The Entrepreneur's Paradox: If I Have to Save the World, Then Who Saves Me?

Entrepreneurs spend their lives showing up for everyone else.

Clients. Employees. Partners. Family.

But who is looking after the leader?

In this powerful and practical keynote, entrepreneur and mental health advocate Johnny Crowder explores the hidden cost of chronic stress, unhealthy coping habits, and self-neglect—and why prioritizing your own well-being isn't selfish; it's essential to building a healthy business and leading others effectively.

Drawing from his own experience building a company that now serves customers in more than 100 countries, Johnny offers practical strategies to help entrepreneurs recognize burnout before it takes hold, create healthier boundaries, and develop sustainable habits that support long-term success.

You'll leave with actionable tools to help you lead with greater resilience, clarity, and purpose—at work and at home.

• Recognize the warning signs of chronic stress before they become costly.
• Separate your identity from your productivity.
• Set healthy boundaries without sacrificing performance.
• Replace unhealthy coping habits with sustainable ones.
• Build the resilience needed to lead yourself—and others—through adversity.

3:00 PM
Johnny Crowder Keynote w/Q&A

4:30 PM
Social Hour with Appetizers & Drinks

Johnny Crowder is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and mental health advocate dedicated to helping leaders build healthier workplaces and healthier lives.

As the founder and CEO of Cope Notes, a global mental health platform serving customers in more than 100 countries, Johnny combines personal experience with practical strategies to help organizations improve resilience, emotional well-being, and workplace culture.

Known for his authenticity, humor, and actionable insights, Johnny has spoken to audiences around the world, empowering leaders to rethink what it means to perform at a high level without sacrificing their own well-being.