Next Level Leader

Vertical Leadership Development: The Next Evolution of Leadership

​Next Level Leader is for business leader visionaries ready to evolve beyond skillsets - expanding their inner capacity to lead with clarity, adaptability, and impact in a complex, tech and AI-driven world.

​This isn’t another skills workshop - it’s leadership redefined. You’ll discover what truly drives how you think, decide, and create impact - gaining the clarity and capacity to lead with confidence in the face of constant change and uncertainty.

​🎯 Learning Objectives

​By the end of this masterclass, you will:

• ​Understand Vertical vs. Horizontal Growth - Discover why leadership isn’t about more skills, but expanding how you think, decide and lead.
• ​Expand Your Leadership Capacity - Navigate complexity and emotions with clarity, composure, and confidence.
• ​Know Your Level of Leadership - Identify where you lead from and the next steps to grow your results and impact.

👤 Who It’s For

• ​Corporate leaders and executives navigating growth, change, and transformation.
• ​Founders and entrepreneurs ready to lead beyond strategy, performance, and scale.
• ​Creatives and visionaries shaping culture, communities, and new possibilities.

🗓 Event Flow

​🕙 10:00 AM – Next Level Leader Masterclass
💡 10:45 AM – Q&A + Discussion
☕ 11:00 AM – Open Networking for Participants

​Seats are limited to ensure a high-quality, interactive experience and tickets will not be available at the door - registration is required in advance to ensure a good experience

​By attending, you agree to the Portugal Tech Week Terms & Conditions.

Your host: ​​

Kasia Szczesniak, Founder of Lisbon Business Leaders

​Kasia Szczesniak is a leadership development expert and founder of Breakthrough Methods and Business Leaders International, with 15 years in international tech — including nearly a decade at Google. She is known for redefining leadership through vertical development and capacity building — equipping visionary leaders to move beyond performance into greater impact, results, and effectiveness.

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