How to be a bigger, better more powerful You >> Team >> Company.

I’ve spent my life walking into stressful rooms where I wanted to do magnificent things but found it hard to do normal things, like breathe. Have you had that experience? This session explores how to move from “I can’t breathe” to “I’m regularly doing magnificent things.” Drawing on techniques refined over decades of acting, alongside new insights into human behavior and current engagement strategies, Pressure Cooker Confidence examines how to cultivate internal strength in moments of perceived powerlessness.
Learning to harness internal power yields significant benefits for individuals and enhances organizational dynamics. The focus is on creating a personal set of guiding principles to foster better behaviors and catalyze personal and professional transformation. In times of crisis, such as during a pandemic, the ability to cultivate internal power becomes even more crucial.
Key takeaways from this session include:
This session is designed to empower individuals to thrive in challenging environments and to foster a mindset of continual growth and resilience.

President of Engagement Unlimited, author "The Me YOU Want To Be," Actor, Speaker, Entertainer
Roger Haskett is an award-winning keynote speaker, author of 'the me you want to be,’ and President of Engagement Unlimited. As a keynote speaker, he believes in active participation, interactive engagement and increasing the power of the people in the room. What makes Roger so Valuable in a Digital World? His stage presence, acting ability, captivating storytelling, communication and engagement expertise.
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