Leaders are working under constant demand, limited time to recover, and growing complexity that hamper clear focus and impede good decisions. While expectations for strong performance remain high, it is not sustainable without an organized game plan. Many leaders experience periods of reduced capacity ‒ often described as “brownout,” or burnout ‒ where work continues but with less clarity, energy, and focus.

This session focuses on how leaders can sustain their effectiveness by actively managing their leadership energy. It treats sustainability as a core leadership capability, not just a wellness practice, and examines how energy, attention, and decision load shape capacity in real time.

Leaders will reflect on their own energy patterns and identify what strengthens or drains them across physical, mental, and emotional dimensions. The discussion will also bring forward common assumptions that drive unsustainable ways of working and will introduce more intentional ways to manage effort, presence, and recovery.

Through structured reflection and practical application, participants will develop a personalized, sustainable leadership plan. This includes boundary shifts, energy-supporting practices, and simple decision principles designed to help maintain clarity and effectiveness under sustained pressure.

 LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Shift from managing time to managing energy, and identify simple ways to sustain effectiveness during periods of high demand, fatigue, or strain.

2. Recognize early signs of reduced energy and stress across physical, mental, and emotional dimensions before they affect clarity and decision-making.

3. Examine personal assumptions and habits (such as perfectionism or constant availability) that contribute to unsustainable ways of working.

4. Identify practical strategies to support energy, focus, and recovery across the workday.

5. Develop greater awareness of how personal energy levels affect leadership effectiveness during periods of change and pressure.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Promotes Wellness; Adapts to Change & Drives Innovation; Continuous Learning & Development