Reverse Engineering the Subtle Injury of Influence: How Knowing Yourself Changes the Way You Lead

An Influential Women masterclass with Amberley Meredith on sustainable leadership, emotional grounding, and building influence through deeper self-awareness.

About This Influential Women Masterclass

Women in leadership are shaped by years of influence — cultural expectations, professional norms, personal experiences, and survival-based coping strategies. While many of these influences once served a purpose, they can quietly create what Amberley Meredith calls the Subtle Injury of Influence: internal narratives and emotional responses that limit clarity, compassion, and sustainable leadership.
In this Influential Women masterclass, Amberley introduces Adaptable Sustainable Psychology (ASP) — a practical framework designed to help leaders understand how their values, experiences, and emotional responses interact under pressure. Through relatable examples and guided reflection, participants learn to build emotional grounding, recognise reactive patterns, and lead with greater clarity, steadiness, and self-trust.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand how long-standing influences shape leadership behaviour — often unconsciously
  • Recognise reactive emotional patterns and shift toward intentional responses
  • Apply grounding skills before reflection or difficult conversations
  • Clarify identity beyond roles, expectations, and performance through the “Who Am I?” exercise
  • Identify coping patterns or internal drivers that may undermine wellbeing or leadership effectiveness
  • Build a personal internal map that supports sustainable influence and self-trust
  • Approach growth and leadership challenges with compassion rather than self-criticism

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