Dr. Conrad tackles vexing challenges and uncovers unique opportunities
for leaders to maximize their impact.
In this heartfelt and transformative session, Dr. Conrad shares a deeply personal journey of loss—having experienced the passing of his parents and siblings due to chronic health conditions—and how that profound experience sparked a commitment to personal transformation. By embracing meaningful lifestyle changes, he successfully improved his own health metrics without relying on medication or “miracle” supplements. Through this powerful narrative, the session creates a meaningful connection with audience members who may have faced similar losses or are currently navigating their own health challenges.
The session will delve into the root causes of confusion surrounding healthy lifestyle choices and the common barriers that prevent individuals from achieving their goals, even when they know what steps to take. Attendees will be introduced to an innovative framework that combines emotional intelligence with lifestyle medicine to simplify decision-making and empower positive, sustainable change.
The modern world is relentless in its pace of change. With information flowing faster than ever—often inaccurate, emotionally charged, or overwhelming—individuals and organizations face significant challenges in maintaining clarity, resilience, and sound decision-making. This toxic environment can manifest in employee burnout, disengagement, and organizational instability.
Navigating this chaotic landscape demands breaking old habits, overcoming resistance, and managing uncertainty—all while balancing daily operations and long-term growth. To thrive, organizations must embrace both employee and organizational emotional intelligence as strategic assets.
Declining employee health poses a critical strategic risk to organizations, much like cyber threats, as it undermines productivity, resilience, and long-term stability. Just as vulnerabilities in cybersecurity expose companies to financial and reputational damage, widespread health issues—such as chronic stress, burnout, and lifestyle-related illnesses—erode workforce performance and engagement. Poor employee well-being leads to higher absenteeism, increased healthcare costs, and diminished innovation, weakening an organization’s competitive edge.
Without proactive investment in employee health and well-being, businesses face operational disruptions, talent attrition, and declining morale—threats that can ripple through the organization, jeopardizing growth and sustainability in an increasingly complex world. Prioritizing employee health can no longer just an HR initiative–it must be embraced as a strategic imperative for organizational survival. However, to drive real impact, these initiatives must move beyond conventional corporate wellness programs, embracing innovative approaches that deliver meaningful and lasting results.
The roles and responsibilities of human resources professionals are becoming increasingly difficult and complex. HR teams tackle persistent talent shortages, increasing employee disengagement and burnout, growing uncertainty around DEI programs, and seemingly endless compliance and regulatory concerns—all while trying to build and maintain a positive organizational culture. In the hustle to meet heightened demands, HR professionals often neglect their own wellbeing, resulting in higher rates of stress, anxiety, and depression than the employees they serve.
During this session, Dr. Conrad will utilize the synergistic power of emotional intelligence and lifestyle medicine to equip HR professionals with the knowledge, strategies, and practical tools needed to effectively navigate their challenging roles while prioritizing and maintaining their own wellbeing.