Career Development
Adeola Coker, PhD (she/her/hers)
Professor
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas
Mustafa Bookwala, MS (he/him/his)
Ph.D. Candidate
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Have you ever felt you had to choose between your career growth and mental health? Have you gone from landing a dream job to thinking this is not meant for me? This is not uncommon in today’s competitive environment, with evolving workplace challenges and constant life demands. Learning to navigate your ambition, and professional and personal growth while prioritizing your mental health has become more vital than ever. This session will address why overall mental health and well-being are critical and equip participants with strategies and tools to help with burnout, resilience building, and finding balance at home and work.