Hannah Ubl

Let’s be honest: leading is hard. Sometimes, really hard. It can be a struggle to know how to motivate and inspire people on your team while also guiding them towards a collective vision. Add to those everyday challenges the very real complexity of AI shaking up work processes, the constant demands for flexibility, and Gen Z’s new attitudes and expectations at work, and well… it can be tough to find your path forward. This presentation serves as a guide to becoming the best leader you can be in today’s working world. Through research spanning data, case studies, and even social media, you’ll walk away with a deep understanding of what today’s workforce looks for in leadership and how you can authentically embody those traits and behaviors.

Attendee Takeaways:

•Best-practices for communicating and collaborating effectively

•Framework to foster grace and accountability in leadership

•Next-level strategies to help you retain the youngest generations in today’s work environment

•A refreshed lens on how to motivate and engage in the current era of work

Work sucks has been the common refrain for far too long, with many companies moving forward on improving their culture at a snail’s pace. This is in contrast to the future-focused and cutting edge tools that have revolutionized how we communicate and collaborate. The result: organizational strategies in dire need of rethinking and revision, and it’s no wonder that so many employees report feeling those dread Sunday scaries. This presentation paints a different workplace picture. By digging into decades of research, spotlighting the latest workplace trends, and giving you a peek into how the workforce is forever changing, you’ll gain insights to improve your work-life right away. No matter your role, you will challenge any preconceived notions about a healthy company culture (think: work ethic, communication, psychological safety) and learn how to affect change within your sphere of influence and help create a workplace that not only doesn’t suck: it’s awesome.

Attendee Takeaways:

• Mindset-shifting insights on the future of work and how to stay competitive in a continuously shifting landscape

• Best-practices from organizations with proven awesome workplaces, and how you can adapt their strategies for your teams

• A fresh perspective on work culture that challenges the way things “should be done”

There’s no question that each generation brings a unique perspective into the workplace. Whether it’s embracing emojis in communication, asking for efficiency in meetings, establishing clarity through hierarchy, or demanding diverse representation, every generation has left its mark. Unfortunately, lack of generational awareness can make it easy for inter-generational dynamics to sour. Rather than seeking to understand, we start to point fingers. Communication and collaboration suffer, to everyone’s detriment. This presentation takes a closer look at each generational identity to create better awareness about why we all behave the way we do, and improve connection across generational lines.

Attendee Takeaways:

• Decrypting every generation’s formative years, and how they inform distinct generational identities

• Identifying the potential areas for disconnect across generations

• Spotlight on how the newest generation, Gen Z, is shaking up  the workplace

We’re standing at the precipice of a workplace revolution, with Generation Z at its forefront. Born digital natives, these young professionals are reshaping what it means to work, communicate, and lead. But here’s the thing: many organizations are still stuck in outdated paradigms, struggling to connect with this dynamic generation. It’s time for a wake-up call.

In “From A to Z: Evolving Your Workplace for Gen Z,” you’ll dive deep into the art of workplace transformation. It’s a blueprint for creating the kind of organization that not only attracts top Gen Z talent (while not alienating other generations) but nurtures their potential and harnesses their unique strengths.

Drawing from extensive research and real conversations with Gen Z professionals, you’ll see a vivid picture of what the future of work can and should look like. More importantly, you’ll walk away with the tools to start that redesign today.

Attendee Takeaways:

• A look at the “why” behind the “what” of Gen Z behavior and motivation

• Insights into how to become the compassionate, authentic leaders who inspire Gen Z

• Identifying how Gen Z is transforming the way work works

• Strategies to craft a culture for Gen Z while staying true to who you are now

Strategies to build resilience and calm.

Work fatigue. Parenting fatigue. Managing constant change fatigue. To sum it all up, so many have been experiencing months and months of non-stop fatigue… but also worry, anxiety, and so much stress. In a world where it is just now becoming commonplace to talk about mental well-being, many are scratching their heads, wondering: how do I help people I work with, and maybe even, how do I help myself? This presentation brings insight into the root causes of stress, chronic stress, and burnout specifically as it relates to work, and gives attendees the tools and strategies to do something about it. Through warmth, humor, and storytelling, we bring some levity to a topic with serious workplace implications and show how whether you’re a leader, new hire, or anywhere in between, you *can* bring some calm and take positive steps forward to mental health and well-being. 

Takeaways Include:

• Spotlight on the key causes of stress; how to recognize it and what to do about it

• A look at how the best-in-the-biz are keeping their people motivated and energized while also tending to emotional health

• Strategies to take care of yourself while keeping an eye on your people as well