WCWI's Annual Pre-Conference

Day 1 | Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Workshop Facilitator:

Zach Mercurio, Ph.D.

Author, keynote speaker, consultant,
and researcher specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful
work, and positive organizational psychology.

The COVID-19 pandemic left a collective demand for dignity and search for meaning in its wake. Studies repeatedly show that the core of psychological, emotional, and physical well-being is experiencing dignity, purpose, and feeling like we matter to others. Yet while surveys show that 79% of leaders know that purpose and meaning are important to well-being, just 29% of leaders say they regularly enact practices that cultivate meaningfulness in work.

In this interactive and practical workshop, author and purposeful leadership and meaningful work researcher Zach Mercurio, Ph.D. will guide you through research-backed approaches and strategies to develop a purposeful mindset, refine your own leadership purpose, and design a culture that cultivates well-being through meaningfulness, purpose, and dignity.

During this workshop, participants will:

Learn evidence-based practices to develop a purposeful mindset
Identify how your unique strengths make a unique impact
Develop a “leadership purpose statement” to guide your well-being movement
Learn how to create a meaningful workplace culture to foster well-being
Be able to show people how they matter and connect people to purpose in a fear-free environment
Self-assess your current purposeful leadership skills and develop a 30-day action plan

Each participant will receive a workbook with exercises and templates to take back to their organizations.

Meet Zach Mercurio, Ph.D.:

Zach Mercurio, Ph.D. is an author, keynote speaker, consultant, and researcher specializing in purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and positive organizational psychology. He is the author of "The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose," praised by Arianna Huffington as "a compelling book filled with powerful stories, cutting-edge research, and practical tools that show us how to lead with purpose."

In his work with over 100 global companies and conference audiences around the world, Zach helps forge purposeful leaders and provides practical tools to cultivate positive organizational and team cultures that enable more meaning, motivation, well-being, and performance. Some of his clients and partners include American Express Global Business Travel, Michelin, Franklin Templeton, The Government of Canada, Hewlett-Packard, the Food and Drug Administration, The Alzheimer’s Association, the National Park Service, The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Crocs, and Simon Sinek.

Zach earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change from Colorado State University where he serves as an Honorary Fellow in the Department of Psychology's Center for Meaning and Purpose and as an Adjunct Instructor in Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change. His research on meaningful work has been awarded by The Association for Talent Development, The Academy of Management, and The Academy of Human Resource Development.

Learn More about Zach

WCWI Gratefully Acknowledges the 2022 Pre-Conference Sponsor:

Conference Agenda: Tuesday, October 11 - Wednesday, October 12

Day 1 | Pre-Conference | Tuesday, October 11

Marcus Performing Arts Center: Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall

Time	Agenda Item
11:00 AM-12:00 PM	Registration \| Lunch
12:00-4:00 PM	The Power and Practice of Purposeful Leadership How to Inspire Wellbeing Through Meaning Speaker: Zach Mercurio, PhD
4:00-4:15 PM	Break \| Refreshments
4:15-6:30 PM	WCWI Social

Join us for an in-person social event following Zach Mercurio's Pre-Conference session on October 11, 2022. This event is open to all attendees of WCWI's Annual Conference on October 11 and 12, 2022. Located in Wilson Theater Vogal Hall inside the Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, we encourage you to join us for a night of appetizers, beverages, games, prizes, and most importantly the opportunity to unite and build connections with wellness strategists and people leaders within your WCWI Community.

WCWI Social

Day 2 | Conference | Wednesday, October 12

Wisconsin Center

Time	Agenda Item
7:00-8:00 AM	Registration \| Breakfast \| Exhibits
7:00-7:30 AM	Attendee Experience
8:00-8:30 AM	Welcome \| Opening Remarks
8:30-9:30 AM	Morning Keynote
9:30-10:00 AM	Break \| Refreshments \| Exhibits
10:00-11:00 AM	Skill-Building Sessions Improv as a Tool for Culture Change: Building a Culture of Compassion and Wellbeing Putting the Power of Storytelling to Work The Gift of Growth Adaptive Leadership: A Transformative, Collaborative Leadership Model for the 21st Century
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM	Attendee Experience
12:00-1:00 PM	Lunch \| Remarks
1:00-1:45 PM	Afternoon Keynote
1:45-2:15 PM	Break \| Exhibits
2:15-4:30 PM	Networking \| Refreshments \| WCWI's Change the Narrative Talks
4:30 PM	Adjourn

Important Documents

WCWI is an approved provider of continuing education units (CEUs) through NWI, NCHEC, and SHRM.

WCWI Member Pricing

Early Bird Pricing: 2-Day Conference Experience

Available Through July 31

Pre-Conference + Conference: $399 and $379 for every additional attendee from the same organization

Standard Pricing Options

August 1-September 9

Pre-Conference + Conference: $429 and $409 for every additional attendee from the same organization

Pre-Conference Event Only: $139 and $119 for every additional attendee from the same organization

Conference Event Only: $299 and $279 for every additional attendee from the same organization

Non-Member Pricing

Early Bird Pricing: 2-Day Conference Experience

Available Through July 31

Pre-Conference + Conference: $549 and $529 for every additional attendee from the same organization

Standard Pricing Options

August 1-September 9

Pre-Conference + Conference: $579 and $559 for every additional attendee from the same organization

Pre-Conference Event Only: $189 and $169 for every additional attendee from the same organization

Conference Event Only: $399 and $379 for every additional attendee from the same organization

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Connect with members of the WCWI Community during the WCWI Social!

Registration fee: $20

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WCWI Social

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