The human side of leadership: Navigating change and thriving under pressure

Join our Executive Education insight series

In today's evolving workplace where industries are reinventing themselves and new technologies redefine how we work, leaders are challenged to respond with agility, empathy, and innovation.

Our next interactive breakfast session with Elinor O'Connor explores what it really means to lead effectively through balancing personal well-being, supporting others, and navigating constant change.

What the session will explore

This session will touch on three key aspects of leadership:

Leadership and well-being at work
Explore the dual responsibility leaders face in managing their own stress while supporting the well-being of others, and how leadership style shapes a healthy workplace culture.

The myth of the 'perfect' leader
Understand why there is no single blueprint for effective leadership, and how recognising your strengths and limitations can enable a more collaborative, distributive approach.

Leading in an ever-changing world of work
Consider how trends such as hybrid working, shifting workforce demographics, and AI are reshaping leadership, and what this means for today's leaders.

Event agenda

Please note: This is an in-person only event which will not be recorded or streamed.

• 8:00 – 8:30am – Arrival, registration, and pastries
• 8:30 – 9:30am – The Human Side of Leadership: Navigating Change and Thriving Under Pressure – delivered by Professor Elinor O'Connor
• 9:30 – 10:00am – Networking

During the session, you'll have the opportunity to network with fellow MBA alumni and senior leaders from a variety of industries, as well as learn more about AMBS's portfolio of professional development courses.

A selection of breakfast pastries will be available to enjoy before the session while connecting with alumni and industry peers.

Professor Elinor O'Connor

Elinor O'Connor is Professor of Work Psychology at AMBS and a Chartered Occupational Psychologist (BPS). Before joining the School, she worked as an occupational psychologist across sectors including defence and transport.

Her research focuses on occupational stress and well-being, with projects spanning healthcare and the veterinary profession. She has led collaborative work with organisations such as the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to develop practical guidance and initiatives to improve workplace well-being.

Elinor also teaches across AMBS programmes, including the MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology, the MBA, and Executive Education.