Collective Brilliance
Unlocking C-suite Team Excellence
Imagine
A C-suite that unites with calm clarity the moment uncertainty strikes.
A leadership team that instinctively puts the enterprise first—even when their own function takes the hit.
A circle of executives who speak hard truths—with courage, candor, and care.
Our bespoke retreats create extraordinary alignment in C-suite teams, turning uncertainty into collective leadership strength.
When executive teams lead as one, businesses thrive.
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From fragmented execution to 80% stock growth.
A Southeast Asian bank aligned around an enterprise-wide strategy—breaking through silos and accelerating performance, fueling 80% stock growth in two years—well ahead of peers.
(Aramyss client)
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From post-merger drift to strategic clarity.
Following a major merger, a digital insurer’s executive team shifted from fragmentation to deep alignment—unlocking nimble execution and seizing the opportunity for a successful acquisition.
(Aramyss client)
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From siloed leadership to global outperformance.
Aligned executive teams see 3X stronger performance and significantly higher employee engagement.
(Bain, McKinsey)
But most C-suite teams don’t lead as one.
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80% lack collective accountability and shared ownership.
(Leadership IQ)
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65% struggle between functional and enterprise priorities.
(Center for Creative Leadership)
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Only 18% of leaders say their executive teams are ‘very effective.’
(Center for Creative Leadership)
Unlocking what’s already emerging.
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What’s Missing at the Top.
Leading at the top can be uniquely isolating—few executives are prepared for the emotional realities of collective leadership.
It’s no longer about depth. It’s about breadth.
No longer about control, but connection.
At the top, the rules change: leadership becomes less about individual excellence, and more about unlocking collective potential.
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Where We Begin.
Leadership programs are designed for earlier stages of the journey. We begin where they end.
Midlife brings profound yet subtle changes—leaders naturally move from relying on control and personal expertise to empowering others and seeing broader connections.
It’s similar to parenting teenagers who are leaving home: the emotional complexity is new, yet the shift toward empowerment is already happening.
Our retreats tap into this natural evolution, turning uncertainty into collective strength.
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The Result.
A C-suite that naturally clicks—deciding, leading, and delivering results as one.
And it all happens organically—by unlocking the same transformative energy that can spark a midlife crisis (minus the impulse to buy a red sports car or Harley—unless you already have one, in which case, excellent choice).
Only this time, it’s aligned toward something far more enduring.
What CxOs say when the shift begins.
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"Even though it was a tough few days, the results were transformational and set us on a path which has been successful and which is still working very well for us 18 months later."
Bill Maldonado, CEO, Eastspring Investments
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"It is transformative. Not an epiphany. A subtle discernment."
Mathilde Swierczynska, Managing Director, Head of Compliance, UBP - Union Bancaire Privée
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"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. Quite literally re-created our company!"
Terence Lyons, CEO, The Stakeholder Company
Reveal
Even the best C-suite teams can feel misaligned—without knowing why.
Trust is strong, but momentum stalls, and no one can quite name what’s off.
Reveal what’s quietly shaping your executive team—so its full potential can emerge.
The Emergence Indicator™ surfaces what most leaders feel but rarely see: the invisible forces that guide—or hinder—collective performance.
The Emergence Indicator™ reveals what’s already present—and what’s still held back.
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Why It Matters.
The most frustrating issues at the C-suite level aren’t obvious.
They’re subtle.The room is full of talent—yet strategy drags.
Conversations stay polite—while real risks surface too late.
Accountability fades at the edges—and no one can quite name why.
It’s not dysfunction.
It’s drift.
The slow erosion of alignment, ownership, and enterprise momentum.
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What It Unlocks.
The Emergence Indicator™ surfaces the pattern behind that drift—so hidden tensions can rise, and natural strengths can take their place.
It’s grounded in the philosophy behind Soaring Beyond Midlife: The Surprisingly Natural Emergence of Leadership Superpowers in Life’s Second Half—that leadership in life’s second half isn’t built. It emerges.
At midlife, leaders access deeper capacities—humility, patience, perspective—but unseen dynamics can keep those qualities from surfacing at the team level.
This diagnostic reveals those dynamics, so the shift already underway in each leader can take shape collectively.
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When to Use It.
Right before a strategic offsite.
Ahead of a major shift.
Or when something just feels off—and you can’t quite put your finger on it.
The Emergence Indicator™ meets that moment with calm precision—so you can see what’s shifting beneath the surface, before it starts to show above it.
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How It Works.
Each executive shares insights through a short online reflection and a private one-on-one conversation.
We synthesize findings into a visual Emergence Indicator™ report that maps patterns across five essential C-suite dynamics:
Collective Leadership – Do we lead as one when it matters most?
Enterprise Ownership – Do we put the whole ahead of our part?
Unfiltered Conversations – Do we speak the hard truths, early and often?
Decisive Execution – Do we move together—clearly and with resolve?
Adaptive Capacity – Do we reshape ourselves fast enough to meet what’s next?
Curious what this looks like in real life?
Download a full, anonymized Emergence Indicator™ report—based on real data from a C-suite team navigating trust, alignment, and enterprise ownership.
Ensemble
Over time, through shared retreat and reflection, something shifted.
They stopped being a team in name—and became one in truth.
From “your role” and “my function” to something bolder: our stand.
Our retreats don’t just align the team—they transform how it leads, decides, and delivers as one.
Spaced quarterly, each 1.5 to 2-day retreat builds seamlessly on the last—blending candid dialogue, reflective space, and actionable breakthroughs.
From insight to the habit of enterprise leadership—one retreat at a time.
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Retreat 1—Connect as One.
Build the foundation of trust, cohesion, and alignment—breaking down unspoken barriers and strengthening the bonds that unlock collective brilliance.
(Ideal Location: Capella Singapore—A tranquil, private sanctuary perfect for forging authentic connections and aligning shared goals.)
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Retreat 2—Expand Ownership.
Shift from functional excellence to enterprise leadership—where every CxO takes full ownership of results beyond their domain, driving accountability across the entire business.
(Ideal Location: Soma, Byron Bay—A focused, intentional setting designed to cultivate bold habits and a mindset of shared responsibility.)
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Retreat 3—Unlock Synergy.
Unleash your team’s collective energy—combining diverse strengths into a force that accelerates decisions, sharpens collaboration, and drives results.
(Ideal Location: Cempedak Private Island—An eco-conscious, creative environment that inspires innovation and deepens collaborative energy.)
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Retreat 4—Cascade Excellence.
Anchor your transformation—embedding alignment, trust, and ownership across every level of your organization, shaping a culture of excellence that endures.
(Ideal Location: Amanoi, Vinh Hy Bay—Renowned for its unmatched standards of excellence, this serene setting reflects the elevated impact your leadership will create.)
No projectors. No laptops. Just space for what matters.
What CxOs say when alignment becomes real.
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"The learnings from these workshops have guided our team in adopting a new set of vocabulary, team norms and practices, and leadership governance—an incredibly impactful process on both professional and personal dimensions."
Chris Alexander, President, Asia MCM, Liberty Mutual
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"The 2-day event really went a long way in helping the group to connect with each other at a deeper, less transactional manner—identifying underlying values and life experiences and aligning on ‘Must Win Battles’ for the year ahead."
Akhil Chandra, CEO, Greenfields Dairy Group
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“Cultivates in individuals and teams a lasting sense of empowerment, resilience, and confidence; inspires collective insights. Profoundly impacted my way of working, thinking, and being.”
Aarti Ramaswami, Dean, ESSEC Business School
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"Wisdom naturally emerges from people in the room and helps them connect, create, and inspire one another. An art to be 'Here and Now.’”
Audrey Ricard, Group Head Executive Development, Prudential
The Foundations
Midlife doesn’t just change how we live—it changes how we lead.
Leadership development programs miss this entirely.
Here are the foundations that make midlife the most potent and natural stage of executive growth.
Our work is built on a bold belief: leadership’s greatest potential isn’t taught—it’s revealed. And midlife is the catalyst.
The inner mechanics of emergence.
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The Leadership Gap No One Talks About.
Jim Collins, in Good to Great, argued that the best leaders combine humility with iron will—rare traits he considered nearly impossible to develop. Similarly, Robert Kegan suggested that only 1% of adults reach the "Self-Transforming Mind," the highest stage of development. Yet both experts developed their frameworks before midlife—the stage where these traits naturally emerge.
At Aramyss, we’ve redefined leadership for midlife executives, recognizing this stage as a natural catalyst for extraordinary growth.
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Midlife’s Winds of Change.
Midlife is shaped by three powerful forces—physiological, neurological, and parental—that redefine how leaders think, feel, and act. These “Winds of Change” can propel leaders toward either a midlife crisis or the emergence of unparalleled leadership superpowers.
Our research on midlife leadership superpowers shows how harnessing these natural shifts transforms not just leaders but entire C-suite teams.
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Leading Through Quiet Conviction.
At the core of our approach is Radically Empowering Presence—a way of being that inspires bold autonomy and cohesive collaboration. Unlike traditional leadership and facilitation styles focused on teaching, telling, or advising, it’s grounded in quiet conviction and unwavering trust in others’ potential.
This philosophy defines how we guide leaders—creating spaces where autonomy flourishes, collaboration deepens, and teams discover their collective best.
Insights and resources.
Meet the guides.
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Aneace Haddad
A pioneer in the emerging field of midlife leadership development, Aneace helps senior executive teams shift from individual expertise to collective impact. With over 40 years of experience—including roles as a tech CEO and McKinsey Senior Advisor—he brings a global perspective on how midlife shapes leadership performance. His book, Soaring Beyond Midlife, explores the physiological, neurological, and parental changes that unlock leadership potential. Based in Singapore, he works with C-suite teams worldwide.
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Malti Bhojwani
Malti is an executive coach and team facilitator with over 20 years of experience helping C-suite leaders achieve deeper cohesion and alignment. As a Senior Advisor to McKinsey’s Aberkyn, she has led leadership retreats and culture alignment initiatives for global organizations. Her approach blends neuroscience, embodiment, and mindset work to foster lasting transformation. A recognized author, she has shared her insights through books and media appearances worldwide. Based in Singapore, she works with C-suite teams across Asia, Australia, and Europe.
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Roslina Chai
Roslina is a mediator, executive coach, and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience helping senior leaders navigate complex challenges and foster collaboration. Her multidisciplinary approach blends commercial, academic, and theatrical insights to create lasting leadership shifts. A certified gestalt leadership coach, she holds an Executive Doctorate in Business Administration from École des Ponts Business School. Based in Singapore, she partners with C-suite teams across Asia, Europe, and North America.
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Thierry de Panafieu
Thierry is a leadership coach and investor with over 30 years of experience helping companies navigate strategic transitions, fundraising, and scaling. As co-founder of Hera Capital and managing partner at Shift4Good, he has guided boards and executive teams to drive growth and performance. A certified integral coach, he offers practical insights shaped by his work across Europe, Asia, and the UK. Based in Singapore, he supports C-suite teams worldwide.
