Determined to Lead Lunch Series: Art of Strategic Communications by Sydney Isaacs & Amy Feng
Determined to Lead: "A Crisis Has Hit My Company—What Should I Say?"
A Mini-Crisis Workshop with H/Advisors
Join Sydney Isaacs (Co-President) and Amy Feng (Managing Director) of H/Advisors for an interactive, high-stakes workshop on the art of strategic communications. In an era where reputation is everything, knowing how to navigate the first 60 minutes of a corporate crisis is a critical skill for every leader.
Instead of a traditional lecture, this session will place you in the driver's seat. Using a "mock mini-crisis," Sydney and Amy will guide the audience through a real-time simulation, taking live input to determine:
How to craft messaging that preserves value and reputation.
The difference between internal transparency and external positioning.
How to reach and influence key stakeholders—from investors to employees—under pressure.
This event is designed for:
Founders & C-Suite Executives navigating rapid change.
Board Directors focused on risk and governance.
Communications & IR Professionals looking to sharpen their crisis toolkit.
Energy & Tech Leaders managing the complexities of the energy transition.
Agenda
1:00 PM – Light lunch served & networking
1:30 PM – Interactive Workshop: The Mini-Crisis Simulation
2:15 PM – Open Q&A with Sydney & Amy
2:30 PM – Coffee & continued networking
3:00 PM – Event concludes
About the Speakers
Sydney Isaacs Co-President & Head of Houston Office, H/Advisors With over 20 years of experience, Sydney helps boards and executives preserve reputation during mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. A guru of investor engagement, she was named one of the "50 Most Influential Leaders in Corporate Governance" by the NACD. She is a graduate of Claremont McKenna College and serves on the board of the YMCA of Greater Houston.
Amy Feng, Ph.D. Managing Director, H/Advisors Amy brings nearly 30 years of expertise at the intersection of finance and strategic communications. A former Wall Street analyst with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Kellogg, she advises leaders on everything from IPOs to cyber crises. She currently serves as Chair of the Board at Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR).
Parking Instructions:
Ion Parking lot, first three hours is free.
Ion District Parking Garage
Enter 4111 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking garage, located a block away from the Ion.
Note: Please bring your parking ticket to the Chevron Suite for validation.
Check-in: Upon arrival, kindly proceed to the Security Desk to obtain access to Chevron Suite 350 upstairs.
We look forward to seeing you soon.