Fostering Well-Being in a Changing Workforce: Insights from Cream City Rising
- Eric Shepherd
- Jun 5
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 25
Midwest Urban Strategies Annual Convening 2025
Objective
Presented at the Midwest Urban Strategies Milwaukee Forward – Cream City Rising convening, this keynote promoted understanding of well-being through a comprehensive overview of evidence-based frameworks. The session helped participants build resilience, confidence, and self-awareness in themselves and those they serve. Through interactive exercises and practical tools, attendees explored how to support their own well-being while fostering personal and professional growth in the face of rapid change in the world of work.
Workshop Description
This keynote presentation, delivered by Eric Shepherd, presented strategies for fostering well-being through the lens of the Foundation for Talent Transformation’s free tools and assessments. Participants explored the impact of upbringing, stress, and imposter syndrome on performance and engagement. The session introduced a holistic well-being model across six key domains—self-awareness, relationships, purposeful work, social engagement, health, and financial stability—equipping attendees with actionable insights to support individuals navigating uncertainty and change.
If you're looking to bring meaningful insight and practical inspiration to your organization, Eric Shepherd is available to lead engaging workshops, webinars, and seminars that empower individuals and teams to understand themselves and others—so they can thrive personally and professionally. With a deep passion for supporting nonprofit leaders and workforce development professionals, Eric helps participants build self-awareness, enhance collaboration, and strengthen leadership and interpersonal skills. His sessions explore how personal values and purpose align with professional goals, offering actionable tools to navigate today’s rapidly changing world of work and counter the divisive effects of social media echo chambers.
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