​Leading Under Pressure

​Sustainable performance in demanding workplaces

​Wednesday, 4 November 2026
6:30–9:00 PM
Park Hyatt Doha, Msheireb Downtown
Invitation only

​Live Well. Lead Well. brings together senior leaders, decision-makers and wellbeing professionals for an evening focused on leadership, sustainable performance and human connection.

​High-pressure workplaces affect how leaders communicate, make decisions and maintain trust. This interactive event will explore practical ways to lead with greater awareness, protect wellbeing and sustain performance through uncertainty and demanding periods.

​The evening combines expert-led sessions, audience discussion and curated networking, creating space for meaningful conversations and new professional connections.

​Featured speakers

​Sara Curleigh-Parson

​Executive Coach, Strategic Facilitator and Speaker

​Sara Curleigh-Parson will lead an interactive session exploring sustainable leadership under pressure, helping participants reflect on how they respond when expectations are high and how they can lead with greater clarity and resilience.

​The session will be followed by an audience Q&A.

​Kevin Chapman

​Leadership and Impact Coach

​Session topic: Leading Under Pressure: The Essential Neuroscience of Leading and Maintaining Trust Through Uncertainty and High Pressure

​Kevin Chapman will explore how pressure affects the brain, behaviour and leadership presence. Participants will gain practical insight into maintaining trust, communication and effective leadership during periods of uncertainty.

​The session will be followed by an audience Q&A.

​Evening programme

​6:30–6:40 PM
Opening and introduction to the Live Well. Lead Well. concept by the organisers.

​6:40–6:45 PM
Irina Duisimbekova presents Leadership Under Pressure, introduces SympathiQ and welcomes the evening’s speakers.

​6:45–7:15 PM
Interactive live session with Sara Curleigh-Parson.

​7:15–7:25 PM
Audience Q&A with Sara Curleigh-Parson.

​7:25–7:45 PM
Kevin Chapman presents Leading Under Pressure: The Essential Neuroscience of Leading and Maintaining Trust Through Uncertainty and High Pressure.

​7:45–7:50 PM
Audience Q&A with Kevin Chapman.

​7:50–7:55 PM
Carolyn Sidgwick introduces her approach to grief coaching and explains the speed-networking format.

​7:55–9:00 PM
Curated networking and guided speed networking.

​Who will be in the room

​The event is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers working across People and Culture, learning and development, tourism, hospitality, aviation, events, government and business.

​Attendance is limited to invited guests to support focused discussion and meaningful connections.

​Organisers and partners

​Live Well. Lead Well. is organised by SympathiQ and Soul Love.

​Platinum sponsors: SympathiQ and Licorne Gulf.

​Registration is required. Attendance is subject to confirmation due to limited capacity.