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Wendy Richard, PhD, SHRM-CP

On-Board Session | HR Conference Cruise®

On-Board Session

Break the Busy-Trap: 3 Innovative Approaches for this Lay-Off Era

Date: Monday, March 15, 2027 Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m. Location: Harmony of the Seas / Dazzles / Decks 8 and 9 (AFT)
Wendy Richard, PhD, SHRM-CP

Presented By

Wendy Richard, PhD, SHRM-CP

PhD, SHRM-CP | BrainrichX

Session Description

Layoffs, hiring freezes, and shrinking budgets have created a harsh reality for HR: do more with less. At the same time, HR professionals face constant noise, from AI hype to reactive requests and "urgent" work, threatening both business impact and their professional relevance.

In this shifting environment, HR needs smarter, more intentional approaches to prioritize high-value work and strengthen career resilience.

Through interactive exercises, including a rapid-fire "Busy Trap Bingo," and a practical three-part framework, you will gain a clear roadmap to achieve superior results and stand out where it counts.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify 3-5 common "busy traps" that limit impact and stall growth
  • Apply a high impact, three_part framework to protect resilience and maximize work value
  • Create a focused, practical roadmap to expand your strategic footprint

About the Speaker

A speaker and performance strategist in the hospitality industry, Dr. Wendy Richard works with teams overwhelmed by the demands of constant busywork and inconsistent outcomes, helping them achieve measurable clarity and stronger execution within 90 days.

Grounded in nearly 20 years of leadership at Disney, Dr. Richard draws on deep expertise in Organizational Development to bring clarity, impact, and a sense of joy into leadership performance.

Known by clients as the Beyond-Busy Performance Expert, he equips leaders to sharpen their priorities and deliver meaningful results, even under the pressure to do more with less.