Shift Happens: How to Be Present and Productive Without Burning Out

Have you ever been in a conversation, but your mind was somewhere else? Or walked into a room in work mode while everyone else was just trying to connect?

It happens more than we realize. And over time, it starts to cost us. We miss opportunities to build relationships. We create friction without meaning to. We work hard, but don’t always make the impact we could.

The professionals who stand out early aren’t just working harder. They’re more aware. They know how to read the moment and adjust how they show up.

In this session, we’ll explore a simple way to recognize those moments and shift. You’ll learn how to be more focused when it’s time to execute, more present when it’s time to connect, and more intentional with how you move through your day.

Because the goal isn’t just to get more done. It’s to build trust, strengthen relationships, and become someone people want to work with and invest in.

Join us for this Masterclass, hosted by the Loudoun Young Professionals Committee, as we explore how to best manage your energy to make the greatest impact in your career.

Recommended for professionals 39 and younger.

Led by Courtney Jordan, Founder of the Jordan Group
Courtney Jordan is a leadership consultant, speaker, and founder of The Jordan Group. She partners with organizations across industries, including construction, nonprofits, and professional services, to install people systems that are sustainable and scalable. Known as a trusted listener and relational connector, Courtney brings clarity when communication becomes cross-threaded and helps leaders and teams feel seen, understood, and aligned. With more than 20 years of experience, she equips leaders with practical tools they can apply immediately to strengthen trust, navigate tension, and improve performance.

Offstage, she’s a traveler, golfer, and “Fun Aunt Coco.” A die-hard UVA and Washington, D.C. sports fan, she’s proudly known as “Sportney.”