Mastering Focus in an Age of Endless Distractions

Speakers

• Paula Vital

  Senior Advisor, Cabinet Office, Government of Ontario

• Shabana Ansari

  Senior Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada

  Canada

• Sarah Gray

  Senior HR Advisor, Corporate Staffing, Fisheries & Oceans Canada

  Canada

• Paula Vital, is a certified Yoga and mindfulness coach. As a lawyer and a public servant, she is very familiar with how challenging it can be to balance a stressful and wearying worklife with time for self-care and family. She leads a wellness program that teaches yoga and meditation to public servants and political workers in the Ontario Public Service. She is passionate about ensuring mental and physical wellness in her own life and sharing her skills with others so they can do the same.

• Shabana Ansari, has worked in journalism, communications, and public relations in three countries across three continents. As a supporter of accessibility, equity, and social justice, she currently holds a role that focuses on disability inclusion in the Canadian federal service.

• Sarah Gray, is a dedicated Senior HR Advisor with over a decade of public service experience. Her role demands significant focus, particularly in managing complex requests and providing national staffing guidance. As a neurodivergent professional and a mother to two neurodivergent children, Sarah brings a unique perspective to her role, advocating for inclusivity and accessibility. Her own experiences have really influenced how she manages to stay focused despite the many distractions of modern life. Balancing the constant competing priorities between work and home, she will share strategies that have helped her succeed in a world full of distractions.