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Leadership Forum - Election anxiety and beyond: How to support employees during political & world events
Milena Berry, Sienna Brown, Rob Ribar
Do you or employees in your organization face “election anxiety”? According to USA Today, 40% of Americans reported signs of anxiety and depression around elections while a spring 2024 poll of 1,600 voters by Yahoo News responded that they felt "very" or "somewhat" anxious about the upcoming...
Do you or employees in your organization face “election anxiety”? According to USA Today, 40% of Americans reported signs of anxiety and depression around elections while a spring 2024 poll of 1,600 voters by Yahoo News responded that they felt "very" or "somewhat" anxious about the upcoming presidential contest.
But it goes beyond just election anxieties. Employees, especially on global teams, are constantly facing turbulent political and world events from rising inflation to environmental disasters. Such feelings of uncertainty and anxiousness can have a significant impact on the psychological safety of our team members both in the workplace and beyond. As for the business case, Psychology Today states that “the cognitive symptoms of anxiety are often the biggest obstacles to productivity.”
While we know that many of these events are out of our control, what is under our control is how we can address these issues in the workplace by providing a safe place for feedback, understanding, and sensitivity.
During this leadership forum, we will discuss:
- Understanding Election Anxiety: Gain insights into how election cycles and global events can trigger anxiety and impact mental health, both inside and outside the workplace.
- Creating Psychological Safety: Discover strategies for fostering psychological safety in the workplace, allowing team members to express concerns and feedback without fear of judgment.
- Global Team Sensitivity: Explore the challenges faced by global teams dealing with diverse political climates and world events, and how leaders can offer support and understanding.
- Proactive Leadership: Identify actionable steps leaders can take to address anxiety and uncertainty among team members, helping to build a more resilient and supportive work environment.
And while we will not discuss politics themselves or any candidates, this is an open forum for one to learn from each other how to support our teams and workforce in a safe, inclusive environment.
Join us for this interactive discussion with fellow leaders!
Please note: This event will NOT be recorded as it is intended to be a closed & confidential discussion to share ideas in a safe space.
Meet The Speakers
Milena Berry
CEO/Co-Founder @PowerToFly
Milena Berry is a visionary leader and co-founder of PowerToFly, a global platform connecting companies with diverse talent. With a background in software engineering and a passion for promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, Milena has been instrumental in reshaping traditional recruitment practices.
Her innovative approach to talent acquisition has helped companies worldwide build more inclusive workforces. Milena is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on remote work, women in tech, and AI.
Sienna Brown
Head of Growth at PowerToFly
Sienna J. Brown is a visionary Leadership Strategist and Global Speaker with over a decade of experience partnering with global leaders and institutions. As the Head of Growth at PowerToFly, a scaling Series-B start-up, Brown drives innovation and expansion.
Throughout her career, Brown has been instrumental in helping organizations gain investment while prioritizing diverse talent. Her expertise lies in developing strategic programming to enable, elevate, and re-energize leaders to guide organizational transformation. Brown's approach focuses on redefining work through inclusion, impact, influence, and integrity.
Previously, as Sr. Director of DEIB at PowerToFly, Brown built a department from the ground up, delivering strategic learning and development programs that increased employee engagement and advocacy in over 50+ global organizations.
Her work has gained recognition on platforms such as Forbes, TedX, Insider, CNN, and NPR. Brown collaborates with organizations to create transformative strategies that secure employee, consumer, and financial investment while staying true to their vision and values.
Rob Ribar
Director, Events & Marketing
Robert Ribar is a New York based professional with over fifteen years of experience in programming diverse content, community engagement, executing dynamic events and comprehensive marketing campaigns. He currently leads PowerToFly’s B2C and B2B events, including the Diversity Reboot virtual summit series, the biggest conference in DEIB. Rob also oversees the company’s dual marketplace marketing strategy as well as playing a key role in community growth and partnership programs. At PowerToFly, Rob has produced events for American Express, Meta, Morgan Stanley, Microsoft and Slack, just to name a few. Prior to joining PowerToFly, Rob served as Production Coordinator at DKC/Hangar4, working on events for Pixar, Jaguar LandRover, FanDuel, L’Oreal and producing the reopening of the Hudson Theatre on Broadway. He also worked as the Associate Producer for the Tony Award winning production company Triptyk Studios developing works for film, television and the stage with such artists as Stevie Wonder, Linda Perry and James Gandolfini. In his spare time, he co-hosts the Dear Watchers comic book podcast, writes scary stories and programs film screenings under the Sleepover Trading Company banner.
