Wednesdays with Woodward^® Webinar Series

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Candid conversations with today’s leading experts

This webinar series, hosted by Travelers Institute President Joan Woodward, convenes thought leaders from across industry and government weighing in on today’s biggest challenges. These candid conversations, hosted Wednesdays at 1 p.m. ET, explore pressing topics at the intersection of insurance, business, and public policy. Programs offer insights and practical advice for both businesses and individuals in today’s world of rapidly evolving risks and opportunities.

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How Did You Sleep Last Night? Understanding the Fascinating Science of Sleep

March 19, 2025
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
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Dr. Matt Walker, Professor of Neuroscience at UC Berkeley, joins us for an eye-opening look at how the power of sleep can enhance our learning, productivity, mood and energy levels. He also explains how sleep impacts health, aging and lifespan.

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Forces at Work Symposium at the New York Stock Exchange

April 7, 2025
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET
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From labor market fluctuations to shifting employee expectations, today’s workforce is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this special extended webinar, we’re broadcasting live from the New York Stock Exchange to explore the challenges and opportunities brought on by these changes.

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Live from Claim University: Behind the Scenes at Travelers’ Flagship Educational Hub

February 26, 2025

In this webinar, we got an exclusive tour of Travelers’ 200,000-square-foot Claim University. We saw where our Claim employees gain hands-on experience with property, auto, heavy equipment damage, medical and liability scenarios and explored the immersive learning labs.

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Joan Woodward and Michael Mazarr on a Zoom call

The Geopolitical Landscape: Key Challenges for the New Administration

February 5, 2025

A host of foreign policy and national security challenges await the new Trump administration. How will they respond and what do these global dynamics mean for U.S. businesses? Michael Mazarr joined us to discuss today’s geopolitical risks, global hot spots and takeaways for the business community. 

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Jessica Kearney and Rebecca Pacheco on a Zoom call

Find Your Calm: Stress-Reducing Practices for Busy Professionals

January 22, 2025

Renowned yoga and meditation teacher and bestselling author Rebecca Pacheco explained how yoga and meditation can benefit everyone from athletes to C-suite executives and shared simple movement and meditation practices that can be done anytime, anywhere.

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