Presentation: The Thin Line: Innovative Strategies to Balance High Performance and Burnout in Project Management
Abstract: If you’re a project manager pushing for high performance, you’ve likely brushed up against burnout. The line between achieving peak productivity and burnout is thin—and often blurred in high-stress environments. In “The Thin Line: Innovative Strategies to Balance High Performance and Burnout in Project Management,” I’ll help you take a closer look at how you can maintain high productivity while preserving your energy and well-being.
This isn’t your typical time management talk. Instead, I’ll introduce you to a set of fresh, sustainable practices that empower you to lead yourself and your teams with resilience. You’ll learn how to work with your natural energy rhythms instead of against them, focusing on dynamic energy management that fits around the unpredictability of project schedules. You’ll also create your own “stop-doing list” to eliminate low-impact tasks that take up time and headspace, allowing you to focus on the work that really matters. And lastly, I’ll introduce you to micro-restorative practices—quick and intentional resets you can incorporate right into your day to reduce stress and keep you feeling grounded even during intense project phases.
Key Takeaways:
- Energy Management for High Productivity: Discover how to align your tasks with your natural energy peaks and valleys to maintain focus without feeling drained.
- “Stop-Doing” Lists to Boost Efficiency: Identify and reduce low-impact tasks that don’t contribute to your key project outcomes, freeing up time and mental space for high-impact work.
- Micro-Restorative Practices for Daily Recovery: Learn to incorporate quick, rejuvenating breaks into your day to prevent burnout and sustain a clear, energized mindset.
This session is perfect for project managers looking to hit high-performance goals sustainably, creating a culture of productivity and well-being. Join me to redefine your approach to productivity and create lasting success for you and your team.
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Biography: Samantha Gregory is a dynamic Self-Care Alchemist on a mission to guide high-achieving, burnout-prone women toward reclaiming balance, boundaries, and bliss. With a background in technical consulting, wellness coaching, and personal empowerment, Samantha has a unique ability to merge practical solutions with transformational insights, offering audiences real tools for sustainable well-being. She is the founder of The Blyssful Life and creator of the Self-Care Oasis newsletter, where she teaches practical, innovative strategies to alleviate overwhelm and reinvigorate passion.
Through her engaging workshops, roundtables, and speaking engagements, Samantha empowers leaders to integrate self-care into daily routines and professional spaces, leading to heightened productivity and renewed personal fulfillment. Samantha’s approach, grounded in empathy and authenticity, connects powerfully with her audiences, helping executives and entrepreneurs unlock new pathways to thrive—not just survive. Her talks offer an authentic mix of strategic healing modalities, including EFT, Human Design, and mindful journaling, making self-care not only accessible but also achievable for women at every career stage. Samantha’s vibrant personality and hands-on guidance leave attendees inspired, prepared, and committed to nurturing the most important asset they have: themselves.
