Thriving Thursday: 
Master Personal Branding, Navigate the VUCA World, and Enhance Digital Well-being


Join us on Thursday for an empowering day focused on elevating your personal brand and presence, effectively navigating the complexities of the VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world, and cultivating digital well-being. 

Start by honing your personal branding skills to stand out and make a lasting impression. Then, learn strategies to thrive in the ever-changing VUCA environment.

 Finally, discover how to maintain well-being in the digital age, balancing productivity with mental and emotional health. Equip yourself with the tools and insights to thrive personally and professionally in today's dynamic world.

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Valerie Sokolosky, executive and leadership coach

The Power of Leadership Presence
Personal Branding in Today's World

Join  branding and image expert Valerie Sokolosky as she delves into the transformative power of leadership presence and personal branding. In this insightful talk, Valerie will unpack the essential components of leadership presence, including confidence, communication, and connection, providing real-world examples and case studies to illustrate their impact. 

She will also explore the art of personal branding, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, visibility, and consistency in building a strong professional brand. 

Master the Essentials: Understand the critical elements of leadership presence and personal branding and their importance in achieving professional success.
Practical Tools and Tips: Acquire actionable strategies and practical tools to boost your leadership presence and personal brand effectively.
Real-World Applications: Learn from inspiring success stories and real-world applications to see how these principles can transform your career and benefit your organization.

An expert in the field of leadership presence and personal branding, Valerie is an executive and leadership coach with over  35,000 hours of coaching experience. She is the author of eight books on professional presence and leadership, and passionately shares her vast knowledge on topics that are compelling and relevant today more than ever before with her vibrant podcast, DOING IT RIGHT. She is one of only 20 Master Brand Strategists worldwide and has received front-page press coverage in the Wall Street Journal as a pioneer in executive coaching. 

She has served on executive boards including the prestigious Leadership America, Executive Women of  Dallas, and UBS Financial Services. 

Shoko Masuda, leadership and executive coach

Mastery of Stress Management: 
An Essential Skill for Successful Leaders Navigating VUCA World 

In this session, we will explore the critical importance of well-being for leaders navigating the attention economy and the VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world. We'll cover stress management techniques and learn key attention management strategies-

This interactive session aims to equip leaders with practical tools to maintain focus, manage stress, and lead effectively in a rapidly changing environment.
Understanding Well-being in the VUCA World: Participants will gain insights into why well-being is crucial for leaders, especially in the context of the attention economy and the challenges posed by a VUCA world.
Effective Stress Management Techniques: Learn and practice two essential skills—Power Minute deep breathing and Body Scan techniques—that help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Enhanced Attention Management Skills: Discover the importance of setting boundaries and creating a J.O.M.O. (Joy Of Missing Out) list to manage attention effectively, improve focus, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Shoko is an executive and leadership coach and co-founder of SHIFT Women's Leadership Training Program and known as a change agent. She paved the way as the first American Express Japan woman to take overseas leadership in Hong Kong, London, and NY. She is focusing on advancing minority female professionals through coaching discipline, combined with her 20-years experience leading and navigating the teams in complex organizations in multi-cultural environments, such as American Express and Aetna.

Shoko has an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University. She is a holder  of the PCC International Coaching Federation (ICF) credential, Practitioner and Team Coaching Foundation level accredited by European Mentoring and Coaching Counsel (EMCC), an ACE certified coach trained by David Peterson and David Goldsmith, and is a certified Global Team Coach, trained by Peter Hawkins and David Clutterbuck. She has certifications in Thomas International DISC assessment, Judgement Index assessment, Hogan assessment, Facilitator of Creative Problem Solving, Cornell University's Diversity and Inclusion program, and Korn Ferry's  Leadership Architect Competency Framework and 360 Feedback assessment.

Ana Smith, Leadership and Executive Coach

Digital Well-being in a Hybrid World 

Unplugging to Reconnect
This powerful session is designed to equip participants with practical strategies to enhance their digital well-being, improve attention management, and underscore the importance of human connections in both their personal and professional lives. 

You will gain a deeper understanding of how digital well-being impacts  physical and mental health, explore techniques for better attention management to boost focus, creativity, and productivity, and appreciate the significance of human connections for overall well-being and professional success.

Enhanced Understanding of Digital Well-Being: Participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of digital well-being and its profound impact on their physical and mental health.
Improved Attention Management: The workshop will explore the importance of attention management and provide strategies to improve focus, creativity, and productivity.
Emphasized Human Connections: Attendees will learn about the critical role of human connections in enhancing personal well-being and achieving professional success.

Ana Smith is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in global teams at Microsoft, General Electric, Hewlett Packard, and American Express. She has helped thousands of senior leaders successfully execute digital transformations and major organizational changes, enhancing performance, productivity, and well-being by leveraging technology, neuroscience, and adult learning principles.

As the Chief Learning and Wellbeing Officer of Brightflare Performance Solutions, Ana is a sought-after executive coach, speaker, and facilitator known for her passion and interactive style. She aims to serve as a leadership well-being strategist, inspiring innovation and personal fulfillment. Ana is also an author of "Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life," a two-time TEDx speaker, and an international keynote speaker.

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