OUR APPROACH
Our proprietary programmes are a result of a strategic framework aimed at enhancing leadership maturity and mastery.
It follows a three-phase journey: Discover to Develop, Engage to Empower, and Lead to Impact, focusing on capabilities, emotional intelligence, and results.
This model cultivates well-rounded leaders capable of driving both performance and cultural transformation.
The development & cultivation of the leader as a whole person, mind, heart, body and being.
The equipping of the leader to activate, engage, influence and align the culture and body of the organization.
Master the balance of blending structure with innovation, short-term wins with long-term vision, leading with discipline, clarity, consistency, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES THAT SHAPE CULTURE AND SPARK TRANSFORMATION
Leadership today isn’t just about driving performance — it’s about shaping culture, enabling thinking, and creating spaces where people grow.
Our leadership programmes are more than just one-time workshops. They’re immersive, mindset-shifting learning experiences designed to meet real organisational challenges.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your leadership pipeline, equip managers to coach and develop others, or ignite a more innovative and collaborative culture — we partner with you to make it happen.
Rooted in real-world relevance, each programme is grounded in practical tools, reflective thinking, and live scenarios. Participants don’t just learn about leadership — they live it, practice it, and take it back to the workplace with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re leading teams, designing learning strategies, or investing in your own journey — our programmes are designed to move people forward, together.
This leadership development programme is designed for emerging and first-time leaders who are ready to grow beyond technical or functional expertise. Participants will build a strong foundation in self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal effectiveness — essential skills for stepping into more senior leadership roles.
Duration: 2.0 days
Workshop Objectives:
Increase self-awareness of their personality preferences and understand their impact on others
Increase self-awareness of their personality preferences and understand their impact on others
Strengthen self-leadership and take greater personal accountability
Enhance personal effectiveness to achieve better results
Cultivate gratitude and resilience for long-term, sustainable success
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is a critical skill for effective leadership, team collaboration, and workplace performance. This programme equips professionals with the tools to understand, manage, and harness emotions to drive better outcomes in the workplace.
Duration: 2.0 days
Workshop Objectives:
Understand the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and communication
Recognize and interpret your own emotions and those of others
Develop practical skills to regulate emotions and respond calmly under pressure
Strengthen self-awareness and confidence through guided self-reflection and practice
This workshop empowers participants to align their leadership approach with organizational expectations while building the right mindset, skillset, and work values for the next stage of their journey.
Who should attend: Individual Contributors, People Managers, Department Heads, Business/ Entity Managers
Duration: 1.0 Day
Workshop Objectives:
Gain clarity on leadership expectations at your current level
Understand leadership levels and how to "shift gears" across different roles through new skillsets, time management strategies, and value systems
Identify key areas for change and personal growth to increase leadership effectiveness
This interactive workshop on bias awareness helps professionals identify and rethink hidden assumptions that may influence how they lead, collaborate, and communicate.
Duration: 0.5 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Understand and appreciate the role of unconscious and conscious biases in the workplace
Increase self-awareness of personal assumptions, preferences, and biases
Recognize the impact of bias on decision-making, inclusion, and performance
Create a personal action plan to address and manage bias in daily work interactions
This powerful workshop helps professionals understand what it takes to show up with authority, authenticity, and impact at every leadership level.
Duration: 1.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Understand the core pillars of executive presence: gravitas, communication, and appearance
Recognize the value of executive presence in influencing decisions and building leadership credibility
Identify personal strengths and areas for development to enhance executive presence
Ideal for professionals looking to improve how they engage, align, and lead conversations, this workshop bridges the gap between intention and impact in workplace communication.
Duration: 1.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Understand the role of leadership in driving engagement and alignment
Learn to identify the core topic and purpose of each communication
Discover how to recognize and address the needs of different target audiences
Explore different communication styles and how to influence effectively
Develop skills to lead meaningful conversations, handle objections, and inspire action
Participants will explore practical techniques to lead through others, boost team morale, and deliver sustainable results by improving communication, delegation, and feedback practices.
Through real-world applications and leadership best practices, managers will gain clarity on how to motivate diverse teams, manage performance, and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture.
Duration: 1.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
This workshop empowers participants to improve their collaborative skills by understanding organizational expectations, leveraging individual strengths, and embracing diversity in teamwork.
Participants will learn practical tools and strategies to build stronger team connections, navigate team dynamics, and improve cross-functional collaboration for better outcomes.
Duration: 1.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Ideal for managers, team leads, and senior professionals, this programme builds critical skills in persuasive communication, motivation, and strategic influence, enabling participants to create meaningful impact in high-stakes conversations.
Duration: 1.0 Day
Workshop Objectives:
Develop the right mindset to engage and influence with purpose
Identify preferred communication styles to tailor messaging effectively
Learn to craft key message elements that set the right context for influence
Understand the six sources of motivation that drive behavior
Practice four types of influential conversations to lead with impact
The "Thinking Business" workshop equips mid- to senior-level professionals with the mindset and tools to think like business owners and contribute meaningfully to organizational success.
Participants will develop the ability to analyze business environments, drive innovation, and lead change, all while staying focused on high-impact priorities.
Duration: 2.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Understand the business expectations of leadership roles and how to drive performance
Learn the phases of organizational change and how to implement change effectively
Strengthen strategic thinking skills to recognize and act on business opportunities
Gain confidence to generate innovative solutions and add value beyond their function
Master decision-making frameworks to prioritize actions and achieve critical business outcomes
This interactive workshop empowers participants with the core principles, techniques, and strategies of effective negotiation to help them communicate with confidence, manage tension, and reach mutually beneficial agreements.
Ideal for managers, executives, sales professionals, procurement teams, and project leaders, this programme focuses on practical negotiation frameworks and real-world scenarios to enhance performance in everyday business interactions.
Duration: 1.0 Days
Workshop Objective:
Understand the fundamentals and key benefits of effective negotiation
Explore the motivations and perspectives of the other party to create strategic advantage
Learn essential negotiation techniques to influence and achieve desired outcomes
Structure conversations to navigate objections and secure successful agreements
This workshop helps professionals develop the mindset, awareness, and practical skills to navigate change with resilience and lead others through it with clarity and confidence.
Ideal for employees, team leaders, and managers, this programme supports individuals in understanding the dynamics of change and becoming agents of positive transformation within their teams and organizations.
Duration: 1.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Increase awareness of one’s mindset and emotional response to change
Understand the various types of organizational change and their implications
Explore how individual reactions to change impact team morale and performance
Learn proven strategies to manage change and support others through transitions
This workshop is designed to help managers and team leaders develop essential conflict resolution skills, build emotional awareness, and foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
Participants will learn to approach conflict with confidence, applying structured techniques to de-escalate tensions, address misunderstandings, and turn friction into forward momentum.
Duration: 2.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Understand the nature of workplace conflict and key elements in managing conflict in group settings
Reflect on their mindset around conflict and their role as leaders in resolving team tensions
Apply conflict resolution strategies and tools to support team members in achieving positive outcomes
Foster a constructive team environment that embraces differences and promotes performance
This hands-on workshop equips professionals with the tools and mindset needed to understand, engage, and influence key stakeholders—even in high-pressure or complex situations.
Ideal for project managers, department heads, team leads, and anyone involved in cross-functional collaboration, this programme helps participants navigate competing interests, build trust, and drive results through meaningful partnerships.
Duration: 2.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Identify the key pillars of stakeholder management and how to manage effectively across them
Build emotional intelligence to manage yourself during challenging stakeholder interactions
Apply practical techniques to develop long-term, trust-based stakeholder relationships
Gain insight into stakeholder needs to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
This practical workshop helps managers and professionals develop the self-awareness, emotional regulation, and communication tools needed to approach tough discussions with confidence and clarity.
Duration: 1.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Identify what makes a conversation emotionally challenging and how your mindset and natural reactions influence outcomes
Learn how to prepare yourself and create a safe, constructive environment for tough conversations
Apply proven techniques and communication strategies to engage effectively with managers, peers, and direct reports during high-stakes or sensitive discussions
This practical workshop equips managers and team leads with the skills to assign tasks strategically, communicate expectations clearly, and empower team members to take ownership.
Designed for new and experienced people managers, this programme focuses on the essential leadership skills of goal setting and delegation—both critical for team performance and sustainable success.
Duration: 2.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Understand the importance of effective delegation in leadership and team development
Learn how to create accountability and trust when assigning tasks
Apply a proven 4-step delegation model to communicate expectations and gain team commitment
The Development Dialogues workshop equips leaders and managers with the mindset and tools to conduct purposeful development conversations that inspire, engage, and elevate team performance.
Designed for mid- to senior-level leaders, this programme helps participants master the art of employee development discussions, align individual potential with organizational goals, and create a culture of continuous learning and performance.
Duration: 1.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Understand the organization’s philosophy on talent development and key success factors for performance growth
Cultivate the right mindset for effective development conversations
Learn a structured approach and core skills to conduct impactful development dialogues with team members
Identify and assess staff competency and motivation levels to tailor development efforts effectively
This Giving Performance Feedback workshop equips managers with the essential skills and mindset to deliver clear, constructive, and motivating performance feedback.
Participants will learn how to build trust, structure productive feedback conversations, and drive performance improvement through ongoing coaching dialogues—not just during annual reviews.
Duration: 1.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Increase self-awareness and adopt the right mindset for effective feedback conversations
Learn to deliver specific, constructive, and actionable feedback that drives performance and accountability
Gain confidence in handling difficult conversations using proven feedback dialogue techniques
Create a culture of continuous improvement, openness, and team engagement
This Interviewing Skills Workshop is designed to equip hiring managers, HR professionals, and team leads with proven techniques to conduct structured, insightful interviews that reveal a candidate's true fit for the role and organization.
By focusing on behavior-based techniques and real-world application, participants will gain the tools to evaluate character, decision-making, and cultural alignment—beyond technical skills alone.
Duration: 1.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Recognize common pitfalls and limitations of traditional interview methods
Learn how to use Key Events to uncover behavioral patterns, thought processes, and values
Practice powerful questioning, anchoring, and probing techniques for deeper insights
Understand how to identify past behavior as a predictor of future performance
Confidently assess and select the best-fit candidates aligned with company culture and job expectations
Whether you're launching a corporate mentoring programme or enhancing your leadership capabilities, this training empowers participants to nurture talent, transfer knowledge, and support personal and professional growth within the workplace.
Participants will explore the critical role of mentors in organizational development and practice core mentoring techniques to build meaningful, goal-oriented relationships that deliver real results.
Duration: 1.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Develop the right mindset and approach to effective mentoring
Understand the roles, responsibilities, and boundaries of a mentor
Learn and reinforce fundamental mentoring techniques for impactful guidance
Build confidence to initiate, manage, and sustain mentoring relationships through hands-on practice
Whether you are launching a corporate mentoring programme or refining leadership capabilities, this workshop helps you cultivate meaningful mentor-mentee relationships that drive career development, employee engagement, and business success.
Participants will learn to guide, support, and develop talent using proven mentoring frameworks and real-world applications. This highly interactive session also provides practical tools to build trust, enhance communication, and foster growth in others.
Duration: 1.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Build awareness of the mentoring mindset for effective leadership development
Understand the critical role of mentors in career progression and team growth
Reinforce core mentoring skills such as active listening, asking powerful questions, and goal setting
Gain practical experience and confidence through real-life mentoring scenarios
Whether you're presenting to senior leadership, clients, or internal teams, this program equips you with a proven framework to structure your message, engage your audience, and deliver with confidence.
Participants will learn to align communication with strategic goals, develop compelling narratives, and use data effectively to support their points. Ideal for anyone who wants to lead meetings, present ideas, or pitch solutions with impact.
Duration: 1.0 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Define the objective, audience, and outcome of your communication
Focus your thinking to drive alignment and clarity of purpose
Craft powerful introductions that capture attention and build relevance
Structure your message using logical and persuasive frameworks
Use relevant data and insights to support your key points and recommendations
Participants will gain a deep understanding of how to effectively distribute workload, prioritize tasks, and maintain focus on results—even in high-pressure environments.
Through proven strategies and tools, this program enables participants to take control of their responsibilities, strengthen ownership, and align their efforts with organizational goals.
Duration: 0.5 Days
Workshop Objectives:
Understand key elements for effective workload management
Learn the dimensions and dynamics of accountability at work
Activate personal ownership and responsibility to drive individual and team performance
All courses can be specifically tailored to your organisational’s needs, both in content and duration. The goal is to blend training with organisational objectives and company-specific discussion topics, case studies, documents and activities. Whatever your training needs, our trainers and facilitators will explore and discuss your options, finding a good fit for your employees and their desired learning outcomes.
Gain quick insights into the strengths and gaps of your organisational culture.
Designed for business leaders, HR professionals, and senior management
seeking to drive engagement, retention, and high performance.
GLC
I found the tools and concepts shared at the programme was relevant and useful when applied back at my work. I also found that both the programme and the coaching sessions had made me more conscious of how my mindset and EQ impacts my actions. I am now more aware of what I need to change to improve my leadership performance and it is still an ongoing development.
I have started to think more about what triggers my stress and emotions, and will continue to make it a habit to ensure it doesn’t have a negative impact on my performance as a leader.
GLC
The session I attended was engaging and I found tools and concepts that were relevant and useful when applied back at my work.
I also found that both the programme and the coaching sessions had made me more aware of what and how to improve my performance as a leader.
I have started to do things differently now, which has yielded positive results for me.
GLC
I have a different way of looking at the definition of success now.
I don’t have to completely change the process of getting things done at the plantation – I can modernize the process instead and still achieve results for the company.
I would like to move ahead of the pack and not pick up any bad culture along the way. By applying what I have learnt I can move forward, not look back and coach my team towards achieving our goals together.
GLC
The course taught us how to manage our own as well as others' emotional (EQ) strengths & limitations to create positive and collaborative work environment.
As well as the appropriate coaching techniques to be applied to maximise individual & personal development which will ultimately lead to the team achieving its goals.
In my view, this programme is a course that targets to improve and enhance the employee's soft-skills and managerial role so that she can become an effective manager and to that end, I find the course useful.
GLC
This programme was a useful learning opportunity about myself as well as how to better interact with management, peers and subordinate.
The material and learning method through classroom, personal coaching and follow-up sessions is a sustainable and proactive way to ensure sustainability in the participants commitments to change.
The sessions helped improved my personal reflections and gave me learning insights into what I can do better or differently to achieve higher personal satisfaction.
GLC
Following on from the leadership programme and coaching feedback, my way of thinking has changed to be positive and more creative in resolving problems in the plantation.
I concentrate on my team’s strength and help them recognize using on the job coaching / training and field visits. We approach problems together as a team and involve everybody in the decision making – my team realizes we share the same goals and KPI. I realized that giving positive feedback to my team will encourage positive changes. My team now feels they are part of the team, accountability and they also own the decision.
GLC
From the leadership programme that I attended, I have learned to apply various techniques in day to day work environment.
For example, the Coaching Technique, it gives my colleagues accountability and ownership as all of us share the same goal towards meeting company’s results.
Indirectly, it has helped me in improving my relationship. At the same time I can now concentrate on the strategic matters - analyse the bigger picture
GLC
Our programmes are tailored according to your requirements at the point of your need. We can customize the delivery of its content to online facilitation. Please contact us about your requirements.
Our workshops are highly interactive with group activities, individual reflective exercises, individual and team presentations and role plays. These are created and modified according to the objectives of the programme, for both online and physical workshops.
This depends on the requirements and the objectives that we receive from you. Please refer to our programme structure as a starting point and call us for further consultation.
Certainly. In fact, we encourage relevant organizational materials to be incorporated as part of the context of the training workshops for your people. We advocate alignment to your organisation’s expectations of your people. We endeavour to be a collaborative partner with your organization.
Innovative Formula subscribes to a standard code of business conduct which governs the way we respect all individuals. We treat all our colleagues and business partners inclusively, with dignity, and with respect. We place a high value on the health and well-being of all individuals we work with.
As per the country’s requirements, our programmes are HRDC-compliant and claimable for Malaysian companies that contribute into HRDC for their employees. This is applicable for your Malaysian employees who attend and complete the training days scheduled. Please contact us to discuss how we can meet your training needs.
Our coaches are all certified and experienced to journey one-on-one with your executives; to inspire, empower and enable change in their personal and professional life. We also offer team and group coaching, as well as run performance coaching workshops. Please contact us to discuss further.
Yes, we do work with international clients, both virtually and in-person. With careful and intentional planning, we have conducted programmes for international clients in locations outside of Malaysia and within Malaysia.
Our company vision is to shape leaders for the future. We believe leadership is a journey and is applicable at all levels. You may review our range of leadership programmes that are relevant across levels, whether at Leading Self, Leading Others or Leading Business.
With the input of the programme as well as the coaching, I believe I have progressed in these areas, as I have noticed positive changes. I have shifted some beliefs / values which was helpful, and the overall impact is that I feel more confident, have more positive thinking, and feel more passionate & energetic about work.
I have put a plan in place for myself, which I am implementing, with some checkpoints to see if I am on track.
I found the follow-up coaching session useful to reinforce the actions I planned, and to reflect back on the positive impact so far.