Better Arizona is a dynamic gathering designed to bring leaders together to learn, share, and grow alongside other influential voices in our community. This is a space where collaboration sparks innovation, and where practical insights from experienced leaders help shape stronger, more impactful leadership for the future.

Friday, March 13

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

March Gathering Topic

Leading Well Under Pressure: Understanding Burnout as a Signal, Not a Character Flaw

Many leaders assume burnout reflects a lack of resilience, discipline, or motivation. In reality, sustained pressure changes the way the brain and body function. This session reframes burnout as a biological signal rather than a personal failure. Participants will explore how chronic stress narrows thinking, impacts emotional regulation, and affects leadership presence.

Through two focused teaching segments and guided roundtable discussions, attendees will identify early warning signs of stress-related depletion and learn practical strategies to restore sustainable rhythms that support long-term leadership capacity.

Speaker

Jayne Reynolds

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Jayne Reynolds is an unapologetic harbinger of hope. A Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist®, Level II Certified Nutrition Recovery Coach, and Amen Clinics Certified Brain Health Professional, she’s on a mission to change how we approach mental health—starting with what’s on our plates. Jayne helps individuals break free from anxiety and low mood using food-first strategies, amino acid therapy, and sustainable lifestyle shifts.

Leadership

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Mary Kominska

Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois, and has lived in Kokomo, Indiana. She currently lives in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband Scott, and their dog Titus. Mary has been an entrepreneur most of her life (leaving corporate in 2012) and has over 18 years of experience as an Ambassador and Team Leader with Avon. She is passionate about empowering people...to be the best and beautiful you that you were created to be...inside and out. Her life journey guided her to become a Certified Master Mindset Coach in 2021. She shares her experience and knowledge in a 4-week course she wrote called TEA (Thoughts guide our Emotions and influence our Actions). Mary believes in continued personal growth. She was a Boundaries Facilitator at Central Christian Church for 5 years and a few of her other certifications are Insane Productivity, People School, and Avon Elite Leadership Academy.

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Gary Small

Gary, a graduate in geology and hydrology, spent 18 years leading water resources and environmental teams at Salt River Project. After leaving the corporate world in 1994, he ran a water resource consulting firm, HydroSystems Inc, for 25 years before retiring in 2021. With 45 years in Arizona’s Water Industry, he focused on leading teams to solve water resource challenges for municipalities and corporations. Gary also held leadership roles at Central Christian Church, including 16 years on the Executive Board. He and his wife Roxanne have been married for 47 years, with three adult children and seven grandchildren living in Arizona.

FAQ'S

Central Christian Church in partnership with Midwest Food Bank of Arizona will be hosted at Midwest Food Bank at 725 E Baseline Rd Gilbert

We meet from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Snacks and drinks will be provided. 
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