In an industry defined by long hours, relentless pressure, and often being the only woman in the room, burnout isn’t surprising — but it is preventable when we’re rooted in something deeper than grit.
This powerful and interactive session introduces WISE members to the THRIVE Design Principles, a framework that strengthens internal sturdiness so women can navigate stress, reclaim their voice, and create alignment between who they are and how they lead.
Through reflection, conversation, and a guided THRIVE Wheel activity, participants will explore:
- Where they feel steady
- Where they feel stretched
- What small shifts would help them stay grounded in the most demanding moments
This isn’t about adding more self-care to your to-do list. It’s about building a sturdy internal system that burnout can’t easily shake.
Participants will leave with:
✔ Clarity
✔ Renewed confidence
✔ One meaningful action step to deepen resilience at work and beyond
Alison Smith is a leadership coach, speaker, and founder of The Thrive Designer, where she helps high-achieving women stay grounded, confident, and burnout-proof in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
She has spent the past decade working with women who are doing meaningful work, carrying a lot, and often leading while being the only woman in the room. Alison’s work is rooted in one powerful idea: thriving isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about being anchored from the inside out.
Known for her warm, engaging, and deeply relatable style, Alison creates spaces where women feel seen, tell the truth, and walk away with practical shifts they can use immediately — at work and in life.
You’re about to have one of those “oh wow, I needed this” moments.