This keynote presentation will be presented at the OHIMA 2025 Annual Meeting & Trade Show on Monday March 17, 2025.
Research shows that the stress from major disruptions has adverse effects on our thinking, focus, and ability to make great decisions. In times of major change and uncertainty, the induced stress amplifies our cognitive illusions and distortions, making it difficult to think clearly and make optimal decisions.These illusions also negatively influence our ability to adapt and embrace change at a time when adaptation is vital. In this thought-provoking program, Steve uses magical illusions to demonstrate how the mental distortions that make magic tricks look real also affect how we think and decide in our work as professionals. He provides tactics for recognizing and overcoming their effects so we can perform at our decision making best, especially during times of disruption.
Watch Steve's promo video and get ready for OHIMA25!
Steve Haffner is a mind performance strategist. He helps audiences elevate their performance in decision making, problem solving and goal achievement. His multifaceted career started with 30 years in the corporate arena as a programmer, systems engineer, executive and business analyst for companies such as EDS, Mercer, Humana, and others. In 2011, Steve launched and developed his own business as a magician, mentalist and speaker and now presents his keynote and workshop presentations to associations and businesses throughout the U.S. He works in a variety of industries, including associations of small business owners, building and manufacturing trade associations, Human Resources professionals, education organizations, and many more. Steve's experiences as a corporate professional, business owner, and award-winning magician give him a unique perspective on decision performance. He discovered how the same subconscious mental distortions and deceptions that magicians manipulate to create entertaining illusions affect our everyday thinking and decision making as well. Combining his personal experience with insights from the fields of psychology, behavioral science, and magic, Steve’s programs help participants break through their cognitive illusions and hidden mental shortcuts and biases that can sabotage clear and effective thinking.
Come refresh your skill, recharge your knowledge and rejuvenate your passion for HIM! Registration is
available. The Early Bird Deadline is February 28th. Learn more online: https://www.ohima.org/ohima25
