From Obstacles to Opportunity: How Great Leaders Turn Setbacks into Strength

Every day at camp brings the unexpected: storms, staffing shifts, homesickness, or last-minute parent concerns. These obstacles can feel overwhelming, but how leaders respond doesn’t just keep camp running smoothly; it models resilience and mindset skills for the next generation. In this engaging session, resilience strategist Erin Mark shares her story of overcoming impossible odds, from being told she wouldn’t live past 18 to pivoting after a breakthrough drug saved her life.
That journey from “training to die” to “training to live” shapes her message about urgency, reinvention, and mindset shifts that fuel resilience. Through humor, story, and practical tools, Erin equips camp professionals to reframe setbacks, turn obstacles into opportunities, and strengthen their own leadership. Attendees will leave inspired and ready to thrive through challenges both at camp and beyond!