Executive presence — the ability to inspire confidence, command attention, and build trust — is a differentiating factor that can motivate teams and departments to take action. Consider Sarah, a first-time CEO tasked with revitalising a struggling company. Her initial proposals, though sound, failed to inspire. And then she developed her presence — combining gravitas,...
An important part of our business has always been, and will continue to be, developing effective managers and leaders. At the recent HR Vendors of the Year 2024 awards in Singapore, this focus was recognised with a Gold in Best Leadership Development Consultancy and a Silver in Best Management Training Provider. We are sometimes asked how we manage...
“Every peer, past and present, has helped me become the leader I am today. What we achieve and create is only possible through a committed, disciplined, and passionate team.” These heartfelt words come from Marianne Vincent, a leader whose contributions to her field have not gone unnoticed. Marianne was recently honoured with a bronze award...
Recently, two corporate clients approached us with a special request: to provide presentation skills training for their future CXO leaders. The remarkable part? Both requests came directly from the respective CEOs, reflecting the high stakes involved. Our mission was clear – equip these leaders with the skills to command rooms and deliver impactful presentations. In...
In the late 2000s, a global bank engaged us to deliver The Case Maker™ to senior finance professionals globally – from Wall Street to London, Shanghai, and elsewhere in Europe and Asia. That series lasted two years. This year, they’ve come back for Think on Your Feet® for their Kuala Lumpur staff. Think on Your...
Spotted at our programme, The Business Storyteller™, for business leaders of a leading pharmaceutical company: Before: “Our meetings are too long. We need to find ways to shorten them, to make them more productive. Everyone needs to play their part, to prepare well. No one wants a meeting that drags on and on.” After: “Our meetings...
There is a reason for these participants crossing their arms to form an ‘X’. Identifying Xs is a critical step in forming good questions at meetings and townhalls. From not knowing what to ask, learning to ‘Spot the X’ is always a lightbulb moment for participants – the switch that they need to craft questions...
Earlier this year, a client in Qatar contacted us, seeking to enrich their Learning Week with several masterclasses. So, in May, Dr. Kavitha Murulitharan conducted two masterclasses in Qatar. The first, The Art of Asking Good Questions, showed audiences how to spark thought-provoking discussions in meetings and town halls, while the second, Data to Business Story, taught...
Ibrahim was in New York in May to attend a workshop by Per Bristow – a specialist in speaking, performance and presence. The plan is for Ibrahim to incorporate some of Bristow’s approach into his own coaching of leaders on how to present to and inspire internal and external stakeholders. In 2023, he was the subject of an...