A Human-Centered Approach to Organizational Change: The volume and pace of change present on today’s college campuses require every leader to possess the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate transformation from wherever they sit within the institutional hierarchy. By engaging in this session, participants will understand how to manage change with a human-centered approach that promotes collective buy-in, enables thorough implementation, and eases change resistance, initiative fatigue, and other employee relations issues that surface due to poorly led change. Throughout the session, participants will engage in discussions about change-related challenges and solutions they have encountered, participate in small group activities to gain new perspectives on managing change, and practice with user-friendly tools they can begin utilizing immediately. Target Audience: Mid-level Student Affairs Professionals, Senior-Level Student Affairs Professionals, Mid-Size Colleges & Universities, Small Colleges & Universities

Breaking Down Barriers: Overcoming Resistance to Change with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®: In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face a common challenge: resistance to change. Traditional methods often fall short in engaging teams and fostering genuine buy-in. Enter LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP), a revolutionary approach that transforms how teams think, communicate, and solve problems. Discover how this innovative "hands-on, minds-on" approach can transform an organization's attitude towards change, unlocking creativity, enhancing team cohesion, and driving meaningful innovation. Discover how this innovative "hands-on, minds-on" approach can transform an organization's attitude towards change, unlocking creativity, enhancing team cohesion, and driving meaningful innovation. Katie O'Malley is a Career Coach and Workplace Strategist with twenty (20) years of professional experience serving the nonprofit, corporate, and education sectors. Across these workplaces, Katie noticed her strengths and values consistently steered her toward the support and development of others. By leveraging a mix of evidence-based practices from the fields of counseling, organizational development, and leadership education, Katie equips her clients with customized strategies to meet their individual needs and aspirational goal. Target Audiences: Senior-Level Student Affairs Professional, Vice President for Student Affairs, Large Universities, Mid-Size Colleges & Universities

You Good? Restore before you Lead: Mindfulness & Healing Space for Higher Ed Professionals: Participants will be guided through a half-day restorative experience designed for higher education professionals who are navigating demanding roles. Participants will engage in mindfulness practices, yoga-inspired movement, breathwork, and guided self-reflection to reconnect with their inner calm, clarity, and purpose. The session, facilitated by a certified yoga instructor will offer space to pause, stretch, and reflect—helping participants return to their work more grounded, present, and aligned in their leadership. Target Audiences: Mid-level Student Affairs Professionals, New Professionals; Large Universities, Mid-Size Colleges & Universities