Description

High-demand workplaces place heavy pressure on HR and people leaders, often pulling them into constant reactivity. This session equips professionals with practical tools to manage disruptions, protect their peace, and lead from a grounded place. Participants will learn how to filter priorities, navigate emotional overload, and model steadiness in environments where everything feels urgent. This is a direct, honest conversation about leadership under pressure — and how to stay effective without burning out.

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will be able to distinguish urgent tasks from disruptive noise, using a clear prioritization method to reduce reactivity.
• Participants will be able to manage emotional pressure and workplace interruptions with practical techniques that support calm, steady leadership.
• Participants will be able to set and communicate boundaries that improve focus, strengthen team performance, and reduce burnout.

Join us for a lunch session packed with actionable strategies!

HRCI CEU/SHRM PDC Offered

About the Facilitator

Nichole Ogburn

Nichole Ogburn is a corporate strategist and speaker who cuts through the noise and teaches leaders how to stay steady when the pressure doesn’t let up. As the founder of Hustle & Heal™, she brings a grounded, honest approach to leadership, helping high-demand professionals manage emotional load, prioritize with clarity, and lead without burning out. With a background in implementation and process improvement, Nichole understands what it feels like to carry heavy expectations while still being the one people rely on. Her sessions are known for their real talk, practical tools, and the kind of “finally someone said it” impact that sticks long after she leaves the room.