Opening General Session

Permission to Pause–Transforming Pressure to Inner Peace and Outer Performance

Thursday, March 27, 9:45—11:30am ( Doors open 9:15am )

Keynote Speaker: Nadene Cherry, Corporate Speaker and Meditation Leader 

In a fast-paced world where we often feel pressured to work harder, make significant decisions, and manage competing priorities which often leads to burnout, the secret to turning that pressure into both inner peace and outer performance isn’t about putting in longer hours or sacrificing precious time with loved ones. It’s about giving yourself permission to pause.

In this engaging keynote presentation, Nadene Cherry, corporate speaker and meditation leader, explains why taking a pause is essential for success at work. She’ll introduce you to the 3C formula for achieving inner peace and enhanced performance. And she’ll share three simple pause techniques you can easily integrate into your daily routine without needing to download an app or buy a new membership.

During Nadene’s journey in corporate America, she saw her own sales performance double when she embraced this concept. Now, she will share these transformative practices with AAA attendees in New Orleans.

After Nadene’s keynote, you will be able to:

• Take on new projects (or manage existing workloads) without feeling like you have to sacrifice time with friends and family.
• Recover quickly from missteps without losing days or weeks due to feelings of failure or embarrassment.
• Raise your hand with confidence for a new role or position instead of switching practices or leaving the profession.

This interactive session will be fun and experiential, providing a chance for participants to connect with themselves and each other. You will leave feeling empowered to establish a meaningful pause practice that nurtures your inner peace and optimizes your performance, productivity, and ultimately, the care you provide your patients.