Vertical Development Leadership Program
Vertical Development Leadership Program
In a world where disruption is constant, complexity is the norm, and challenges are new and unprecedented, organisations don’t just need leaders – they need leaders who can Sense, Adapt, and Create the Future.
In a world where disruption is constant, complexity is the norm, and challenges are new and unprecedented, organisations don’t just need leaders – they need leaders who can Sense, Adapt, and Create the Future.
True leadership is about sensing what others miss. Seeing patterns before they emerge. Holding steady in the unknown while inspiring others to step forward.
Leading is harder than ever. Complexity, the maelstrom of change, predicting the market when customers are increasingly sophisticated and demanding, economic realities, political uncertainty—the list is endless and exhausting.
Still, some leaders seem to move forward almost effortlessly. When you think about the great leaders you have encountered in your life, have you felt that they must have been born with that ability, that it comes naturally? Have you thought of them as masterful, even a little magical?
What if you were wrong? What if there were a way for you to become better at what you do, how you lead, AND how you are being? What if you could learn to lead with confidence and intelligence, navigate complexity, and cultivate a powerful, transformative presence, regardless of the circumstances?
Well, there is a way, and this program does exactly that. Not only does it strengthen and renew the skills you already have, but it also provides the additional knowledge, skills, and mindset you need to become a great and impactful leader. More importantly, it develops your Inner Leader to exploit who you are, how you think and speak, and what you are capable of to lead your organisation to enduring success.
You will become the director of your destiny again, rather than an extra on the set.
True leadership is about sensing what others miss. Seeing patterns before they emerge. Holding steady in the unknown while inspiring others to step forward.
Leading is harder than ever. Complexity, the maelstrom of change, predicting the market when customers are increasingly sophisticated and demanding, economic realities, political uncertainty—the list is endless and exhausting.
Still, some leaders seem to move forward almost effortlessly. When you think about the great leaders you have encountered in your life, have you felt that they must have been born with that ability, that it comes naturally? Have you thought of them as masterful, even a little magical?
What if you were wrong? What if there were a way for you to become better at what you do, how you lead, AND how you are being? What if you could learn to lead with confidence and intelligence, navigate complexity, and cultivate a powerful, transformative presence, regardless of the circumstances?
Well, there is a way, and this program does exactly that. Not only does it strengthen and renew the skills you already have, but it also provides the additional knowledge, skills, and mindset you need to become a great and impactful leader. More importantly, it develops your Inner Leader to exploit who you are, how you think and speak, and what you are capable of to lead your organisation to enduring success.
You will become the director of your destiny again, rather than an extra on the set.
HOW TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS ARE MADE
Leadership isn’t learned in a classroom. It’s forged in the moments that test you—in the tensions, the unknowns, the high-stakes decisions where there is no roadmap. Generally, we have to do this in front of a live audience, real-time, when the stakes are high. But what if we can have dress rehearsals? What if our stretching can happen before people who care, have our best interests at heart, and are fellow learners? How would feedback in the moment help? To what extreme lengths can we go if it is safe to fail?
HOW TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS ARE MADE
Leadership isn’t learned in a classroom. It’s forged in the moments that test you—in the tensions, the unknowns, the high-stakes decisions where there is no roadmap. Generally, we have to do this in front of a live audience, real-time, when the stakes are high. But what if we can have dress rehearsals? What if our stretching can happen before people who care, have our best interests at heart, and are fellow learners? How would feedback in the moment help? To what extreme lengths can we go if it is safe to fail?
THE ORGANISATIONAL ADVANTAGE: Leadership That Moves Business Forward
When organisations invest in this kind of leadership development, the results are not just theoretical. They are felt in the culture, seen in performance, and measured in outcomes?
High-Performance Teams
Teams that don’t just execute—they think, create, and take ownership—engaged, accountable people who drive the business forward.
Resilience and antifragility
Leaders and teams that don’t just withstand change—they turn it into momentum. They navigate uncertainty with confidence and turn disruption into an advantage.
Strategic Agility
Leadership that sees around corners, spots patterns before competitors, and moves decisively so the organisation is always a step ahead.
A Leadership Culture
Not just a handful of strong leaders at the top, but a deep bench of leadership at every level—so growth and success are sustainable.
THE ORGANISATIONAL ADVANTAGE: Leadership That Moves Business Forward
When organisations invest in this kind of leadership development, the results are not just theoretical. They are felt in the culture, seen in performance, and measured in outcomes?
High-Performance Teams
Teams that don’t just execute—they think, create, and take ownership—engaged, accountable people who drive the business forward.
Resilience and antifragility
Leaders and teams that don’t just withstand change—they turn it into momentum. They navigate uncertainty with confidence and turn disruption into an advantage.
Strategic Agility
Leadership that sees around corners, spots patterns before competitors, and moves decisively so the organisation is always a step ahead.
A Leadership Culture
Not just a handful of strong leaders at the top, but a deep bench of leadership at every level—so growth and success are sustainable.
PUBLIC PROGRAM
The next public progam will run from October 2025 to June 2026.
If you are interested in attending, or have any questions, book a 15-minute conversation to get started.
IN-HOUSE PROGRAM
We are ready to bring this program to your company!
If you are interested in running an in-house program, provide us with your details and we’ll contact you.
PUBLIC PROGRAM
The next public progam will run from October 2025 to June 2026.
If you are interested in attending, or have any questions, book a 15-minute conversation to get started.
IN-HOUSE PROGRAM
We are ready to bring this program to your company!
If you are interested in running an in-house program, provide us with your details and we’ll contact you.
WHY THIS PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT: Leadership Isn't Learned - It's Lived
This program isn’t about theory.
It’s about stepping into leadership differently—not just understanding new concepts but living them, practicing them, and being stretched in real-time.
Most leadership programs give you tools. This program provides you with transformation as well as tools.
It is built on the principles of adult learning, but more importantly, Vertical Development – the development of one’s inner game.
You don’t just learn leadership – you step into it, moment by moment.
You lead differently, get challenged, recalibrate, and expand your capacity in real time. We deliberately create the conditions for Vertical Development – growing your inner game.
You won’t just learn about complexity – you’ll navigate it.
You’ll be stretched in live situations, making sense of shifting dynamics, and refining your leadership instincts.
You won’t just talk about self-awareness – you’ll navigate it.
The mirror will be held up. Patterns will emerge. You’ll see how you show up, how you impact others, and where your next level of growth lies.
You won’t just study dialogue – you’ll master it.
You’ll learn to sense what’s unspoken, shift conversations that are stuck, and use language to shape the future of your team and organisation.
You won’t just develop skills – you’ll embody leadership.
Through immersive experiences, live experimentation, and ongoing feedback, leadership will stop being something you “do” and become something you are.
You get to customise the program – so it fits YOUR organisation.
Not all organisations are the same, and not all leaders require the same learning and development. You get to shape the program so it fits your specific needs.
This program is for courageous leaders ready to step into a more profound, more powerful way of leading—one that creates real impact in their organisations and beyond.
WHY THIS PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT: Leadership Isn't Learned - It's Lived
This program isn’t about theory.
It’s about stepping into leadership differently—not just understanding new concepts but living them, practicing them, and being stretched in real-time.
Most leadership programs give you tools. This program provides you with transformation as well as tools.
It is built on the principles of adult learning, but more importantly, Vertical Development – the development of one’s inner game.
You don’t just learn leadership – you step into it, moment by moment.
You lead differently, get challenged, recalibrate, and expand your capacity in real time. We deliberately create the conditions for Vertical Development – growing your inner game.
You won’t just learn about complexity – you’ll navigate it.
You’ll be stretched in live situations, making sense of shifting dynamics, and refining your leadership instincts.
You won’t just talk about self-awareness – you’ll navigate it.
The mirror will be held up. Patterns will emerge. You’ll see how you show up, how you impact others, and where your next level of growth lies.
You won’t just study dialogue – you’ll master it.
You’ll learn to sense what’s unspoken, shift conversations that are stuck, and use language to shape the future of your team and organisation.
You won’t just develop skills – you’ll embody leadership.
Through immersive experiences, live experimentation, and ongoing feedback, leadership will stop being something you “do” and become something you are.
You get to customise the program – so it fits YOUR organisation.
Not all organisations are the same, and not all leaders require the same learning and development. You get to shape the program so it fits your specific needs.
This program is for courageous leaders ready to step into a more profound, more powerful way of leading—one that creates real impact in their organisations and beyond.
A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM: Components
The 8-month immersive program is designed for senior leaders who don’t just want to lead better but want to become the kind of leader they have always looked up to.
Through:
Transformational Learning Experience
A deep dive into the inner and outer forces shaping your ledership in real-time — where you’ll not only see what needs to shift but also feel it. The program leaders and your fellow leaders witness and reflect on how your leadership is experienced and how effective you are as a leader, in a Deliberately Developmental Environment.
Group Coaching & Real-Time Feedback
A space where blind spots come to light, patterns become apparent, and growth is accelerated through challenge and reflection.
Adaptive Leadership in Action
No passive learning here. You’ll take new leadership skills and stances directly into your organisation, experiment, and adapt as you go.
Assessments & Growth Tracking
Using Vertical Development and tools like The Leadership Circle, along with ongoing feedback loops, so growth is not just felt—it’s measured. Constantly.
Dialogue
Mastering the language of leadership—how conversations shape reality, align teams, and determine what gets built or broken.
Tailored Learning
Selecting the learning topics that your leaders need.
Repository of leadership tools, skills, and concepts
An online learning environment that allows knowledge acquisition to happen at the pace and preference of each individual.
A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM: Components
The 8-month immersive program is designed for senior leaders who don’t just want to lead better but want to become the kind of leader they have always looked up to.
Through:
Transformational Learning Experience
A deep dive into the inner and outer forces shaping your ledership in real-time — where you’ll not only see what needs to shift but also feel it. The program leaders and your fellow leaders witness and reflect on how your leadership is experienced and how effective you are as a leader, in a Deliberately Developmental Environment.
Group Coaching & Real-Time Feedback
A space where blind spots come to light, patterns become apparent, and growth is accelerated through challenge and reflection.
Adaptive Leadership in Action
No passive learning here. You’ll take new leadership skills and stances directly into your organisation, experiment, and adapt as you go.
Assessments & Growth Tracking
Using Vertical Development and tools like The Leadership Circle, along with ongoing feedback loops, so growth is not just felt—it’s measured. Constantly.
Dialogue
Mastering the language of leadership—how conversations shape reality, align teams, and determine what gets built or broken.
Tailored Learning
Selecting the learning topics that your leaders need.
Repository of leadership tools, skills, and concepts
An online learning environment that allows knowledge acquisition to happen at the pace and preference of each individual.
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE : The Format of the Program
The program is composed of components that exploit individual, group, and social learning. It consists of eight modules, each 4 weeks in duration and each with a distinct theme.
Each module consists of the following:
The knowledge acquisition component involves mixed-media, interactive learning in a sophisticated online environment. Teaching is thus moved out of the “classroom” and done asynchronously, at a pace that suits the individual.
A 4-hour in-person OR 6-hour virtual Leadership Workshop brings the learning alive by turning the room into a real-time learning and developmental environment. It allows participants to step into their leadership, work with complexity, be challenged, and adapt in real time, all whilst engaging with the module’s content.
A ninety-minute virtual group coaching session, where the participants bring the challenges they have experienced in applying the learning.
Two small group sessions of around sixty minutes, designed to create dialogue and reflection. One participant brings a current challenge or a past leadership failure to the session as a topic, the others use the learning to help them. They also take turns leading the session, creating focus and flow, creating collaboration, and managing the dynamics. This role is almost more important than the group’s problem solving, since it showcases the leader’s ability to truly lead. They receive structured feedback from everyone at the end of the session.
Assessments and additional coaching:
To establish a baseline for growth and provide focus, each participant takes a formal 360° leadership assessment (Leadership Circle) at the program’s start.
Later in the program, participants also take a behavioural assessment to understand their communication styles and how to improve dialogue.
Each participant will also have four individual coaching sessions spread over the duration of the program.
The program is limited to 12 participants.
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE : The Format of the Program
The program is composed of components that exploit individual, group, and social learning. It consists of eight modules, each 4 weeks in duration and each with a distinct theme.
Each module consists of the following:
The knowledge acquisition component involves mixed-media, interactive learning in a sophisticated online environment. Teaching is thus moved out of the “classroom” and done asynchronously, at a pace that suits the individual.
A 4-hour in-person OR 6-hour virtual Leadership Workshop brings the learning alive by turning the room into a real-time learning and developmental environment. It allows participants to step into their leadership, work with complexity, be challenged, and adapt in real time, all whilst engaging with the module’s content.
A ninety-minute virtual group coaching session, where the participants bring the challenges they have experienced in applying the learning.
Two small group sessions of around sixty minutes, designed to create dialogue and reflection. One participant brings a current challenge or a past leadership failure to the session as a topic, the others use the learning to help them. They also take turns leading the session, creating focus and flow, creating collaboration, and managing the dynamics. This role is almost more important than the group’s problem solving, since it showcases the leader’s ability to truly lead. They receive structured feedback from everyone at the end of the session.
Assessments and additional coaching:
To establish a baseline for growth and provide focus, each participant takes a formal 360° leadership assessment (Leadership Circle) at the program’s start.
Later in the program, participants also take a behavioural assessment to understand their communication styles and how to improve dialogue.
Each participant will also have four individual coaching sessions spread over the duration of the program.
The program is limited to 12 participants.
WHAT IT COVERS: The Curriculum
The cornerstones of the program are:
Complexity
Vertical Development
Communicative Competency
Congruence
The first three modules lay these cornerstones, including the topics:
- Healthy Relationships
- Leading in a VUCA world
- Experimentation
- Vertical Development
- Creating the environment for high performance
- Systems Thinking and Complexity
- Psychological Safety
- Communication and Dialogue
- Conflict
The remaining five modules can be selected from the topics below:
- Creating a high-performance organisation
- Vision and Strategy
- Robust Relationships, including those with stakeholders
- Customer Focus
- Innovation and Creativity
- Facilitation
- Delegation
- Organisational Change
- Managing risk in a VUCA world
- Coaching
- Self-care and burnout
- Building teams and creating collaboration
- Empowerment and motivation
- Accountability
- Self-development
- Developing others
- Continuous improvement and Feedback
- Turning strategy into reality
- Planning and Tracking work
- Leadership Presence
- Personal Productivity
- Mindfulness
WHAT IT COVERS: The Curriculum
The cornerstones of the program are:
The first three modules lay these cornerstones, including the topics:
- Healthy Relationships
- Leading in a VUCA world
- Experimentation
- Vertical Development
- Creating the environment for high performance
- Systems Thinking and Complexity
- Psychological Safety
- Communication and Dialogue
- Conflict
The remaining five modules can be selected from the topics below:
- Creating a high-performance organisation
- Vision and Strategy
- Robust Relationships, including those with stakeholders
- Customer Focus
- Innovation and Creativity
- Facilitation
- Delegation
- Organisational Change
- Managing risk in a VUCA world
- Coaching
- Self-care and burnout
- Building teams and creating collaboration
- Empowerment and motivation
- Accountability
- Self-development
- Developing others
- Continuous improvement and Feedback
- Turning strategy into reality
- Planning and Tracking work
- Leadership Presence
- Personal Productivity
- Mindfulness
WHO WE ARE: The Program Leaders
Antoinette Coetzee
PCC, ORSCC, LDF, LCP, ICE-AC
Antoinette partners with leaders on their developmental and leadership journeys, helping them recognise where they may be standing in their own way. She provides an objective yet deeply supportive space for growth—bringing warmth, presence, and a belief in her clients even when they doubt themselves. [READ MORE]
Antoinette believes:
“Our presence is the most powerful leadership tool there is.”
Joanne Perold
Leadership Development Specialist, Facilitator & Coach
With over two decades of experience in leadership development, Jo is dedicated to helping leaders and organisations unlock their full potential. As a seasoned leader in multiple contexts, Jo has successfully headed organisations, led diverse teams, and guided individuals to achieve transformative growth. [READ MORE]
Jo believes:
“Leadership is not just about skills—its about evolving mindsets.”
WHO WE ARE: The Program Leaders
Antoinette Coetzee
PCC, ORSCC, LDF, LCP, ICE-AC
Antoinette partners with leaders on their developmental and leadership journeys, helping them recognise where they may be standing in their own way. She provides an objective yet deeply supportive space for growth—bringing warmth, presence, and a belief in her clients even when they doubt themselves. [READ MORE]
Antoinette believes:
“Our presence is the most powerful leadership tool there is.”
Joanne Perold
Leadership Development Specialist, Facilitator & Coach
With over two decades of experience in leadership development, Jo is dedicated to helping leaders and organisations unlock their full potential. As a seasoned leader in multiple contexts, Jo has successfully headed organisations, led diverse teams, and guided individuals to achieve transformative growth. [READ MORE]
Jo believes:
“Leadership is not just about skills—its about evolving mindsets.”