Presentations, Trainings & Keynotes
Corporate Wellness
Gray Area Drinking
The Silent Saboteur of Professional Potential
Keynote
In today’s high-performance work culture, alcohol often becomes a normalized outlet for stress, networking, or unwinding. But what happens when that occasional glass of wine turns into a quiet habit—one that doesn’t look like a problem but still drains your energy, focus, and productivity?
This eye-opening session explores the often-overlooked concept of Gray Area Drinking—the space between occasional drinking and end-stage drinking. It’s where most professionals reside, unknowingly stuck in a cycle that subtly sabotages their well-being and performance.
Key Takeaways Include:
- What defines Gray Area Drinking, and how it differs from traditional views of alcohol use
- How even “moderate” drinking can impair sleep quality, decision-making, and emotional regulation
- The neuroscience behind casual, moderate, and social drinking—and how it impacts your stress response and nervous system
- Practical, science-backed strategies to reduce or eliminate alcohol and make a sustainable Sober Choice™
- How to rewire your brain and body for resilience, clarity, and long-term success—without relying on willpower alone
Who Is This For?
Organizations seeking to support employee wellness, HR teams building comprehensive health programs, and leaders who want to address this overlooked aspect of workplace performance and mental health.
Whether you’re sober-curious, seeking a healthier relationship with alcohol, or supporting team members on their wellness journey, this talk delivers empowering tools with practical application where change can actually happen.
Session Length: 45-90 minutes | Format: In-person, virtual, or hybrid
Building Resiliency
A Healthy Workplace Begins With Regulated Nervous Systems
Leadership Training
In the evolving landscape of modern leadership, nervous system regulation is no longer optional—it’s essential. The NOURISH Method™ is a cutting-edge, neuroscience-informed approach that empowers leaders to cultivate resilience, clarity, and connection by starting at the source: the autonomic nervous system.
This transformative session introduces a new leadership paradigm—one rooted not in hustle, but in nervous system health. Leaders will learn how to shift from reactive to responsive, from burnout to balance, and from overwhelmed to aligned.
Key Takeaways Include:
- Why nervous system regulation is the missing link in sustainable, high-impact leadership
- The seven pillars of the NOURISH Method™ and how they support emotional, physical, and cognitive resilience
- How to recognize dysregulation in yourself and your team—and what to do about it
- Practical tools to lead with greater presence, compassion, and adaptability in fast-paced environments
- A roadmap for integrating self-regulation into your daily leadership practice
Who Is This For?
Executive teams, emerging leaders, management training programs, and organizations committed to developing emotionally intelligent, sustainable leadership cultures.
This is foundational work for the next era of leadership—one that nourishes people, performance, and purpose.
Session Length: 60-120 minutes | Format: In-person, virtual, or hybrid | Customization available
The Craving Brain
You Don’t Need to Have a Drinking Problem to Stop Drinking
Employee Wellness
Most drinkers don’t hit rock bottom—but that doesn’t mean alcohol isn’t holding them back. This empowering session sheds light on Gray Area Drinking, the overlooked space where most professionals exist with alcohol.
Discover how even “normal” drinking patterns can negatively impact your health—and why you don’t need to have a problem with alcohol to make a powerful change.
Key Takeaways Include:
- How to identify subtle signs of Gray Area Drinking in yourself and others
- The neuroscience behind brain chemistry, cravings, and alcohol’s effects
- Common risks and characteristics of Gray Area Drinkers
- The societal shift: how we got here and the rise of Gray Area Drinking
- Evidence-based strategies to heal from Gray Area Drinking and join the next wellness revolution
Who Is This For?
Companies prioritizing employee wellness, benefits teams exploring comprehensive health initiatives, and organizations ready to lead with more energy and intention.
Perfect for wellness weeks, benefits fairs, lunch-and-learns, or as part of a broader mental health and wellness strategy.
Session Length: 45-75 minutes | Format: In-person, virtual, or hybrid
Why Book Jolene Park?
Neuroscience-Backed Expertise: Jolene combines functional nutrition with cutting-edge research on the nervous system and alcohol’s impact on brain health.
Stigma-Free Approach: These sessions create safe, judgment-free spaces where professionals can explore their relationship with alcohol without shame or labels.
Actionable Strategies: Attendees leave with practical tools they can implement immediately—not just information, but transformation.
Proven Impact: Jolene has presented to organizations nationwide, helping thousands of professionals reclaim their energy, focus, and well-being.
Ready to Bring This Work to Your Organization?
Whether you’re looking for a keynote to open your wellness conference, a training to deepen leadership capacity, or an employee session to spark meaningful change, these presentations meet your team where they are.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this confidential for attendees?
Yes. These sessions are designed to be safe, private spaces. Attendees are never required to share personal information or experiences.
How do we introduce the alcohol topic without creating stigma?
That’s what makes this approach unique. The content is framed around optimization and wellness, not problems or pathology. It’s about helping high-performers perform even better.
Which session is right for our organization?
It depends on your goals. The keynote works well for large audiences and conferences. The NOURISH Method™ is ideal for leadership development. The Craving Brain session is ideal for wellness programs. Let’s discuss your specific needs in a discovery call.
What's included in the investment?
Each engagement includes pre-event consultation, customized content to address your organization’s specific challenges, the presentation itself, and follow-up resources for attendees. Detailed pricing is provided upon request based on format, length, and customization needs.
Do you offer follow-up support?
Yes. Multi-session programs, workshop series, and ongoing consulting are available for organizations committed to long-term culture change.
All sessions can be tailored to your organization’s unique culture, challenges, and wellness objectives.
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