ATD GREATER BOSTON PRESENTS:
Compassion-Driven Change: A New Model for Sustainable Behavior Transformation
with Mariya Shiyko
April 10, 2026
12:00 to 1:00 PM
Virtual event - link in registration email
Most change efforts, whether personal or organizational, fail not due to lack of strategy, but because they overload the nervous system and feel misaligned from purpose and heart. Fear, shame, perfectionism, unrealistic expectations and burnout impede learning, disrupt resilience, and limit the capacity to adopt new behaviors.
This session introduces a compassion-driven approach to behavior change that aligns with human psychology rather than pushing against it. Participants will learn a practical framework rooted in self-compassion, emotional regulation, and behavior science that supports sustainable transformation in both individuals and teams.
Key Takeaways:
- How shame, fear, and perfectionism undermine learning and change efforts
- The science behind self-compassion and why it accelerates adaptive behavior
- A practical framework for designing change initiatives that reduce burnout and increase engagement
- Strategies for fostering resilience and emotional safety in learning environments
Our Guest - Mariya Shiyko
Mariya is a spiritual business and life mentor that empowers her clients to find wisdom within, so that they can build a life that feels meaningful, purposeful, joyful, and abundant. She is a former tenured university professor who studied behavior change.
Mariya is a bestselling author, an award-winning educator, and the author of 50+ scientific publications. She appeared on Women Inspired TV, NBC, ABC, and other media outlets. She shares her story to inspire others. You can learn more about her here https://www.mariyashiyko.love/
Refund Policy
A full refund will be issued if the cancellation request is made on or before fourteen calendar days before the scheduled event.
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ATD Capabilities - Coaching, Building Personal Capacity, Cultural Awareness & Inclusion, Lifelong Learning
