Leadership is more than managing tasks. It is about fostering meaningful connections, sustaining energy, and leading with impact. Yet, burnout, disengagement, and leadership fatigue are real threats to effectiveness. What if the key to unlocking sustainable success lies in both relationship intelligence (RQ) and strategic rest?

In this interactive workshop, Dr. Erin Wilson, co-author of Strategic Rest in Leadership, introduces the NAP Framework (Nurture, Assess, Prioritize) alongside core principles of Relationship Intelligence (RQ) to help leaders elevate their effectiveness. Through hands-on activities, insightful discussions, and real-world applications, attendees will discover how integrating rest and relational awareness into their leadership approach fosters higher engagement, stronger decision-making, and greater team resilience.

Whether you’re looking to enhance team performance, build trust, or sustain high-impact leadership, this session will equip you with practical tools and a personalized recharging strategy to bring back to your organization. Walk away with actionable insights that will help you lead with clarity, connection, and confidence.

WHO IT’S FOR
This course is open to all interested participants, even if you're not attending the full ALP National Conference.

Facilitator: Erin Wilson, Ed. D | Design Ideal Consulting
Dr. Erin Wilson, CEO and principal consultant of Design Ideal Consulting, is passionate about helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential through relationship intelligence and intentional leadership practices. With more than a decade of experience in leadership, learning and development, and community engagement, Erin has designed and facilitated team-building workshops and staff retreats for organizations and universities nationwide and internationally.

Dr. Wilson is a certified Core Strengths, The Five Behaviors, and Everything DiSC partner, equipping her with the tools and expertise to guide teams toward improved communication, collaboration, and performance. She is also the co-founder of the Strategic Rest Summit, a transformative experience designed to help leaders prioritize well-being and sustainable success.

Inspired by the power of strategic rest, Erin co-authored Strategic Rest in Leadership, a groundbreaking book that empowers leaders to cultivate clarity, resilience, and creativity through intentional rest. Building on the principles in her book, she co-hosts Power NAP, a live show that explores the intersection of rest, creativity, and leadership, offering practical insights and inspiration for viewers.

As a thought leader in organizational growth, she holds a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and a master's in Human Development and Leadership.

When she's not guiding teams toward excellence, Erin enjoys exploring new destinations with her husband, Frederick, and spending time with her beloved pitty, Harley Quinn. Her work continues to inspire leaders to embrace innovation, connection, and sustainable success.