About Programme
How often do you take the time to reflect on your leadership style, your vision, and the impact you can make on your team and organization?
In today’s ever-shifting and increasingly complex business arena, the need for strong and successful leadership has never been greater. IMD’s Inspirational Leadership program provides you with an opportunity to expand your leadership skills and enrich the way you mobilize others.
You will examine your individual leadership strengths and weaknesses and learn how to be a more grounded leader. The program equips you with the essential tools to build strong relationships with your team, increase engagement, and shape a culture of high performance. You will learn to lead your people by coaching them and helping them develop their potential. Led by former hostage negotiator, George Kohlrieser, the course provides you with applicable insights on handling difficult conversations and persuading through dialogue and negotiation.
You will also explore how to remain resilient in the face of adversity, adopting new ways of approaching challenges and overcoming obstacles in your own professional context. The new insights and skills you develop will impact your team’s performance and will empower you to lead with more clarity and conviction.
Upon completion of Inspirational Leadership, you are eligible to apply for IMD’s Advanced High Performance Leadership program, a special offering exclusively designed for High Performance Leadership / Inspirational Leadership alumni.
Enhance your self-awarenessGet to know your leadership style, strengths, and weaknesses through a 360° feedback report.
Connect with othersBuild the strong team bonds you need to become a more successful leader.
Lead as a coachEmpower others to reach their full potential by acquiring effective coaching tools and techniques.
Navigate conflictsManage conflict and develop constructive strategies for handling difficult situations.
Cultivate resilienceGain practical tools and strategies for overcoming setbacks, coping with personal stressors, and navigating challenges.
Programme Benefits
Designed for impact and delivered for you, IMD’s online programs help you achieve your aspirations wherever you are in your career or the world. Here’s what makes the IMD online program experience exceptional.
Access to thought leadershipTap into the expertise of IMD’s faculty – globally recognized experts in their fields – wherever you are.
Personalized coachingBenefit from one-on-one support from an experienced executive coach who helps you apply new insights to your own context.
Global peer interactionCollaborate with participants from around the world through group and pair work that challenges your thinking and broadens your perspective.
Flexible formatEngage in a structured yet flexible learning experience that enables you to progress at your own pace and complete weekly assignments around your busy schedule.
Applied learning for real impactApply what you learn right away through practical assignments designed to make a direct impact on your work.
Testimonials
"The program was a truly transformative journey of self-discovery and growth. I was challenged to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what really matters in leadership: presence, authenticity, and emotional intelligence. It was not just about learning new models, it was about learning more about myself. I left this journey more self-aware, inspired, and ready to lead with heart."
Ana Rodrigo Gonçalves
Head of Corporate Relations, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Portugal
"The Inspirational Leadership program challenged me to reflect deeply on my leadership behaviours. Through coaching, peer exchange and practical tools, I gained clarity, confidence and new ways to empower others, foster trust and lead with greater empathy and authenticity."
Mario Correia
Accounting Manager, Super Bock Group, Portugal
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