Meeting/Event Information
January 21, 2026 Breakfast Meeting
January 21, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131
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Choosing Courage in Chaos
Presented by:
Jeff Koziatek
Executive Coach & CEO
Core Authenticity
Lead and grow without losing yourself.
HR professionals are navigating constant change - shifting workforce expectations, increasing emotional demands, and the pressure to perform while holding everything together. Over time, this often leads to wearing multiple "masks" to meet expectations, resulting in burnout, fuzzy focus, and diminished motivation.
In Choosing Courage in Chaos, Jeff Koziatek delivers a grounded, practical framework that helps HR leaders navigate uncertainty with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. This high-energy, story-driven session reveals the hidden cost of incongruence and shows how choosing courage - over comfort - restores energy, trust, and sustainable leadership. Participants will leave with simple tools they can apply immediately as they lead through change.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the hidden cost of wearing and switching "masks" at work
- Recognize the cornerstone of clarity during uncertainty and change
- Apply three practical tools to choose courage in high-pressure moments
- Lead with authenticity while navigating change, expectations, and emotional demand
Jeff Koziatek is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author with over 25 years of experience helping leaders activate courage in the midst of chaos - so they can do more of what matters most, less of what drains them, and lead with confidence they can trust. His work helps leaders navigate pressure, uncertainty, and change with clarity, conviction, and authenticity.
A former producer, filmmaker, and professional entertainer who has delivered more than 5,000 presentations nationwide, Jeff blends storytelling, psychology, and practical leadership tools to create engaging, high-impact experiences. Organizations turn to Jeff when they want leaders who can grow, adapt, and lead well, especially when the stakes are high and the path forward isn't obvious.
Schedule
8:00 am - Breakfast & Networking
8:30 am - 9:45 am - Keynote Presentation
Fees
SHRM St. Louis Chapter Member - Included in Dues
Non-Chapter Member - $50
Tickets
$0.00 SHRM St. Louis Chapter Member
$50.00 Non-Chapter Member
