When we began training two popular F&B retail chains, I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong – in a good way. In the first, a beloved local name turned international success, participants came in with wide eyes and open hearts. New to learning and development, especially soft skills, they brought a startup’s...
During a two-day The Case Maker™ programme with a global Oil & Gas company, one participant experienced a breakthrough that changed the effectiveness of her work. On Day 1, just before lunch, she told the group she’d be returning late after meeting with a senior stakeholder. She had been trying – unsuccessfully for six times...
In May 2024, a senior training manager from a leading logistics company reached out to People Potential to run Presentations Alive!™ She initially agreed on August dates, later postponing to October. However, without confirmation or response, the dates were eventually released. This back-and-forth stretched through 2024 with no progress. Things shifted in 2025 when an assistant training...
During a 2-day virtual training session for The Case Maker™, one of our participants from the Oil & Gas sector faced an unexpected challenge. On Day 1, just before the lunch break, he informed the class that a colleague had taken emergency leave due to health reasons. With little notice, he was asked to step...
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...