Greenlands Masterclass - Neuroscience of Leadership: Empowering Transformational Change - NEW

This event is exclusive to members of The Henley Partnership.

To book please contact your HR or Learning and Development team at your organisation.

Unsure who to contact? Please do not hesitate to contact us at thp@henley.ac.uk

In today’s rapidly evolving world of work, marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, the need for visionary leadership has never been greater. To prepare leaders for the challenges of the next decade, we must equip them with the tools and insights to navigate transformation effectively.

This dynamic and interactive session explores the foundational principles of neuroscience, offering a deeper understanding of how the brain influences communication, change and transformation. By recognising that the brain is naturally wired to resist change, you will gain a powerful perspective to rethink your approach to projects, professional development and relationships. This insight paves the way for meaningful growth, enhanced collaboration and sustainable success. We will connect this initial learning to the related themes of psychological safety and the importance of a growth mindset to create practical and effective takeaways that are easy to apply.

This event will help you:

• understand how the brain naturally resists change and discover practical tools to lead people through uncertainty with confidence and clarity
• understand the principles of a growth mindset – learn how to embrace challenges, persist through setbacks and model a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• define what psychological safety is and why it is a necessary requirement for people leaders in 2026
• connect the topics of change, growth mindset and psychological safety, each building on the previous, creating a ‘DNA strand’ or ‘triple helix’ to enable the learning outcomes

Leaders who recognise the need for specific skills to support themselves and their teams in these disruptive times.

Chris is a Positive Psychologist specialising in applied neuroscience and helps organisations be places to work where people thrive. He has extensive experience working with organisations in behavioural change, combining a positive approach with the latest findings from neuroscience to help improve the quality of thinking to create inclusivity in the workplace and achieve sustainable results in record time. He is an experienced thought leader and keynote presenter. His style is energetic, inspirational and interactive, with a particular ability to take complex ideas and make them accessible and engaging to all audiences.

He is a senior consultant and Master Facilitator with the NeuroLeadership Institute and is currently engaged in research with one of the world’s leading psychologists, Carol Dweck, Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. He has experience in the private and public sectors and clients include: Apple, Ernst & Young, the BBC, NATO, Vodafone, Microsoft, Google, GSK, Credit Suisse, Nokia, Visa and the NHS.

Chris previously worked in advertising and communications, holding leadership roles with Chime Communications, Lowe Group, Grey, and DMB&B (previously D’Arcy) (specialising in the areas of experience design and creativity and innovation), producing customised solutions for clients.

*Up to 2 places per member organisation. 'Up to' indicates the maximum number per member organisation. All places are subject to availability at the time of booking.*