Unlocking C-Suite Team Excellence
Brilliant Individuals. Unstoppable Teams.
Why focus on C-suite team excellence?
Because the difference between a good C-suite and a truly aligned one is the difference between incremental growth and unstoppable momentum.
Your CxOs are exceptional. Together, they can achieve what few C-suites ever do—when they unlock the power of leading as one.
Why Aramyss?
The Challenge
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Reaching the C-suite means leading beyond your function—owning the whole enterprise. But most teams never fully make that shift. Mastering a function is one thing; leading the whole is another. Silos persist. Momentum stalls. Growth slows.
Why? Because C-suites were built for individual ownership. Yet at the top, true success comes when leaders think, decide, and act as one.
Moving from functional excellence to true enterprise leadership is one of the toughest transitions in an executive’s career—yet few leadership programs address it. Companies train executives for the climb—but not for leading at the top.
The Shift
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In immersive, distraction-free settings, leaders bring real issues to the table—tackling tough conversations, breaking down silos, and aligning on what matters most.
No lectures. No rigid frameworks. Just candid conversations that spark clarity, alignment, and unstoppable momentum.
The Disruptive Edge
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By midlife, leaders have sharper judgment, greater resilience, and a deeper instinct for navigating complexity. The shift from functional expert to enterprise leader is already happening—our retreats simply unlock what’s waiting to emerge.
This isn’t about teaching leadership. It’s about creating the space where seasoned leaders discover they’re more capable—individually and together—than they ever realized.
The Result
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Faster decisions. Smarter collaboration. Bigger results.
And it all happens naturally—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, great choice).
Inspire Extraordinary: The Journey to Leadership Excellence
Imagine a C-suite where trust runs deep, alignment happens naturally, and every leader takes ownership of the whole business—unlocking results that few teams ever achieve.
At Aramyss, we design bespoke retreats exclusively for your executive team—a transformative journey that unlocks the natural strengths emerging in midlife. Away from daily pressures, leaders gain clarity, forge deeper connections, and step into their collective best selves.
Spaced quarterly, each immersive 1.5 to 2-day retreat builds seamlessly on the last—blending candid dialogue, reflective space, and actionable breakthroughs. The result? A team that thinks, decides, and leads as one—unlocking faster decisions, smarter collaboration, and unstoppable momentum.
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 around shared goals.)
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.)
Retreat 3 — Unlock Synergy
Amplify your team’s collective energy—transforming diverse strengths into a singular force that drives faster decisions, smarter collaboration, and bigger results.
(Ideal Location: Cempedak Private Island—An eco-conscious, creative environment that inspires innovation and deepens collaborative energy.)
Retreat 4 — Cascade Excellence
Solidify your transformation—developing strategies to cascade 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.)
The Impact of Our Work in Our Clients’ Words
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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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“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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"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
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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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"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 Untapped Science of Midlife Leadership
What if leadership’s greatest potential emerges not through training, but through the natural transformations of midlife? Traditional programs miss this entirely. At Aramyss, we’ve created a radically different approach, built for seasoned leaders and rooted in midlife’s untapped power. To unlock midlife’s transformative potential, we’ve identified three key elements that form the foundation of extraordinary leadership.
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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—a rare trait 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. However, both experts developed their frameworks relatively young, before midlife.
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.
At Aramyss, we’ve literally written the book on midlife’s emerging leadership superpowers, showing how harnessing these natural shifts unlocks strengths that transform 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 shapes how we guide leaders in our programs and serves as a powerful practice for executives to cultivate within their own teams.
Insights and Resources
Meet the Experts Behind Aramyss’ C-Suite Retreats
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Aneace is a pioneer in midlife leadership transformation. He has spent decades guiding senior executives through one of the most overlooked leadership transitions—the shift from functional mastery to true enterprise leadership. A former tech CEO, McKinsey Senior Advisor, and executive coach, he has worked with some of the world’s most elite C-suite teams, helping them unlock a new kind of leadership—one that emerges naturally through midlife’s profound transformations.
As the founder of Aramyss, Aneace has developed an exclusive approach to leadership evolution, rooted in midlife’s ‘Three Winds of Change’—physiological, neurological, and parental. These forces naturally elevate senior executive teams by sharpening judgment, deepening resilience, and fostering an instinct for leading through complexity and paradox. This is not taught—it is unlocked.
His book, Soaring Beyond Midlife, reveals how these midlife shifts create a new kind of leader—one who balances humility with iron will, embraces ambiguity with confidence, and leads not just with expertise, but with presence. Through Aramyss’ bespoke C-suite retreats, Aneace brings these insights to life, guiding leadership teams to transcend silos, forge deep trust, and lead as one.
Having lived and worked across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, Aneace brings a truly global perspective to leadership transformation. Now based in Singapore, he continues to shape the evolution of enterprise leadership, helping C-suite teams worldwide redefine how they lead—together.
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Malti is a catalyst for transformation. With over two decades of experience guiding executives and leadership teams through profound personal and organizational change, she specializes in helping C-suite leaders move beyond surface-level alignment into deep, lasting cohesion.
As a Senior Advisor to McKinsey’s Aberkyn, Malti has worked with top-tier organizations across industries—from telecommunications and e-commerce to oil & gas and finance—leading high-impact culture alignment initiatives and immersive leadership retreats. Her expertise lies in executive coaching, personal transformation, and deep team facilitation, where she weaves together insights from neuroscience, embodiment, and mindset work to create leadership shifts that endure.
Malti’s work is underpinned by Aramyss’ philosophy of midlife leadership transformation—helping executives harness the unique strengths that emerge at this stage of life. Her approach blends deep storytelling, self-awareness practices, and high-level strategy to unlock untapped leadership potential.
A recognized author and thought leader, Malti’s books—including Don’t Think of a Blue Ball and Mastering Your Life—have received international acclaim, inspiring thousands to embrace transformation with intention and clarity. She has been featured in the Times of India, CNBC, Australian TV, and Singapore radio for her insights on leadership and personal mastery.
Having lived and worked in Indonesia, Australia, and India, Malti brings a truly global perspective to her work. Now based in Singapore, she continues to shape the next era of enterprise leadership through Aramyss’ bespoke C-suite retreats.
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Thierry has spent over 30 years working at the intersection of investment, strategy, and leadership transformation. A seasoned entrepreneur, private equity investor, and executive coach, he has helped leadership teams navigate high-stakes decision-making, business transitions, and personal leadership challenges across Europe and Asia.As the co-founder of Hera Capital and a managing partner at Shift4Good, Thierry has played a pivotal role in shaping investment strategies for growth-stage companies, supporting CEOs and executive teams in strategic transitions, fundraising, and operational scaling. His work spans industries from technology and e-commerce to financial services and sustainability.
Now, as a facilitator with Aramyss, Thierry helps senior executives expand their leadership beyond functional expertise, embrace enterprise-wide ownership, and navigate the complexities of leading at the highest level. His approach, deeply rooted in his experience at board and executive committee levels, offers clients practical, high-impact strategies for stepping into their fullest leadership potential.
A certified integral coach, Thierry brings deep empathy, high energy, and strategic clarity to every engagement. He has worked with leadership teams at companies including GoTo, SaladStop!, and global asset management firms. Having lived and worked across France, the UK, and Singapore, he offers a truly international perspective on leadership, investment, and transformation.
