We’ve been taught that the key to success is grit—the ability to push through stress and ignore the "noise" of our own exhaustion. But even the most driven person will eventually hit a wall where effort no longer equals results. The truth is, our most important piece of technology isn’t the one on our desk; it’s our nervous system. It is the invisible engine behind every creative spark, every strategic decision, and every leadership moment. This session is a look at the biological reality of high performance and how to manage your internal state so you can stay in the game for the long haul.

Who This Is For

● The "Always-On" Leader: You find it difficult to fully "unplug," even when you’re technically off the clock.

● The High-Performer: You pride yourself on your output but have noticed that your creativity or patience is starting to feel frayed.

● The People Manager: You want to protect your team from burnout but aren't sure how to do that while still hitting aggressive goals.

● The Driven Professional: Anyone who feels that "working harder" is no longer providing the same ROI it used to.

Why This Matters

In a high-growth environment, we often treat our bodies like a secondary concern to our business goals. However, a dysregulated nervous system is the leading cause of "decision fatigue," reactive leadership, and the eventual total shutdown we call burnout. Understanding your internal "Operating System" matters because:

● Sustainability is a Competitive Advantage: The people who win are the ones who can stay in the game without crashing.

● Clarity is Profit: You cannot make sound strategic decisions when your body is stuck in a chronic stress response.

● Leadership is Contagious: A leader’s internal state sets the "vibe" for the entire team. If you are red-lining, your team will be too.

What will you learn?

● How to recognize the difference between "good stress" and "system overload."

● Practical tools to reset your stress response in the middle of a high-stakes day.

● Strategies for setting boundaries that actually protect your productivity rather than hindering it.

Schedule:

8:30-9:00 AM - Social time, Bagels & Coffee (provided)

9:00-10:00 AM - Presentation and Workshop with Tenille Jensen, Therapist and Burnout Recovery Expert.

10:00-10:30 AM - Q&A, open social time.

Important Parking & Building Logistics details:

1) The Shop Coworking is at 350 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. The entrance door is technically on Blair Street. It's just across Blair St. from JJ Coffee. If you can't find The Shop, find JJ Coffee, stand with your back to the door of JJ's and look across Blair St.. You'll see the door in front of you and slightly to the right.

2) If you are still having difficulty, just call Carrie @ 203-556-3337.

3) The building won't open until 8:30AM. If you arrive early, just call Carrie @203-556-3337 and she can unlock the doors for you. Once inside, take the elevator to the 2rd floor.

4) Parking: The Shop does not have a parking lot so you will want to plan extra time to find street or lot parking. There is free 2 hour street parking along 300 E, 400 E and 500 S as well as 3 all day free spots along 300 near the 7-11. There is a wheelchair accessible lot as well. There is paid parking at Broadway Pharmacy East Parking Lot, 262 E Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 or the Salt Lake City Library in the underground garage. (the Library will validate 2 free hours and after that it's $1.50/hr)

5) Transit: If you prefer to take public transportation, use the Red line of Trax or the bus. The Library Station is the closest Trax stop about a block away. There is a bus stop nearby. Bus lines 17 & 200 make this stop.