PANEL: Strategic Leadership: Self-Care, Mental Health, and Performance 

Leadership today demands balancing relentless organizational pressures with the need for personal resilience and growth. Too often, leaders carry the invisible weight of driving culture, performance, and change while neglecting their own well-being. This dynamic risks burnout, diminished effectiveness, and a loss of perspective at precisely the time when clarity and steadiness are most needed. Creating space for personal wellness and sustainable leadership practices is no longer a luxury; it is a strategic necessity.

This Session Will Examine:

• Why personal well-being is a true leadership imperative.

• The hidden emotional and psychological burdens leaders shoulder in times of disruption.

• How competing demands make it difficult to prioritize personal growth and renewal.

• The importance of resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence in sustaining leadership impact.

• Practical approaches for leaders to normalize wellbeing as part of culture—not just for their teams, but for themselves.