Program Details
Breathe In, Lead Out: Yoga for HR Leaders
Join in an all-levels yoga class designed specifically for HR leaders navigating the demands of the workplace. Breath In, Lead Out combines mindful movement, grounding breathwork, and moments of stillness to help you reset your nervous system, improve focus, and cultivate resilience. This session offers an accessible practice that supports both physical and emotional well-being — no prior yoga experience needed. Walk away feeling calm, centered, and ready to lead with clarity and presence.
Key Objectives
Leadership & Strategy - This session supports HR professionals in developing the personal clarity, emotional regulation, and presence required to lead effectively under pressure. Employee Relations & Engagement (Self as Leader)- By prioritizing their own mental and emotional well-being, HR leaders can model healthy boundaries, foster authentic relationships, and drive sustainable engagement. Organizational Development - Equipping HR leaders with self-regulation tools enhances their ability to support organizational growth through grounded, intentional leadership.
Jessica Miller-Merrell
Chief Innovation Officer at Workology
Jessica Miller-Merrell is the Founder of Workology.com which began in 2005, and host of the Workology Podcast. Workology is a workplace resource destination for HR, recruiting professionals and business leaders. The site was listed twice as a top 75 career resource by Forbes Magazine. Jessica is an HR and recruiting process and optimization consultant and author of Tweet This! Her new book, Digitizing Talent: Creative Strategies for the Digital Recruiting Age, was published in 2023 by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). Jessica’s expertise is sought after and sourced by publications and media including Economist, Forbes, CIO Magazine, CBS, Entrepreneur Magazine, and SHRM’s HR Magazine. Jessica is an experienced consultant and HR and talent acquisition practitioner having worked with companies like Whole Foods, AT&T, OfficeMax, Home Depot and the Chickasaw Nation. She has extensive experience in HR and talent acquisition trends and processes. She is available to keynote and speak at conferences, events, and webinars in addition to her work as a digital, HR and talent acquisition consultant, analyst and author. Jessica earned a SPHR designation in 2008, SHRM-SCP in 2015, and a Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) certification in 2021. She received her yoga teaching certification in 2023 and combines her love of HR with wellness as a certified yoga instructor, meditation practitioner, and advocate for healthy workplaces. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Business from Kansas State University and a Masters in Business Administration from Webster University. Jessica is originally from a small town in Kansas and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Greg and daughter, Ryleigh.
Please Note: Speakers and topics are subject to change without notice.