Keynote: The Pause That Changes Everything

Mark Walker

Pyle Center
@ 9:00 am CST - 10:00 am CST
https://itlc.it.wisc.edu/2025-keynote-speaker/

In this keynote, Mark explores how a simple pause can transform leadership, teamwork and confidence from the inside out. Through the science of awareness and practical micro-moment tools, attendees learn how brief moments of presence—such as taking a breath before a meeting or pausing before reacting—can reset the nervous system, clarify communication and strengthen collaboration in fast-paced environments.

Mark Walker is a life performance coach and former IT service leader who helps high-achieving professionals in transition reset their nervous systems, reduce burnout and make better decisions under pressure. His work blends systems thinking, neuroscience and mindfulness to help people optimize their internal operating systems for clarity, resilience and sustainable performance.

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