

You Can't Think Your Way Through Pressure: a model for restoring capacity, clarity, and presence when it matters most
We live in an era of fractured attention and competing commitments, and for most of us, pressure has become the default state. For those in leadership, the cost isn't just a drop in productivity; it's an erosion of our ability to stay present with ourselves and others.
In this session, Vlad Moskovski makes the case that thinking harder is not the answer, and introduces the Somatic Intelligence Model - a practical framework for restoring capacity, clarity, and presence from the inside out. The evening includes a guided experience of the Somatic Wheel, a four-step practice for restoring capacity under pressure, and a one-page framework you can take away.
About Vlad:
Vlad Moskovski is an executive coach, organizational strategist, and 3× founder with over 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and executive teams navigate complexity and transformation. A former Senior Principal at Accenture, Vlad has worked with leaders at Google, Genentech, Roche, Kaiser Permanente, Intel, and other Fortune 500 organizations. He currently focuses on small to mid-size businesses, partnering with leaders to scale their impact and develop leadership capacity in high-stakes, high-pressure environments.
Vlad is a sought-after public speaker who regularly presents at various organizations and universities, including UC Davis MBA Program, UC Berkeley HAAS School of Business, and Stanford University.
Learn more about Vlad and his work at www.vladmoskovski.com