Elevating C-Suite Teams Naturally
We organically transform seasoned executives into high-performing teams by tapping into the transformative energies of midlife—the final frontier in adult development.
Traditional leadership programs often overlook midlife’s unique strengths.
Jim Collins, in Good to Great, argued that the best leaders combine humility with iron will—a rare trait he suggested was difficult, if not impossible, to develop. But as a younger thinker in his late 30s, Collins hadn’t yet experienced midlife, when this powerful blend can emerge naturally.
At Aramyss, we help seasoned executives tap into this natural combination, unlocking leadership potential that’s already within.
Instead of focusing on acquiring new skills and behaviors, we harness the inherent strengths and wisdom that naturally emerge during midlife, making transformation organic, effortless, and profoundly impactful.
“It is surprisingly easier to transform C-suite teams when embracing the profound changes inherent in midlife. The team’s collective best self emerges naturally.”
—Aneace Haddad
Do you remember a moment when you weren’t sure of yourself, and someone gave you a nod, like ‘You’ve got this,’ in a way that filled you with a sense of empowerment that’s hard to explain? That’s an example of Radically Empowering Presence.
At Aramyss, we embody Radically Empowering Presence—the belief that midlife superpowers are already emerging or soon will.
This presence creates space for transformation to unfold naturally, without force or pressure.
As leaders embrace their midlife strengths, they too develop Radically Empowering Presence. It’s the ability to lead with quiet conviction, creating space for others to rise and fostering greater ownership, autonomy, and impact within teams.
Unlike Coaching Presence, which focuses on listening, or Executive Presence, which emphasizes control, Radically Empowering Presence allows leaders and teams to rise by stepping back with quiet confidence.
Meet Aneace Haddad, founder of Aramyss and former tech CEO turned executive coach.
At 47, I sold my company, moved to Singapore, and went through a divorce. I felt lost. Everything I knew was suddenly uncertain.
During that time, I realized I liked people more than computers.
I took pride in seeing colleagues become CEOs, CFOs, and CTOs, which sparked a shift in me toward mentorship and coaching.
Over the next decade, I became a certified coach and facilitator, learning to release the control and authority that had once defined me as a CEO.
Letting go of that control wasn’t easy, but it was essential. Embracing a coaching presence—focused on listening, asking questions, and stepping back—became deeply transformative.
Working with C-suite executives, I discovered yet another layer of presence: an unwavering conviction in others that becomes contagious, inspiring them to trust themselves and their teams.
It plays a vital role in transforming CxOs from individual performers into a unified, high-performing team.
Seeing senior leaders naturally discover and embrace newfound confidence and purpose in midlife is endlessly inspiring.
That’s why I love this work and why I’m deeply grateful for the opportunities my clients give me.
Facts & Figures: ICF-PCC Certified | Senior Advisor at McKinsey | External Facilitator at Deloitte University | Former Tech CEO. Over 1,800 hours of certified coaching, impacting over 300 individual senior leaders and 100 top teams. Global experience spanning 15 diverse industries including technology, banking, insurance, energy, mining and manufacturing.
What’s in a Name?
Our name, Aramyss, blends the strategic prowess, charisma, and wisdom of the legendary Musketeer Aramis, with the courage to explore a deep, uncharted abyss—a metaphor for unlocking outstanding leadership characteristics with boldness and joy.
Our approach reflects this mix, turning midlife’s challenges and opportunities into tools for crafting leadership teams characterized by humility, grit, and adaptability.
As the team naturally, organically evolves into its collective best self, each milestone becomes a celebration of progress and unity.
Success Stories
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Terence Lyons
CEO, Singapore
Aneace quite literally re-created our company! The relentless focus on product, revenue, growth... had blinded us to the fact that our amazing people had built the best asset of all, a great team. People, team, culture are now the #1 focus areas at TSC. Aneace showed us the path, regularly steers us along the way and we view him not just as a key advisor but as part of the DNA of our company.
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Philipp Kandal
Chief Product Officer, Grab
Aneace is a wonderful coach to work with and I can highly recommend working with him if you have a chance. I really enjoyed our sessions especially as he has been an executive himself before and therefore draws from rich personal experience - and has a few good battle stories to share. The other thing that stood out for me was his consistent ability to help me uncover possible solutions myself by him asking the right questions.
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Khairul Mohamad
GM, Petronas
Aneace was my coach for my strategic excellence leadership journey. Aneace gave me some excellent coaching tips which have really reshaped my leadership approach. In addition he has also helped me find insights to focus on my energy to achieve my goals. In summary, Aneace is a great and cool coach to work with.
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Chris Alexander
President, Liberty Mutual Asia Markets
Aneace guided our leadership team through a series of workshops focused on our collective journey as a high performing executive team. The learnings from these workshops have guided our team in adopting a new set of vocabulary, team norms and practices, and leadership governance. The sessions have aided our team in forming deep, personal and trusting connections which have served as a powerful foundation for leading the business.
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Ben Munroe
Chief Marketing Officer, Cloudflare Asia Pacific
You're a game changer Aneace Haddad. Your coaching and your book had a major impact. The lessons we learned in the group sessions and your advice about mindfulness and thinking ahead has helped me shape the last 24 months with greater clarity. Thank you!
Top Team Journeys
Our tailored retreats facilitate deep reflection and robust peer-to-peer interactions, designed to foster personal growth and team cohesion. Participants not only enhance their individual leadership skills but synergistically evolve into a more collaborative and higher-performing team.
Measuring the Journey’s Success
Pre- and post-journey surveys address key drivers of team effectiveness.
This diagram captures the evolution of a C-suite team from working in silos to thinking as a strategic unit. Their growth is marked by deeper insights and more cohesive problem-solving, characteristic of midlife transitions.
Insights and Tools
Midlife Leadership Library
What if the best years of your leadership journey haven’t even begun?
"An illuminating text where the infamous 'midlife crisis' becomes a 'midlife crucible,' a fertile period that, if handled well, can result in 'midlife rejuvenation.’” — Foreword Reviews
Drawing on his experiences and those of leaders he's coached, Aneace reveals midlife as a prime opportunity for profound growth. This book reimagines midlife, showing how physiological, neurological, and parental changes can catalyze leadership transformation.
Discover six midlife superpowers — from resilience forged in personal trials to creativity sparked by a maturing brain. With real stories and practical strategies, learn how these powers can dramatically enhance leadership effectiveness.
A CEO’s Tale of Midlife Rejuvenation
Embark on a transformative journey with Aidan Perez, a 50-year-old former tech CEO at a pivotal crossroads of personal loss and career transition. His discovery of a mysterious manuscript unfolds lessons of mindful, authentic leadership, guiding him — and you — through midlife’s perfect storm towards unparalleled personal and professional rejuvenation.
"Fans of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma will be delighted." — The Book Commentary
"A uniquely eye-opening professional guide." — SPR
