Prince Harry Headlines 'Beyond Burnout' Session At BetterUp's Uplift Summit
Prince Harry embraced a new venture with BetterUp following his transition to the United States.
Prince Harry made a notable appearance in San Francisco at the Uplift summit hosted by BetterUp on Wednesday. The 39-year-old was in attendance for the two-day event, held just a short distance from his residence in Montecito, California.
Since 2021, the Duke of Sussex has assumed the role of BetterUp's inaugural Chief Impact Officer, a position he accepted following his decision to step back from his royal duties alongside his wife, Meghan Markle, and relocate to her native state.
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At the summit, Prince Harry joined a distinguished lineup of speakers; Brené Brown, Mindy Kaling, Tracee Ellis Ross, and authors James Clear and Adam Grant, among others. The roster also featured leaders from various organizations, ranging from Google to the U.S. Air Force, as well as BetterUp's own behavioral scientists.
"Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex and Chief Impact Officer (CIO) of BetterUp, hosted an insightful conversation with CHRO's at BetterUp's Uplift Summit in San Francisco," according to a statement released on Sussex.com. "He was joined by organizational psychologist and BetterUp's Chairman of the Center for Purpose & Performance, Dr. Adam Grant and Cisco's Chief People Officer, Kelly Jones. This year's summit, which centered on courageous leadership, provides a unique forum for C-suite leaders, business executives, and HR professionals and advocates."
"The session, Beyond Burnout: Transforming C-Level Stress Into Strength, examines how C-level leaders manage the unique pressure of their roles, build resilience, and foster a culture that supports sustainable performance," the statement added. "The trio dove into the psychological toll of leading through uncertainty, sharing personal anecdotes, evidence-based practices, and forward-thinking policies aimed at helping leaders thrive amidst the pressures of today's world and modern corporate life."
