Become A Better Leader With Wisdom [Webinar]

Power Skills

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What does it really mean to lead with wisdom in today’s complex and fast-moving environments?

In a world where pressure is constant, change is inevitable, and decisions rarely come with complete information, leadership is no longer only about knowledge or experience.

It is about mental strength.
Clarity of thought.
And the ability to remain grounded, especially when situations are uncertain or difficult.

Because leadership is tested not when things are easy, but when they are not.

This session explores wisdom as a practical leadership capability, one that strengthens resilience, supports mental well-being, and enables leaders to guide others through complexity with stability and intention.

Why Join

Because the real challenge is not only to lead others, but to stay mentally strong while doing so.

Leadership is tested:

  • when pressure builds and expectations rise
  • when change is constant and outcomes are unclear
  • when resilience - not knowledge - determines your next step

Drawing on insights from psychiatric research and real-world leadership experience, this session introduces a set of core competencies that strengthen mental resilience and leadership effectiveness.

If you want to lead with more clarity, stability, and trust, this session will shift your perspective.

What You Will Gain

By joining this session, you will:

  • Discover the 10 core competencies of wisdom identified through psychiatric practice
  • Understand how these competencies strengthen resilience and mental well-being
  • Learn practical ways to develop a more stable and focused mindset
  • Strengthen your ability to lead others with trust and clarity
  • Reflect on how wisdom shapes leadership beyond tools, frameworks, and experience

Who Should Attend

  • Project, Program, and Portfolio Managers
  • PMO Leaders and Transformation Professionals
  • Leaders navigating change and high-pressure environments
  • Professionals seeking to strengthen resilience and mental clarity
  • Anyone interested in leading with greater awareness and intention

About the PMI Belgium Webinar Program

This session is part of the PMI Belgium Chapter - Professional Development Webinar Program.

Our webinars are designed not only to share knowledge, but to reflect the reality of project work, bringing forward topics that go beyond frameworks and support professionals in navigating complexity, uncertainty, and change.

At the same time, we align with PMI’s evolving perspective, supporting development across the PMI Talent Triangle and emphasizing value delivery, outcomes, and impact.

Our intention is not to replace frameworks, but to expand how they are applied in practice.

Speakers


PMI Fellow, Public Speaker, Mentor, Thought Leader
Thomas Walenta is a globally recognized project management expert and PMI Fellow with over 50 years of experience in project and program management, including 36 years in leadership roles and 21 years managing large-scale programs. During his career at IBM, he led complex international initiatives across industries, including SAP rollouts, outsourcing programs, and PMO setups. A member of the Project Management Institute since 1992, Thomas has made significant contributions to the profession - serving as Frankfurt Chapter President, PMI Board Director, and receiving the prestigious PMI Fellow Award in 2012. He is a global speaker, published author, and mentor, and has been running his own consultancy since 2001 while also teaching at universities. His work focuses on leadership, ethics, and helping professionals navigate complexity with wisdom and clarity.

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Information

Type of category: Professional Development & Learning 🟧

Type of activity: Power Skills

Date: 23 04 2026

Hour: 18:00 to 19:30

Location: Online Event

# of PDUs: 1

Price

Members: Free

Non members and Guests: Free

Location