Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2026

Diane Wolf speaker at 5th International Conference on Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2026
Diane Wolf

Diane Wolf Consulting, Canada


Abstract:

In todays high-stakes environment, entrepreneurs and leaders are under increasing pressure to perform, pivot, and persevere. Yet, unmanaged stress silently erodes productivity, decision-making, and team cohesion. In this science-backed, interactive workshop, psychotherapist and former business professor Diane Wolf empowers participants to rewire their brains stress response and unlock the tools to lead with clarity, resilience, and control. Grounded in neuroscience and refined through over 40 years of experience in leadership development and trauma recovery, this session delivers a proven framework for transforming pressure into performance. Participants will learn: -

  • How chronic stress impacts executive function and leadership effectiveness -
  • The neuroscience behind resilienceand how to build it intentionally -
  • Practical techniques to regulate stress, improve decision-making, and sustain energy -
  • Interactive strategies for fostering resilient, high-performing teams
Whether you're leading a startup or scaling an organization, this session equips you with evidence-based tools to not just manage stressbut to use it as a strategic advantage. Format: 6090 minute workshop (customizable) Ideal Audience: Entrepreneurs, executives, team leaders, business owners Delivery Style: Interactive, research-driven, outcome-focused

Biography:

Diane Wolf helps leaders go beyond managing stress—to mastering it. As a Registered Psychotherapist and former business professor, she uniquely bridges the gap between brain science and business strategy. Her neuroscience-based approach empowers business owners, executives, and teams to transform high-pressure challenges into strengths that drive clarity, resilience, and long-term success. The results? Increased productivity, reduced burnout, and sharper decision-making—fueling stronger leadership and enhanced team performance. With over 40 years of expertise, Diane equips leaders with the tools to recognize and disarm the hidden toll of stress on mental, physical, and emotional health. Holding an MBA in Learning and Knowledge Management, a Master’s in Clinical Counseling, and certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional, she also works with first responders diagnosed with PTSD—giving her deep, firsthand insight into resilience under extreme pressure.