Leadership does not stop at graduation, and neither should your growth.
Leadership Fort Worth is excited to announce a new partnership with The Energy Takeback, led by LFW alumna Nydia Cardenas (LC23), offering a unique opportunity for alumni and community members to invest in their personal and professional well-being.
Sparking Change: Disrupt the Burnout Cycle
is a 4-week program designed for immediate impact. Through hands-on in-person sessions and actionable strategies, you’ll identify what truly fuels your energy and build sustainable practices that actually stick. Instead of accepting burnout as inevitable, you’ll learn to manage your energy in new ways, reclaim your time for what matters most, and create Lasting change in how you show up in your daily life.
Hi, I’m Nydia and I’m here to be your energy bestie
Creating transformative experiences for myself and others is my jam. I believe our potential is interconnected and that the more present, compassionate and imaginative we can be, the better the world will be. That’s why as your energy bestie, I will challenge you, experiment with you and cheer you on.
My Approach
Caring deeply and lightly – I created the Energy Takeback for people who also care deeply about their communities and who sometimes feel weighed down by that care. I myself wanted to learn how to continue caring deeply about the world and lightly enough to sustain that care and imagine new possibilities.
Welcoming intelligence in all its forms – I was the Valedictorian of my high school class and I graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. Nerd much? But on that journey, I was always focused on getting the right answers more than whether I was asking good questions. I also thought my brain was my exclusive source of intelligence. I know now that our bodies, instincts and emotions have so much intelligence to offer when given the chance. Their intelligence is critical to an energy shift.
Program Overview
Whether you are managing burnout, leading teams, or just ready to recharge, this program is for you.
October 22: In-Person Kickoff @ UTA Fort Worth
October 30 – November 18: Digital Resources & Online Community
November 19: In-Person Closing Session @ UTA Fort Worth
Who's it for?
- You are done normalizing exhaustion and ready to discover what’s possible when you’re energize
- You want to show up fully present for your most important relationships, not just running on fumes
- You’re ready to learn practical tools that actually work, not just more ‘self-care’ advice
Special Rate for LFW Alumni Association Members
As part of our commitment to continued learning and leadership development, LFW Alumni Association members receive a discounted rate of $888 (standard rate is $998).
This is a powerful way to refuel and reconnect with what drives you while growing alongside other leaders.
Register by September 19 for a chance to receive two 1-on-1 coaching sessions with Nydia, redeemable within six months of the program.
Insights from Past Participatns
EJ Carrion, LC22
“Nydia and what she does in The Energy Takeback is truly unique because it’s watching someone in their purpose… If you want to take ownership and take back the power of walking freely in yourself, this is the place you want to be.”
