Leadership development that shifts behaviour, and delivers results
Leadership Development
Leadership programs that shift behaviour in real work, not just workshops, so strategy moves, teams perform, and change actually sticks.
Great leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing up with clarity, curiosity and courage when the path forward isn't obvious, and creating the conditions for others to do the same.
Who this is for
Leaders navigating complexity: Managing competing priorities and ambiguity without losing momentum
Managers building high-performing teams: Lifting engagement and accountability without micromanaging or burning people out
Executive teams: Building shared leadership habits across the organisation so strategy actually lands
The leadership gaps I typically see
Activity over outcomes: Teams work hard but focus on outputs instead of what actually moves the strategy forward
Meeting overload, decision delays: Back-to-back calendars mean decisions get pushed, not made
Reactive, not strategic: Firefighting becomes the default; future-focused work keeps getting bumped
Check-ins that don't develop: One-on-ones become work-in-progress reviews instead of growth conversations
How leadership development works
Every program is built on four foundations that turn learning into lasting behaviour change:
1) Clarity
Set clear outcomes, priorities and decision rights. Track progress with simple measures that matter.
2) Capability
Live coaching on the skills that move work forward: feedback, effective one-on-ones, and decision-making.
3) Cadence
Establish weekly progress rhythms, fortnightly decision points, and quarterly resets that keep momentum.
4) Confidence
Make work visible, protect focus, and help leaders model the habits they want their teams to adopt.
Everything is coached in the flow of work. No heavy classroom theory.
“Cat’s coaching shifted how our entire leadership team makes decisions and runs meetings. We’re moving faster with less confusion.”
Programs for organisations
Leadership Foundations
For: Frontline and middle managers | 8-12 weeks
Build the shared toolkit every leader needs: decision-making practices, meeting rhythms, feedback frameworks, and weekly check-ins that drive accountability.
What changes:
Fewer, more focused meetings. Clearer, faster decisions. Consistent standards across teams. Steady momentum instead of constant firefighting.
Enterprise Leadership Alignment
For: Senior leadership teams | 8-12 weeks
A leadership lab that aligns your executive team on strategy, decision rights, and operating rhythms, then embeds those habits across the organisation through train-the-coach support for HR and senior leaders.
What changes:
Blockers removed faster. Consistent leadership standards. Strategic decisions land consistently across the organisation.
Lead the Future
For: Leaders navigating disruption | Flexible format
Develop critical thinking, innovation capability, and practical AI literacy for leaders. Includes offsites designed to create months of traction, not just good feelings.
What changes:
Bolder ideas, deeper curiosity, and leaders ready for what's next instead of clinging to what worked before.
All programs are designed around your leaders, culture and goals. If what you need doesn't exist yet, we'll shape it together.
Executive coaching for individuals
One-on-one coaching for senior leaders navigating complexity, building influence, or developing their teams. Programs include:
Lead with impact: Executive presence, influence, and stakeholder management
Build high-performing teams: Team development, feedback mastery, and leading through change without burnout
Deliver strategically: Decision-making, priority coaching, and using AI to structure problems and test assumptions
Coaching is practical and tied to real work. Not theoretical frameworks you'll never use.
Powered by Design for Thinking
All leadership programs are built on Design for Thinking: my methodology for making organisations and leaders work better.
DfT is grounded in neuroscience and psychology, not outdated management theory. It protects attention, sharpens decision-making, and keeps strategy alive in day-to-day work.
FAQs
Is this theory-heavy?
No. We keep it practical and human. Everything ties to the real work your leaders are doing right now—not case studies or abstract frameworks.
Do we need a transformation program to do this?
No. Many clients start with leadership development for one cohort, then add organisational transformation support later. They work powerfully together but aren't dependent on each other.
How big are cohorts?
8-16 participants is ideal. Big enough to learn from peers and share challenges, small enough to get meaningful coaching and individual attention.
How soon do we see change?
You'll see better one-on-ones and clearer decisions in week one. Behaviours consolidate and become habits across the full program (typically 8-12 weeks).
What's the time commitment?
Most programs run 8-12 weeks with 2-3 hours per week (workshops, coaching, applied practice). Leaders apply what they learn in their actual work, so it's learning by doing, not additional workload.
How is this different from other leadership programs?
Most leadership development happens in classrooms and stays there. This is coached in the flow of real work. Leaders practice on their actual challenges, get feedback, and build habits that stick beyond the program.
Can you work with remote or hybrid teams?
Yes. Programs work equally well in person, remote, or hybrid. The key is establishing rhythms and habits that work for your team's reality.
Ready to develop leaders who deliver?
If you're looking to build leadership capability that shifts behaviour, not just mindset, let's talk. We'll discuss what your leaders need and whether these programs fit.