Grounded – Leadership Mindset

Staying grounded in the middle of a storm

In the exhibitions world, pressure is part of the job. Deadlines are tight, emotions run high and you probably are often expected to have the answers in real time. In this session, Leadership mindset: Staying grounded in the middle of the storm, we’ll explore how to stay calm and credible when it matters most. We’ll look at emotional intelligence in action and practical communication psychology techniques you can use to manage difficult moments, respond with confidence and handle situations that would normally leave you... speechless. This is about leading with clarity - especially when everything around you feels uncertain.

SPEAKER: Adie Saunders

With a background in team gymnastics, having won World Cup and European Championship medals, I know that achieving our career goals requires resilient teamwork, crystal clear communication, a constant evaluation of performance and reflection on how to improve.  

As a Business Confidence Master Trainer I have relentlessly been supporting women in boosting their confidence across a diverse range of STEM industries including Deloitte, the NHS, the Green Party, LV=, JP Morgan, BAE Systems, Siemens and Yunex Traffic.

It is my professional mission to give women the techniques they need to learn more about
themselves and their way of reacting to the world, and I’m excited to be supporting the members of the Women in Exhibition in 2026.