Self-leadership Development
Before we can lead others, we must first lead ourselves. Leadership is an inside-out process that requires self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-learning.
Andrew Bryant is a Global expert on Self-leadership. For nearly 30 years, across 40+ countries, he has been the 'Catalyst for Change' to help managers step up to leadership. He is the author of 5 books, and his work has been referenced in over 140 research papers and dissertations.
Research by Gallup has consistently demonstrated that organizations with highly engaged employees outperform those with low engagement by 20% in sales, 21% in profitability, and 22% in productivity.
Self-leadership contributes to engagement by fostering ownership, autonomy, and a sense of competence, as research identifies as key engagement drivers.
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending an incredible leadership workshop with Andrew Bryant, CSP - one that was equal parts introspective and empowering. It was a space to pause, reflect, and grow — not just as a leader, but as a human being.
From deep conversations on authentic leadership to hands-on exercises that challenged our thinking, this experience reminded me that leadership is less about titles and more about impact, empathy, and continuous learning. If you are not able to lead yourself, leading another is simply out of the question!"
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Anupama Krishnan, Global Head of Learning, Servion
Executive Leadership Development Programs
Workshops and Masterclasses are based on three decades of self-leadership research pioneered by scholars such as Charles Manz, Christopher Neck, and Jeffrey Houghton, combined with Andrew Bryant's practical experience.
On your strategy call, we will discuss your learning outcomes, the challenges your leaders face, and your program logistics.
We may select one of these programs or create a hybrid to meet your needs.
A Masterclass is typically from one to three hours. A Workshop is from three hours to three days.
Self-leadership for Driving Accelerated Results
- Develop self-awareness
- Understand frames of mind
- Step into confidence
- Define effective leadership
- Choose a growth mindset
- Give and receive feedback
- Reflect and adjust
- Ownership and accountability
- Mind-to-muscle
The New Leadership Playbook - Becoming a People Leader
- What is leadership
- The performance formula
- End firefighting
- Confident humility
- Decisiveness
- How to influence
- The why conversation
- Putting the 'fish on the table'
- Executive presence
IGNITE - Unlocking Human Potential in the Age of AI
- Potential proprioception
- Barriers to AI integration
- The INSPIRE formula
- How to GUIDE change
- NURTURE psychological safety
- INTEGRATE human + AI
- TRANSFORM cultures
- EVALUATE results and adjust
- Case studies and action plan
Leadership Workshop Return on Investment (ROI)
Research demonstrates that leadership development programs incorporating self-leadership principles deliver measurable financial returns:
- 168% average ROI, for structured leadership development programs (Meta-analysis, The Leadership Quarterly)
- $7 return for every $1 invested, in corporate leadership development (BetterManager research)
- 415% annualized return for first-time manager training programs
- 24% revenue increase, for organizations with strong leadership programs (American Society for Training and Development)
- 20-30% reduction in voluntary turnover, through effective leadership development
- 125% higher productivity for highly inspired employees compared to satisfied ones (Corporate Leadership Council study of 50,000+ employees)
Employee Engagement = Organizational Performance
Andrew Bryant makes each masterclass or workshop highly engaging by ensuring the content is relevant to participants' real-life challenges.
Creating a psychologically safe space and using stories, examples, and live coaching demonstrations, participants gain new insights and self-leadership strategies to apply immediately.
Behavior-Focused Strategies
Self-management and behavioral awareness techniques, including:
- Self-observation for conscious awareness
- Self-goal setting for direction and motivation
- Self-reward and self-cueing systems - Accountability structures
Natural Reward Strategies
Creating intrinsically motivating situations by:
- Building enjoyable features into activities
- Focusing on naturally rewarding aspects of work
- Developing intrinsic motivation - Enhancing job satisfaction and engagement
Constructive Thought Pattern Strategies
Facilitating constructive habitual thinking through:
- Positive self-talk techniques - Mental imagery and visualization
- Management of beliefs and assumptions - Cognitive reframing for resilience
Andrew Bryant is at his best with a demanding and diverse audience. He excels in high-stakes environments."
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Dr Flocy Joseph, Senior Director,
Singapore Management University
AI-era Leadership Development
As AI transforms the workplace, distinctly human capabilities developed through self-leadership become increasingly valuable:
- The AI Imperative: 70% of executives say the pace of change is accelerating (World Economic Forum) - AI's long-term opportunity: $4.4 trillion in productivity growth (McKinsey) - 92% of companies plan to increase AI investments - Skills needed for work expected to change by 70% by 2030
- Human Skills That AI Cannot Replace: Emotional intelligence - Critical thinking and adaptive reasoning - Creative problem-solving - Ethical judgment and decision-making - Relationship building and social influence - Capacity to inspire and motivate others
- "AI won't replace humans, but humans with AI will replace humans without AI." — Professor Karim Lakhani, Harvard Business School
Our workshops prepare leaders to thrive in AI-augmented environments by developing the self-leadership capabilities that amplify human potential alongside intelligent systems.
Add Coaching to make the Learning and Transformation Stick
Managers often struggle to make the shift to leadership because they are overwhelmed with their targets and objectives.
Working with an experienced coach like Andrew Bryant helps them to gain perspective and develop the critical thinking required to operate at a leadership level.
Talk to Us about Coaching
“I have used SLI’s Managing Director, Andrew Bryant’s, services over a period of 5 years at Microsoft to support some very ambitious change management initiatives. His extraordinary communication and presentation skills, his rich use of language coupled with a very authentic style has made a very positive impact in our organization. Without hesitation, I would recommend Andrew any time, he clearly stands out as an inspiring leadership and transformational coach.”
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Mathias von Bescherer
