2022 Conference Speakers

Dr. Rosie Ward, Co-Founder, Salveo Partners, LLC 

Building Emotional and Change Agility in People and Organizations

We live and work in a world where disruption is the name of the game. Although disruption can bring benefits in exploration, growth, innovation and scientific and technological breakthroughs, it also bumps us up against our own human biology; as a species, we are hardwired to seek familiarity, comfort and certainty. Consequently, we end up triggered and show up in increasingly disconnected, guarded and reactive ways - which rarely serves us or others well. Put a bunch of us together in a workplace that also has to adapt, and we end up with stuck people and processes. In order to thrive in this disruptive world and be future-ready, we must enhance our capacity for both emotional and change agility in people and organizations. This session will uncover how we can reconcile the gap between the change the world is surrounding us with and our innate human tendencies to become stronger, better versions of ourselves. 

Learning Objectives:

• Describe key attributes of what it takes to thrive in a disruptive environment and the barriers that get in our way
• Define emotional agility and why it is essential to have
• Identify key ways to foster greater emotional and change agility throughout your organization

Tony Wilson, Founder, Director of Curriculum Development & Transformation, Central City Development 

Rachel Rockwell, Director of Organizational Development & Partnerships, Central City Development 

Burnout: How to Identify It, Prevent It and Overcome It 

Many of us entered the helping professions because we have a strong desire to help people.  We quickly find out how difficult that task can be. If we don't take time for selfcare, we often find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and burned out! This session is designed to help improve the health of the helper, and to help them to achieve better outcomes.  We will provide knowledge, tools, and skills to help attendees identify the sources of their stressors, overcome the stressors that they have, and prevent stressors that could lead to future burnout.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how to identify burnout
• Understand the cause of burnout
• Identify ways to prevent/recover from Burnout
• Learn strategies to help maintain a sense of well-being

Lou Raiola, Founder/CEO, ESG Solutions Group

Michelle Weil, Organization Engagement Consultant, ethOs

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Era is Upon Us. Are You Ready for The ESG Ripple Effect? 

Join us for a thought-provoking session on ESG so that you’re prepared to go back to your organization to begin or enhance the ESG conversations and position your company to be ready and aligned with future ESG regulations. Learn how to leverage ESG as part of your purpose, people, and culture brand and overall value proposition. While ESG is still evolving and quite dynamic, there are things your organization can do today to begin your journey. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand what ESG is and the importance of it for all types of organizations. 
• Assess your own organization’s ESG readiness. 
• Gain an understanding of what key elements align with each pillar of ESG:
  • Environmental pillar
  • Social pillar
  • Governance pillar

Jenny Sharrick, Director of Public Health Services, FAMILY, Inc.

Cole Horton, Human Resources Generalist - Corporate Trainer, Merchants Bonding Company^TM

Ashley Adams, Director of Rehabilitation & Occupational Therapist, Optimae Rehabilitation Services

Strategies from Healthiest State Workplace Award Winners 

Learn from previous Healthiest State Initiative Workplace Award winners from the small, medium, and large category on how they have made wellbeing a part of their overall culture. The panelists will share noteworthy accomplishments, challenges and efforts to engage the leadership and employees on ways to support a positive environment that supports physical, social and emotional wellbeing. 

Learning Objectives:

• Learn tips on how to apply for the Iowa Healthiest State Annual Awards.
• Identify strategies to improve the health and well-being of employees in the workplace. 
• Learn creative ideas to encourage employees to eat well, move more and feel better.
• Understand how to get company leaders to buy into wellness efforts at your organization.

Peter Dunn a.k.a Pete the Planner®, CEO, Your Money Line

Could the secret to retention really be financial well-being?

With an increased focus on all aspects of well-being in a person's life since the onset of the pandemic, it's quite possible the peace you bring someone through your benefits package could be the difference in them leaving or staying. In this session Peter Dunn a.k.a Pete the Planner will help you understand the financial implications of these decisions for both the organization and the employee.