Robin Buckley

Unknowingly, our brains are often our adversaries rather than our allies. Society contributes to this phenomenon by supporting the idea that emotions "just happen" and there is nothing we can do about them. This is a lie. By building a toolbox of cognitive-behavioral tactics, we can control the thoughts which create stress, burnout, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome, and function at our optimal levels. In this session, you will talk away with concrete, actionable ways to make your brain work for you rather than against you to be your optimized self, professionally and personally.

Real imposters don't experience imposter syndrome. But what is the psychology behind imposter syndrome? Once we know how it is created, we can identify the detriments of imposter syndrome, and why women tend to experience imposter syndrome at higher rates than men. Most importantly, you can learn and develop effective ways to make your brain your ally to combat and control imposter syndrome.

Women’s power is systematically and deliberately undermined. Whether through outdated societal norms, political agendas, or fear from other groups, women continue to fight for equality, equity, and basic human rights, in regards to pay, leadership, health services, and sexual wellness. As women learn to break through the "taboo" topics and have open conversations about their wants and their needs, we create a ripple effect in all areas of our lives, professionally and personally. We connect to our power, own our lives, and demand what we want, without hesitation, embarrassment, or apology.

Psychological safety is a necessary incorporation into organizational and team culture. By creating this type of culture, leaders can enhance productivity, stimulate innovation and improve employee satisfaction. This begins by understanding the characteristics of psychological safety and the strategies to create this experience for all team members, tapping into their unique and diverse perspectives to enhance organizational culture. From there, leaders learn how individual characteristics of their unique leadership styles lend themselves to supporting psychological safety. Ultimately, leaders understand the individual and organizational action steps which can successfully orchestrate effective risk taking and communication by utilizing the diversity of their team.