Vera at Vanaya

For most organizations, AI adoption is a technology decision. But the real barrier to making it work has nothing to do with the tool. When employees face unresolved uncertainty about what AI means for their future, the brain stops prioritizing innovation and starts prioritizing survival.

Jakarta, April 9, 2026 – CFA Society Indonesia hosted its latest member gathering on Wednesday evening at Seasonal Taste, The Westin Hotel Jakarta, bringing together approximately 50 finance and investment professionals for a dinner and knowledge-sharing session. The evening's featured presentation introduced brain-focused coaching as a neuroscience-based approach to leadership development, with Lyra Puspa, President and Founder of Vanaya & Companies, serving as the keynote speaker.

Past success can quietly become a liability in volatile environments. Leaders who excelled at execution may struggle when adaptability and exploration are required. Ambidextrous leadership, the ability to shift between optimization and innovation, is what determines future readiness.