An afternoon with Lisa Rassaei: Leading Through the Shadows

Thu May 28 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC+02:00

The American Book Center | Den Haag

The American Book Center - ABC
Publisher/HostThe American Book Center - ABC
An afternoon with Lisa Rassaei: Leading Through the Shadows
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An afternoon with Lisa Rassaei, author of Leading Through the Shadows: Transform Adversity into Strength.
About this Event

Please join us in ABC The Hague for an afternoon with Lisa Rassaei, author of . Lisa will talk about her book, have a Q&A session, and sign her book as well.
About the book:
Burnout and toxic dynamics aren't random, they follow patterns most leaders don't see.
If you're feeling drained, frustrated, or stuck at work, you're not alone, and it's not your fault.
What we often call burnout is not just exhaustion.
It's how people adapt when work environments don't feel safe.
Every team carries invisible dynamics: unspoken fears, past experiences, power imbalances, and survival patterns. Left unaddressed, these shape behavior, drive conflict, and lead to disengagement and burnout. But when leaders learn to recognize and work with them, something shifts, tension turns into trust, and pressure no longer comes at the cost of people.
In Leading Through The Shadows, Dr. Lisa Rassaei draws on more than a decade of leadership and coaching experience across corporate and non-profit organizations to reveal what truly drives human behavior and performance at work. Through real-life examples and reflection questions, she offers a clear, step-by-step approach to building psychologically safe environments, strengthening relationships, and creating sustainable performance.

About the author:

Dr. Lisa Rassaei is the founder of Neuro-Resilience Coaching & Consulting. She helps leaders understand how well-being, resilience, and psychological safety directly impact team performance. With over 20 years of professional experience across both for-profit and non-profit organizations, including more than a decade in leadership roles, Lisa combines deep expertise with nuanced understanding of how trauma, stress, and burnout shape workplace culture. She holds a PhD in science. an MBA, and advanced certifications in neuroscience, trauma, somatic, and systems coaching, enabling her to guide leaders in ways that align human behavior, well-being, and organizational performance.
Outside work, Lisa has traveled to more than 60 countries across five continents, exploring cultures and learning from diverse perspectives. These experiences have enriched her approach to leadership and coaching. She is a certified Pantarei Approach practitioner and a certified yoga teacher. She enjoys practicing yin yoga and urban gardening, nurturing people and plants, reflecting her commitment to growth, balance and holistic well-being.

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The American Book Center, 23 Lange Poten, Den Haag, Netherlands

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