Emotions can sink us. or they can power us like fuel to succeed. Packard lays out the methods and techniques she teaches high-level executives: how to uncover and dispel unproductive emotions through journeys of self-discovery. Packard will share ways to develop rich, rewarding practices from forgiveness to empathy. resilience. vulnerability, mindfulness and self­reflection – and for leaders, she’ll present skills that balance power and grace to build healthy company cultures. Author Susan Packard co-founded HGTV. Under her helm, it became one of the fastest growing cable networks in television history.