Pathways Leadership Conference
13th Annual Pathways Leadership Conference
We are excited to announce the 13th Annual Pathways Leadership Conference is happening on May 16, 2025. This year's virtual conference will begin at 10:00 am and wrap up at 3:00 pm. The conference is open to all University of Louisville employees. As an exciting addition this year, we will also have an in-person networking event the day before on May 15th, offering an extra opportunity to connect on campus. You don't want to miss these events!
Registration is required for both the in-person reception and the virtual conference. Registration is open.
Whole Self Leadership: Exploring the 9 Dimensions of Wellness
True leadership starts from within. In this engaging and reflective session, we’ll take a deep dive into the 9 Dimensions of Wellness—a holistic framework that empowers you to live and lead with intention, balance, and resilience.
You’ll explore how each dimension—Emotional, Physical, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual, Financial, Occupational, Environmental, and Cultural—contributes to your overall wellbeing and success. Through guided exercises and discussion, you’ll gain insights into your current wellness state and identify small, impactful shifts that can create big results in both your personal and professional life.
What You’ll Learn:
A deeper understanding of the 9 Dimensions of Wellness and how they are interconnected
Practical strategies to assess and strengthen each area
How to align your leadership style with a more balanced, whole-person approach
Walk away with a renewed sense of clarity, confidence, and commitment to your personal wellbeing—and a fresh perspective on what it means to lead well.
Pathways Leadership In-Person Celebration: What to expect for 2025
In-Person Kickoff: Connect, Unwind & Get Energized!
Start the Pathways Leadership Conference on a high note with an unforgettable in-person kickoff celebration! This lively pre-conference event is your chance to connect, relax, and recharge before two days of powerful learning and growth. Mark your calendars for May 15th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the Miller Information Technology Center, Bigelow Hall.
Get moving with high-energy, feel-good energizers led by Paula Kommor, designed to boost your mood and get your body in sync with your mind. Then, indulge in some well-deserved self-care with chair massages, sip on refreshing mocktails and cocktails, and enjoy a delicious spread of appetizers while mingling with colleagues old and new.
Whether you’re here to unwind or spark new connections, this kickoff event is the perfect way to step into the conference feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready for what’s ahead.
Let’s raise a glass to wellbeing, community, and the power of leadership!
Pathways Leadership In-Person Celebration REGISTER HERE
Pathways Leadership Conference: What to expect for 2025
Surviving vs. Thriving
In uncertain times, it's easy to get stuck in survival mode—operating from fear, scarcity, and overextension. This keynote shifts the focus from mere survival to intentional thriving, providing tools to rewire limiting beliefs, cultivate self-affirming behaviors, and build a mindset that sustains growth and fulfillment.
Key Takeaways:
- Recognize Limiting Patterns: Identify unconscious habits that keep you stuck.
- Rewrite Your Story: Shift from scarcity to abundance by reshaping core beliefs.
- Cultivate Thriving Practices: Build emotional safety and self-affirming habits for lasting change.
- Through eye-opening insights and practical tools, attendees will learn to break free from limiting beliefs and cultivate habits that foster growth and connection.
Hot Topics in Women’s Wellness: Nutrition, Hormones, and Longevity
Get ready to recharge your approach to wellness! This high-energy session dives into the latest buzz in women’s health — from cutting-edge insights on nutrition and the real story behind intermittent fasting to navigating hormonal shifts at every age. Discover how smart, science-backed exercise and simple lifestyle tweaks can supercharge longevity and help you feel your best for years to come. Walk away with fresh inspiration and practical strategies to take control of your well-being and thrive in every season of life.
Presented by: Dr. Jessica Dennison, Clinical Professor, UofL School of Medicine, in Emergency Medicine
Your Plate, Your Planet: Eating for Wellness and Sustainability
In this inspired by the theme of Environmental Wellness, we'll explore the power of eating locally and embracing foods that are "close to the earth." Learn how our food sources, choices in the kitchen, and consumption habits impact us, our community and the environment—and how choosing seasonal, local, and minimally processed foods can support sustainability, health, and community. Through practical tips, personal stories, and actionable strategies, this session will inspire you to make mindful choices, connect with local food systems--even those right here on campus! Discover how small shifts in what and how we eat can lead to big changes for us and for the planet.
Presented by: Patty Payette, Executive Director of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and Savannah Dowell, Sustainability Intern-Campus Gardens
Enhancing Occupational Wellness: Leveraging UofL Resources
Delve into the 9 dimensions of wellness, with a special focus on the occupational dimension. During this session, you will discover how occupational wellness impacts your professional life and overall well-being and explore practical strategies to enhance your career satisfaction, work-life balance, and professional growth. Each dimension of wellness will be tied back to valuable resources available to you at UofL as faculty and staff and help empower you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in your career and personal life.
Presented by: Tam Iacono, Get Healthy Now Wellness Coordinator
Pathways Leadership Virtual Conference REGISTER HERE
Registration
Registration is required for both the in-person reception and the virtual conference.
Additional Information please reach out to employeesuccess@louisville.edu
