About this Event
Join us in Coral Gables for a conversation with Jen Fisher, bestselling author and pioneering corporate wellbeing leader, as she discusses , moderated by Adriene McCoy. Fisher offers a powerful reimagining of how we work—showing how hope, not hustle, is the essential skill for sustainable performance, innovation, and meaningful leadership. Drawing on her personal burnout story, groundbreaking work as one of the world’s first Chief Wellbeing Officers, and insights from experts across industries, she reveals why transforming workplace culture starts with human flourishing. A thoughtful, energizing talk for anyone navigating modern work.
🎟 Free & open to the public — RSVP recommended.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
In Hope Is the Strategy: The Underrated Skill That Transforms Work, Leadership, and Wellbeing, bestselling author and leader in the corporate wellbeing movement Jen Fisher shows how the future of work demands a fundamentally new approach to how we think about, structure, and support human flourishing in the workplace.
Drawing on Fisher's personal experience with burnout and the resulting insights that fueled a corporate shift, her conversations with thought leaders across different industries, and the research, frameworks, and methodologies she put into place as one of the world's first Chief Wellbeing Officers, this book delivers exclusive, hard-won insights to understand what truly needs to change in how we work and demonstrates how we will all benefit from this new paradigm. Fisher reveals how hope—not as wishful thinking but as a practical, learnable skill—provides the foundation for sustainable performance, meaningful innovation, and authentic leadership in an uncertain world.
In this book, readers will learn about:
- Wellness programs that treat symptoms rather than causes
- Leadership practices that prioritize short-term performance over long-term sustainability
- Organizational systems that unintentionally create burnout while trying to prevent it
Hope Is the Strategy is an inspirational call to action for all individuals, leaders, and organizations to reimagine every aspect of work with human wellbeing at the center.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
JEN FISHER is a global authority on workplace wellbeing, bestselling author, and founder and CEO of The Wellbeing Team. As Deloitte’s first Chief Wellbeing Officer, she pioneered groundbreaking approaches to human-centered work that gained national recognition. She hosts The WorkWell Podcast, is a TEDx speaker, and has contributed to Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and CNN.
ABOUT THE MODERATOR:
Adriene McCoy is the Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer (CPO) for Baptist Health South Florida. Mrs. McCoy is responsible for overseeing all of Baptist Health’s Talent functions, including Workforce Development, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Talent Management, and Talent Acquisition. She is also responsible for the Pastoral Care, Occupational Health, Well-being, and Wellness areas of the organization. Adriene has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare human resources management. She joined Baptist Health in 2007 as Assistant Vice President, Human Resources, and was promoted to CHRO in 2014. She currently sits on the Board of Advisors for Florida International University (FIU) Center for Leadership (Vice-Chair), Lotus House/Sundari Foundation Board (Vice-Chair), and she serves as the Chair for the YWCA South Florida Board. She is also on the Board of Bakehouse Art Complex.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, United States
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