Breakout Speaker
Precious Stepney, MPA, MSW-C, RYT 200
Precious Stepney is a Duke Health-trained Health and Wellness Coach, trauma-informed yoga instructor, and founder of Body Mind Stretch a somatic wellness practice. With over 20 years of executive leadership experience in behavioral health and public service, she bridges evidencebased practices with holistic wellness to support sustainable transformation in individuals and organizations.
A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and current MSW candidate at the UNC School of Social Work, Precious integrates somatic therapies, mindfulness, and project management systems thinking into her work with professionals navigating high-stress environments. She has designed and facilitated wellness experiences for students, educators, nonprofits, and corporate teams.
At NCPMI, Precious is an active member of the NexGen Committees and brings a grounded, empowering approach to wellness that honors both performance and personal renewal, helping leaders cultivate resilience, focus, and clarity through practical, accessible strategies.
To contact Precious Stepney visit, www.bodymindstretch.com
Title: The Resilient Leader – Wellness Strategies for Sustainable Success
DESCRIPTION
In today’s fast-paced project environments, resilience is no longer a luxury, it’s a leadership imperative. This interactive workshop equips project managers and organizational leaders with wellness-based strategies to enhance focus, regulate stress, and sustain high performance without burnout.
Drawing from her experience as an executive director of a state-operated psychiatric hospital and wellness coach, Precious Stepney blends mindfulness, movement, and leadership development into a powerful toolkit designed for today’s complex demands. Attendees will engage in real-time self-regulation techniques, guided reflection, and practical tools that promote clarity, energy management, and emotional intelligence.
Participants will walk away with a renewed understanding of how to lead with intention, support their teams more effectively, and integrate sustainable wellness practices into their professional lives.
PMI Talent Triangle Alignment:
- Power Skills (Emotional intelligence, self-regulation)
- Business Acumen (Strategic well-being for performance)
- Ways of Working (Energy and time management tools)