From Reactive to Regulated: Energy Management Tools for Chief of Staffs

We’re excited to host this interactive virtual workshop for the Chief of Staff Network (COSN) community, focused on one of the most overlooked but critical aspects of the role: sustainable energy management. Chiefs of Staff operate at the intersection of competing priorities, constant context-switching, and high-stakes decision-making. This workshop is designed to help operators better understand how they manage energy, regulate stress in real time, and create more sustainable rhythms for long-term performance. Date & Time: June 30, 2026 Location: Zoom This practical session will be led by Carrie McMahon, a 2x Chief of Staff with 10+ years in tech leadership, recognized as one of the Top 100 World's Best PLG Operators. She's also a trauma-informed yoga teacher (RYT 200), Somatic Experiencing® Student, and holds a degree in Human Performance (Kinesiology) from USC. Drawing from her experience building the ALIGN Method after her own burnout experience, Carrie will guide participants through practical techniques and frameworks specifically designed for high-performing operators. This is not a productivity seminar or a passive webinar. It’s a hands-on, reflective session built around real-world scenarios Chiefs of Staff face every day. What we’ll explore How to recognize personal energy patterns and early signs of depletion The difference between sustainable energy and borrowed energy How mental, emotional, and physical demands compound over time Practical breathwork techniques for transitions and high-pressure moments How nervous system regulation impacts strategic thinking and executive presence Ways to create more sustainable operating rhythms in fast-moving environments Workshop format This will be a live, interactive workshop combining guided exercises, reflection, discussion, and practical techniques participants can immediately apply in their day-to-day work. Participants will leave with: Practical techniques for regulating stress and resetting between meetings A clearer understanding of their personal energy patterns Tools for navigating high-pressure environments more sustainably A framework for identifying sustainable vs. borrowed energy An energy audit framework to continue building awareness over time Who is this event for? This session is designed for Chiefs of Staff, senior operators, BizOps leaders, and professionals supporting executive teams who want to operate more sustainably without sacrificing effectiveness. If you’re navigating constant context-switching, decision fatigue, or the pressure of always needing to be “on,” this workshop is designed with your role in mind. For more information about the Chief of Staff Network and our upcoming events, programs, conferences, and more, visit: https://www.chiefofstaff.network/