Turn Off Worry, Turn on Resilience
As 'business as usual' is disrupted, are you feeling less steady? During challenging times, the mind can become hooked by obsessive thinking, helplessness and anxiety. Fear narrows our field of vision, making it harder to see the bigger picture and possibilities. Learn how to build mental resilience by training our minds to be present, unhook from unconstructive thoughts, and rebalance after setbacks. Gain short-term strategies and a simple, long-term method for rewiring the brain to enhance resilience.
Learning Objectives:
- Better manage anxiety and stress in challenging times.
- Understand what resilience really is, and the mental qualities behind it.
- Learn the neuroscience behind resilience.
- Connect with others with greater compassion.
- Rewire the brain for enhanced resilience using a simple mindfulness technique.
Marissa Afton
As a driving force behind leadership development and change initiatives at multinational organizations, Marissa helps leaders and organizations unlock their potential for cultural excellence and superior performance, resilience and innovation. She has worked with leading companies including Cisco, Accenture, Bloomberg, Eli Lilly, and Verizon. As a seasoned change management professional and corporate consultant, as well as a mindfulness practitioner for over 25 years, Marissa is recognized globally for transforming organizations by transforming the mind. Marissa enjoys splitting her time between New York City and the serene foothills of Boulder, Colorado, where she lives with her husband and their blue heeler.