"Beyond Burnout: Creating Cultures Where Mental Health Matters"

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Mental health is no longer a soft topic. It is a business critical one. In today’s high growth and high pressure work environments, employee well-being often takes a back seat to performance and speed. But what if the key to sustainable success is not pushing harder but building cultures that help people thrive?

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In this candid conversation, leaders from wellness, HR and organizational culture will share real stories and actionable insights from startups, corporations and everything in between. From movement and mindfulness to values-based leadership and culture design, this session goes beyond surface level perks and into what it truly takes to build mentally healthy workplaces without slowing down your mission.

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Through this session, you'll learn:​​

1. A grounded understanding of how mental health, culture, and business outcomes are intertwined

2. Practical strategies for supporting team well-being—even in fast-moving, high-demand settings

3. Insights into how small shifts (like movement, rest, and intentional leadership) create big impact

4. Lessons from leaders who’ve navigated pressure without losing their people

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Speaker Bio:

Natasha Nikolaeva is a wellness entrepreneur and workplace health advocate focused on integrating movement and mindfulness into the rhythm of modern work. As the founder of STRETCHIT, she partners with organizations to improve employee well-being, mobility, and performance through practical, science-based solutions that fit into even the busiest schedules.

 

Before founding STRETCHIT, Natasha practiced Corporate M&A law at DLA Piper, where she experienced firsthand the intensity and demands placed on high-performing professionals. This background informs her deep understanding of how physical and mental health intersect with productivity, culture, and long-term success.

 

Natasha’s work sits at the intersection of innovation, inclusion, and human sustainability in the workplace. She is passionate about helping companies create healthier, more resilient teams - one stretch at a time.