​We live in a period of constant change, where uncertainty has become part of everyday work. Many people stay productive and composed on the surface, yet operate under steady inner pressure that quietly shapes decisions, relationships, and energy.

​Pressure to perform.
Pressure to adapt.
Pressure to know what comes next.

​This pressure influences how we communicate, create, and lead, whether we manage others or contribute as individual experts. At a human level, sustained pressure often shows up in the body as anxiety, tension, or mental noise. Learning to recognize and work with this response is a practical leadership skill, not a personal flaw.

​In this lunch session with David Papa, we will explore practical ways to move from reactivity to clarity. Through reflection, light movement, and conversation, you will learn how to calm your nervous system, regain focus, and act with more presence and courage, even when things feel uncertain.

​Agenda

​Lunch & Networking | 12:00–1:00 PM
A shared Venezuelan lunch from Areparna, a drink, and relaxed conversation with people across roles and industries. Time to connect, exchange perspectives, and arrive fully.

​Workshop + Q&A | 1:00–2:30 PM
A guided session combining discussion, gentle movement, and practical exercises to explore how internal pressure shows up in work and decision-making. The session includes space for questions, reflection, and shared insight.

​Closing Remarks & Networking | 2:30–3:00 PM
A lighter closing with informal conversation, connections, and time to reflect together before heading back into the day.

​You'll learn

• ​How to recognize when pressure is quietly driving your decisions

• ​A ritual to reset focus and emotional balance

• ​Grounding techniques such as Havening to calm the body quickly

• ​Self-inquiry tools that support clearer thinking and communication

• ​How to create and connect from presence instead of pressure

​Who is it for

• ​Professionals, founders, and entrepreneurs navigating uncertainty and change

• ​Individual contributors, managers, and leaders

• ​People who want more clarity, calm, and agency at work

​About David Papa

​David works with people and organizations to bring clarity and humanity into complex environments. He has supported teams and leaders at Zapier, Peloton, and Maersk, combining humor, embodiment, and practical tools to help people operate with less pressure and more freedom.

​We have lived in reaction mode long enough. This is an invitation to work and lead with greater ease and presence.