Renowned leadership thinker and legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden famously said: “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” That simple truth sits at the heart of what defines exceptional leadership: the hunger to keep learning, no matter how experienced or accomplished you are. When you think of a leader with...
Noel Tichy’s concept of the Teachable Point of View (TPOV) is a powerful tool for leaders aiming to influence, inspire, and guide their teams and organisations. TPOV encompasses a leader’s unique insights and experiences, crafted into a coherent message that conveys their ideas, values, emotional energy, and edge. This message not only shapes the leader’s...
“The entire group discovered their unique storytelling voices, using their own experiences to put across their teachable points of view in a way that resonated deeply with their audiences.” A multinational pharmaceutical company reached out to us. Their Country Manager had a clear concern: his direct reports — most of whom were leaders — were...
Our 2024 engagement with a leading global pharmaceutical organisation, delivering The Business Storyteller™ Advanced, wasn’t a one-off success. A planned follow-up for their shared services team, delayed to this year due to scheduling, has blossomed into a wider reach within their organisation. They have not only requested a repeat session, but are expanding their reach further....
Our 2024 engagement with a leading global pharmaceutical organisation, delivering The Business Storyteller™ (Advanced), was a success. But, as often the case with large clients, their interest didn’t end there – it led to greater engagement. A planned follow-up for their shared services team, initially delayed to 2025 due to scheduling, has blossomed into a wider reach...
Framing is critical when making proposals, particularly if the stakes are high. It transforms how an audience perceives an idea by presenting it in a way that aligns with their values and priorities. This strategic approach can make the difference between a proposal being approved or rejected. Consider the success story of a participant who...
Melanie Aloysius returns to her role as Director of Sales after three successful years as CEO (2022–2024). Under her thoughtful leadership, the organisation achieved approximately 40% revenue growth, while also advancing initiatives to strengthen our leadership capabilities and client impact. Terry Netto, our former CEO, now resumes the role. A seasoned mentor and leader, he...
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...