About this Event
AI, uncertainty and constant change are increasing pressure on organisations – but the real challenge is not technology itself. It is how leaders respond when people feel unsettled, performance is under strain, and difficult decisions need to be made.
For HR leaders, this creates a very practical question: are your leaders equipped to lead well through uncertainty?
When organisations face disruption, leadership behaviour has direct consequences for trust, engagement, psychological safety, performance and culture. The way leaders communicate, regulate themselves, make decisions and handle pressure shapes how teams respond – especially in periods of change, ambiguity and transition.
This executive workshop is designed for HR leaders and senior decision-makers who want more than a high-level discussion. It offers a practical leadership framework for real organisational challenges, helping participants better understand how leadership affects culture and performance under pressure – and what HR can do to strengthen it.
The session will explore how leaders can maintain trust and safety during uncertainty, why change and AI-driven transformation often trigger fear, resistance and disengagement, and what practical approaches help teams stay focused, resilient and effective. It will also address one of the most difficult areas many organisations face today: how to lead challenging transitions, including organisational change and redundancies, with clarity, consistency and dignity.
Participants will leave with practical tools and insights they can apply immediately in their organisations – whether to support leaders through uncertainty, protect team engagement, strengthen organisational culture, or navigate high-stakes people decisions more effectively.
As part of the event, participants will also receive a signed copy of Stephen Neale’s newly launched book, The Ripple Revolution, adding further practical insights and frameworks to take beyond the session.
What the session will cover
- How leadership behaviour creates a ripple effect across culture, trust and performance
- Why uncertainty and AI-driven change often lead to fear, resistance and disengagement
- The role of self-awareness and emotional regulation in effective leadership
- How to create psychological safety and maintain trust during disruption
- Practical ways to handle difficult transitions, including organisational change and redundancies
What you will gain
By attending, you will:
- gain a practical framework for leading in times of uncertainty;
- learn tools that can be applied immediately in your organisation;
- strengthen your ability to support leaders through change and disruption;
- better understand how to protect culture, trust and performance under pressure;
- leave with insights relevant to HR strategy, leadership development and organisational resilience.
Session structure
Part I: Leadership foundations
The ripple effect of leadership; self-awareness and self-regulation; leading through uncertainty, fear and change; and the relationship between leadership behaviour, culture and performance.
Part II: Practical application
Applying leadership principles to real organisational challenges; managing change and difficult transitions in the age of AI; and leading with clarity, trust and dignity before, during and after disruption.
Speaker
Stephen Neale is an international speaker, author, consultant, trainer and executive coach who has helped more than 40,000 leaders create positive and lasting change. He teaches on five international Executive MBA programmes across Europe and is widely recognised for his ability to translate behavioural science into clear, practical tools that leaders can apply immediately in real organisational settings.
Stephen’s background combines science, psychology and leadership development in a uniquely practical way. He is a qualified pharmacologist, business psychologist, executive coach, hypnotherapist, mindfulness instructor and emotional intelligence practitioner. He is also the founder of the Accredited Masters in High Performance Leadership Programme and creator of the Limbic Performance System for Outstanding Leadership and Teams.
His work has been recognised internationally: he received the UK Government Award for Best Training Course, and his book Emotional Intelligence Coaching was nominated for the Financial Times Goldman Sachs Best International Business Book of the Year Award.
More recently, Stephen has worked with multinational organisations including Novo Nordisk and the European Commission Joint Research Centre in Brussels, delivering presentations, workshops, leadership programmes and executive coaching for leadership teams and middle managers globally.
What makes Stephen’s work especially relevant for this session is his focus on helping leaders turn insight into action – with practical methods that support lasting behavioural change and real organisational results.
Exclusive book launch
This event will also mark the launch of Stephen Neale’s new book, The Ripple Revolution.
Each participant will receive a signed copy of the book, included in the ticket price. The book offers additional insights and practical frameworks on how leaders shape culture, engagement and performance through their mindset, emotions and behaviour.
Who should attend
This workshop is designed for:
- HR Directors
- Heads of Learning & Development
- Senior HR Business Partners
- Senior leaders responsible for people, culture and organisational performance
Pricing
Early Bird: €39
Regular ticket: €59
Event details
Date: 7 May 2026
Time: 09:30-12:00
Venue: Comet Meetings - Louise
Pl. Stéphanie 20, 1050 Brussels
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Pl. Stéphanie 20, 20 Place Stéphanie, Ixelles, Belgium
EUR 42.09
