Creative empathy for leadership (hybrid lunch session)

Join us for a  (free) lunch session in Amsterdam (or online) to dive into the internal side of leading high-performance teams.

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Join us for a lunch session to dive into the internal side of leading high-performance teams.Leadership is most effective when we operate from a state of genuine connection with ourselves, our team, and our stakeholders. Creative Empathy for leadership provides us tools to nurture those connections.Location lunch sessionYou have two ways to join, as or host Brian will be attending in person. You can join us on-site to meet him face-to-face and enjoy a free lunch, or dial in remotely via Google Meet.Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026 Time: 12:00 – 13:30 Location: on-site in Adam (with free lunch) or via Google Meet Different techniques for different connectionsAs creative leaders, the responsibility falls on us to create the space for psychological safety to thrive in our team’s culture.Our connection with ourselves is important to keep us focused and energized. It’s easy to get stuck in survival mode, staying in our heads rather than listening to our bodies. Thankfully, there are science-backed techniques to return to center and regulate our nervous system in high-pressure environments.Empathic listening enables us to show up with more presence when interacting with our team. A non-judgmental mindset allows us to lead by example, setting the stage for psychological safety to arise organically and sustainably. In this lunch session we will discuss<ul><li>Practice science-backed techniques for managing your creative and empathic energy.</li><li>Examine psychological safety and why it’s the foundation for high-performing teams.</li><li>Discuss mindsets for conscious communication and listening.</li><li>Create a safe space for candid connections between each other.</li><li>Consider mindset shifts that help align stakeholders’ goals with your own work.</li></ul> About the SpeakerFor over 23 years, Brian Pagán has helped companies, startups, and agencies turn digital strategy into (sometimes) award-winning digital products. He has led international design teams at Philips, given talks &amp; workshops in 15 countries, and written a book called The Creative Empathy Field Guide. Now, he’s training as a professional sailboat skipper in Greece and sharing what he learns along his own journey from conditioning to consciousness. About our roundtablesOur roundtables bring professionals together outside the daily rush to discuss topics relevant to their businesses. After a short introduction, we'll shape the agenda together. You'll leave with fresh insights and practical tools you can apply immediately. Don't miss out, sign up now!Can’t attend the live session? You can still buy a standalone ticket to receive the summary after the event.

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