Recorded Sessions

BERKELEY CHANGEMAKER: How Changemaking Can Help You Reconnect, Recharge & Reimagine Leadership at Any Level

Presenters: Laura Hassner and Alex Budak

Session Description: What does it mean to be a changemaker today? How can you inspire others to follow your vision for change and make your UC location, community, and world a better place? And, how is change-making rooted in the values and ethos of UC Berkeley and across the UC system?

Executive Director of The Berkeley Changemaker, Laura Hassner, sits down with fellow Berkeley Haas...

Purpose + Connection: Your Keys to Career Advancement in a Hybrid and Distributed World

Presenters: Nicole Resch

Session Description: Disconnection at work was an issue even before remote and hybrid work became the norm. In 2019, Cigna reported that nearly 100 million workers were lonely, and since 2020, the impact of employee isolation on well-being, innovation, productivity, retention, and culture has been well-documented. But what about careers? What is the impact on an individual’s career velocity when we block one of the most effective levers for advancement:...

Exceeding Expectations in a Hybrid Work Environment

Presenters: Allison Savage, Tiffany Reardon, and Fatima Alleyne

Session Description: The pandemic forced higher education to rethink its approach to on and offsite work. In this session, you’ll learn how to set up hybrid environments for success and build and maintain relationships across and up the organizational ladder.

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Morning Keynote: The Power of Human Re-Connection to Recharge and Reimagine Our Relationships

Presenters: Doy Charnsupharindr

Session Description:

In times of change and uncertainties, how can we show up and make the most of each moment we have? How can we interact with those around us in a meaningful and impactful way--and make every interaction count? Doy will talk about the power of human connection and practices to make the most of our interactions...

Afternoon Keynote: Fostering Belonging and Connection through Courageous Conversations

Presenters: Kat Vellos, moderated by Angela Stopper

Session Description:

Kat will share highlights from her research and work on the topics of engaging in meaningful conversations, building community, and themes, stories, and data from her book We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships. This energetic and engaging event will highlight key takeaways and inspire the NOW...