Chris L. Johnson, PsyD – Your Host

Chris helps leaders and teams achieve exemplary results by sharpening focus, building resilience, and optimizing energy. As the author of the best-seller *The Leadership Pause* and a mindfulness educator, she integrates neurobiology and body wisdom to provide practical evidence-based approaches for leading in our volatile, uncertain world. Known for tackling the hard challenges head-on, Chris guides professionals toward balanced, integrated lives where decisions align with deep wisdom.

A sought-after Executive Leadership Coach and Speaker, she serves as Chair of the Chicago Chapter of Conscious Capitalism where the vision is to ‘elevate humanity through business.’ When not transforming leadership, you’ll find her doing a kata in the yard, gardening or hiking, cooking or reading a great book.

Minette Norman

Minette Norman is an award-winning author, speaker, leadership consultant, and former Silicon Valley software executive who spent decades leading global teams.

Minette knows that when leaders create inclusive team cultures, performance soars, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates. Her most recent position before starting her consultancy was as Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk. Responsible for influencing more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture.

As the author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader and the co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook, Minette is committed to helping leaders unleash the full potential of the people in their organizations.