Stories of Strength: Learning from Leaders Who Overcame Burnout

Session Description:

Burnout isn’t the end of the story; it’s often the beginning of a powerful new chapter. In this empowering session, five remarkable women leaders share how they turned burnout into breakthrough moments that transformed their leadership and lives. Join, Megan Arneson, Shirin Behzadi, Karen Colonna-Ring, Holly Haynes, and Dr. Alexis Yamokoski,, and as they explore the turning points, mindset shifts, and healing practices that helped them build purpose-driven, sustainable careers. Walk away inspired with real stories and grounded strategies to help you lead with clarity, courage, and care.

Learning Objectives:

1. Early Detection Skills: Learn to spot the signs of burnout before they disrupt performance, health, or purpose.
2. Redefined Resilience: Explore how rest, nervous-system regulation, and values-based living redefine what strength looks like.
3. Purpose-Driven Boundaries: Gain tools for creating sustainable systems and boundaries that protect energy and amplify impact.
4. Authentic Leadership Practices: Discover how vulnerable leadership and personal storytelling can build resilient, human-centered workplaces.
5. Permission to Heal and Lead Differently: Give yourself grace to let go of outdated definitions of success and create your own version of leadership that honors well-being.

Speakers:

• Megan Arneson – F*CK the HUSTLE | For Seasoned Leaders Done with Burnout — Lead with Nervous System Mastery, Not Mindset Hype | Trauma-Informed Energy & Breathwork
• Shirin Behzadi – Author, Investor, Board Member, Entrepreneur, Advocate for Women in Leadership
  
• Karen Colonna-Ring – Keynote Speaker | Revenue Strategist | Author of 6 Steps In The Bright Direction | Real Talk, Big Energy & Bold Tools to Help Women Rise, Lead & Shine Forward
• Holly Haynes – CEO | Offer Strategist | Female Founder| Strategic Business Coach |Top 100 Podcaster
• Dr. Alexis Yamokoski – Employee & Stakeholder Experience | Organizational Wellbeing & Transformation Leader | Burnout Survivor Turned Speaker & Author | Humanologist

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Registration:

• Individual Member: $0
• E-Member: $25
• Non-Member: $50

No refunds or credits after 11/13/2025.  Registration closes on 11/17/2025.  Late fees apply after registration closes. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Deepa Kellar at dkellar@weldoh.org.