The OWLS Podcast
The Officer Women's Leadership Symposium (OWLS) convenes experts, thought leaders, and innovators with members of the military, government, and veteran community to explore emerging trends, strengthen skills, and transform observations into actionable insights to lead positive change.
The 2025 theme - Power of Connection - emphasizes how relationships shape personal growth, resilience, and collective strength. In these one hour sessions our audience had the opportunity to ask questions, build community and shared their thoughts. Podcast episodes include panel discussions, individual speakers, and open sessions with more live audience feed back.
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The OWLS Podcast
OWLS 2025 Session 2: Connect with Self
CONNECT WITH SELF: LEVERAGING HUMOR AS A TOOL FOR HEALING AND GROWTH
In today’s world, leaders must adapt and build resilience in order to thrive. This session explores how to harness humor to enhance your mindset, boost emotional resilience, and foster personal growth. Today we’ll learn how to use humor as a powerful tool for healing, navigating obstacles, and maintaining balance in high-pressure situations.
Robin Phoenix Johnson served 26 years as an Army Logistician including 5 deployments to Afghanistan & Iraq. She is now a stand-up comedian touring world-wide with Armed Forces Entertainment. Robin is a Hoover Institution Fellow at Stanford University where she is a subject matter expert on the applied & therapeutic use of humor for improved performance. She serves as faculty for both Thayer Leadership at West Point and the Institute for Defense & Business. She guest lectures at the College of Charleston and Stanford Medical School.