Reverse Engineering the Subtle Injury of Influence

How Knowing Yourself Changes the Way You Lead

Women in leadership are shaped by years of influence — cultural expectations, professional norms, lived experience, and survival-based coping strategies. While many of these influences once served us, they can quietly create what I call the subtle injury of influence: internal narratives and emotional responses that limit clarity, self-compassion, and sustainable leadership.

This masterclass introduces Adaptable Sustainable Psychology (ASP) as a practical framework to help leaders understand how values, experiences, and emotional responses interact — particularly under pressure or in complex relational environments. Through relatable leadership examples and guided reflection, participants are supported to move from reactive patterns toward grounded, intentional influence.

Key takeaways include:

• Insight into how long-standing influences shape leadership behaviour

• Understanding emotional reactivity and how to shift toward intentional response

• Practical grounding tools to support clarity and steadiness under pressure

• A guided identity reflection beyond roles, expectations, and performance

• Tools to support sustainable leadership without self-criticism

Presented by Amberley Meredith, registered psychologist and creator of Adaptable Sustainable Psychology (ASP).

This masterclass runs for approximately 50 minutes and can be watched at your own pace. No registration or personal details are required.

This masterclass is also featured within the Influential Women platform as part of their leadership development series.