From Reactive to Regulated: Energy Management Tools for Chief of Staffs
We’re excited to host this interactive virtual workshop for the Chief of Staff Network (COSN) community, focused on one of the most overlooked but critical aspects of the role: sustainable energy management.
Chiefs of Staff operate at the intersection of competing priorities, constant context-switching, and high-stakes decision-making. This workshop is designed to help operators better understand how they manage energy, regulate stress in real time, and create more sustainable rhythms for long-term performance.
Date & Time: June 30, 2026
Location: Zoom
This practical session will be led by Carrie McMahon, a current Chief of Staff with 10+ years in tech leadership and a yoga teacher specializing in mindfulness and stress recovery. Drawing from her experience building the ALIGN Method after her own burnout experience, Carrie will guide participants through practical techniques and frameworks specifically designed for high-performing operators.
This is not a productivity seminar or a passive webinar. It’s a hands-on, reflective session built around real-world scenarios Chiefs of Staff face every day.
What we’ll explore
How to recognize personal energy patterns and early signs of depletion
The difference between sustainable energy and borrowed energy
How mental, emotional, and physical demands compound over time
Practical breathwork techniques for transitions and high-pressure moments
How nervous system regulation impacts strategic thinking and executive presence
Ways to create more sustainable operating rhythms in fast-moving environments
Workshop format
This will be a live, interactive workshop combining guided exercises, reflection, discussion, and practical techniques participants can immediately apply in their day-to-day work.
Participants will leave with:
Practical techniques for regulating stress and resetting between meetings
A clearer understanding of their personal energy patterns
Tools for navigating high-pressure environments more sustainably
A framework for identifying sustainable vs. borrowed energy
An energy audit framework to continue building awareness over time
Who is this event for?
This session is designed for Chiefs of Staff, senior operators, BizOps leaders, and professionals supporting executive teams who want to operate more sustainably without sacrificing effectiveness.
If you’re navigating constant context-switching, decision fatigue, or the pressure of always needing to be “on,” this workshop is designed with your role in mind.
For more information about the Chief of Staff Network and our upcoming events, programs, conferences, and more, visit:
https://www.chiefofstaff.network/