TD GREATER BOSTON PRESENTS:
Steadier: How to Hold the Room when Everything Feels Uncertain
with
Francisco Ramirez
October 9, 2026
12:00 to 1:00 PM
Virtual event - link in registration email
Work feels different right now.
And yet, standard corporate responses to workplace overwhelm—generic resilience webinars, and "take a mental health day" reminders—are failing to stem the tide of change fatigue. When shifting priorities, cognitive overload, and constant organizational noise remain unaddressed, telling people to simply "cope better" feels patronizing and ineffective. True stability doesn't come from pushing individual self-care onto exhausted teams; it comes from changing how leaders and teams hold space and operationalize focus when the environment is unstable.
In this 60-minute, fully tailored and interactive session, we will examine what actually works when workloads and uncertainty spike. You will try out practical methods to reduce cognitive friction, navigate hard conversations without reverting to toxic positivity, and protect your team's operational bandwidth.
What you'll leave with:
- Science-backed insights into why standard approaches to overwhelm are not working in 2026.
- Actionable strategies to hold space for teams under pressure while protecting your own mental bandwidth.
- A short list of norms that can help teams protect time, attention, and trust during high-pressure periods.
- 2–3 concrete shifts you can bring into a meeting, team conversation, or workday immediately.
The speaker is asking that participants complete this survey as part of their registration.
Required Pre-Session Survey to help customize the session. Please complete this 60-second survey when registering: https://forms.gle/ZRSnnWsemog3GqS76
Our Guest - Francisco Ramirez
Francisco Ramirez helps teams command attention on-camera and get results in remote and hybrid settings. Over 20 years, he has delivered 500+ workshops for organizations including Google, Netflix, and the United Nations. His work focuses on helping leaders communicate with clarity, steadiness, and influence in virtual settings. Known for fast-paced, hands-on sessions, Francisco equips leaders with practical tools they can use immediately to perform better in any virtual or hybrid environment. Learn more at frconsults.com or write to fr@frconsults.com
Refund Policy
A full refund will be issued if the cancellation request is made on or before fourteen calendar days before the scheduled event.
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ATD Capabilities - Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, Career & Leadership Development, Evaluating Impact, Communication, Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making, Collaboration & Leadership, Cultural Awareness & Inclusion, Compliance & Ethical Behavior, Lifelong Learning, Business insight, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Future Readiness
