We live in the age of pressure: a fierce war for talent, the spectre of automation, non-stop emails, 15 "top" priorities, longer commutes, volatile politics, and shorter lead times. Left unmanaged, this pressure can limit empathy, reinforce biases, stifle creativity, and prevent learning - all of which are vital tools in an era of agility and continuous change.

Yet, some people thrive under pressure. They learn to use it as a source of growth and inspiration. If channeled effectively, pressure can lead to high performance and personal growth - but that"s not always the case. So, how do individuals, leaders, and organizations learn to harness the positives from pressure and mitigate its dark side?

In an engaging breakfast conversation, Performance Coaching CEO Dane Jensen will unpack the "paradox of pressure" to look at the unique factors that lead people to feel pressure and to respond to it productively - and the implications that this has for organizations operating in disruption.

Click here to view Dane Jensen's video invitation to this event.

About the Presenter

Dane Jensen is a cross-pollinator between the podium and the boardroom. As CEO of Performance Coaching, he works every day to enhance Canada"s business and athletic competitiveness through better strategy and stronger leadership. His clients include RBC, CIBC, WestJet, University Health Network, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario, and Right To Play. He has worked as an advisor to Senior Executives in 12 countries on 5 continents, he contributes regularly to The Globe and Mail on the topics of strategy and leadership, and was previously an Associate Partner at the strategy consultancy Monitor Deloitte.