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Calm Is a Competitive Advantage: Leading People Through Pressure, Change, and Burnout
In Person - Springfield, PA
Apr 15, 2026
Dr. Michael Brenner
8am - 11am EST |
$395 (US) per person
Springfield Country Club
400 West Sproul Rd., Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 690-7600
What You'll Walk Away With
  • A clearer understanding of how stress and pressure affect leadership behavior and team dynamics
  • Practical strategies for maintaining composure and clarity in high-stakes moments
  • Tools for leading through change and burnout while preserving trust and accountability
  • Techniques for creating psychological stability that supports engagement and performance
About This Session

In today's always-on, high-pressure work environment, leaders are expected to deliver results while navigating constant change, uncertainty, and rising burnout. The leaders who stand out are not the loudest or most reactive-they are the ones who can remain grounded, clear, and steady when it matters most.

This interactive three-hour workshop explores why emotional composure is not a "soft skill," but a critical leadership capability that directly impacts engagement, decision-making, trust, and team resilience. Participants will examine how their own stress responses shape the emotional climate of their teams and learn how calm leadership creates stability without lowering expectations or accountability.

Through practical frameworks, real-world scenarios, guided reflection, and skill-building exercises, participants will learn how to lead effectively under pressure-responding thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively. The session focuses on actionable tools leaders can apply immediately to manage themselves, support their teams through change, and sustain performance without burning out themselves or others.

This workshop is ideal for leaders at any level who want to lead with steadiness, confidence, and impact-especially when conditions are anything but calm

Dr. Michael Brenner
Dr. Michael Brenner, founder and CEO of Right Chord Leadership LLC, is an international leadership consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author. He has taught business and management courses at Penn State University, Temple University, La Salle University, and American University. Dr. Brenner earned a doctorate in adult learning and leadership from Columbia University and a master's degree in adult and organizational development from Temple University. Over a 20-year career, he has worked with a variety of well-known organizations including SAP, QVC, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Godiva, Boeing, and United Way. He has been a featured speaker at industry events and conferences around the world and has published several articles on leadership in prestigious journals. Dr. Brenner is also an accomplished saxophone player.
Program Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based (Zoom platform)
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Participants will earn 3 CPE credits or 3 PDC credits
Field of Study: Personal Development
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