Best Practices Roundtable: Mental Resiliency

Date: Thursday, March 26th, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST

Event Description

In this workshop, we will explore the Science of Resilience as it relates to working with students and within the workplace in general, including:

• Understanding how the brain responds to stress and how to rewire thought patterns for a more resilient approach to job searching.
• Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
• Learn how to shift perspectives using positive psychology techniques to turn rejection into motivation and self-improvement.
• Emotional Intelligence & Self-Regulation– Discover tools to navigate uncertainty, manage self-doubt, and maintain confidence in competitive job markets.
• Avoiding Burnout – Gain practical strategies for maintaining energy and focus, balancing productivity with self-care.
• Real-World Applications – Hear inspiring examples of professionals who overcame major career setbacks and how they leveraged resilience mindset.
• Fostering a culture of support, adaptability, and continuous learning to ensure your workforce and recruitment programs can pivot and thrive in times of change.

More about our presenter: Mark McGarry

Mark is the Associate Director at Questrom School of Business, where he leads the career curriculum and coaching team for FTMBA students. A global brand and product executive turned growth strategist and founder mindset coach, he brings 20+ years of experience driving innovation, brand transformation, and cultural impact across sportswear, action sports, and wellness. He’s managed billion-dollar portfolios at Nike and Puma, launched Nike’s first successful action sports entry, and helped scale several emerging sportswear brands. Through Learn-to-Surf™, his private coaching practice, Mark works with ambitious founders to optimize performance, health and well-being and align performance with purpose.