"Why I am still here?" How to Stay Anchored by Purpose
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM CT
Speaker(s): Erik Williams, Executive Director of Development, University of Virginia School of Nursing, Megan Garrett, Chief Development Officer, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education, Kandace Farrar, Associate Dean, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work, Ann Lawerence Grasty, Executive Director of University Annual Giving, University of Virginia
Competencies: Emotional IntelligenceIntegrity and Professionalism
Experience Level: Level 2- Emerging Early CareerLevel 1- Early Career
Elective Session
How do bitter rivals come together to find purpose? In an era of constant transformation, how do we find stability and meaning? Join colleagues from UNC and UVA as they collaboratively explore Ikigai, the Japanese concept of "a reason for being." This session will guide you through an insightful journey to uncover your unique and powerful framework for staying grounded and resilient amidst continuous change. Learn practical strategies to identify your own Ikigai, cultivate a deeper sense of fulfillment and direction - regardless of external shifts and leave with the ability to create a “toolkit” for yourself and for your stakeholders.