Cognitive Offloading vs Cognitive Surrender
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ALTACON
| Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Delama Event Space |
Overview
AI can lift routine cognitive load, but left unchecked it erodes the legal judgment that defines the profession. Delegates leave with a personal framework for evaluating every session that follows — distinguishing healthy delegation from abdication of judgment.
Speaker
Ms Stephanie Abbott
Executive Coach and Consultant
Cognitive Offloading vs Cognitive Surrender
Biography
Steph began her career as a lawyer and has over 25 years of experience in organisational development, strategy and leadership roles and engagements across global legal and professional services. Now an executive coach, consultant and facilitator, she has built and led multi-regional high performing teams and successfully delivered whole-of-enterprise strategic change and transformation; mentoring and supporting new and emerging leaders along the way. She advises senior stakeholders in law firms, Big 4 accounting and government agencies. She now consults on leadership and executive development to Sydney Executive Plus, an initiative of the University of Sydney Business School.
Presenter
Stephanie Abbott
Executive Coach and Consultant