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Leading Through Change: The Neuroscience of Organizational Transformation
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.
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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
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.