Emerging Leaders
Accelerator

Build confident, emotionally intelligent
leaders
before they step into bigger roles.

Many emerging leaders are promoted because they are reliable, technically capable, or highly committed – but leading people requires a very different set of mindsets, behaviours and emotional competencies.

The Emerging Leaders Accelerator helps high-potential staff, aspiring managers, team leads and new supervisors develop the confidence, self-awareness, communication skills and leadership habits needed to step up and lead others effectively.

DESIGNED FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS.

This pathway is ideal for organisations that want to intentionally develop their leadership pipeline rather than waiting until people are already struggling in leadership roles.

Aspiring Managers
High-potential employees preparing to step into people leadership roles.
New Team Leaders
Recently appointed leaders who need practical tools, confidence and support.
Technical or Functional Specialists
Subject-matter experts who now need to influence, coach and lead others.
Supervisors and Frontline Leaders
Operational leaders who play a critical role in culture, communication and team performance.

The promotion gap most organisations underestimate

Many people are promoted because they are strong performers. But the capabilities that make someone successful as an individual contributor are not always the same capabilities required to lead others.


Without the right support, emerging leaders can fall into common traps:
The Gap Is Real.
The Transformation Is Possible.
Becoming overwhelmed by the shift from doing to leading
Holding onto tasks instead of delegating
Avoiding difficult conversations
Reacting emotionally under pressure
Trying to be liked rather than respected
Struggling to influence without authority
Failing to create clarity, trust and accountability
Managing performance inconsistently
People are often promoted for what they know. They succeed in leadership
because of
how they think, relate, communicate and influence.

The leadership foundations emerging leaders need most

The Accelerator helps emerging leaders build the core behaviours that turn potential into practical leadership impact.

Lead Self First
Build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, confidence and personal responsibility.
Communicate with Clarity
Learn how to listen, ask better questions, give feedback and adapt communication style.
Build Trust and Psychological Safety
Create stronger relationships, encourage contribution and strengthen team connection.
Delegate and Coach Effectively
Shift from doing the work to growing the capability of others.
Influence Without Authority
Use rapport, empathy and stakeholder awareness to create win-win outcomes
Lead Performance and Change
Set expectations, manage resistance, hold courageous conversations and sustain momentum.

A PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP JOURNEY,
NOT A ONE-OFF WORKSHOP

The Emerging Leaders Accelerator can be delivered as a focused workshop, a multi-module leadership journey, or a
blended program combining live facilitation, coaching, reflection and application.
Discover Self
Emotional intelligence, mindset, confidence and leadership identity.
Understanding Others
Communication styles, DISC, empathy, trust and
rapport.
Lead Conversations
Feedback, coaching, delegation and courageous
conversations.
Influence and Align
Stakeholder engagement, collaboration and leading without authority.
Embed Leadership Habits
Action learning, peer reflection, accountability and practical workplace application.

Flexible formats to suit your organisation

1-Day Emerging Leaders Intensive
A practical introduction to the mindsets and tools of effective leadership.
Best for:
conferences, internal academies, leadership kick-offs or targeted capability uplift.
2-Day Leadership Foundations Program
A deeper experience covering self- leadership, communication, trust, delegation, coaching and performance conversations.
Best for:
new managers, team leaders and supervisors.
Recommended for sustained behaviour change
6-Module Leadership Journey
A sustained development pathway delivered over several months, with application between sessions.
Best for:
organisations wanting measurable behaviour change and stronger leadership habits.
Blended Leadership Accelerator
Live workshops, virtual modules, coaching circles, DISC profiling and practical workplace assignments.
Best for:
geographically dispersed teams or organisations building a scalable leadership pipeline.

PARTICIPANTS LEAVE WITH
PRACTICAL TOOLS THEY CAN USE IMMEDIATELY

Built on real-world leadership
transformation experience

EQ Strategist has been helping organisations build emotionally intelligent
leaders and stronger cultures since 2006. Our work combines practical
leadership tools, emotional intelligence, experiential learning,
storytelling and real-world application.

We have designed and delivered leadership journeys for emerging,
established and senior leaders
across corporate, government, technical,
professional services and not-for-profit environments.

260+
Organisations
20+ Years of Experience
Thousands of Leaders Empowered
Proven Impact Across Sectors
Australia, Asia Pacific, Middle East, & Beyond

For more than 14 years, EQ Strategist has been a valued partner in developing leadership capability across our organisation. Through the Aspiring Leaders and Emerging Leaders programs, Dominic has consistently inspired participants to think differently, challenge themselves and grow as leaders. His engaging facilitation style, practical leadership insights and ability to connect with people at all levels have equipped participants with greater self-awareness,
confidence and leadership capability.

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Adaptable to different leadership contexts

Government Leadership Development

Tailored leadership programs for public sector managers and emerging leaders, focusing on emotional intelligence, delegation, performance conversations and leading through change.

Technical and Professional Teams

Leadership journeys for specialists
stepping into broader influence, people
leadership and stakeholder-facing roles.

Manager Capability Uplift

Practical workshops and modular
programs helping new and established
managers build confidence, trust,
accountability and team performance.

Emerging Leaders Accelerator:
Building the Next Generation of
Confident, Emotionally Intelligent Leaders

Download the program overview to see the full
curriculum, learning outcomes and delivery options.

Ready to build your
next generation of leaders?

Whether you are preparing high-potential staff for future roles, supporting new managers, or strengthening your leadership pipeline, we can help you
design a practical pathway that builds confidence, emotional intelligence
and real-world leadership capability.

Book a conversation to explore the right pathway for your emerging leaders.
We can tailor the pathway to your organisation’s leadership framework,
culture priorities and capability needs.

Andrew Davey

Andrew is a Master Trainer and Executive Coach known for helping organisations shift from transactional leadership to emotionally intelligent cultures. A Tony Robbins Mastery graduate, Certified Life Coach, and MBA holder, he empowers leaders to unlock clarity, resilience, and purpose.

Dominic Siow

Co-founder and EQ Alchemist at EQ Strategist, Dom has inspired leaders and transformed cultures across 260+ organisations in 10 countries. He is the author of the Amazon best-seller *What’s GREAT About This?* and host of the *Inspiring Leadership* podcast.

Sue Siow

Co-founder and Director of EQ Strategist, Sue is known for her calm presence, strategic clarity, and deep empathy. With a background in information systems and advanced leadership training, she has supported leadership journeys for global clients across Asia-Pacific.

Caroline Crosbie

Caroline is a sought-after trainer and psychologist based in Perth, delivering experiential leadership and wellbeing programs. With expertise in resilience, work-life integration, and communication, she helps leaders sustain performance while leading with care, clarity, and balance.

Vivien Ong

Vivien is a seasoned facilitator and coach with 20+ years of corporate leadership experience. She specialises in mindful leadership, communication, and team dynamics, creating vibrant, high-trust learning environments where individuals step into leadership with clarity and voice.

Dale White

Dale is a high-impact leadership and performance coach with 19+ years of experience across government, corporate, and education. Known for his energy and practical insight, he helps leaders align strengths with strategy to drive sustainable, high-performance outcomes.

Vivien Ong

Vivien Ong is a seasoned leadership facilitator, coach, and trainer known for helping professionals grow into self-aware, courageous and impactful leaders. With over 20 years of corporate experience in sectors such as banking, telecommunications, BPO, and media,

Vivien brings a strategic yet deeply human lens to leadership development. At EQ Strategist, she facilitates programmes in mindful leadership, communication, psychological safety and team dynamics. Celebrated for her vibrant facilitation style, she combines energy, empathy, and practical insight to spark meaningful dialogue where learning and growth happen. She also mentors youth through a social enterprise and serves in the leadership team at the

Contact Centre Association of Singapore, where she advocates for better leadership and service standards. Her work is rooted in the belief that better leadership builds a better world. Through storytelling, behavioural tools, and reflective practice, she helps individuals step into leadership with presence, clarity, and voice. Vivien’s clients value her ability to create high-trust environments where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to lead from within.

Caroline Crosbie

Caroline is a sought-after trainer and psychologist who brings warmth, depth, and structure to leadership and wellbeing programmes. At EQ Strategist, she delivers experiential learning focused on resilience, work-life integration, and effective communication. Her academic background includes a Master of Clinical Psychology and certifications in Extended DISC, NLP, and EFT. Caroline’s clients appreciate her thoughtful approach to coaching and her ability to simplify complex psychological principles into actionable steps. With professional experience in five countries, she brings a culturally attuned perspective to her facilitation. Her goal is to help individuals and teams sustain performance without burning out—leading with insight, care, and clarity.

Dale White

“Real transformation doesn’t come from more information—it comes from aligned action.”

Dale White is a high-impact, outcome-focused leadership and performance coach, known for his energy, strategy and ability to drive real change. With 19+ years of experience helping professionals perform at their highest potential & a background in business, behavioural psychology, and high-performance coaching, Dale supports leaders to build clarity, confidence, and resilience in both work and life. At EQ Strategist, Dale facilitates training & coaching that blend behavioural insight, personal mastery, and practical implementation. His sessions are known for being dynamic, personalised, and results-focused – ensuring participants take real-world action that sticks. Dale holds degrees in Business and Exercise Science, and certifications in NLP, PCM, and Robbins Leadership Mastery. Whether supporting government departments, corporate leaders, guiding frontline teams or values-driven founders, Dale’s mission is to help people cut through theory and lead with purpose.

Jack Rankin

Jack Rankin is a high-impact trainer, executive coach, and culture catalyst with over 1,500 workshops delivered globally. His client portfolio includes leading names across government, finance, insurance, construction, and retail. At EQ Strategist, Jack helps organisations strengthen leadership capability, stakeholder alignment, and communication excellence. He is known for making learning engaging and actionable—tailoring each session to drive meaningful outcomes. His past clients include Singapore Airlines, Rio Tinto, Visa Westfield, Nike, Schneider Electric, and City of Parramatta Council. Jack is a Tony Robbins Leadership Mastery graduate and serves on the Synergistic Results Leadership team. Through each programme, he inspires individuals to elevate how they speak, lead, and influence.

Sue Siow

With a heart for people and a sharp strategic lens, Sue Siow co-founded EQ Strategist to help individuals and organisations flourish from the inside out. As Operations Director, she ensures the seamless delivery of high-impact programs while supporting clients with insight, empathy, and practical wisdom.

In addition to leading operations and client experience, Sue is also a skilled Facilitator and Participant Coach—contributing to larger workshops through 1-on-1 coaching, small group facilitation, and experiential team-building segments. Her calm, grounding presence invites reflection, trust, and personal growth.

With a background in Information Systems and advanced training from Tony Robbins’ Mastery University, Sue has supported programs across Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, China, and Indonesia for clients including Sembcorp, Esker, DBS Bank, Changi Airport Group, FedEx, Yokogawa, and AirAsia.

Dominic Siow

“Be the light or the mirror that reflects it.”

These words define Dominic Siow’s approach to life and leadership. As a globally recognised leadership facilitator, keynote speaker, coach, and co-founder of EQ Strategist, Dom is known for helping people reconnect with their purpose, lead with heart, and create cultures where everyone can thrive.

Drawing on senior leadership experience from IBM and Grapevine Technologies, he has spent the past two decades empowering over 260 organisations across 10 countries—from multinational corporations to public sector agencies and values-driven startups.

Dom’s facilitation style is equal parts insight, empathy, and inspiration. Whether leading a leadership retreat, designing a culture transformation program, or coaching executives through complexity, he helps people become not just better leaders, but better human beings.

He is the author of the Amazon bestselling book What’s GREAT About This?—a guide to building resilience through disruption—and the host of the Inspiring Leadership Podcast, where he shares real stories of growth and grit.

For Dom, leadership is not about titles. It’s about helping others find their light—and reflecting it back so they can shine.

Andrew Davey

At EQ Strategist, Andrew Davey is known for helping organisations move from transactional leadership to purposeful, emotionally intelligent cultures. As a master trainer and trusted coach, he brings a rare blend of business insight, coaching expertise, and facilitation mastery. Andrew’s clients span industries from logistics and software to government and education. He is a Tony Robbins Mastery University graduate, a Certified Life Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and MBA holder. His mission is to empower leaders to unlock clarity, strengthen resilience, and lead inspired teams that drive results. Andrew delivers programs that are practical, energising, and deeply human—enabling sustained transformation at both the individual and organisational level.