Leading with AI: Navigating Psychological Safety and Leadership Skills in the AI Era

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2026

Pascal Struijk, Lepaya’s Product Lead, sits down with Jesper Vieveen and Ryan Westley from OpenUp to discuss the importance of training new leadership capabilities for HR professionals.

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February 3, 2026 1:00 PM

February 3, 2026 2:00 PM

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In 2026. 92% of companies plan to increase investment in AI - with total worldwide spending estimated to reach $2.5 trillion. But, despite large investments in AI, many organizations are struggling to translate AI ambitions into real business value.

What is holding businesses back from realizing the potential of AI?

To explore how HR and L&D Directors can successfully prepare their people, Lepaya’s Product Lead, Pascal Struijk, sat down with Jesper Vieveen and Ryan Westley from OpenUp and discussed the importance of building new leadership capabilities.

Watch the full discussion or read the article to discover how to train HR leaders that empower and encourage AI adoption and create a sense psychological safety amongst organizations.

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In 2026. 92% of companies plan to increase investment in AI - with total worldwide spending estimated to reach $2.5 trillion. But, despite large investments in AI, many organizations are struggling to translate AI ambitions into real business value.

What is holding businesses back from realizing the potential of AI?

To explore how HR and L&D Directors can successfully prepare their people, Lepaya’s Product Lead, Pascal Struijk, sat down with Jesper Vieveen and Ryan Westley from OpenUp and discussed the importance of building new leadership capabilities.

Watch the full discussion or read the article to discover how to train HR leaders that empower and encourage AI adoption and create a sense psychological safety amongst organizations.

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Pascal Struijk

Product Lead

As a Product Lead at Lepaya, Pascal focuses on building High Tech & High Touch learning products that yield business impact, leveraging his background as an analyst, trainer, consultant & strategic account director. Pascal is passionate about leadership, management, and soft skill development, focusing on the importance of continuous learning and upskilling.

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Ryan Westley

Online Psychologist

A dedicated PhD researcher at the University of Nottingham with research focusing on advancing neurorehabilitation through innovative technological solutions, with a broader interest in public health and biomedical sciences. Alongside his research, Ryan works as a mental health specialist for OpenUp in the Netherlands, providing preventative mental healthcare to support well-being in individuals and organizations, bridging the gap between physical and mental well-being.

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Jesper Vieveen

Customer Success Director

As the first commercial hire to Marketing Director at OpenUp, Jesper is transforming how organisations perceive and implement mental well-being in their workspaces. From launching an award-winning animated explainer video business to fostering OpenUp’s growth from zero to 1,000+ client, these experiences taught him how to build strong teams that trust each other and foster a positive work environment. Jesper knows empowering teams with ownership and treating mistakes as growth opportunities are key to building resilient and productive teams and that together, we can make mental well-being a normal part of work.

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