Anya Kamenetz

<ul><li><strong>The Resilience Pivot: How We Grow Stronger Through Uncertainty</strong></li><li>We are living through an era of overlapping crises—technological disruption, climate anxiety, political polarization, economic volatility, and the lingering psychological effects of the pandemic—where chronic strain has replaced short-term stress. In this timely, deeply human talk, Anya reframes resilience not as grit or “bouncing back,” but as a developmental process shaped by challenge itself. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, organizational science, and insights from her forthcoming book, she explains how stress, meaning, and connection drive adaptation, post-traumatic growth, and renewed engagement at work. The Resilience Pivot offers a practical, evidence-based framework for leaders and organizations seeking to reduce burnout, support recovery, and build joyful, high-performing cultures amid ongoing uncertainty.</li><li><strong>Why Your Talent Strategy Will Fail Without Rethinking Learning</strong></li><li>As AI transforms the workplace, traditional education pipelines are breaking down—college enrollment is declining, skill gaps are widening, and the roles that once developed future leaders are disappearing. The question isn’t whether this will affect your business, but whether you’re ready. In this timely talk, Anya maps the future of learning and shows how organizations can turn AI-driven disruption into advantage by building talent from within. Audiences gain clear insight into next-generation learning, workforce partnerships, and why human-centered leadership development is essential for retention, adaptability, and long-term resilience.</li><li><strong>Attention Is the New Scarce Resource: Screen Time Lessons for Productivity and Leadership</strong></li><li>In a world built to distract, attention has become one of the most valuable—and fragile—assets in business. Constant screens, notifications, and digital tools promise productivity but often erode focus, creativity, and human connection. Drawing from her acclaimed book The Art of Screen Time, Anya reframes the digital conversation for leaders, showing how technology habits shape cognition, collaboration, and decision-making—and why managing attention matters more than limiting screen time. This talk offers practical strategies for building healthier digital cultures, setting effective technology boundaries, and leading focused, resilient, human-centered teams in a screen-saturated world.</li><li><strong>The Crucial Decade: How American Universities Can Adapt, Lead, and Thrive</strong></li><li>American higher education is entering a defining decade, marked by enrollment declines, financial and political pressure, and the lasting impact of COVID. Students, families, employers, and policymakers are demanding clearer value, stronger outcomes, and more human-centered learning experiences. In this moment, the institutions that thrive will stay rooted in their core mission while innovating for the future. In this talk, Anya explores how resilient, future-ready colleges and universities are adapting through workforce-aligned curricula, thoughtful use of technology, and student-centered models that prioritize advising, mentorship, and belonging. This session delivers a clear, practical roadmap for higher education leaders seeking to future-proof their institutions and sustain relevance in a rapidly changing landscape.</li></ul>