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CEO
Lovely Refinement
Mike Veny is a globally recognized mental health speaker and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist who has made it his mission to transform stigma into strength through rhythm and storytelling. Known for his energetic drumming keynotes and honest conversations, Mike helps employees thrive and supports organizations in creating emotionally healthy workplace cultures. His work brings together inclusive excellence, mental health and professional development and is known for driving meaningful change. His clients have included NAMI, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson and hundreds of other organizations.
Mike is also CEO of Lovely Refinement, a women's mental health and wellness brand that owns the Training Refinery, a continuing education company. Across all of his work, Mike is committed to helping employees build emotional wellness and resilience, accelerate personal and professional growth and reduce burnout. He is also host of the podcast Coffee With Mike: Mental Wellness & Belonging for Leaders.
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Presented by Damon Brooks & Associates Speakers Bureau
Explore how music, design and dialogue can support more inclusive communication at work and at events. Hear authentic lived experiences and discover how creative approaches such as drumming and design can encourage connection, enrich problem-solving and inspire meaningful change. Take away practical ideas for making meetings, presentations and group interactions more accessible to people with different abilities, communication preferences and ways of learning.
Learning outcomes:
Analyze how creative approaches can support inclusive communication, storytelling and professional engagement
Apply insights to create more accessible and equitable workplaces and events
Use universal design principles to make meetings, presentation materials and group interactions more accessible
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75
* CMP/CEU Approved: Sustainability and Social Impact, 0.75 credits
* CSEP Approved
Explore practical ways to manage stress, build resilience and maintain energy in demanding event environments. Gain tools that help you respond more effectively to pressure, uncertainty and change.
Discover how intentional meeting design can balance content, engagement and recovery, creating experiences that support participation, connection and well-being.
This session is brought to you by Damon Brooks & Associates
Learning outcomes:
Manage personal energy during event planning and delivery
Design agendas that balance engagement and recovery
Create meeting experiences that support belonging