Master the Moment: Bridging the Gap Between Instinctive Reaction & Intentional Leadership

In today’s climate of relentless change, rising complexity and increasing pressure, even the most experienced leaders can struggle to show up as the leader they aspire to be. Under stress, we default to reactive patterns, including overthinking, over-functioning or overcompensating. These instinctive reactions quietly erode trust, undermine innovation and weaken the bottom line. 

The real opportunity for leaders isn’t learning how to manage the onslaught of external forces driving pressure, which will only continue to accelerate and evolve over time. It’s learning to manage yourself in the face of that pressure. What leaders need are strategies to close the gap between their aspirational leadership selves and the version of themselves that shows up under stress.

In this timely and practical keynote, leadership coach and former high-tech leader Kim Meninger introduces the LEADS framework—a science-backed, actionable system to help leaders quickly shift from reaction to intentionality under pressure. Through compelling stories and real-world strategies, Kim empowers leaders to step more consistently and seamlessly into their aspirational selves, especially in the moments that matter most.

 

More about the speaker

Kim Meninger is a keynote speaker, leadership coach & consultant. She helps leaders disrupt the internal triggers that limit their impact so they can lead with clarity, confidence and courage. Drawing on her background in psychology, MBA and years of leadership experience at EMC and Monster, she now regularly speaks to leaders at Amazon, Salesforce, Pfizer and more. Her LEADS framework helps leaders bridge the gap between the leader they want to be and the one that shows up under pressure.

 

Date and Time:  
April 29, 2026
6:00-7:30 PM

Location:  
Foley Hoag, 155 Seaport Blvd., Boston, MA 02210

 

Cost:   
Members: $15; Non-Members: $30

Given our mission is to promote women's development in STEM we would like to offer a free spot in our workshops to those in transition between jobs or who cannot afford the ticket price. Please contact [email protected] if you qualify.

 

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