The Unapologetic No – How choice drives performance, promotions, and power

Join Woodrie Burich from The Integration Group in this session that challenges the status quo of overcommitment as a path to success. In the race to get noticed and promoted, many professionals overextend themselves, leaving little energy for what truly matters. Join us as we unpack how to navigate work pressures while fostering meaningful career growth. We’ll explore practical strategies for intentional decision-making, tools for stress management and ways to cultivate a deeply supportive community. Together, we’ll learn to align our professional efforts with our personal values—without losing our edge. Discover how the choices we make—especially our no’s—can amplify impact, open doors for recognition, and redefine the path to success.

Bio:

Woodrie Burich is an award-winning thought leader, Forbes Coaches Council member, and founder of The Integration Group, where she partners with organizations to transform high-stress environments into resilient, results-driven cultures. With over 20 years of tech leadership experience in Fortune 500 companies, Woodrie’s expertise spans multimillion-dollar programs and billion-dollar mergers. Known for her Boundaries Before Burnout® framework, she helps leaders and teams turn stress into strategic action.

She is a Gold Stevie Award recipient for Achievement in Thought Leadership, a Bronze Stevie Award winner for Female Thought Leader of the Year, has presented a TEDx Talk, and writes about sustainable success and inspired leadership in various publications. More about her can be found at www.workboundaries.com.