Session: The three Ss of emotional resilience - developing BounceBackAbility and building a culture of Change
This talk is designed to dive into the strategies and mindsets that foster resilience and adaptability amidst rapid change. From understanding resistance to change, to nurturing a culture of adaptability, to fostering personal resilience in the face of challenges, we'll cover the full spectrum of navigating through change effectively.
Part 1
Resistance is Futile
How resistance to change is a very strong human driver therefore approaching change with a ‘Spock like’ rationale simply won’t work. You have to understand the psychology and tap into it.
Part 2
The ‘Knowing-Doing Gap’
What does this look like (strategies and mindsets)? The 3 critical elements that enable you to nurture a culture of adaptability:
Part 3
Bouncebackability
To be able to do this you need to maintain personal resilience as a leader (i.e., fostering personal resilience in the face of challenges)
The Good News – ‘You are more resilient than you think’ – what cutting edge research shows us and how we’re misled by social norms and expectations.
-The three Ss of emotional resilience – sleep, self-awareness and social support. Exploring what these look like for you and how to tap into your own unique recipe.
Bio
Fiona Murden
Fiona is a Chartered Organisational Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, with a BSc in Psychology from the University of Warwick and a Business Masters from Warwick University Business School. She began her career as a management consultant working on projects such as the launch of Sony PlayStation 2, but returned to education to complete her MSc in Organisational Psychology (with distinction).Since then she has accumulated thousands of hours of experience in coaching and profiling leaders. Clients have included global giants such as BP, McKinsey, Burberry and Diageo through to small but impactful organisations such as Selfridges Group, Dr Martens and United for Global Mental Health.
Fiona is valued for her insight into how businesses run and how people work. Her coaching approach brings cutting edge neuroscientific research and behavioural science (with links to UCLA and London School of Economics) into pragmatic use. Her style is positive, supportive and challenging with the main aim of ensuring clients are in the best place possible to fulfil their potential.
Fiona is also a multi-award winning & internationally best-selling author. She hosts a podcast and frequently speaks on radio, podcasts and to media (e.g. The Times, BBC) across the English-speaking world. She has been an ear to elite athletes, advised government on policy around optimal decision making and written papers with medics on emotional resilience.
Fiona has delivered keynote speeches to a range of audiences including:
- McKinsey & Co (UK Head Office)
- The Cabinet Office
- The Royal College of Surgeons
- New York Natural History Museum
- London School of Economics
- NHS
- School for CEOs
- Selfridges & Co
- The Institute of Directors
She is also the founder of Oka Life and as an entrepreneur she has led a technical team for the past 3 years and also sought investment, experiencing life as a female in a heavily male dominated environment.
Sam Wallace
Sam is a Technology Partner with Wilton & Bain, a Global Executive Search boutique, she is situated in Southern California. She has refined her experience over the last 20 years as she worked in the UK, Canada, and the US. Her clients have ranged from Fortune 100 to early-stage hyper-growth companies, and she is dedicated to partnering with Technology Executives to solve critical talent needs. She is recognized as a search industry leader specializing in the placement of Data, Analytics, AI and Technology executives within both PE and Venture backed firms as well as established Professional Services and Technology businesses.
Prior to joining Wilton & Bain, Sam was a Managing Director with a retained executive search boutique, leading the expansion of the North American Technology and Professional Services market. Between 2007 and 2019 she held a variety of progressively senior roles during her career with Korn Ferry, relocating to the US, building a national team, and receiving the coveted Korn Ferry Founders Award.
She is a passionate advocate for women in technology, supporting inclusion and diversity. She is a founding member of Chief, a private membership network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders, an active member of UPWARD and an invited member and contributor to Forbes Business Council. She also Chairs the US SWiTCH Network, (Senior Women in Transformation and Change) a community dedicated to advancing the appointment of diverse leaders to the C-Suite and Board.
She was a speaker at the 2022 Women in Silicon Valley Conference and has hosted and participated on numerous panels, publications, and podcasts, including Fast Company, Forbes, CNBC and UPWARD.