Trusted Thinking & Confident Influence
Sharpen how you think, communicate and show up. Learn to build trust, influence without authority and speak with clarity - so your ideas cut through and your presence carries weight.
Video Briefs
Each Video Brief delivers a sharp, practical insight in under 15 minutes - designed to shift your thinking and sharpen your leadership. These focused sessions tackle real-world challenges across themes like mindset, strategy, communication and risk. Every brief includes a downloadable takeaway with clear actions, frameworks or reflection prompts - so you can apply what you’ve learned immediately.
Many people outsource their thinking - to their boss, their peers, the algorithm. But real leaders don’t wait to be told what to think. They engage their mind fully, challenge assumptions and think deeply, often. In this video, we unpack why critical thinking is your most valuable edge - and how to strengthen it before it slips away.
Your brain is wired for speed, not accuracy - and that can be a problem. This short video unpacks the hidden mental shortcuts that quietly shape your choices in hiring, strategy and leadership.You’ll learn how common cognitive biases work, how they show up in real decisions and what to do to reduce their impact.
Confidence isn’t fixed and it’s not reserved for the naturally bold. It’s a skill you can develop through consistent action, self-awareness and stretch moments. In this short video, We discuss practical ways to build real confidence, without bravado or pretending. Learn why confidence grows through small, deliberate acts, how to bounce back when it dip, and why anchoring it internally makes it sustainable.
Asking great questions is one of the most underrated skills in business and one of the most powerful. But it’s not just what you ask that matters. It’s how you ask it. In this short video, we discuss how to ask questions that shift conversations, earn respect and move thinking forward - without over-explaining, apologising or backing down. You’ll learn why confident questioning builds credibility, how to listen with intent and how to layer your questions to uncover what really matters.
Your personal brand isn’t a tagline or a social media tactic. It’s a leadership asset - one that shapes how others perceive your value, extend trust and create opportunity. In this video, we unpack the difference between noisy self-promotion and authentic professional presence. You’ll learn why reputation without intention is fragile, and how a clear, aligned personal brand builds momentum, credibility and influence. This isn’t about being seen more. It’s about being understood better.
Drive outcomes and decisions without needing the title or formal power.
See beyond silos to understand the bigger picture and lead smarter through interconnections, not just actions.
Courses
High Impact Academy courses are designed for real-world learning - fast, focused and built for impact. Each course includes short video lessons, downloadable resources, practical tools, a knowledge check and a certificate of completion. Whether you're building new skills or deepening your capability, our structured courses help you apply what matters, where it matters.
Influence is one of the most powerful skills in business. Whether you need executive buy-in, stakeholder alignment, or approval for key initiatives, your ability to persuade decision-makers strategically can determine success or failure. This course introduces The Strategic Influencer Tool, a proven framework for building compelling proposals, anticipating objections, and securing agreement with confidence. You’ll learn how to structure persuasive arguments, navigate stakeholder dynamics, and drive strategic decisions effectively.
Gain the skills to lead engaging, productive, and results-driven discussions. This course provides you with essential facilitation techniques to guide teams, encourage collaboration, and drive meaningful outcomes.
Learn how to communicate with clarity, precision, and impact through effective storyboarding and the art of crafting crisp, compelling presentations for your stakeholders.
This course provides you with practical strategies, proven frameworks, and actionable tools to craft and deliver impactful communication. You’ll learn how to tailor messages, select the right communication channels, engage different stakeholders, and measure communication effectiveness.
Learn the essential ethics, principles, and best practices to enhance your professionalism and effectiveness as an advisor.
Resources
Explore a curated library of high-impact resources designed to help you lead, think and work more effectively. From productivity tools and planning templates to leadership guides and executive slipsheets, every resource is built for clarity and action. Use them to solve problems faster, make smarter decisions and boost your personal and professional impact.
A practical, executive-level resource designed to help leaders develop talent, improve performance, and foster a culture of continuous learning. It provides a structured framework to integrate coaching into leadership, enabling executives to empower employees, drive engagement, and unlock potential. Use it to shift from directive management to a coaching mindset, enhance feedback effectiveness, and build high-performing teams. Gain clarity on executive coaching strategies, develop stronger relationships, and implement proven techniques to inspire growth and long-term success.
An executive-level resource designed to help leaders cultivate confidence, credibility and influence. It provides a structured approach to enhancing communication, body language, storytelling and emotional intelligence - key elements of commanding presence in high-stakes environments. Use it to project authority, build trust and refine leadership presence in any professional setting. Gain clarity on executive impact, elevate your ability to engage stakeholders and develop a leadership style that inspires confidence.
Executive Guide to Negotiation is a practical, executive-level resource designed to help leaders master high-stakes negotiations. It provides a structured framework to integrate negotiation strategy, influence, and decision-making into business success. Use it to strengthen your position, build lasting relationships, and achieve optimal outcomes in complex negotiations. Gain clarity on executive negotiation tactics, leverage BATNA effectively, and implement proven strategies to drive value while maintaining trust.
A practical, executive-level resource designed to help leaders shape decisions, secure buy-in and drive outcomes—without relying on formal authority. It introduces a proven framework for building persuasive cases, navigating stakeholder dynamics and overcoming resistance. Use it to influence with clarity, frame proposals in terms that resonate with decision-makers and lead strategic conversations that move ideas forward. Master the techniques that turn insight into impact—at every level of leadership.
An executive-level slip sheet designed to help leaders foster ethical leadership, embed integrity into organisational culture and proactively manage ethical risks. It provides concise guidance on executive responsibilities, ethical decision-making and maintaining compliance with integrity standards. Use it to reinforce ethical behaviours, build trust with stakeholders and ensure integrity in strategic decisions. Gain clarity on ethical best practices, identify common pitfalls and implement strategies to create an organisation recognised for its integrity.
Thinking Colours is a practical, executive-level tool designed to help leaders understand thinking styles, improve communication, and build stronger relationships across teams and stakeholders. It offers a clear framework to recognise your own cognitive preferences and adapt your approach to engage others more effectively. Use it to increase self-awareness, defuse conflict, enhance influence and create a more collaborative, high-trust environment. Identify your dominant thinking colour, understand others’ styles, and apply practical techniques to lead with greater clarity, empathy and impact.
Equips leaders to speak with clarity, structure and purpose - turning everyday messages into tools for alignment, influence and action. Built around the IMPACT Framework, this guide helps you craft outcome-driven messages, tailor communication to any audience and lead with calm, credible presence across boardrooms, crisis calls and virtual settings. From storytelling to follow-up, you’ll learn how to cut through noise, avoid common traps and build the communication habits that set high-performing leaders apart.
Great leaders don’t avoid tough conversations - they navigate them with clarity and confidence. The Difficult Conversation Prep Sheet provides a structured approach to preparing for high-stakes discussions, ensuring you stay composed, focus on facts and drive productive outcomes. Use it to manage conflict, give constructive feedback and turn difficult conversations into opportunities for alignment and growth.
Executives don’t have time for lengthy reports - they need clear, concise information that drives decisions. The One-Page Briefing Framework helps you structure key messages, essential insights and recommended actions into a format that is easy to scan and act on.Use it to simplify complex topics, ensure alignment and improve the clarity of your communication.
Break free from assumptions and think like a true innovator. The First Principles Thinking Worksheet helps you deconstruct complex problems, challenge conventional wisdom and develop breakthrough solutions from the ground up. Use it to rethink challenges, uncover new opportunities and make smarter strategic decisions based on fundamental truths.
Your professional brand defines how others see you. The Personal Brand Strategy Framework helps you clarify your professional identity, communicate your value with confidence and build a strong executive presence. Use it to craft a compelling message, expand your influence and position yourself for greater career opportunities.
High Impact Toolkit
A powerful collection of ready-to-use tools, templates and frameworks to solve business problems, shape strategy, drive performance and make smarter decisions - faster and with more impact.
The Strategic Influencer Tool is a structured framework for persuading decision makers to accept a proposal by presenting compelling arguments and rationale. Using a step-by-step approach, this tool helps identify stakeholders, objections, and consequences, enabling the development of a well-structured, persuasive case.
The Project Executive Update Template is a clear and concise format for communicating essential project information to senior business executives. Unlike the Project Status Report, this template focuses on findings, insights, and business benefits rather than detailed project delivery updates.
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