Navigating the Now: A Masterclass for Today's Leaders
The world is shifting—fast. Emerging risks, AI-driven crises, political uncertainty, and ethical dilemmas are redefining what it means to lead. Are you ready to navigate what's next?
Navigating Uncertainty Without a Solid Plan?
Without the right tools and knowledge, leaders may find themselves overwhelmed by uncertainty, missing critical opportunities for growth and leaving their organizations vulnerable to crises.
Constant uncertainty disrupts strategic planning.
Fear of unpreparedness clouds effective decision-making.
Emerging risks threaten business continuity and growth.
Overwhelming change leads to burnout and anxiety.
Ineffective crisis management strategies.
Generic training fails to meet evolving needs.
Lack of mentorship exacerbates feelings of inadequacy.
Missed opportunities stall organizational improvements.
Inadequate preparation for emerging risks.
A Real-Time Masterclass
Navigating the Now is not just another leadership series; it’s a real-time masterclass designed for leaders who refuse to be caught off guard. In this interactive, high-impact experience, you’ll engage with leading professionals, tackle real-world crisis scenarios, and walk away with actionable tools to make smarter, faster decisions when the stakes are high.
This is not a passive learning experience—it’s a call to action for those who want to be the leaders their teams turn to in moments of crisis. Don’t wait for uncertainty to decide for you—register now and take control of what comes next.
What You'll Gain
The ability to anticipate disruptions, manage crises under pressure and confidently lead through uncertainty.
What You'll Lose
The guesswork, hesitation, and outdated strategies that could cost your organization everything.
2025 Risk Horizon: Emerging Threats & What Leaders Must Prepare For
Date/Time: On-Demand Masterclass – Available April 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM
Join us for a candid discussion featuring leading professionals and industry leaders as we unpack the most pressing risks for 2025. From cyber threats to economic uncertainty and volatility, we’ll break down what leaders need to focus on and how to build resilience in the face of emerging challenges. This highly interactive session will allow participants to pose their own questions and engage in discussion.
Format: Fireside Chat with Leading Professionals
Takeaway: A risk assessment tool to help leaders evaluate and prepare for 2025’s top threats.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and analyze the most pressing risks for 2025, including cyber threats, economic instability, and geopolitical shifts.
- Develop strategies to anticipate disruptions and enhance resilience in an uncertain global landscape.
Ethical Dilemmas in Crisis: The Leadership Balancing Act (Part II)
Date/Time: On-Demand Masterclass – Available May 01, 2025, at 1:00 PM
Experience ethical decision-making in real-time. This session will present live case studies where the presenters and participants must step into the shoes of crisis leaders and make tough calls under pressure. Through group discussions and interactive polling, we’ll explore the nuances of ethical leadership, the consequences of different choices, and how to apply ethical frameworks in complex scenarios.
Format: Live Case Study with Interactive Discussions
Takeaway: A structured Ethical Crisis Decision-Making Framework, equipping leaders to navigate moral dilemmas, stakeholder conflicts, and reputational risks.
Learning Objectives:
- Strengthen decision-making skills by applying ethical frameworks to real-world crises.
- Evaluate the short- and long-term consequences of leadership decisions in high-stakes scenarios.
- Improve team coordination and stakeholder trust by navigating complex ethical dilemmas with clarity.
AI in Crisis & Resilience: The Game-Changer or the Next Big Risk?
Date/Time: On-Demand Masterclass – Available May 08, 2025, at 1:00 PM
Artificial intelligence is transforming crisis management, but is it truly a game-changer or a new risk multiplier? As AI-driven tools reshape decision-making, risk assessment, and crisis response, leaders must determine how to leverage AI effectively while mitigating its risks. This session provides a clear-eyed look at AI’s role in resilience, its benefits, and its unintended consequences. Through real-world examples, live audience polling, and insights, participants will gain a practical understanding of how AI is being used in crisis management today—and where caution is needed.
Format: Masterclass with Live Polling and interactive Discussion
Takeaway: A Strategic Guide to AI in Crisis and Risk Management, covering key questions to ask before integrating AI into resilience strategies. A balanced perspective on AI’s role in decision-making. Practical steps to ensure AI supports—rather than replaces—human leadership in crises.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how AI is reshaping crisis management and its implications for risk and resilience.
- Learn to evaluate AI-driven tools critically, ensuring they support rather than replace human decision-making.
Navigating Political Transitions: Adapting to Change for Business Success
Date/Time: On-Demand Masterclass – Available May 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM
Political transitions create change, new regulations, and shifting economic landscapes that can impact organizations at every level. In this interactive session, we’ll break down how businesses can stay ahead of political change, manage uncertainty, and build resilience in shifting environments. No lengthy slides, just real-time discussions, live polling, and audience-driven Q&A. Participants will engage in crowdsourced risk mapping, hear industry leading perspectives, and walk away with clear strategies to confidently navigate political and economic shifts. Case studies of organizations that successfully adapted to change. Live Q&A where you can bring your challenges to the table.
Format: Interactive Discussion with Live Polling & Leading Professional-Led Q&A
Takeaway: A guide to best practices in navigating policy changes and adapting to a shifting political climate.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key challenges businesses face during political shifts and regulatory changes.
- Develop adaptive strategies for maintaining resilience in evolving political and economic landscapes.
The Top 20 Leadership Questions We Hear—Answered!
Date/Time: On-Demand Masterclass – Available May 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM
No slides, no scripts—just real talk. This highly interactive session answers the 20 most common leadership questions we hear from executives, crisis leaders, and resilience professionals. We’ll dive into live coaching moments, provide practical strategies, and create an open space for participants to bring their toughest challenges to the table.
Format: Open Q&A Roundtable with Live Leadership Coaching
Takeaway: A “Top 20 Leadership Insights” one-pager with actionable strategies and responses.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain actionable insights from real-world leadership challenges, focusing on crisis, resilience, and change management.
Crisis Response Lap: A Virtual Tabletop Exercise
Date/Time: On-Demand Masterclass – Available May 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM
In a crisis, plans, policies, and procedures are only as strong as the teams that execute them. This virtual tabletop exercise (VTTX) immerses participants in a dynamic, real-world scenario where they will collaborate, strategize, and respond to unfolding challenges in real-time.
Participants will have the option to register as individuals, where they will be grouped with other professionals for cross-sector collaboration and exposure to diverse perspectives, or as an organization, where they will navigate the scenario in a closed-team environment to assess their internal response capabilities.
Throughout the session, facilitators will introduce injects, evolving conditions, and critical decision points, forcing teams to adapt under pressure and assess the strengths and weaknesses of their current crisis strategies.
Format: Facilitated Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) with Individual & Organization-Based Options
Learning Objectives:
- Apply crisis leadership and decision-making skills in a realistic, high-pressure tabletop scenario.
- Work collaboratively with cross-sector teams or internal teams to refine response strategies.
Thrive Through Change Confidently
Equip yourself with the actionable insights and resilience needed to navigate change and turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Actionable training designed for busy professionals.
Build Confidence to lead amid changes.
Transform your team's resilience and readiness.
Access practical, action-oriented training solutions.
Pricing
2 Ways to Access the Masterclass
Full Masterclass Access
Get all six sessions, unlocking the complete experience at a discounted rate.
$500
Individual Session Access
Purchase any session of your choice, allowing you to focus on the topics most relevant to you.
$99/session
Who Should Attend?
Middle Managers
Build confidence in crisis leadership, develop strategic thinking, and prepare for greater decision-making responsibilities.
Senior Leaders & Executives
Strengthen organizational resilience, refine crisis leadership skills, and adapt strategies for high-stakes decision-making.
Decision-Makers in Risk, Business Continuity & Strategy Roles
Gain actionable insights on managing uncertainty, responding to disruptions, and leading teams under pressure.
Meet Your Facilitators
Vanessa Mathews, MBA, CBCP
Vanessa Mathews is the Founder & Chief Resilience Officer of Asfalis Advisors where their purpose is to help clients uncover their blind spots and protect the legacy of leaders globally. Mathews and team accomplish that by living their organizations core values, the only non-negotiables in their business.
Mathews took a particular interest in crisis management, when as a young woman, she found herself caught up in a natural disaster for which her hometown of Atlanta wasn’t prepared. She is the 1st female in the state of Georgia to graduate with a degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, she has worked with a Tier 1 intelligence agency, Fortune 500 companies, and has received local, national, and international recognition for her work to restore business and community resilience.
Mathews obtained a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina; a Bachelors in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Savannah State University, and she is a Certified Business Continuity Planner.
Abrielle Grasty
Abrielle Grasty is a Senior Business Resilience and Emergency Management Analyst Abrielle's passion for resilience and crisis management stems from her deep understanding of operational risk and business continuity challenges across multiple industries. With extensive experience in business continuity program implementation and continuous improvement, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies and global organizations to fortify their resilience strategies. Her expertise has led her to spearhead initiatives such as a large-scale third-party risk management program spanning seven global markets and the establishment of a closed point of dispensing program for emergency medical response.
We Equip Leaders to Thrive Through Uncertainty.
With our expertise in navigating change, we empower you to build the skills needed to confidently face uncertainty and emerge resilient.
Certified Emergency Managers
(CEM)
Masterclass delivery by trained professionals who excel at navigating unpredictable crisis and guiding others through uncertainty.
Certified Business Continuity Planners (CBCP)
Masterclass delivery by experts dedicated to ensuring organizations can thrive before, during, and after disruptions.
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