London Personal Excellence Programme: Leadership Presence- Are Leaders born or made?

Facilitator: Sylvana Caloni, SC Executive Coaching

Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm start to 9.00pm

Please allow yourself enough time to register so we can start the workshop promptly at 6.30pm

Booking deadline: Thursday 9th December

Have you ever admired a great leader and concluded that their success and ability is simply beyond you? You might say to yourself “it’s a well known fact that the world is made up of Chiefs and Indians and I’m simply an Indian” or “It’s just not in my DNA to lead”.

Undoubtedly, some people are gifted with a natural ability to motivate others and to inspire followers. However, Sylvana challenges us to consider that this is not an excuse which can absolve each of us from stepping into leadership. On a daily basis we are required to lead; be it ourselves, our children, our teams, our organisations or our communities. Further we are not always aware of what inhibits our potential to lead.

Alternatively you may aspire to leadership, you may even be on a fast track programme or have been selected as part of the “high talent pool” and yet you are not quite sure what it takes. Indeed, when asked many exemplary leaders can’t readily articulate what makes them great. They are “unconsciously competent” or “in the flow”.

Through a combination of reflections, shared conversations and physical exercises designed to provide you with experiences, awareness and some theory Sylvana will assist you to explore:

• What it is that you care about and want to achieve
• The barriers to your leadership
• What is within your control
• What you can do to embody and sustain your leadership

If you come to this workshop with a sense of curiosity, openness and a willingness to “give it a go” you will gain:
• New perspectives on what possibilities are available to you
• A greater awareness of what you can do differently to become an engaging leader
• Increased self belief and confidence
• A set of physical practices that will reinforce your commitment to leadership

In the words of Strozzi-Heckler: “Leadership can be developed: it’s a choice and an option. It’s a skill and art that can be developed through commitment and practice. Leadership is about living our purpose while engaging deeply with others”

Sylvana Caloni, founder of SC Executive Coaching is an Executive Coach, Facilitator and Consultant. After 15 years as a bond dealer, equity analyst and funds manager in global financial markets she decided to switch from investing in companies to investing in people. Sylvana’s premise is that executive learning and development create awareness, accelerate desired changes and produce results. Further, long term corporate out-performance is due to outstanding people: visionary leaders, strong managers and cohesive teams. www.sylvanacaloni.com, sylvana@sylvanacaloni.com , 020 7226 3611

For further information and to book, please email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk