McKinsey Meets Nervous System: Science-Backed Leadership for Founders (Online Workshop)
A special Leadership Session with Dr. Jens Riese, former McKinsey Senior Partner
Running a company means operating in constant uncertainty. Decisions are fast, stakes are high, and pressure is continuous. But under stress, something subtle happens: your nervous system shifts into defensive mode and your leadership changes with it.
In this live online session, you’ll explore the difference between reactive leadership and creative leadership. And learn why the state of your nervous system often determines the quality of your thinking, your decisions and how you lead others.
Hosted by:
Dr. Jens Riese, former Senior Partner at McKinsey. 20+ years supporting CEOs, founders, and senior government leaders across 25+ countries through transformational change.
His work focuses on the inner operating system of leadership. Integrating neuroscience, psychology, and deep experiential practices to help leaders operate with clarity, resilience, and creativity under pressure.
🧭 What to expect
✅ A practical introduction to reactive vs. creative leadership
✅ Insight into how stress and uncertainty affect perception, decisions, and team dynamics
✅ Practical regulation tools
✅ Short introduction to the upcoming Deep Work for Founders – Batch #2
👀 Who is this for?
Founders, operators, and leaders navigating complex, fast-moving environments who want to improve their decision-making, leadership presence, and internal clarity especially under pressure.
💥 What you’ll take away
• A new lens for understanding stress and reactivity in leadership
• Practical tools to regain clarity when pressure and uncertainty rise
• A deeper understanding of how internal state influences leadership effectiveness
• A brief look at the upcoming Deep Work for Founders Program – Batch #2
📅 Date: March 19, 2026 7PM - 8PM
💻 Location: Online (live session)