Session Description

In an era defined by constant disruption - marked by millions of layoffs and a workforce where 1 in 5 are balancing caregiving with career - resilience is no longer a "nice-to-have" trait; it is a critical business metric. When teams operate in "survival mode," innovation stalls, risk-aversion grows, and high-impact ideas are lost to burnout.

This session introduces The Bounce Back Factor, a set of practical tools that builds resilience and teaches teams how to navigate change with confidence. Drawing from the real-world pressures of van life where adaptability is a daily requirement, Kat Kibben delivers a no-fluff roadmap for HR and talent leaders to build higher-performing cultures.

Attendees will learn how to stabilize their teams during constant uncertainty, empower managers to build trust, and create a culture where people don't just endure change. They use it to drive the organization forward.

Learning Objectives

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

• Implement the "Bounce Back" Framework: Participants will be able to apply specific EQ-based leadership tools to stabilize teams during periods of organizational shift or layoff-related anxiety.
• Cultivate Innovation via Psychological Safety: Participants will learn how to audit their current team dynamics and implement communication strategies that encourage the sharing of high-stakes ideas.
• Operationalize Resilience for Retention: Participants will develop a toolkit for managers to identify early signs of burnout and pivot from "urgency-based" workflows to "purpose-driven" productivity.

About the Speaker

Katrina Kibben is a keynote speaker, recruiting consultant, and founder of Three Ears Media, where they help organizations improve hiring outcomes by addressing the recruiting speed bumps that quietly derail them - unclear job posts, ineffective interviews, and misaligned hiring manager relationships.

With more than 15 years of experience at global brands including Monster.com and Randstad Worldwide, Katrina is known for their extensive research on job descriptions and how teams navigate uncertainty with confidence. A LinkedIn Top Voice on Hiring, their insights have been featured in The New York Times and Forbes. They are also the author of two books, This Was All An Accident and The Bounce Back Factor: A Leader's Guide to Liking Yourself While Leading People.

When Kat isn't writing or speaking on stages around the world, they're happy to be at home in Rockford, IL with their girlfriend and the dogs behind the name Three Ears Media.