Abstract
While sustainability often focuses on systems, structures, and ecological realities, this session turns inward—toward the unseen emotional toll borne by those leading the change. In mission-driven organizations, educators, and climate-focused leaders, burnout is not just a personal challenge—it’s a systemic risk that undermines long-term effectiveness and resilience. This presentation introduces a six-step, purpose-centered leadership framework designed to help participants recognize the hidden internal drivers of burnout, such as misaligned values, role overload, and emotional fatigue. Attendees will explore how these emotional stressors—often overlooked—directly impact organizational sustainability, decision-making, and leadership clarity. Blending reflective storytelling with practical guidance, the session provides tools for reconnecting to one’s deeper “why,” restoring personal sustainability, and leading from a place of grounded clarity. It invites a shift from surviving to soul-aligned leading—where well-being and impact are no longer in conflict. This presentation is especially relevant for sustainability educators, nonprofit professionals, and policy influencers committed to creating systems of care and resilience in parallel with systems of change.
Details
Presentation Type
Theme
2026 Special Focus—Unseen Unsustainability: Addressing Hidden Risks to Long-Term Wellbeing for All
KEYWORDS
Burnout, Emotional Resilience, Purpose-Driven Leadership, Nonprofit Sustainability, Organizational Well-Being, Soul-Aligned
