Navigating Change & Uncertainty: From Anxiety to Agility

In a world where disruption is the new norm, our ability to navigate uncertainty determines our success. In this transformative talk, UCL-certified Uncertainty Expert and multi-award-winning tech leader Padmasini Dayananda reveals how action, agility, and neuroscience-based tools can replace anxiety, paralysis, and fear. Drawing on 24 years across three continents- from digital transformation and global social impact to building her own purpose-driven business; Padmasini shares practical strategies for turning fear into fuel. Attendees will learn how to build uncertainty tolerance, lead decisively, and rise with confidence in moments where the path ahead feels foggy.

What audiences will get from this talk

Attendees will walk away with:

• A neuroscience-backed understanding of why uncertainty triggers fear, fog, and inaction
• Practical tools to build uncertainty tolerance and rewire old patterns
• Actionable strategies to choose agility, clarity, and confidence in moments of ambiguity
• A mindset shift from reactive survival to proactive leadership
• The ability to translate uncertainty into opportunity, influence, and growth

Perfect for women leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams navigating transformation, change, or high-pressure environments.

About the speaker

Padmasini Dayananda is uniquely positioned to speak about uncertainty. Ranked #4 in the Top 10 Diverse Leaders in UK Tech, she has spent 24 years navigating constant change across continents, industries, and leadership roles - from tech consulting and global sales to leading social impact across 40 countries. A certified Uncertainty Expert™, Windsor Leadership alumna, and creator of the Triple-E Framework, she blends neuroscience, lived experience, and elite training from Stanford and Harvard. Her entrepreneurial journey, from inaction to building a purpose-aligned brand and delivering a TED Talk, makes her a powerful, relatable guide for anyone seeking agility over anxiety.

Connect with Padmasini Dayananda here:

• Website: www.transformwithpadma.com
• LinkedIn: Padmasini Dayananda (Padma) | LinkedIn

This event was organized by Mums In Science. Supported By Cancer Care Parcel