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2026 AfMA's Personal Development Series

Emotional Intelligence in Action: Thriving in Dynamic and Demanding Environments

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Emotional Intelligence in Action: Thriving in Dynamic and Demanding Environments 

 

Uncertainty is no longer the exception – it is the context in which we work and live. The Isuzu UTE Australia 2026 Personal Development Series is designed to support you not just to cope with ongoing change, but to thrive within it by strengthening emotional intelligence, purpose and wellbeing. 

Across this series, you will explore how emotions, thinking patterns and values shape performance, decision making and wellbeing under pressure. Rather than focusing on quick fixes, these webinars will provide insights into the human experience of uncertainty and the practical inner skills that help you to stay grounded, motivated and effective when demands are high and conditions are uncertain. 

These webinars are ideal for individuals navigating change, high expectations, and emotional load. Join us if you are seeking practical, evidence-based ways to sustain wellbeing, reduce burnout risk and lead and impact yourself and others with clarity, empathy and intention- even when certainty is unavailable. 

WEBINARS ARE FREE TO EVERYONE AND LINKS CAN BE SHARED

Thriving Through Uncertainty: Building Mental Agility

Jane Wundersitz
Monday 16th March, 12-1.15pm
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Do you want more confidence in being able to lead yourself and others through an environment of constant change and uncertainty?

This webinar will focus on the human experience of working with ongoing transition and uncertainty, the emotional load, the cognitive demand, and the impact on focus, energy, and decision making.

As expectations shift and pressure increases, mental agility has become a crucial capability. It is the ability to adapt perspective, regulate emotion, and respond with intention rather than reaction. Rather than asking people to simply “be more resilient”, this webinar will build understanding of how the brain and emotions respond under sustained change, and what helps people stay grounded, constructive, and connected at work and at home.

Learn About:

  • Why mental agility, not just resilience, is essential in today’s world
  • How emotions shape our capacity to think clearly and adapt under pressure
  • Why change is personal and uncertainty can be challenging
  • The neuroscience of perspective and reappraisal when facing change on the horizon
  • Optimism vs pessimism, why negativity bias has the upper hand, and how to work with it
  • The power of curiosity as a positive emotion during times of change
  • Practical strategies to understand and build mental agility.

Leading Well Under Pressure Through Awareness and Regulation

Jane Wundersitz
Wednesday 29th April , 12-1.15pm
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We can’t eliminate constant pressure, but we can manage it by leading ourselves well through it.

We have sustained pressure on our attention, decision-making, and emotional regulation. Constant uncertainty, high cognitive load, and unhelpful thinking traps can quietly erode clarity, energy, and performance.

This webinar focuses on the inner skills of emotional intelligence — building self-awareness and self-regulation so that we can respond with insight rather than react on autopilot.

We will explore how pressure narrows thinking, why the brain defaults to shortcuts under load, and how to regain perspective in the moments that matter.

Using a simple, practical framework, this webinar will help you recognise pressure patterns early and cultivate insight, calm, and choice, even when demands remain high.

Learn About:

  • How to gain greater awareness of personal pressure signals and thinking traps
  • Practical tools to regulate emotions under cognitive load
  • A clear framework for restoring focus, balance, and perspective Strategies to stay effective and grounded in uncertain conditions.

BEYOND COMFORT- The Power of Unlikely Conversations in an Age of AI and Uncertainty

Lisa Panarello
Wednesday, 1st July, 12-1.15pm
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In an age shaped by artificial intelligence and constant change, it is tempting to retreat into familiarity, certainty, and like-minded perspectives. Yet it is often the most unexpected conversations that offer the greatest value— both personally and professionally.

This webinar will ground us in emotional intelligence and highlight practical examples that demonstrate how:

  • Avoiding unfamiliar settings, people, and conversations limits learning
  • Discomfort can be a signal of growth rather than threat
  • Communicating with curiosity instead of defensiveness deepens understanding
  • Unlikely dialogue can reveal blind spots, challenge assumptions, and unlock insights
  • Human connection becomes more—not less—essential as technology accelerates
  • Purposeful conversations support well-being, decision-making and collaboration

Let’s stretch beyond comfort zones—across roles, generations, disciplines, and viewpoints—and see how engaging with ‘difference’ can elevate our power to evolve and thrive in times of change.

PURPOSE AND MEANING: Finding Your Anchor When Things Feel Unsteady

Lisa Panarello
Wednesday, 26th August, 12-1.15pm
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When work and life seem unpredictable, it’s easy to lose clarity, motivation, and focus. Decisions become reactive, energy drops, and even capable people begin to feel disconnected or burned out. Often, the issue isn’t lack of skill or effort—it’s a loss of alignment.

Emotional intelligence plays a key role in noticing misalignment early and course-correcting before damaging effects set in.

This webinar explores how:

  • Prolonged uncertainty can pull us away from what matters most
  • Lack of purpose shows up at work, at home, and in daily choices
  • To recognize when our actions and values are out of sync
  • Defining and reconnecting with purpose can restore clarity and motivation
  • Internal meaning provides a steady reference point for resilience

Let’s get in touch with a grounded, human approach to purpose—not as a lofty ideal, but as a practical tool and compass for navigating change with intention and confidence.

FROM PURPOSE TO PRACTICE: Emotional Intelligence in Action to Avoid Burnout

Lisa Panarello
Wednesday, 7th October, 12-1.15pm
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Did you know burnout affects over 75% of workers and impacts careers, mental and physical health, and relationships? It’s not just adults feeling the heat. Nearly 1 in 3 teens are showing the signs.

Burnout isn’t merely a by-product of a packed calendar or high-pressure industry—it’s often the result of our own wiring. By strengthening the link between emotional intelligence, purpose, and daily behaviour, we can reduce burnout risk and sustain engagement — even in challenging times.

This webinar examines:

  • How to recognize the obvious and subtle signs of burnout
  • What causes burnout – it may surprise you!
  • How to translate purpose into realistic, achievable daily practices
  • When NO is the way to go to protect wellbeing—and still excel at work and home
  • How emotions can guide decisions about boundaries, priorities, and responses under pressure

It’s time to stop running on empty and start driving with intention. Let’s learn to rethink, recharge, and act with purpose, so we don’t just last longer—we live better.

Live Life Forward: Happiness and Wellbeing

Jane Wundersitz
Wednesday, 11th November, 12-1.15pm
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Do you want to improve the wellbeing of yourself and others?

Often, we think of wellbeing in terms of happiness – what makes you feel good? We know that wellbeing entails much more than simply feeling good. Engaging in life, feeling connected to others, having a purpose, and achieving things are also crucial to a person’s wellbeing.

This high-impact webinar will resonate at both a personal and professional level. It will bring to life the latest findings from applied positive psychology – the science of wellbeing and provide 7 practical strategies to genuinely improve wellbeing.

Learn About:

  • Understanding the true power of positive emotions and how to self-edit our emotional vocabulary
  • Identifying character strengths, the driving force behind personal action and why they are vital to employee engagement, commitment, performance and decision-making
  • Engagement – What makes us “happy”
  • The value of building high-quality connections
  • Achievement – how to “eat frogs”
  • The benefits of an attitude of gratitude.

Jane Wundersitz

Jane Wundersitz is a leading Australian keynote speaker and Founder of WunderTraining. With 25+ years’ experience and 60,000+ participants, she works with organisations including Microsoft, Qantas, Atlassian, TikTok, Salesforce, and public sector and university leaders nationwide. Jane is known for her engaging, human approach to leadership, blending neuroscience, strengths, and emotional intelligence to help people lead with presence, trust, and impact.

Lisa Panarello

Lisa is an empowerment coach and previously featured on the CBS Early Show and a top nine finalist in Toastmasters International (World Champion of Public Speaking Contest).

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Lisa Panarello comes to the table with a level of energy and commitment that can’t be beat. She’s the founder and CEO of Careers Advance, a private practice specializing in professional training and development, career planning, leadership savvy, interpersonal communication, personal branding, and public speaking.

For more than 17 years, she has been sought after by corporate, civic, educational, and non-profit institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Novartis, the NYPD, NYU, My Goal Autism, and Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association. Her powerhouse programs have inspired more than half a million students, professionals and executives worldwide.

Since 2001, she’s helped organizations and businesses increase staff engagement and retention and drive bottom-line results while guiding individuals in navigating challenging work environments and turning frustrating job situations into exciting career journeys. Lisa is certified in Behavior Assessments (DISC/Driving Forces/Emotional Intelligence), holds a BBA in Marketing from Baruch College, and has 15+ years of experience in diverse industries, including retail, publishing, marketing, and human resources. With an entrepreneurial mindset and unique blend of humour and practicality, Lisa provides insights and strategies that enable success seekers create the reality the desire!