International Women’s Day webinar: leading beyond discomfort – how the mind and body can support connected leadership
How can leaders move through discomfort rather than around it to build trust, inclusion and genuinely connected teams?
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Carter Murray and our parent company The SR Group are hosting a practical, thought‑provoking session that brings the science of the nervous system into everyday leadership.
Our expert speakers will explore how stress and judgement show up in the body and mind, how this shapes our decisions and relationships, and the simple, sustainable practices leaders can use to stay grounded, inclusive and effective – even under pressure.
- Silke Irmscher, Holistic Psychologist, Positive Intelligence® Coach, Intercultural Trainer, Culturenergy
- Nadia Nagamootoo, Author, Founder and CEO, Avenir Consulting
- Jane Wake, Founder and Director, Body A-Wake
Building on these insights, we will also be tapping into Nadia’s book ”Beyond Discomfort” and discussing our selection of best tips.
The webinar will be hosted by Amy Thomas, Senior Director, Brewer Morris.
Why attend our webinar:
- Turn discomfort into data: learn to recognise stress, self‑judgement and situational triggers before they derail decisions
- Lead inclusively under pressure: tools to protect authenticity and psychological safety when conversations get tough
- Practise regulation, not just talk about it: experience guided breathing and sensory grounding you can use in meetings the same day
- Learn through scenarios: apply the mind–body lens to common leadership moments (feedback, conflict, high‑stakes presentations)
- Ask the experts: live Q&A with Silke, Nadia and Jane
Meet the panellists
Silke Irmscher
Holistic Psychologist
Positive Intelligence® Coach
Intercultural Trainer
Culturenergy
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Silke supports leaders in navigating uncertainty, change, and complexity with confidence, calm, and connection. Her work helps them build psychologically safe environments where people can thrive through authentic and grounded leadership. Silke’s holistic approach combines Western scientific insights with Eastern wisdom, using methods that engage both mind and body.
Originally from Germany, she has lived in Asia for more than 20 years and has worked with people from diverse cultural backgrounds across Fortune 500 companies, development organisations and government institutions.
Meet the host
Amy Thomas
Senior Director
Brewer Morris
amythomas@brewermorris.com
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Nadia Nagamootoo
Author
Founder
CEO
Avenir Consulting
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Nadia is the Founder and CEO of Avenir Consulting, a diversity, equity and inclusion consultancy.
She is a Chartered Psychologist, MBA and accredited coach with over 20 years’ experience in the field of organisational development, culture change, leadership development and talent management.
She is a sought-after diversity, equity and inclusion thought leader, a global keynote speaker and award-winning businesswoman. Nadia is host of the popular podcast, ”Why Care?”, and the bestselling author of ”Beyond Discomfort”, which released in March 2024.
Jane Wake
Founder
Director
Body A-Wake
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Jane holds a Master of Science in Sports Management, is a Fitness Coach and Advanced Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine.
She also holds qualifications in multiple fitness disciplines, is a Pilates teacher and enjoys many sports from running to martial arts.
Her career spans over 38 years, creating and running her own fitness programmes as well as consulting for multiple, global companies and brands. She has also worked in TV, presenting fitness-led programmes for the Discovery Channel, the BBC and ITV1.