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Calm Your Mind to Thrive At Work: A World Mental Health Day Conversation

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Does it feel like constant stress is the new normal? If you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. In fact, according to recent Calm research, 69% of full-time employees say their mental health has gotten worse or stayed the same in the past year. Are you ready for a change? In honor of World Mental Health Day, join stress and burnout specialist Dr. Aditi Nerurkar and Calm CEO David Ko as they discuss practical strategies for managing stress and building resilience. 

You’ll learn:

  • The science behind the mind-body connection
  • Tips to help you shift your mindset and empower lasting change
  • How organizations can embrace a whole-person approach to health and support healthier, more productive employees 

Speakers

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Aditi Nerurkar, MD

Aditi Nerurkar, MD, MPH is a Harvard physician, speaker and television contributor with expertise in stress, resilience, burnout and mental health. She is the author of the bestselling book, The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain for Less Stress and More Resilience. Before becoming a doctor, she was a stressed patient looking for answers. When she found her way out of her stress struggle, she vowed to become the doctor she needed during that difficult time. Named “100 Women to Know in America,” Dr. Nerurkar is a conversational expert, offering compelling, cutting-edge science through a voice that’s approachable and compassionate. Her actionable and practical insights will help transform your relationship with stress and burnout for good, empowering you to make meaningful change in your life that lasts. Dr. Nerurkar’s work has appeared in The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show with Hoda and Jenna, NPR, The Times of London and Oprah Magazine. Dr. Nerurkar is a frequent keynote speaker with talks at the “Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit,” Harvard Business School’s Women’s Conference, and other events.

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David Ko

CEO

David Ko is the CEO of Calm and serves on the Board of Directors of Calm. Prior to joining Calm, David held leadership positions at various companies – including his time as co-founder and CEO of the health tech company Ripple Health Group, Board Member, President and COO of Rally Health, and COO of Zynga.

David serves on a variety of boards at his alma mater, the New York University Stern School of Business, including the Stern Executive Board and the Technology Advisory Board. He helped launch the Andre Koo Tech MBA program, and in 2016 he established the NYU Stern Venture Fellows program for aspiring entrepreneurs.