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Saturday, May 2, 2026

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Leading Through Change: The Neuroscience of Organizational Transformation

Name: Leading Through Change: The Neuroscience of Organizational Transformation
Start: 2026-05-02T08:30:00
End: 2026-05-02T17:00:00
Location: The Wing, 218 W 40th St, New York

Why do 70% of change initiatives fail? The answer lies in understanding how the human brain responds to uncertainty. This intensive full-day program combines...

Date

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Time

8:30 AM — 5:00 PM

Format

Hybrid

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Location

The Wing, 218 W 40th St, New York

About

Why do 70% of change initiatives fail? The answer lies in understanding how the human brain responds to uncertainty. This intensive full-day program combines cutting-edge neuroscience research with practical change management tools to help you lead transformation that actually sticks.

Your Host

Rachel Torres

Communication & Presentation Coach

Former TED curator. Helps leaders find their authentic voice and deliver presentations that move people to action.

Registration0 / 45

Topics

Change ManagementNeuroscienceLeadershipTransformationPsychology

Agenda

8:30-9:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Arrival and networking with coffee

9:00-10:30

Module 1: The Neuroscience of Change

Why Our Brains Resist Transformation

10:45-12:15

Module 2: The ADAPT Framework

Brain-Friendly Change Communication

12:15-13:15

Networking Lunch

Peer Case Studies

13:15-14:45

Module 3: Building Psychological Safety

During Uncertainty

15:00-16:30

Module 4: The Change Agent's Toolkit

10 Evidence-Based Interventions

16:30-17:00

Action Planning

90-Day Implementation Roadmap

What You'll Learn

Understand the 4 neurological triggers that cause change resistance (and how to address them)

Implement the ADAPT communication framework that increases change acceptance by 60%

Design change initiatives using cognitive load theory to prevent overwhelm

Build coalition strategies that leverage social proof and mirror neurons

Create feedback loops that maintain momentum during long-term transformations

Handle emotional responses to change using trauma-informed approaches

Measure change readiness and adoption using validated assessment tools

Develop your personal Change Leadership Action Plan

Who Should Attend

Change Management Professionals, Project Managers, Senior Leaders, HR Directors, Organizational Development Consultants

How to Prepare

Details of one current or upcoming change initiative (we'll use this for hands-on practice). All participants receive the Change Leader's Digital Toolkit including templates, assessments, and research summaries.