From neurons to operations - an evening with Dr Hannah Critchlow

🧠 From Neurons to Operations

What neuroscience reveals about resilience — and what that means for the firms you lead

Shapes First presents an exclusive, intimate gathering bringing together neuroscience and senior leadership in one compelling evening.

👤 In Conversation with Dr Hannah Critchlow

Dr Hannah Critchlow — neuroscientist and Sunday Times bestselling author — joins Shapes First to tackle a single, powerful question:

What does it take to build resilience — in your brain, in your leadership style, and in your firm?

Drawing on her latest work, The 21st Century Brain, Dr Critchlow will challenge the assumption that adaptability is simply a personality trait. Instead, she'll reveal it as a trainable capacity — one that can be developed, stress-tested, and, if neglected, lost entirely.

🏛️ From the Brain to the Boardroom

Following Dr Critchlow's insights, a panel of senior leaders will bring the conversation into the world of regulated financial services, exploring:

• 💼 What organisational resilience genuinely looks like in practice — not just on paper
• ⚖️ Where business value and regulatory compliance meaningfully intersect
• 📋 Why regulatory outcomes matter more than policy documents
• 🤖 How AI is simultaneously shaping the resilience challenge and the response to it
• 🔄 How firms absorb real-world shocks beyond theoretical frameworks

✨ Event Highlights

• 🎟️ Exclusively limited to 50 seats — a truly intimate setting for senior leaders
• 📖 Every attendee receives a signed copy of The 21st Century Brain
• 🥂 Drinks and canapés to follow the programme
• 📍 Hosted at Eight Members Club, Bank

🎟️ Secure Your Place

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