Start your ProcureCon journey with energy, mindfulness, and a renewed focus on what truly sustains our industry — our people. In this powerful opening discussion, leaders from across the contingent workforce ecosystem will shine a light on an often-overlooked topic: the health, wellness, and mental resilience of the professionals who power this industry every day.

• Learn how to identify and prevent burnout across contingent workforce teams.
• Discover how leaders are embedding wellness, balance, and mental health into their program culture.
• Gain strategies for maintaining focus, purpose, and energy throughout the conference and beyond. 

Leadership in contingent workforce management isn’t just about driving performance it’s about recognizing that every leader and team member is, above all, human. This inspiring and soul searching panel centers on the journeys of trailblazing leaders who have overcome adversity and achieved impactful roles in staffing, while never losing sight of their personal needs and the humanity that fuels success. Panelists share honest reflections on balancing growth ambitions with well being, navigating unique challenges, and cultivating workplaces where authenticity, connection, and compassion drive real progress. This session invites candid dialogue on how empathy, resilience, and self care are indispensable to sustainable leadership and how uplifting one another propels the entire industry forward.

• Demonstrate how to prioritize balance, mental health, and sustainability within your team culture.
• Implement practical strategies to build trust, embrace authenticity, and uplift diverse perspectives.
• Apply real world insights to overcome setbacks, stay grounded, and fuel personal and professional development.