Keynote: Wired for Wonder: Harnessing the Brain Science of Awe to Optimize Resilience & Maximize Performance

What is your brain wired for? Where does your mind go when left to its own devices? Stress, worry, and status quo? Or happiness, joy, even awe? Historically, awe and wonder have seemed to be shrouded in mystery, aligned more with highly unusual or rare occurrences.

Recent findings highlight that awe is a fundamental human emotion. We are learning that not only do humans naturally experience awe but that we are-in all likelihood-wired to do so. This means we can improve upon and increase the awe in our lives and in the lives of our communities of people we serve to benefit from this growing body of scientific knowledge. The positive effects can be vast both personally and professionally for advancing the causes and strategic objectives of organizations.

Participating in this session will allow you to:

•       Explore why wonder mindsets & awe experiences can be transformative

•       Expand knowledge on how awe improves psychology & physiology

•       Experience what facilitates shifting from awe-deprived to awe-inspired experiences