In today’s fast-changing environment—where economic uncertainty, AI, and constant adaptation to change redefine what’s possible—organizations are expected to do more with less. Yet pushing harder often drains the very resource that drives performance: human energy.

Join Tony Schwartz, founder of The Energy Project and author of The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, and Eric Severson, former Chief People Officer at Gap Inc. and Neiman Marcus, whose groundbreaking work helped scale wellbeing and belonging as strategic advantages. Moderated by Stacey Levy, Executive Leadership Coach and former Google leader in organizational health and people leader development, this session will explore how leaders can become “Chief Energy Officers” — fueling sustainable performance, resilience, and trust even in times of disruption.

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We’ll explore what it looks like to lead with energy—and how investing in it can transform both human and business performance —even as technology reshapes roles and expectations.

Moderator

Stacey Levy

Founder and CEO

Levy Leadership Coaching

Stacey Levy (she/her) is an Executive and Systems Coach with over 25 years of experience in leadership development, business, and sales leadership, including Google and Facebook. As CEO and Founder of Levy Leadership Coaching, she partners with executives and people leaders to strengthen capacity and lead transformation through executive, team, and systems coaching. Stacey helps leaders navigate complexity with greater self-awareness and impact. Before founding her practice, she led Global Manager Development at Google, integrating leadership, wellbeing, and performance. Stacey has coached and trained over 15,000 People Managers from CEOs to front line managers. She holds the ICF PCC, is trained in ORSC, and brings board experience through Athena Alliance and nonprofit leadership roles.

Speakers

Tony Schwartz

CEO and Founder

The Energy Project

Tony Schwartz is the founder and CEO of The Energy Project, a global consultancy that helps leaders and organizations fuel sustainable performance by managing energy rather than time. A pioneer in the field of human performance, he has advised leaders at Google, Apple, Facebook, and Genentech. Tony is the author of several bestselling books, including The Power of Full Engagement and The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working. His work continues to shape how organizations build resilience, renewal, and wellbeing in the modern workplace.

Eric Severson

Adjunct Faculty

University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education

Eric Severson is a three-time Chief People Officer and faculty lecturer at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Most recently, he served as Chief People, ESG & Belonging Officer at Neiman Marcus Group, where he helped shape a people strategy that drove cultural and business transformation. Over his 30-year career—including senior HR roles at Gap Inc., DaVita, and Macy’s—Eric has pioneered evidence-based practices that link employee wellbeing to performance. He is also an executive coach and advisor to mission-driven organizations focused on the future of work.