[TeNaTiVe] Schedule and Conference Keynote

We are excited to announce that Megan Darnell of Thrive RN presenting the Postgres Conference keynote: The Power of Pause.

In fast-paced, high-performing environments, speed is often treated as a virtue. Momentum is rewarded, pausing is postponed, and as long as things are “still working,” there’s little reason to stop. The unspoken assumption is simple: why slow down if nothing is obviously broken? But anyone who has ever dealt with a frozen computer knows that clicking faster rarely fixes the problem. In this 20-minute keynote, Megan Darnell, nurse health coach, explores the power of the pause as a practical, performance-enhancing skill—not a retreat from productivity. Using relatable systems metaphors and accessible neuroscience, she reframes pausing as a deliberate interruption that creates space for choices we don’t always have access to at full speed.

The talk examines why pausing is often resisted, the neuroscience of how intentional pauses support clearer thinking and decisions, better collaboration, and more sustainable performance—both individually and within teams. Rather than slowing things down for the sake of it, this session offers a fresh perspective on when pausing is actually the most strategic move. The pause, it turns out, isn’t the opposite of performance. It’s part of what makes performance possible.

Our tentative schedule is also released! Please note that talks are still moving around and we have more content being scheduled.