Leadership Under Pressure: Stability, Behaviour and Expectation

Women in ERP Podcast | WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network – Give to Gain Series

Episode Overview

What does leadership really look like when the pressure is on?

In Episode 5 of the Women in ERP x SAP Business Women’s Network collaboration series, hosts Abigail Allman and Meena Confait bring together senior leaders from across SAP to explore how expectations, behaviour and stability shape leadership during high-pressure moments.

From navigating demanding customer environments to leading large teams through transformation, this conversation dives into the reality of leadership when scrutiny is high and decisions matter most. The panel share candid reflections on how leaders maintain composure, build trust and model behaviour that keeps teams grounded even when the stakes are high.

Together, they discuss the balance between performance and empathy, the invisible expectations placed on leaders — particularly women in technology — and how consistency in behaviour becomes a stabilising force for teams navigating uncertainty.

This episode is an honest look at leadership in practice: how great leaders create calm in chaos, set expectations clearly and demonstrate the behaviours that shape culture.

Guests

• Augusta Spinelli — President, SAP EMEA
• Vanessa Camarro — VP & Chief Marketing Officer SAP
• Kristina Weber — VP, Head of Strategic Customer Program, SAP France
• Catarina Morgado Figueira — SAP Security Consulting Manager
• Sheena McCauley — Account Executive, SAP SuccessFactors
• Shailendra Sahay — Head of Industries, SAP

Hosted by:

Abigail Allman (Founder, Women in ERP)

Meena Confait (Co-Chair, SAP Business Women’s Network)

Key Themes in This Episode

• What stability looks like in leadership during periods of pressure and change
• The behaviours leaders model that shape team culture and performance
• Managing expectations from customers, teams and organisations simultaneously
• The emotional intelligence required to lead through uncertainty
• Why consistency and authenticity matter more than ever in modern leadership

About the Series

This special WERP x SAP Business Women’s Network “Give to Gain” series brings together leaders from across the SAP ecosystem to explore the realities of leadership, inclusion and career growth in enterprise technology. Through honest conversations and personal experiences, the series highlights the value of giving time, mentorship and support to strengthen both individuals and the wider tech community.

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