Ashley René Casey
Founder, Presence Over Pixels
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Ashley René is a speaker, strategist, and founder of Presence Over Pixels, a St. Louis–based company helping people take back control of their time, focus, and relationships in a tech-dominated world. With a background in corporate leadership and a passion for human connection, Ashley René teaches professionals how to set boundaries with their devices, stay present in high-demand environments, and lead with intention - online and off. Her work lives at the intersection of wellness, leadership, and digital culture, offering practical tools for anyone looking to thrive without burning out. When she's not leading workshops or speaking on stages, Ashley René is performing with her band, Bourbon Jury, and actively engaged in the local arts scene of St Louis.
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Cognitive Load Is Killing Your Workflow (and What to Do About It)
Your brain isn’t a server, but most of us are treating it like one. Between nonstop context switching, tool overload, and high-pressure deadlines, technical professionals are operating under extreme cognitive strain. This strain ends up costing time, clarity, and performance. In this session, Ashley René breaks down how cognitive overload manifests in data-driven work environments and what to do about it. You'll learn practical strategies to reset your mental bandwidth, reduce friction in your workflow, and lead or collaborate more effectively- without sacrificing output or your sanity.
Presence Over Pixels: How to Stay Human in a Hyper-Digital Workflow
In today’s workplace, you’re expected to toggle between dashboards, chats, code, AI tools, and meetings without missing a beat. But with all that input, it’s easy to lose connection: to yourself, your work, and your team. This session offers a human-centered approach to thriving in a digital environment. Ashley René will share how presence, focus, and empathy can sharpen your edge as a technical professional. You'll receive actionable ways to reduce screen fatigue, improve communication, and reclaim the space to think, create, and lead with intention.
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