August 19, 2026 | Member Luncheon

August 19, 2026 | Member Luncheon

Ravenna, OH

Join us on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 for our Member Luncheon!

About The Event: This is part of our Member Meeting Networking and Learning Series. The purpose of the meeting is to welcome new and returning members, provide updates on SHRM Portage County activities, and listen to a speaker present on an HR topic of interest to our membership.

Agenda:

• 11:15am - Registration Opens
• 11:30am - Networking & Lunch
• 11:50am - Announcements
• 12:00pm - Presentation Begins

Session Title: Energy, Focus, and Cognitive Well-Being at Work

Session Description: By the age of 35, nearly 95% of who we are is driven by subconscious programs—habits and patterns that operate automatically. At the same time, the average person spends close to 70% of their time in a state of survival mode. In this state, the brain is not optimized for learning, creativity, or high performance; it is only focused on: fight, flight, or freeze.

This presentation is designed to help participants understand and optimize how the brain works for peak performance in the workplace. We explore the fundamentals of brain function and cognitive processes, examine the role of different brainwave states in focus, creativity, and decision-making, and demonstrate how neuroplasticity can be leveraged to strengthen resilience and learning.

Through science-based strategies, participants will learn how to enter and sustain high-performance mental states, develop personalized routines that enhance clarity and efficiency, and apply these insights to improve teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving in professional settings.

What You'll Learn

• Understanding the difference between true rest and digital distraction
• Recognizing personal energy drains, triggers, and patterns
• Applying practical strategies to restore, protect, and sustain mental energy

Speaker Bio: Tracy Clayman is a dynamic trainer, keynote speaker, and author dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive through mindset, resilience, and intentional leadership. With a background in Psychology and certifications in Positive Psychology and Happiness Studies, she specializes in translating research-based strategies into practical tools that drive performance, wellbeing, and impact.

As Corporate Training Director for SHINE in Kent, Ohio, Tracy has spent more than a decade equipping teams and leaders with skills to boost energy, reframe challenges, and cultivate optimism. Her own journey of resilience and reinvention informs her work, making her message both relatable and transformative