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Development programmes for organisational growth

Our bespoke and open scheduled leadership development programmes tackle real workplace challenges with a focus on lasting behavioural change.

By grounding each programme in ontological principles — language, emotions, and physiology — we go beyond surface-level skills to deliver learning that leaders and teams retain, apply, and embody.

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What you can expect from our training

  • Leaders equipped to navigate complexity and change.

  • Stronger communication, trust, and collaboration.

  • Confidence in handling challenges and opportunities.

  • Skills applied and embodied in daily work.

Bespoke training programmes

We have worked with organisations of all sizes and in all industries to deliver bespoke training programmes that address that client’s specific needs. Our bespoke programmes blend experiential learning, reflection, and practice to create change that lasts.

Some areas of focus

Our leadership training engagements have included the following topics:

Influence, inspire, and connect.

Understanding our communication preferences is key to identifying our strengths and potential limitations. Being able to take that understanding and recognise how flex to influence, inspire, and connect effectively with others to lead even more effective teamwork.

  • Recognising your behavioral drivers to maximise strengths and manage limitations.
  • Being able to adapt to different styles to improve collaboration.
  • Understanding your behavioural drives and making more of the value you bring to the team.
Communication skills

Identifying areas of development is important, being able to make shifts in behaviour is essential for progress. Helping to identify what might hold us back from making these shifts and creating deeper awareness in how to move forward.

  • Being able to effectively manage challenging conversations, communicating in a way others can hear.
  •  Building confidence and capability to address issues constructively by responding thoughtfully under pressure.
  • Identifying development opportunities that motivate and last.
Emotional intelligence

Going to the heart of what it is for you to effectively lead, whether it be in a team, as a project lead or as a group leader.  You will experience layers of insight and distinctions that will dramatically differentiate your ability to lead conversations and drive action.

  • Leading through change and driving action to achieve sustainable outcomes.
  • Building connection and developing trust to enhance engagement and resourcefulness.
  • Utilising self-awareness to manage pressure and solving problems creating resilient environments
Leadership

Engaging communication skills

Leading teams

Influence, inspire, and connect.

Understanding our communication preferences is key to identifying our strengths and potential limitations. Being able to take that understanding and recognise how flex to influence, inspire, and connect effectively with others to lead even more effective teamwork

  • Recognising your behavioral drivers to maximise strengths and manage limitations.
  • Being able to adapt to different styles to improve collaboration.
  • Understanding your behavioural drives and making more of the value you bring to the team.

Building emotional intelligence

Identifying areas of development is important, being able to make shifts in behaviour is essential for progress. Helping to identify what might hold us back from making these shifts and creating deeper awareness in how to move forward.

  • Being able to effectively manage challenging conversations, communicating in a way others can hear.
  •  Building confidence and capability to address issues constructively by responding thoughtfully under pressure.
  • Identifying development opportunities that motivate and last.

Leadership in action

Leadership

Going to the heart of what it is for you to effectively lead, whether it be in a team, as a project lead or as a group leader.  You will experience layers of insight and distinctions that will dramatically differentiate your ability to lead conversations and drive action.

  • Leading through change and driving action to achieve sustainable outcomes.
  • Building connection and developing trust to enhance engagement and resourcefulness.
  • Utilising self-awareness to manage pressure and solving problems creating resilient environments

This way up

There's always room for a breakthrough

This way up

There's always room for a breatkthrough

Scheduled courses and workshops

As well as bespoke development programmes for organisations, we also schedule open sessions, courses and workshops through the year which can be attended by individuals or organisations.

The programme includes free introductory sessions, workshops that offer training on the ontological approach to leadership as well as coarses for coaches and leaders wishing to develop their ontological coaching skills.

Discflow® Leadership Development Intensive

Discflow® Leadership Development Intensive

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Ontological Approach
An Ontological Approach to Leadership – workshop series

An Ontological Approach to Leadership – workshop series

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COCLP
Certified Ontological Coaching & Leadership Programme (COCLP): For dates, please contact us

Certified Ontological Coaching & Leadership Programme (COCLP): For dates, please contact us

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“The coaching has been absolutely pivotal in a hugely transitional period in my career. Without this I certainly feel I would not be nearly as equipped and as successful as I have been so far.”

Head of Asia Pacific, Global Institutional Trading Network

“A massive thank you to you for coaching me…it worked! I think I learned quite a bit over the last week and it’s great to be able to tap into your experience to help me on the way.”

Executive, Major Internet Company

“The conversations we had were very challenging - progress and change starts with challenge. We have made great progress and this was also mentioned in my annual appraisal which I’m happy to share with you…”

Country Head, Pharmaceutical Company

“I find my coach to be very helpful and most important, relevant. I was able to relate to his experiences and he was able to help to develop life-long skillsets that can get me into the space that I want.”

Executive, Banking Industry

“It was excellent. My coach really was good at his job. I like his style very much and he is an excellent demonstrator of what he talks about. And I learned a lot that I am sure will help me in future presentations.”

Director & Change Facilitator

“The coaching has been absolutely pivotal in a hugely transitional period in my career. Without the help provided by my coach I certainly feel I would not be nearly as equipped and as successful as I have been so far. I am happy to recommend him as a coach.”

Head of Asia Pacific, Global Institutional Trading Network

“The facilitator spent time getting to know our company, our culture, and our team prior to the team building workshop so he was able to use what he has observed effectively during the session. His approach was also very good – assertive without being “pushy” when he wanted us to listen to some of the key points.”

VP, Human Resources, Global Insurance Company

“The facilitator easily established rapport with the audience, making us feel comfortable about participating and asking questions which helped us to get more out of the workshop. The facilitator was also good at spotting our weaknesses and provided solutions for us to effectively improve.”

Participants of Presentation Skills Workshop and Coaching

FAQ

What’s the difference between bespoke and scheduled training?

Bespoke programmes are designed specifically for your organisation — tailored to your people, challenges, and goals. Scheduled programmes are structured courses that follow a set format, available for individuals or teams to join at specific times.

Do participants need prior leadership experience?

Not necessarily. Our programmes meet people where they are — from emerging leaders through to senior executives. The ontological approach is relevant to anyone looking to expand their capacity to lead.

How is this training different from other leadership programmes?

We go deeper than skills and tools. By working with the three domains of human experience — language, emotions, and physiology — our training creates lasting behavioural shifts that leaders can embody and apply in real situations

How long do the programmes last?

It varies. Scheduled programmes range from short workshops to multi-month online intensives. Bespoke programmes are designed with you — from a single session to a long-term development journey.

Do you offer online and in-person training?

Yes. We run training in person, online, or in blended formats. We’ll recommend the best option depending on your needs, location, and desired outcomes.

If you have further questions  about our approach or programmes, please use our contact form to arrange a call back. Your can also explore our Resource Centre  or Case Studies to learn how we help businesses and executives across Asia,  unlock the power of presence to drive their organisations forward.

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