In today’s high-stakes business environment, leadership demands more than strategy—it requires stamina, clarity, and emotional resilience. This transformative session, led by Dr. Yaro Fong-Olivares Executive Director of Bentley University’s Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business, explores how neuroscience can empower executives to lead with intention and sustainability. Through a blend of personal storytelling, brain-based research, and practical tools, participants will learn how chronic stress impacts decision-making, emotional regulation, and leader-team dynamics—and how to counteract these effects using cognitive reframing, mindfulness, and the Healthy Mind Platter framework. This session is designed for leaders who want to model inclusive, high-impact leadership while preserving their own well-being. Executives will walk away with:

• A deeper understanding of how the brain responds to stress and leadership pressure
• Actionable strategies to enhance self-regulation and emotional intelligence
• Tools to foster inclusive team cultures through neuroscience-informed practices
• A renewed commitment to prioritizing wellness as a leadership strategy