Lead Forward

Finding and retaining top talent in a competitive market

Building resilient teams in hybrid environments

Navigating the impact of AI whilst maintaining human-centric leadership

Developing leaders who can drive innovation and cultural transformation

"The Exco has been amazed at the incredible exponential growth we've seen in the people who've been on this programme. I've had some really proud moments at our company over the past twelve years - I can count them on one hand - and this is one of them. I've sat here thinking, 'I am so proud.' I can't believe the caliber of leaders we have developed here.

I've had the privilege of studying at Harvard and Stanford, this programme is better. This is seriously incredible stuff. These are the ingredients for a strong leadership culture and team. Creativity Wake-Up, I want to thank you. We put our trust in you and you have shot the lights out.

This is an ongoing process, and I look forward seeing our leaders all grow from strength to strength."

Dov Girnun

CEO, Merchant Capital

“We started working with Nina in Insights Discovery in 2021 and in 2023 launched our first LEAD program to develop thirteen of our managers. The results were so good that we have run another three LEAD programs training a total of 35 managers and future managers.

We have seen incredible growth in these people - numerous promotions with one onto our Exco and one going on to launch their own business.

Their ability to manage themselves, their teams and others in the organisation grew significantly and the participants are more valuable to us now than they were before doing the program. It continues to be a delight to see people grow in personal maturity and in effectiveness in their roles.

We’ll continue to invest in people through LEAD.”

David Reynders

Chief Technology Officer, Merchant Capital

“At the start of the programme, I wasn't in the greatest space. Our team was under a lot of pressure, and I wasn't keen to make the time sacrifice. But right from the first session, I saw the benefits of the time invested in the programme. Our team had been pulling in different directions, and we've learned how to innovate together, and work toward a common goal. We collaborated on a new workflow system and managed, for the first time, to submit our monthly compliance certificates ahead of schedule. We've now developed a system where we can tick off tasks as we go.

I've learned to have tough conversations. The techniques I've gained helped me face discussions with team members that I'd been avoiding. These conversations helped manage expectations and actually brought relationships into better alignment afterward. I know I'm going to use these skills throughout my career."

Charl van Staden CA

Head of Finance, Merchant Capital

“It was such a joy to work with the team at Creativity Wake-Up. Nina’s facilitations of our staff and leadership teams were just fantastic as she managed to get everyone engaged. The result was that every person left having not only gained knowledge but also confidence in their leadership and management skills. The support team behind the scenes were incredibly helpful and efficient and so the whole process was so incredibly positive. We are grateful for their investment into our organisation and would warmly recommend their work to others.”

Greg Tait

Lead Pastor, GodFirst Church