Rest & Rise: A VIP Gathering

Welcome from the Facilitators

Opening NAP Activity

Nurture: Self-Care as a Leadership Priority

Effective leadership begins with self-awareness and self-care. Leaders who prioritize their own well-being are better equipped to lead with clarity, empathy, and resilience. This workshop will explore the critical role of self-care in leadership, focusing on how intentional practices—particularly strategic rest—can significantly enhance leadership effectiveness and long-term success. Participants will gain tools to assess their current self-care practices, discover new strategies for nurturing themselves, and understand how a holistic approach to rest and recovery supports both personal and organizational growth. Explore the vital role of self-care in effective leadership. Participants will identify their current self-care practices, discover new strategies, and understand how nurturing oneself enhances overall leadership effectiveness. Explore the components of the Strategic Rest Continuum.

Lunch (provided)

Assess: Fostering Psychological Safety and Managing Energy for High-Performance Leadership

In today's fast-paced, high-pressure work environments, leaders face the complex challenge of creating a culture of psychological safety while ensuring that both they and their teams are managing their energy levels effectively. This interactive session will explore the essential link between psychological safety, energy management, and rest, and how these factors contribute to enhanced performance, innovation, and well-being within organizations. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to assess and manage their own stress and energy levels, while learning how to cultivate a psychologically safe environment that supports team growth, creativity, and resilience.

Prioritize: Making Rest a Non-Negotiable

In today’s high-performance world, leaders are often driven by the desire to achieve excellence, but in doing so, they sometimes overlook the vital role that rest plays in maintaining long-term effectiveness, creativity, and well-being. This workshop will explore the concept of strategic rest, emphasizing how purposeful, mindful breaks can not only recharge leaders but also fuel organizational success. Participants will gain practical strategies for integrating rest into their leadership routines and team culture, ensuring that rest is prioritized as a non-negotiable element of sustainable high performance.

Closing Remarks & Celebratory Toast

Recap key insights from the daywhere participants reflect on what they've learned and commit to incorporating strategic rest practices into their personal and professional lives.