How do leaders sustain performance when trust is fragile, energy is depleted, and the human cost of work is rising-without sacrificing commercial accountability?
Across organisations, constant change, talent risk, transformation fatigue, and accelerating AI are testing leadership in new ways. Many sense that compassion matters yet struggle to respond in ways that feel both deeply human and strategically credible.
Join Laura Berland and Evan Harrel (Co-founders and Executive Directors, the Center for Compassionate Leadership), alongside Nicola Shearer and Daniel Stane (Senior Pluribus Consultants and leadership experts) for an evidence‑based conversation on Compassionate Leadership.
Drawing on a compelling practical, and organisational case studies, this session makes explicit how compassionate leadership operates as a strategic capability – shaping effective decision‑making, trust, execution, and results. It brings the human experience of work into focus, showing how leaders can respond to real pressure, fear, and fatigue in ways that restore energy, strengthen performance, and deliver commercial impact.
About the conversation
Compassionate leadership is increasingly recognised as a critical driver of both human and business performance. In this session, we move beyond theory to explore how leaders can intentionally address human experiences at work to unlock stronger engagement, trust, and results across their teams and organisations.
Participants will leave with:
What to Expect
This is not a conversation about nice-to-have’s-it is a commercially grounded exploration about practical, evidence‑based practices on how to lead well while delivering results in demanding conditions to provide insights on:
This session brings together globally recognised experts and experienced facilitators who combine research, real-world leadership, and practical application. Together, they offer a grounded and actionable perspective on compassionate leadership across complex organisational contexts.
Laura is a leading voice in the field of compassionate leadership, with over four decades of cross-sector experience. She has developed a research-informed framework that integrates neuroscience, organisational leadership, and contemplative practices to address complex leadership challenges. Her work focuses on embedding compassion as a scalable and strategic leadership approach that drives both human and organisational outcomes.
Evan brings a strong combination of business acumen and nonprofit leadership experience. As lead faculty for the Center’s core programmes, he focuses on translating scientific and business research into practical, applicable leadership tools. His background includes two decadesin nonprofit leadership and earlier experience managing a $30 billion equity mutual fund, giving him a clear perspective on the intersection between compassion and performance.
Daniel is an international expert in human-centric, inclusive, and compassionate leadership, with over 30 years of experience across industries. He partners with global organisations to embed leadership behaviours that strengthen trust, collaboration, and decision-making, while sustaining high performance. His approach combines neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and inclusive leadership practices to drive lasting change.
Nicola is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and international facilitator specialising in inclusive and compassionate leadership development. With over 30 years of experience, including senior executive roles and global consulting work, she designs and delivers impactful learning experiences that support leaders in navigating complexity, driving inclusion, and achieving strong business outcomes.
The Centerfor Compassionate Leadership is a global nonprofit dedicated to advancing compassionate leadership through evidence-based science, modern leadership practices, and contemplative wisdom. Since 2019, it has supported over 1,100 leaders across 73 countries through certification programmes, with a growing global network of accredited teachers expanding its impact.
Bringing these principles into organisational reality, Pluribus facilitators bridge theory and practice, supporting leaders in embedding compassionate and inclusive leadership in measurable, sustainable ways across complex environments.
Who Should Join:
This session is for senior leaders, HR and People leaders, inclusion and transformation professionals, and others accountable for delivering performance through people.
In particular, it will resonate with those who are:
Join a conversation that challenges conventional leadership thinking and offers a clear, actionable path to leading with greater impact.
This isn’t just a webinar; it’s a space to rethink how leadership can truly drive both human and business outcomes.
Spots are limited; early registration is encouraged.
As a special thank you, the first 5 people to register will receive a complimentary 45-minute with Isabelle Pujol, our CEO and founder, for a 1:1 coaching session, or a consultation to explore how the Pluribus leadership programmes can help transform your organisation.
Inclusion Insights is a global webinar series for those who believe inclusion is essential—not optional. It’s for those who walk the talk, who lead from conviction, who create space for others, and who believe that true progress comes from action, honesty and courage ; to lead by example.
Join a community of changemakers that celebrates difference, values belonging, and believes that inclusion is a leadership imperative, not just kindness. Here, we go beyond buzzwords and labels, focusing on authentic stories, real strategies, and the collective strength that comes from diverse perspectives working together. We are committed to getting it right, not perfectly, but bravely and collectively.
If you’re passionate about advancing inclusion with integrity, vision, and action—this webinar series is for you.
In every session, respected DEI leaders bring not just expertise, but humility—sharing what’s worked, what’s failed, and what they’re still figuring out. Because getting inclusion right isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about showing up, learning together, and doing the work with integrity, clarity, and collective purpose.
