About us
The world has changed. But leadership has not changed enough.
For decades, we have educated leaders to maximize efficiency, outperform competitors and deliver short-term results. These capabilities are still important, but they are no longer sufficient.
Today's leaders operate in a world of complexity, uncertainty, cultural diversity, artificial intelligence, geopolitical tensions and growing social expectations. These challenges cannot be solved with the leadership models of the past.
What's more, these outdated models have had a wide-spread side-effect. Many people-oriented leaders have been discouraged or prevented from truly putting people first in their organizations.
It's time for a new paradigm. This is why we created the Humane Leadership Academy.
At the Academy we work on three inseparable dimensions: leadership, personality and embodiment. We don't simply give courses about leadership skills, we support you to become the kind of leader that people genuinely want to follow. We don't just offer programs, we create networks.
Join us today.
Meet our Team
Simona Scarpaleggia
Lecturer, former CEO IKEA Switzerland and UN Panel Co-Chair, Board Member, Gender Equality Pioneer
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renowned leader, best known for her ability to unlock the potential of teams and individuals
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extensive international experience as Board Member and CEO with major contributions to ESG, fairness & inclusion and brand positioning
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Co-Founder of the association Advance Gender Equality in Business
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Co-chair of the UN High Level Panel for Women’s Economic Empowerment.
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charismatic speaker and workshop leader
Malika Lum
Lecturer, former Dancer
and Choreographer Movement Therapist Embodiment Coach
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Embodied Leadership Coach, Movement Therapist and Lecturer, Founder and Director of the Infinite Movement Center
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draws from many years experience on and off the stage as dancer, choreographer and Performing Arts Coach
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renowned Yoga Teacher Trainer
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inspirational Workshop Leader, known for her bridging of art, science and personal development to empower performers and corporate leaders alike
Marion R. Starck
Lecturer, former Presenter and Media Spokeswoman Director, Personality & Communication Coach
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Personality Coach, Media Trainer and Founder of Starck & Partners
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former Board Member
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unique methodology for unlocking authentic communication skills and Personal Branding
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Lecturer at several Business Schools and Universities
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has helped countless prominent leaders to develop successful Thought Leadership programs
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decades of experience as Director of global communication agencies in London and Zurich
What we offer
Humane Leadership Masterclasses
Experiential Further Education
Our Humane Leadership program can be booked for in-house company training, offsite events or as a complementary part of leadership programs in Universities or business schools.
We also offer a specialised format for women leaders which can support your women's networks and other initiatives.
The format can be tailored to your needs from 1-4 days.
Coaching & Mentoring
Tailored 1:1 Coaching
Coaching and Mentoring is a part of the Humane Leadership offer. Individual coaching sessions can be arranged as required.
Here's how you can benefit from the expertise of our lecturers/coaches:
- follow-up to the Humane Leadership Masterclass experience
- transition between roles
- crossroad situations
- specific leadership challenges
- thought leadership missions
- sharpening personal career positioning
Keynotes and Lectures
Inspiring with compelling ideas
Our lecturers are regular speakers at events, panels and conferences.
Here are just a few of the possible lectures we offer:
"Why a humane approach to leadership can change the world". - Simona Scarpaleggia
"The role of personality for leaders in an AI age" - Marion R. Starck
"Embodiment as a key to heightened personal presence" - Malika Lum