Testimonials

Strategic Leadership Programme

Felicity Lawrence

The SLP experience was quite a surprise to me. I have experienced or known about a wide range of leadership development programmes and although all of them have something to offer and are opportunities for growth I have to say that this programme is outstanding. There are many reasons for this:

1. The design of the programme is superb. You are told not to reveal your work identity until late in the programme. The impact of this is profound as the participants are freed from the constraining preconceptions that accompany knowing what someone does. This freedom provides is an opportunity to work with real people rather than their work personas. Some of the power of this programme is learning how much greater each of us is when we allow our whole selves to be expressed in our work.

2. The intellectual material is very well chosen and of a high quality. Working with the patterns and information during syndicates adds levels of meaning that remains with you.

3. There is no sense that good leaders fit into one or two ‘best’ profiles. Each participant is treated with deep respect for the gifts that they bring to their teams, organisations and the programme. It is obvious that each programme is co-created by Geoff and the tutors and each one is different depending on the mix. I don’t think anyone walks away not desiring and expecting themselves to perform at a higher level.

4. Each participant and their syndicate has their own Coach who, remarkably, brings deep insight and learning in very short spaces of time. This aspect of the programme was intensely powerful and different for each person.

5. The range of challenges is wide enabling everyone to excel at some things and then stretch with others. Learning can be easily replicated back in the workplace.

6. This is not an individualistic programme or one dimensional. Participants learn about multiple aspects of themselves and each other and to rely on each other and respect the gifts of others in fresh ways. In a swiftly changing world where great teams are vital, this programme provides a stunning opportunity for senior execs to learn how to improve their leadership of diverse teams.

7. The benefits of this programme are lasting. I can sincerely say I was rewired during the experience and what began during the programme is continuing in my role.

Felicity Lawrence
General Manager People & Organisation
Department of Conservation



Peter Port

I must admit to attending the Programme with a little trepidation. However, it was within the first few hours that my reticence evaporated and I came to realise that this was ‘all about me’ – an unusual sensation; an outstanding opportunity to work on ‘me’ without my usual audience and responsibilities.

The experience exceeded my expectations many fold. I met fabulous fellow professionals, in a safe team environment, where I was able to take off my protective shield, be myself, explore changes to my approach and enhance some of my inter-personal skills. The team environment provided excellent benchmarking, and an opportunity to re-evaluate my priorities, my ambitions and my aspirations. I came away from the Programme relaxed, refreshed, focussed and confident – and very grateful.

Peter Port
Head
New Zealand Defence Staff, Canberra


Dawa Steven

At work, it felt like I was carrying the burden of the world on my shoulders. I felt under constant pressure to solve the entire organisation's problems single-handedly. What ASLP helped me realise was that these expectations were mostly self-imposed, unrealistic, and very unhealthy.

The Programme helped align my biggest ambitions with the realities around my personal and work life. It helped me discover for myself, a clear path through from where I stood to where I wanted to be, importantly recognising how I can take the people in my organisation on this amazing journey. My eyes were opened to the fact that one person - no matter how strong - still needs the support of others to keep the world up.

Best wishes and my regards to all at ISL

Dawa Steven
Managing Director & Chief Coordinator
Astrek Group (MD) & Ideas (CC)


Dennis McKinlay

With the growth of my organisation there was a need to refresh and improve my skills to maintain, and indeed, increase the momentum of growth through realising the potential of my expanded team. The SLP course came at exactly the right time; it challenged, stimulated and reinvigorated me beyond my expectations.

I found the course both inspirational and practical and have been surprised at how much of what we learnt has become wired into my practice. Even my wife is remarking on the changes! A bonus from the syndicate work has been the long term friends and mentors I now have. The staff, logistics, and venue were all outstanding!

Dennis McKinlay
Executive Director
UNICEF NZ


Mathew Fletcher

“I am exceptionally grateful to have attended the inaugural Strategic Leadership Program at the Q-Station in Sydney. Due to time commitments and other recently turbulent issues in my life, I didn’t really want to go and I arrived somewhat reluctantly, cloaked in amour and with a high degree of caution. On arrival at the Q-Station my views started to change due in part to the superb location, and after meeting the people that I was going to spend the week with.

The ISL program is an experiential learning program and it has transformed my strategic vision, built my personal brand and brought my personal engagement capacity to an entirely new place. I set some rigorous personal goals and achieved all of them after the first 3 days. With the fantastic support of my team I then kicked into overdrive for the rest of the week and achieved what previously wasn’t possible.

These experiences have continued to transgress into my professional and personal life in a most positive way and I can highly recommend the ISL program to anyone wanting to take the step up. My sincerest of thanks go out to the wonderful people in my syndicate, Geoff and the entire ISL team.”

Mathew Fletcher
General Manager
Brightwater Engineering Solutions
Australia


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