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SUMMARY:Professional Series: Positivity Under Pressure
LOCATION:1836 San Jacinto, 9th Floor, Austin, TX, 78701
DESCRIPTION:Professional Series: Positivity Under Pressure\n\n09/22/26 11:00 AM CST\n - 09/22/26 01:00 PM CST\Description:\nThriving in Facility & Maintenance Environments\nIn the world of facility and maintenance engineering, pressure is part of the job—tight deadlines, unexpected breakdowns, safety demands, and constant problem-solving. Your mindset isn’t just helpful… it’s essential.\n\nThis 2-hour workshop equips you with practical tools and strategies to strengthen optimism, reduce stress, and stay grounded in high-pressure environments. You’ll learn how to build resilience when things don’t go as planned, manage the daily demands of operations, and maintain a steady, solution-focused approach.\n\nParticipants will walk away with actionable strategies they can apply immediately, including:\n\n	“Happy habits” that support a positive, steady mindset during demanding days\n	An understanding of negativity bias—and how to reframe challenges into opportunities\n	Practical methods for managing stress, deadlines, and unexpected issues\n	A simple morning routine to set a focused and productive tone for the day\n\nAdditionally, we’ll explore the difference between a growth and fixed mindset—especially as it relates to problem-solving, leadership, and adapting to change in facility operations. Participants will also create a personal core value statement to align their actions with what matters most, leading to greater clarity, consistency, and purpose both on the job and at home.\n \nPresenter:\n\n\nKevin Karschnik is a globally recognized keynote speaker and author who helps leaders and teams cultivate positivity, strengthen leadership, and avoid burnout in today’s high-demand business environment. With more than 35 years of experience, Kevin delivers engaging keynotes and practical workshops that blend mindset, self-awareness, and actionable leadership strategies. He has inspired tens of thousands of professionals from organizations such as Dell, Mitsubishi, GE, and Lockheed across 17 countries. Kevin is the author of Joyful – Prayerful – Thankful, a reflective guide to living with greater positivity and gratitude in everyday life. When he’s not speaking or writing, Kevin enjoys managing his fantasy football leagues, playing pickleball with his wife Tracy, and ordering his favorite pie from 600 Degrees Pizzeria.\n\n \Details:\n\n\nRegistration fees:\n\n\n	$40.00 for Engineer & Property Manager members\n	$50.00 for Vendor members\n	$65.00 for Guests who are not members (does not apply to vendors on wait list)\n	Walk-ins day of event will be charged $10 late registration fee\n	48 hour cancellation notice required for refund\n\n\nLunch is provided.  Parking will be validated.\n\Location:\n1836 San Jacinto\n9th Floor\nAustin, TX 78701
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Professional Series: Positivity Under Pressure<br /><br />09/22/26 11:00 AM CST - 09/22/26 01:00 PM CST<br />Description:<br /><h2>Thriving in Facility &amp; Maintenance Environments</h2>
In the world of facility and maintenance engineering, pressure is part of the job&mdash;tight deadlines, unexpected breakdowns, safety demands, and constant problem-solving. Your mindset isn&rsquo;t just helpful&hellip; it&rsquo;s essential.<br />
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This 2-hour workshop equips you with practical tools and strategies to strengthen optimism, reduce stress, and stay grounded in high-pressure environments. You&rsquo;ll learn how to build resilience when things don&rsquo;t go as planned, manage the daily demands of operations, and maintain a steady, solution-focused approach.<br />
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Participants will walk away with actionable strategies they can apply immediately, including:
<ul>
	<li>&ldquo;Happy habits&rdquo; that support a positive, steady mindset during demanding days</li>
	<li>An understanding of negativity bias&mdash;and how to reframe challenges into opportunities</li>
	<li>Practical methods for managing stress, deadlines, and unexpected issues</li>
	<li>A simple morning routine to set a focused and productive tone for the day</li>
</ul>
Additionally, we&rsquo;ll explore the difference between a growth and fixed mindset&mdash;especially as it relates to problem-solving, leadership, and adapting to change in facility operations. Participants will also create a personal core value statement to align their actions with what matters most, leading to greater clarity, consistency, and purpose both on the job and at home.<br />
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Presenter:<br />
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Kevin Karschnik is a globally recognized keynote speaker and author who helps leaders and teams cultivate positivity, strengthen leadership, and avoid burnout in today&rsquo;s high-demand business environment. With more than 35 years of experience, Kevin delivers engaging keynotes and practical workshops that blend mindset, self-awareness, and actionable leadership strategies. He has inspired tens of thousands of professionals from organizations such as Dell, Mitsubishi, GE, and Lockheed across 17 countries. Kevin is the author of Joyful &ndash; Prayerful &ndash; Thankful, a reflective guide to living with greater positivity and gratitude in everyday life. When he&rsquo;s not speaking or writing, Kevin enjoys managing his fantasy football leagues, playing pickleball with his wife Tracy, and ordering his favorite pie from 600 Degrees Pizzeria.<br />
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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Registration fees:</strong></p>

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	<li>$40.00&nbsp;for Engineer &amp; Property Manager members</li>
	<li>$50.00&nbsp;for Vendor members</li>
	<li>$65.00 for Guests who are not members (does not apply to vendors on wait list)</li>
	<li>Walk-ins day of event will be charged $10 late registration fee</li>
	<li>48 hour cancellation notice required for refund</li>
</ul>
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<strong>Lunch is provided.&nbsp; Parking will be validated.</strong></div>
<br />Location:<br />1836 San Jacinto<br />9th Floor<br />Austin, TX 78701
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