Verdell & Darnell Osborne

Verdell and Darnell Osborne are the visionary duo behind the Pause & Power Institute™, a movement dedicated to restoring humanity and resilience to those in high-stakes leadership and caregiving roles. Their journey began not in a boardroom, but at a crossroads—a life-altering health crisis that forced them to trade the relentless "hustle" for a mission centered on stillness and intentionality.

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Verdell Osborne brings years of high-level healthcare leadership experience to the table. Having navigated the pressures of the medical industry, she saw firsthand the toll that constant responsibility takes on the human spirit. Today, she uses that expertise to mentor leaders on how to harness the "power of the pause" to increase impact without sacrificing well-being.

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Darnell Osborne is a passionate advocate for youth and community transformation. His work focuses on shifting the narrative around "troubled" youth by prioritizing connection over correction. By teaching empathy-based leadership to the adults who guide these young people—teachers, safety officers, and parents—Darnell helps create environments where real healing can happen.

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Together, the Osbornes host "A Seat at the Pause Table," an intimate sanctuary series that provides caregivers with a literal and figurative place to exhale. Their work has been featured in major media outlets, and they continue to expand their mission across the country, building a future where the most powerful thing a leader can do is simply stop.