As early-career professionals and emerging leaders face increasingly complex academic, professional, and personal demands, traditional time-management advice often falls short. Many productivity models focus on doing more in less time without addressing the root causes of overwhelm, including unclear commitments, fragmented systems, and unspoken expectations. This accepted workshop presentation reframes professional self-care as a practical, career-ready skill grounded in workflow design, clarity, and sustainable work habits.
The session introduces professional self-care as a form of self-management that directly supports employability, reliability, and long-term career sustainability. Rather than emphasizing personal wellness in isolation, the workshop positions self-care as a system that helps individuals manage cognitive load, prioritize tasks effectively, and communicate more clearly in professional settings.
Drawing from the presenter’s experience in executive operations and administrative leadership, the workshop presents a human-centered workflow framework designed to support consistent follow-through and professional credibility. Participants explore how well-designed workflows reduce stress while improving performance, accountability, and trust. Core employability skills addressed include task prioritization, time management, communication, and help-seeking behavior.
A central component of the session is the Power of One framework, which emphasizes system consolidation through one primary inbox, one calendar, and one working document. This approach helps participants gain clarity around commitments, deadlines, and responsibilities while enabling proactive communication and better decision-making. The workshop also addresses asking for help as a professional skill, offering practical language and scenarios for requesting clarification, negotiating timelines, and seeking support in ways that strengthen working relationships.
Designed for students, early-career professionals, and globally minded business practitioners, this interactive session equips participants with a personalized action plan and practical tools they can apply immediately. The workshop highlights how professional self-care supports not only well-being, but also performance, reliability, and long-term career success.
Author and Affiliation
Pays Grigsby, Good Help Here
Join us at the SAM International Business Conference to engage with this interactive workshop. This session will be delivered in person and is designed to provide hands-on tools for building sustainable workflows that support career readiness and professional growth.
Register to attend at www.samnational.org/conference
and be part of the conversation on building healthier, more sustainable professional practices.