Jen
Bower
Principal Engineering Manager: UKI Delivery Leader at Persistent Systems
"Leading Without Losing Your Mind: Strategies for Managing the Mental Load"
"Leading Without Losing Your Mind: Strategies for Managing the Mental Load"
Thu May 22 - 4:30 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Leading Without Losing Your Mind: Strategies for Managing the Mental Load"
"Leading Without Losing Your Mind: Strategies for Managing the Mental Load"
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Session: Leading Without Losing Your Mind: Strategies for Managing the Mental Load
In today’s fast-paced world, leadership is not just about driving results - it’s about managing the invisible mental load that comes with juggling multiple priorities, both at work and in life. As leaders, we often find ourselves navigating complex projects, overseeing teams, and carrying the weight of expectations, all while trying to maintain balance in our personal lives. The mental load can become overwhelming if we don’t have the right strategies to manage it effectively.In this talk, we’ll explore practical, actionable ways to lighten the mental load without compromising on leadership effectiveness. From empowering your team through clear delegation, to building systems that reduce decision fatigue, to setting boundaries that protect your mental space, this session offers real-world solutions for managing the constant demands on your mind. You’ll learn how to prioritise what truly matters, let go of perfection, and create space to recharge, ensuring that you can lead with clarity and resilience.
Whether you’re navigating digital transformation or leading through times of change, these strategies will help you maintain focus and energy, allowing you to lead without losing your mind.
Key Takeaways
- Delegate for Clarity: Learn to empower your team and free up your mental space.
- Prioritise Wisely: Focus on what matters, letting go of perfectionism.
- Reduce Decision Fatigue: Implement systems to simplify daily decisions.
- Set Boundaries: Protect your mental space by defining clear work-life boundaries.
- Recharge Regularly: Incorporate simple strategies to refresh and sustain your energy.
Bio
Jen Bower is a seasoned delivery leader who understands that carrying the mental load is part and parcel of leadership. Whether it’s overseeing large-scale digital transformations or managing the everyday pressures of modern life, she firmly believes that surviving - and thriving - under that weight is a skill leaders must develop. With a career rooted in the balance between innovation and culture, Jen has spent years refining strategies to lighten the mental load while staying focused on what truly matters.Based in Nottingham, UK, Jen leads the UKI Salesforce Practice at Persistent Systems, where she guides teams through cloud-powered transformations, ensuring both technical success and cultural integration. When she’s not leading her team or clients through the complexities of delivery, she’s balancing her own mental load at home, wrangling a crew of five children and a needy dog - proving that leadership doesn’t stop when the laptop closes.
In this talk, Jen shares practical strategies for managing the mental load, helping leaders keep their heads above water in the fast-paced world of tech and beyond.
