Present & Connected: Human Connection in Uncertain Times: with Dr. Connie Noonan Hadley- 2026 Cosmic Conference LinkedIn Live Session
- Cosmic Centaurs
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In moments of uncertainty, leaders are expected to steady their organizations while navigating their own emotional realities.
But beyond strategy and execution, something more fundamental shapes how teams perform: human connection.
In this session from the Cosmic Conference 2026, Grounded & Limitless: Leading Organizations that Survive and Thrive, Marie Nakhle, Psychological Safety Lead at Cosmic Centaurs, moderates a conversation with Dr. Connie Noonan Hadley, organizational psychologist and Research Associate Professor at Boston University.
Together, they explore what it means to stay present, connected, and human in an increasingly complex world. As organizations face both external uncertainty and internal transformation driven by AI, this conversation unpacks why connection is no longer a “soft” concept, but a critical driver of performance, trust, and adaptation.
In this session, we explore:
How uncertainty and AI are reshaping connection at work
Why psychological safety becomes more critical under pressure
The reality of loneliness at work—and how it impacts performance and AI adoption
What “social confidence” means and why it’s becoming a leadership priority
How leaders can design environments that foster connection, not isolation
The risks of over-optimizing for efficiency at the cost of human relationships
Practical ways to use AI to strengthen—not replace—human connection
This is also reflected in Harvard Business Review, where Constance Noonan Hadley explores this in her article “Employees Are Relying on AI for Personal Support. That’s Risky.”
This session is part of Week 1: Endure, focused on helping leaders preserve stability, protect what matters, and lead through prolonged uncertainty.
About Cosmic Centaurs
Cosmic Centaurs is an organizational and leadership development consultancy helping leaders and leadership teams make better decisions and drive sustainable change.
The Cosmic Conference is our annual, open platform for learning, reflection, and connection, bringing together leaders, thinkers, and practitioners to explore the questions that matter most to leadership today.
You can listen to this session as a podcast here.
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