Billy Strean, PhD

Building on a foundation of over a dozen years of learning from and working with world-class performers in sports, business, medicine, music, and education, this talk uncovers the process of performance. Participants will come to understand that whether we call it "the zone" "flow" or "play" there is a way of being where we are all at our best. They will learn the characteristics of this optimal state and explore how to spend more and more time in the zone.

One of the fastest and most effective ways to change how we are “being” at work and in our lives is by working through the body. Understanding how we currently embody certain strengths and learning how to develop ourselves more fully enables more possibilities and enhanced performance. Using music and movement, participants will explore dispositions and learn practices to expand their repertoire.

This session is based on a project, Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most, developed over ten years at Harvard. We will go through a concrete, step-by-step approach to preparing for and conducting your most challenging conversations. Whether you have to confront your supervisor or deliver bad news, get ready to face the conversation that you have been avoiding!

We often blame ourselves for what doesn't work in our lives and our careers. Yet so much of who we are and what we accomplish is influenced by our environment. This talk looks at many specific steps that create a fun-filled and powerfully productive workplace

There are many things that we know are good for us, but we don’t do them. Perhaps we can work with our likes and preferences to make choices that serve us better. People are more likely to do what they like to do. Learn why and how to work with this concept.

Are there days when you forget that you exist below the neck? How often do you leave work energized (or are you often depleted)? By accessing the wisdom of the body through playful movement, this workshop will have you discover ways to fill your gas tank throughout the day.

We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine, yet many of us have hardening of the attitudes at work. This talk shows the many, merry merits of bringing humour and laughter to our professional lives. Participants learn how to “HAVALAF” and the power of perspectives. A “laughter club” (breathing, gentle stretching, and laughter exercises) can be included in this session.