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"In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice there is."
Yogi Berra

Shifting Thinking

Saying 
what needs
to be said

I say what I believe: we must move towards human-centred practice of innovation to drive organizational success.

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My thinking is grounded in years of experience and I share it in engaging and usable ways. My aim to shift leaders' thinking and provide them with practical ways to act.  Thousands of leaders and hundreds of organizations around the world have been inspired by hearing my stories and perspective.. 

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"It was the most effective seminar I have ever been to in my entire career!"

Conference Attendee

Transforming Potential

Advancing
from potential
to practice

I believe most leaders have the potential to become exceptional leaders. Turning this potential into practice is the critical challenge. There are many conceptual models of leadership. But exceptional leadership is more than theory, it’s about real-life application. It's messy, unpredictable, and sometimes things don’t work as the theory predicted. My years of experience has shown me that to advance beyond the theories leaders must develop:

  • Self-awareness – a deep and honest assessment of one’s often, unrecognized and under-utilized, strengths.

  • Relational awareness – a keen appreciation of their impact on others, both intentional and unintentional 

  • Contextual awareness – a realistic understanding of their role and influence on the broader system in which their organization operates.

 

With these leaders can turn the theories into effective real-life practices. Whether its facilitating engaging and challenging development programs, advising, mentoring or coaching leaders, my ultimate objective is to use my real-world leadership experience and keen business acumen to advance their success. I have worked with exceptional leaders from a variety of organizations including PepsiCo, Bell Enterprises, Manulife, Microsoft, USAID and the Prime Minsters Office of Singapore.

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"I can honestly say that before I started with Dan, I never realized the value or the real impact one could have on my career. Now, I can’t thank Dan enough for helping me to understand the totality of situations and where my strengths and abilities lie. I would not be a Partner in my firm if it weren’t for Dan. He has helped my work-life and my home-life be better by making me understand what makes me -  me. Thank you Dan."

Senior Partner Consulting Firm

Inspiring Action

Unleashing new ways of being and doing

Today's leaders need to inspire creativity, collaboration and customer focus to drive their organization's success. They must lead a human-centered innovation process using proven methodologies. Most importantly they must adopt new mindset. This mindset is the hallmark of an effective leader.

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I create and deliver customized learning experiences for leaders and their teams focused on :

  • Solving complex challenges that defy conventional linear problem-solving approaches.

  • Accelerating organizational change efforts by helping organizations get unstuck an attaining compelling new futures

  • Adopting new leadership mindsets and building new skills to increase their empathy, creative thinking and  collaboration.

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Participants have gone on to create successful new products and services, affect social change, build stronger communities, accelerate economic development, improve government policies and launch new businesses.

 

 

"Your deep expertise and ability to light minds on fire were completely engaging. What a terrific way to learn. I absolutely revelled in the brain stretching exercises and involving approach. As surely many of us are, I'm eager to put my expanded skills to use immediately."

Leadership Development Program Participant 

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