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Maximum Performance
The Pivotal Leader Programme
Leading the Way with Clarity and Confidence
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- The Pivotal Leader Programme
The Pivotal Leader Programme
Navigate Leadership with Purpose and Impact
‘Leadership’ is a much abused word. You may be in – or aspire to – a leadership position but would those around you recognise you as a leader in your organisation? Or would they simply see you as a good manager? What’s the difference?
‘Leadership’ implies ‘followership’. That’s the key difference from management. True leaders inspire others to follow.
Just as a compass provides direction, the Pivotal Leader Programme equips leaders with the tools to navigate complexity, adapt with confidence, and inspire others. This comprehensive nine-month journey is designed to build leadership capability in four key areas, ensuring you lead with clarity, resilience, and strategic insight.

The Four Directions of Leadership
Our programme is structured around four essential leadership directions, each providing core content, practical application, and coaching support:
1. North: Navigating Yourself
- Develop self-awareness and resilience to lead with clarity and purpose
- Leadership 360 feedback and personal impact assessment
- Emotional intelligence and leadership styles
- Defining your leadership legacy
2. South: Strengthening Relationships
- Create high-performing teams that collaborate and deliver results
- Psychological safety and team dynamics
- Engaging and motivating diverse teams
- Effective communication and confidence in leadership
3. East: Empowering Talent
- Inspire, develop, and unlock potential in others
- Coaching for performance and inclusive leadership
- Providing impactful feedback and fostering trust
- Talent and succession planning
4. West: Way Forward Strategically
- Develop a future-focused mindset and lead through change
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Managing ambiguity and navigating uncertainty
- Building and presenting a compelling strategy
The programme is structured for real-world application, ensuring leaders not only learn but implement their learning effectively.
- Self-Guided Learning: Engage with high-quality resources, TED Talks, and expert insights.
- Coaching: Gain personalised guidance from experienced leadership coaches.
- Interactive Community: Connect and learn with fellow leaders through an exclusive online platform.
- Sprint Forward Application: Apply your learning through real-world projects and leadership challenges.

Cyrus, Managing Director of Maximum Performance, is an exceptional international trainer, facilitator and coach.
He specialises in helping managers to focus on their role and responsibilities with the aim of getting great results for them, as well as for the people they manage. He has helped organisations across the globe in all sectors to improve their performance through a range of interventions covering leadership and management development and corporate and executive 1:1 coaching.
Why join the Pivotal Leader Programme
- Build the confidence and capability to lead with impact
- Gain practical leadership tools you can apply immediately
- Learn from experienced coaches and a dynamic learning community
- Achieve a tangible transformation in your leadership effectiveness
Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level? Join the Pivotal Leader Programme and set your course for success.