Leading Under Pressure: How Great Leaders Build Teams That Perform Through Change

Join Jesse Marsch, Head Coach of Canada’s Men’s National Soccer Team, in conversation with Chris Pinkerton, Managing Director of Employment Hero Canada, for a candid discussion about leading people through change, building accountability and creating teams that perform at their best, even when the path forward isn’t always clear.

Drawing on Jesse’s experience leading high-performing teams on the world stage, the conversation will explore the leadership principles that translate from the pitch to the workplace: keeping people aligned through uncertainty, creating a culture of accountability, building resilience and developing leaders at every level.

Whether you’re leading a business, a People function or a growing team, you’ll leave with practical ideas for getting the best out of your people, even when the pressure is on.

What we’ll cover

• Leading through uncertainty: Keeping people engaged and focused when priorities, teams or business conditions shift
• Accountability without micromanagement: Creating clarity, ownership and high standards while giving people room to perform
• Building resilience: Helping teams stay motivated and maintain momentum when the pressure is on
• Culture that drives performance: Moving beyond perks to build trust, accountability and belonging
• Developing leaders at every level: Creating a team that can take ownership and lead without everything flowing through one person

What you’ll take away

• Practical ways to lead teams through change without losing momentum
• How to create accountability and high performance without burning people out
• Leadership habits that help teams stay resilient under pressure
• How to build a culture where people want to stay and do their best work
• A clearer framework for turning change and uncertainty into stronger team performance

Who should attend?

This session is designed for business owners, founders, senior leaders, HR and People leaders, and anyone responsible for leading and developing high-performing teams.

Great teams aren’t defined only by how they perform when everything is going right. They’re built for the moments when things change.

Spots are limited.