Protecting Talent When Pressure Rises
Change is inevitable. Burnout is not. How to Protect Performance and Retain Talent During Uncertainty
What restructuring and hypergrowth have in common – and why both require a proactive wellbeing system
At first glance, you might think restructuring and growth have very little in common. But whether your organization is scaling rapidly or navigating transformation and cost reductions, one thing remains constant: pressure increases.
Leaders become stretched (and potentially stressed). Priorities shift. High performers might queetly begin to reconsider their future.
Change in itself does not break organizations. But unmanaged stress and lack of systems might. ,
On this webinar, together with A. P. Møller – Maersk, Raw Power Games and My Mental Wellbeing, we will explore a critical question: Do you have a system to detect it, address it, and prevent burnout before it becomes regrettable attrition?
This webinar will present two case examples of what change can look like in an organization, from global restructuring at Maersk to rapid scaling at Raw Power Games. From both perspectives, you will gain insights into how different organizations are working proactively with mental wellbeing in times of uncertainty and growth.
On this webinar, we will explore:
- What restructuring and hypergrowth reveal about organizational pressure
- Why traditional wellbeing initiatives and pulse surveys are often not enough
- How to identify early signs of stress before they escalate
- What it takes to build a proactive and measurable wellbeing system
- The role of HR and leadership in embedding early intervention into the operating model
Why this matters:
Change is constant. Burnout is preventable. Organizations that succeed in retaining their best talent during uncertainty do not rely on policies alone. They build capability, clarity and early intervention into how they operate.
This session is relevant for HR and People & Culture professionals, leaders, DEI and EX specialists, and anyone else who wants to strengthen performance and retention – not despite change, but through it.
About the speakers:
Olga Skalska, Co-founder & Chief Psychology Officer, licensed Psychologist
Olga Skalska is a Psychologist, Embodiment Coach, and 2x Founder specializing in workplace mental health and leadership development. As Co-Founder and Chief Psychology Officer at MMW (My Mental Wellbeing), she creates science-backed solutions that reduce stress, build resilience, and foster psychologically safe, high-performing cultures.
Subhi Irshed, Founder & CEO, My Mental Wellbeing I Workplace Mental Health Expert
Subhi Irshed is a social entrepreneur, workplace mental health expert, and Founder & CEO of MMW (My Mental Wellbeing), an AI powered workplace mental fitness SaaS solution recognized as a Top 20 Rising Startup in Europe. His mission is to make mental fitness a strategic organizational capability embedded into everyday systems and workflows to support productivity, resilience, and long term retention. At the age of 29, Subhi founded his first for impact organization, Millennial Mental Wellbeing, with a vision to reshape how mental health is understood and supported in the workplace. What began as a grassroots movement evolved into a global community of 3,600+ ambassadors and members, collecting over 10,000 data points on workplace mental health while breaking stigma and democratizing access to mental wellbeing tools.
Sheelagh Pirzada, Program Director, A. P. Moeller – Maersk
Sheelagh Pirzada is Program Director at A.P. Møller – Mærsk, where she leads complex digital transformation programs across global operations. With a background in large-scale change management, product ownership and customer operations, from companies including Oracle and Pleo, she brings deep expertise in leading organizations through restructuring, growth and high-pressure environments while building strong, high-performing teams.
Kristian Pedersen, Data Engineer, Raw Power Games
Kristian Pedersen is Data Engineer at Raw Power Games, working with data infrastructure and analytics in a fast-scaling tech environment. Previously, he served as Project Manager at Millennial Mental Wellbeing, combining technical insight with a strong interest in how systems can support sustainable performance. Kristian also is engaged with the Gifted Institute, supporting initiatives focused on socio-emotional wellbeing for gifted young people.
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