Opening Keynote
Paul Epstein
Former NFL & NBA Executive; Bestselling Author
Make Better, Faster Decisions to Drive Action
Success in business and life comes down to the decisions we make and the actions we take, but even elite performers can fall into traps of poor judgment or decision fatigue. Former NFL & NBA executive Paul Epstein shares a streamlined, three-step
process used to avoid pitfalls, move forward with clarity, and capitalize on your Most Valuable Decisions (MVDs). The Head-Heart-Hands equation — a straightforward, repeatable process that leverages core human capabilities for better decisions
— provides a clear path to making fast, effective decisions on pivotal questions like strategy choices, hiring, prioritization, and deal-making. Attendees walk away with the confidence to act decisively by implementing a framework designed for
speed and efficiency that empowers individuals and teams for success.
Bio
Paul Epstein is a former high-level executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams and the bestselling author of The Power of Playing Offense. In 2022, he was named one of SUCCESS magazine’s top thought leaders who get results—alongside Tony
Robbins, Brené Brown, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Mel Robbins—and his work has been featured on ESPN, NBC, Fox Business, and in USA Today. In nearly 15 years as a leader in the world of pro sports, Epstein helped take NBA teams from the
bottom of the league in revenue to the top two, opened a billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy. He’s also the founder of the Win Monday community (an elite personal and professional development network)
and host of the Win Monday podcast.
Closing Keynote
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, MD, MPH
Harvard Physician | Author, The Five Resets
Rewire Your Brain to Reset Burnout and Stress
Burnout and stress are increasingly pervasive challenges that impact both our professional and personal lives. For FP&A professionals, the need for an accessible stepwise approach to better protect mental health and boost productivity is more crucial
than ever. In this talk, Dr. Aditi Nerurkar offers practical strategies such as implementing a healthy media diet to reduce information overload, using sleep as a therapeutic intervention, adopting monotasking to become more focused, and applying
cognitive reframing to strengthen brain health and resilience to effectively manage and mitigate stress and burnout.
Bio
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, MD, MPH is a Harvard physician with expertise in the science of stress, resilience, and burnout. Her debut book, The Five Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience is an accessible health-meets-self-help guide offering a reimagined approach to overcoming stress and burnout using five small but mighty mindset shifts. Dr. Nerurkar is on faculty at Harvard Medical School in the Division of Global Health & Social Medicine and serves as the Co-Director of the Harvard Clinical Clerkship in Community Engagement. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, Times of London, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, and Oprah Magazine.