This document provides summaries from participants in various Inspired Leadership programs, highlighting the positive impact the programs have had. The programs teach communication styles, listening skills, emotional intelligence, and other topics. Participants note seeing immediate results from applying small changes, like tailored communication approaches. They found value in self-awareness and feedback. The learning was described as meaningful within and outside of work.

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Anecdotes and stories from the people in Inspired Leadership

2. Manager to Leader
“Working through the content in module 2 on
communication, I learnt about communication styles &
preferences. I realised that my people have very different
styles and one person needed a much more supportive
approach. I instantly changed how I communicated with her
and the results were immediate. I can’t believe that such a
small change could impact so much.” - Julian

3. Manager to Leader
“I always considered myself a pretty good manager and
prided myself on treating my team in a consistent way. I
realised after learning about the communication preferences
that I was wrong! Each person needs a very different
approach in order to unlock their unique value. I have been
changing my approach to each person and seen a real
impact in how my team respond.” - Sandy

4. Manager to Leader
“I didn’t really want to do this journey, but my upline insisted. I
thought it was going to be just like other training I have been on. But
I was wrong. After seeing what the path contained, the approach and
how it impacted the rest of the participants in my cohort I realised I
was missing out! I really want to do the second path, I am motivated
and I am voluntarily putting my hand up this time for path 2.” - Kevin

5. Manager to Leader
“I have 7 direct reports. They kept coming to me with all
their issues and I kept ignoring them, because it was all too
much and distracted me from doing my work. After
completing the learning on Listening, I have totally changed
my approach. I am making an active effort to really listen to
each person and am finding gems in what they are saying.
Changing my approach & increasing my attention to
listening has been a game changer.” - Nishaan

6. Manager to Leader
“A point I learnt and it has already made a huge difference is
summarizing. It stems from having ADD where I assume
everyone is as fast as me and understands everything the
same way I do. My thinking was “they listened to the same
info as I did so they must understand the same as I do”.
I have been summarizing all my conversations for a few
weeks now and it has made a huge difference, not in me that
much but rather clarifying my expectations for my team
members.” - Corne

7. Manager to Leader
“The manager to leader journey learning has had a
positive impact within work, personal life as well as the
on the learning group. The journey started off with a
difficult course of self-awareness which set the
foundation to get our mindsets right to adopt the skills
to follow. Before change can occur you need to identify
your weaknesses (skills and emotional) and accept
that you need to spend effort on improving these
areas.” - Clarise

8. Manager to Leader
“I received feedback in the 360 that didn’t sit well with me. I
bought 2 cappuccino’s & because the person selected to not
be anonymous, I went to her and sat down with her to explore
what was behind her feedback. We had such a rich discussion
& I am grateful for the feedback and the opportunity Inspired
Leadership created to engage on this topic.” - Clarise

9. Emerging Leader
I didn’t realise how much my choices and behaviour
impacts others. I learned how to deal with my
emotions and how to listen first and then react, not
just jump in and go for it.
I think everyone needs to go through this course
that wants to move within the company and become
a manager.
- Francois -

10. Emerging Leader
“The course really points to things that I would never have
thought is part of being a leader and why it is so important. I
have also felt that it shows both sides of the coin, how we
see leaders and how to be a leader, even though you are not
in a management type role now. This journey has opened my
eyes about what I need to change to be able to grow in the
workplace and in my personal life. It is not an easy journey
but one that should definitely be taken, and I think the more
people are made aware of some of these fundamental
subjects we are discussing in the journey, the more our
culture will grow.” – Jacques

11. Emerging Leader
“This course has been life changing
for me. It has been inspirational and
has provided me with the tools I need
to be a leader and has made me
believe in myself more.” Shoneez

12. Emerging Leader
“The EQ module was very good, it allowed
me to grow as a leader and help me realize
things I was doing that I didn't know
needed improvement. I am learning a lot
from this course and am so happy with my
progress so far.” - Cesare

13. Emerging Leader
“My experience on this learning journey has
been invaluable. My EQ has grown leaps and
bounds not only in dealing with the work
environment but also skills I have used in my
private life. The size of the cohort is ideal
because it is not too big, which allows for better
engagement from every participant, no one feels
left out.” – Ike

14. Emerging Leader
“The beauty of the Emerging Leader Journey is that it not
only helps you within the workplace but helps you grow
personally & your family will see the change. My honest
opinion is that everyone should be a leader regardless of
their position in a company, a leader is a mindset change
that inspires people around you whether it be in your
household, community, workplace or even yourself. This
course definitely inspires people to be leaders which only
has benefits with little to no drawbacks.” – Wade

15. HR Champion
“The Inspired Leadership approach & methodology is
so clear. They provided me with a detailed
communications plan, so that we set up the learning
the right way. The impact was significant. I receive
great support and partnership from the Inspired
Leadership partner and facilitator who really cares
about the learners in our cohorts.” - Chantelle

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