Leaders today are operating under relentless pressure: AI disruption, constant change, rising expectations, and the need to do more with less. The result? Burnout is no longer an exception; it’s becoming the norm, especially among high performers.

In this session, Volker Ballueder cuts through the noise to explore what real resilience actually looks like in modern leadership, and why the traditional “push through” mindset is quietly damaging individuals, teams, and performance. Blending psychology with real-world leadership experience, this session goes beyond awareness. It connects personal resilience to leadership clarity, team dynamics, and ultimately, business outcomes. Supported by She*t for Brains, this session sets the tone for honest, practical conversations about how leaders show up when it matters most.