Dr. Jarik Conrad
- 2x Named "Global 100 People Practitioner” by HRD
- Named "Top 100 HR Influencer" by Engagedly
Dr. Jarik E. Conrad, SPHR, SHRM-CSP, NACD.DC, is a sought-after speaker on the present and future of work. He has been recognized on multiple occasions as one of the world’s top “people practitioners” in the annual HRD Global 100 and was named a top 100 HR Influencer by Engagedly. He recently launched Human Like Me,...
read the restDr. Jarik E. Conrad, SPHR, SHRM-CSP, NACD.DC, is a sought-after speaker on the present and future of work. He has been recognized on multiple occasions as one of the world’s top “people practitioners” in the annual HRD Global 100 and was named a top 100 HR Influencer by Engagedly. He recently launched Human Like Me, where he provides executive coaching and leadership training.
Dr. Conrad, who grew up in public housing in East St. Louis, Illinois, a city described as “America’s most distressed small city,” earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, two master’s degrees from Cornell University, and a Doctor of Education from the University of North Florida. In addition to senior HR certifications, he holds certifications in emotional intelligence, intercultural sensitivity, plant-based nutrition, and weight management, as well as a corporate directorship certification.
He draws from an interdisciplinary background spanning business, human resources, education, sociology, engineering, healthcare, marketing, and research across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to help solve the most enduring challenges faced by people and organizations. He formally served as the VP of the Human Insights at UKG, a leading HR software and workforce management company. He also served as the Executive Director of the company’s global think tank, The Workforce Institute. He is the author of two award-winning best-selling books, The Fragile Mind and In
Search of Humanity. A strong advocate for health and wellness, he appeared in the documentary Eating You Alive and designed, led, and published a clinical trial on emotional intelligence education and plant based nutrition while serving as a research collaborator with the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Conrad is currently an advisory board member for the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA), as well as the Fowler Business School at San Diego State University (SDSU). He is also a member of the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations (CREIO), which brings together leading scholars and thought leaders to explore recent advances in Emotional Intelligence.
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In this heartfelt and transformative session, Dr. Conrad shares a deeply personal journey of loss—having experienced the passing of his parents and siblings due to chronic health conditions—and how that profound experience sparked a commitment ...more
In this heartfelt and transformative session, Dr. Conrad shares a deeply personal journey of
loss—having experienced the passing of his parents and siblings due to chronic health
conditions—and how that profound experience sparked a commitment to personal
transformation. By embracing meaningful lifestyle changes, he successfully improved his own
health metrics without relying on medication or “miracle” supplements. Through this powerful
narrative, the session creates a meaningful connection with audience members who may have
faced similar losses or are currently navigating their own health challenges.
The session will delve into the root causes of confusion surrounding healthy lifestyle choices and
the common barriers that prevent individuals from achieving their goals, even when they know
what steps to take. Attendees will be introduced to an innovative framework that combines
emotional intelligence with lifestyle medicine to simplify decision-making and empower
positive, sustainable change. ...less
The modern world is relentless in its pace of change. With information flowing faster than ever—often inaccurate, emotionally charged, or overwhelming—individuals and organizations face significant challenges in maintaining clarity, resilience, and sound decision-making. This toxic ...more
The modern world is relentless in its pace of change. With information flowing faster than
ever—often inaccurate, emotionally charged, or overwhelming—individuals and organizations
face significant challenges in maintaining clarity, resilience, and sound decision-making. This
toxic environment can manifest in employee burnout, disengagement, and organizational
instability.
Navigating this chaotic landscape demands breaking old habits, overcoming resistance, and
managing uncertainty—all while balancing daily operations and long-term growth. To thrive,
organizations must embrace both employee and organizational emotional intelligence as strategic
assets. ...less
Declining employee health poses a critical strategic risk to organizations, much like cyber threats, as it undermines productivity, resilience, and long-term stability. Just as vulnerabilities in cybersecurity expose companies to financial and reputational damage, widespread ...more
Declining employee health poses a critical strategic risk to organizations, much like cyber
threats, as it undermines productivity, resilience, and long-term stability. Just as vulnerabilities in
cybersecurity expose companies to financial and reputational damage, widespread health
issues—such as chronic stress, burnout, and lifestyle-related illnesses—erode workforce
performance and engagement. Poor employee well-being leads to higher absenteeism, increased
healthcare costs, and diminished innovation, weakening an organization’s competitive edge.
Without proactive investment in employee health and well-being, businesses face operational
disruptions, talent attrition, and declining morale—threats that can ripple through the
organization, jeopardizing growth and sustainability in an increasingly complex world.
Prioritizing employee health can no longer just an HR initiative–it must be embraced as a
strategic imperative for organizational survival. However, to drive real impact, these initiatives
must move beyond conventional corporate wellness programs, embracing innovative approaches
that deliver meaningful and lasting results. ...less
The roles and responsibilities of human resources professionals are becoming increasingly difficult and complex. HR teams tackle persistent talent shortages, increasing employee disengagement and burnout, growing uncertainty around DEI programs, and seemingly endless compliance and ...more
The roles and responsibilities of human resources professionals are becoming increasingly
difficult and complex. HR teams tackle persistent talent shortages, increasing employee
disengagement and burnout, growing uncertainty around DEI programs, and seemingly endless
compliance and regulatory concerns—all while trying to build and maintain a positive
organizational culture. In the hustle to meet heightened demands, HR professionals often neglect
their own wellbeing, resulting in higher rates of stress, anxiety, and depression than the
employees they serve.
During this session, Dr. Conrad will utilize the synergistic power of emotional intelligence and
lifestyle medicine to equip HR professionals with the knowledge, strategies, and practical tools
needed to effectively navigate their challenging roles while prioritizing and maintaining their
own wellbeing. ...less
The role of C-suite executives and business owners is becoming increasingly demanding and complex. These leaders face persisting talent shortages, increasing employee disengagement, and the constant pressure to drive organizational success—all while trying to navigate ...more
The role of C-suite executives and business owners is becoming increasingly demanding and
complex. These leaders face persisting talent shortages, increasing employee disengagement, and
the constant pressure to drive organizational success—all while trying to navigate economic
uncertainties and global market shifts. These heightened demands have taken a significant toll on
executives, contributing to higher rates of stress, burnout, and overall health challenges.
This thought-provoking, interactive session delves into the combined power of emotional
intelligence and lifestyle medicine to help C-suite executives and business owners prioritize self-
care, build resilience, and enhance their personal and professional impact. ...less
The role of healthcare professionals is becoming increasingly challenging and complex. Healthcare teams grapple with persisting staff shortages, increasing patient loads, and growing uncertainty around healthcare policies—all while striving to provide exceptional patient care. These ...more
The role of healthcare professionals is becoming increasingly challenging and complex.
Healthcare teams grapple with persisting staff shortages, increasing patient loads, and growing
uncertainty around healthcare policies—all while striving to provide exceptional patient care.
These heightened demands have taken a significant toll on healthcare professionals, contributing
to even higher rates of stress, anxiety, and burnout than the general population they serve.
This thought-provoking, interactive session dives deep into the combined power of emotional
intelligence and lifestyle medicine to help healthcare professionals prioritize self-care, build
resilience, and boost personal and professional impact. ...less
The role of an educator is becoming increasingly difficult and complex. Educators face persistent challenges such as overcrowded classrooms, staff shortages, increasing student disengagement and burnout, growing uncertainty around inclusive education practices—all while trying to ...more
The role of an educator is becoming increasingly difficult and complex. Educators face persistent
challenges such as overcrowded classrooms, staff shortages, increasing student disengagement
and burnout, growing uncertainty around inclusive education practices—all while trying to build
and maintain a positive learning environment. These heightened demands have taken a
significant toll on educators, often contributing to even higher rates of stress, anxiety, and
depression than the students they serve.
This thought-provoking, interactive session dives deep into the synergistic power of emotional
intelligence and lifestyle medicine to help educators prioritize self-care to build resilience and
boost personal and professional impact. ...less
The role of law enforcement personnel is demanding and multifaceted. Officers face ongoing challenges such as high-stakes decision-making, extended shifts, emotional and physical strain, community scrutiny, and ever-present dangers—all while striving to uphold justice and ...more
The role of law enforcement personnel is demanding and multifaceted. Officers face ongoing
challenges such as high-stakes decision-making, extended shifts, emotional and physical strain,
community scrutiny, and ever-present dangers—all while striving to uphold justice and safety.
These heightened demands can take a significant toll, leading to increased rates of stress,
burnout, anxiety, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
This compelling and interactive session explores the synergistic power of emotional intelligence
and lifestyle medicine to help law enforcement personnel prioritize self-care, foster resilience,
and enhance their personal and professional effectiveness. ...less
Legal and judicial professions are highly demanding, requiring long hours, intense focus, and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure. Lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals face challenges such as heavy caseloads, tight deadlines, ...more
Legal and judicial professions are highly demanding, requiring long hours, intense focus, and the
ability to make critical decisions under pressure. Lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals
face challenges such as heavy caseloads, tight deadlines, ethical dilemmas, public scrutiny, and
the emotional toll of ensuring justice—all of which can lead to significant stress, burnout, and
mental health challenges.
This engaging and interactive session explores the synergistic power of emotional intelligence
and lifestyle medicine to help legal professionals and members of the judiciary prioritize self-
care, build resilience, and enhance both personal and professional effectiveness. ...less
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