Leading Under Pressure: Building Resilience, Focus, and Performance in High-Stress Environments

In a world of constant change, stress is inevitable, but burnout is optional. This keynote teaches the neuroscience of resilience, using powerful stories, mindfulness-based techniques, and practical tools anyone can apply. Jay empowers teams to bounce back faster, think clearer, and thrive under pressure.

Key takeaways:

• Stress management tools that actually work - Practical techniques to stay calm, focused, and in control.
• Renewed focus and motivation - Reignite purpose, productivity, and drive, even in the most uncertain times.

Meet our speaker

Jay Abbasi

Jay Abbasi is a global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, coach, and former Tesla leader who helps professionals thrive under pressure without burning out. At Tesla, he led national training programs for over 1,000 employees, and has since coached leaders at Google, Amazon, TikTok, Wells Fargo, and many more. He’s been featured in Forbes Founder, Authority Magazine, and Medium, and is the host of the top-rated podcast Unstuck with Jay Abbasi. Blending corporate experience with deep expertise in mindfulness, resilience, and well-being, Jay offers a powerful message: success isn’t about avoiding challenges, but mastering them with clarity, energy, and purpose.
 

Thank you to our event sponsor:

East Coast Facilities

• Early-bird pricing ends at COB on the Wednesday before the event.
• The deadline to register, cancel, or change is the Friday before the event at noon.
• Walk-ins are permitted if space is available. 
• No-shows will be invoiced.
• Members can bring guests from their company twice a year.
• Non-members not permitted, unless you are a commercial property management firm employee.
• Refunds permitted up until Thursday before the event, at noon

Brand Stewardship for Commercial Properties 

Every commercial property begins with a vision — but over time, the brand and identity often fade into the background of daily operations. Property managers play a critical role in preserving and reinforcing that vision through the tenant experience, communication, presentation, and operational consistency.

Who Should Attend: Commercial Property Managers • Assistant Property Managers  • Emerging Pro Members

Key Topics Include:  

• Understanding how branding influences perception and value in commercial real estate
• Recognizing how daily property management operations support a property’s identity and vision
• Learning how to better communicate and articulate the value that property teams create every day

• 3:30-4 PM Check-in and networking 
• 4 - 5 PM - Presentation
• 5:00 PM | Continue the conversation at happy hour at a nearby local venue

 

Jackie Awve
Awve Marketing / Brand & Marketing Consultant

Event Sponsors

NOTE: Address has been updated to 2650 N. Military Trail, Suite 125, Boca Raton

Building Engineers Breakfast: A Comprehensive Guide to Roofing Maintenance and Fall Prevention

Join BOMA Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beaches for a practical education session focused on two critical aspects of building operations: protecting your roof investment and ensuring worker safety. Presented by industry experts from Empire Roofing and The Valcourt Group, this session will provide building engineers, property managers, and operations professionals with actionable guidance on roofing maintenance best practices, common causes of roof failure, and the responsibilities associated with rooftop access and fall protection. Whether you're managing preventative maintenance programs, coordinating contractors, or planning capital improvements, you'll gain valuable insight into reducing risk, extending roof life, and maintaining a safer property.

• Understanding the components of commercial roofing systems
• Common causes of roof deterioration and premature failure
• Developing an effective roof inspection and maintenance program
• Identifying warning signs before costly repairs are needed
• Contractor access, rooftop safety, and liability considerations
• OSHA requirements and fall protection fundamentals
• Best practices for rooftop work and vendor management
• Protecting building assets while reducing operational risk  

Agenda

• 9:00 AM – Breakfast & Networking
• 9:15 AM – Educational Session Begins
• 10:15 AM – Q&A / Discussion

Speaker

Steve Pearce, President, Florida Operations, Empire Roofing
Steve Pearce serves as President of Florida Operations for Empire Roofing and brings nearly 50 years of experience in the roofing industry. A Florida-certified roofing contractor, he has led commercial roofing, restoration, and asset management projects throughout the United States and has extensive experience in hurricane recovery and long-term roof maintenance programs.

Thomas Michel, Fall Protection Specialist, The Valcourt Group
Thomas Michel is a Fall Protection Specialist with The Valcourt Group, specializing in anchor systems, fall protection solutions, and OSHA compliance. He works with property owners and facility teams to develop safer rooftop environments through system design, installation, and safety training.

Breakfast & Tool Sponsor:

BOMA BOWLING & SUMMER SOCIAL 

• Cancellations are accepted until the Thursday preceding the event for a refund. No-shows will be invoiced.
• Registration cut-off is the Thursday before the event.  Walk-ins are not permitted.
• Wear comfortable, casual clothes. Our theme is denim and diamonds
• Teams are made up of 6 people.
• Registration and practice is from 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
• Bowling begins at 6:15 pm
• Prizes for 1st- and last-place teams will be based only on first-game scores. Winners will be announced after the second game. 
• No walk-ins permitted. 
• Any credit on file that you may have that is not used within one year will be donated to the Ron Macklin Scholarship Fund. 
• Our BOMA name badges will not be available at the event; feel free to bring your own.