence, communicate with clarity, and embrace their uniqueness in environments that often...

Redefining The Path to Growth

Presenters: Dr. Lorneka Joseph

Session Description:

Redefining The Path to Growth "Everyone has the ability to lead, create, and grow, but true innovation starts with curiosity and self-trust. This session will give participants the tools to move forward with confidence—mind, body, and soul.✨

Through self-discovery, reflection, and curiosity-mapping, attendees will:

DISCOVER their unique strengths and vision for success. EXPLORE ways to overcome limiting...

How to Avoid Burnout During Constant Change

Presenter: Alison Steel

Session Description:

Change is constant. Some changes we choose, some we don’t. To avoid burnout, you need to do more than simply survive change. You need to discover the techniques and approaches that will enable you to thrive during change. This interactive session will show you the way.

We’ll start with preparing you for change. You’ll gain insight, awareness and understanding of what change is and how it affects us: its stages, the emotions...

Connect, then Lead

Presenters: Carolyn Godfrey

Session Description:

Most people typically think of leaders as individuals who hold positions of authority inside organizations. Although true, a more expanded view of leadership is that everyone is a leader in their life because at its core, leadership behaviors enable you to achieve goals and to build relationships that support you in pursuing your aspirations. That is what leaders do in organizations and what you do to live the life you...

Personal Branding: Stepping Up and Standing Out

Presenters: Kris McGuigan

Session Description:

In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, professionals must do more than keep up—they must stand out. Your personal brand is the key to differentiating yourself, unlocking new opportunities, and positioning yourself as a trusted expert. This interactive workshop will guide you through the essential steps of discovering your unique value proposition, exploring innovative ways to communicate your expertise, and developing strategies to...

Thrive Beyond Burnout: Reclaiming Balance, Purpose, and Psychological Safety in Your Career

Presenters: Danyelle Gibson Grant

Session Description:

In the relentless pace of today’s workplace, many experienced managers and leaders find themselves at a crossroads—juggling high-impact roles, navigating organizational changes, and quietly battling exhaustion. The demands of leadership, coupled with the evolving landscape of higher education, often leave professionals feeling stretched thin, questioning their ability to sustain their careers without sacrificing well-being...

Live Your Best Worklife: Job Enrichment Hacks for Enhanced Satisfaction and Engagement

Presenters: Jeanette Lindsay

Session Description:

Are you looking for ways to find more fulfillment and engagement in your current role? This workshop explores practical "Job Enrichment Hacks" designed to help you transform your work life. We'll delve into the five key elements of job enrichment: skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback, and discover how they can be applied to enhance your daily experience.

Whether you're a manager seeking to...

Resiliently Efficient - Positioning Teams to Thrive Amidst Chaos

Presenters: Belle Walker

Session Description:

Many organizations, including UC Berkeley, place a high priority on both operating efficiently and building resilience. Efficiency is a Core Behavioral Anchor for Achieving Results and Resilience is part of the definition of Change Agility. Simple!

But what if I told you that it was a trap?

Efficiency and resilience are both valuable, important goals – and they also form a natural tension. Overcoming this pitfall can require...

Connect with Confidence: Own Your Agency in Networking and Interviewing

Presenter: Dinorah Meyer

Session Description:

Both networking and interviewing have in common the task of introducing yourself to people you don’t know. They can bring up a fear of being negatively evaluated and turned down. While the value of networking in a job search seems like common knowledge, many people find it hard to do. They may feel uncomfortable or intimidated by the idea of approaching strangers to promote themselves professionally. They may not know how to reach out or...