September 13-16, 2026 | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | Nashville, TN

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Featured Session

From Resistance to Resilience: Learning to Bend but Not Break During Times of Change

As an administrative professional, you’re expected to absorb change, adapt quickly, and support others without missing a beat. Yet when uncertainty hits, even the most capable professionals can feel overwhelmed. By learning to manage your own mindset and emotions during transitions, you can strengthen your personal resilience and become a steady, trusted presence for others navigating the same unknowns. This session gives you practical strategies to recognize resistance in yourself and others, foster adaptability, and build a foundation of calm confidence during times of disruption.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify common signs of resistance in yourself and other and know how to respond effectively.
  • Understand the normal, natural psychological and emotional stages of change.
  • Apply simple, powerful techniques to increase personal resilience and adaptability.
  • Understand how to support colleagues and leaders with empathy and clarity during periods of transition.
  • Communicate more confidently and constructively in the face of uncertainty

Speaker

Chrissy Scivicque
Corporate Trainer & Founder
Eat Your Career