Testimonials

Shaping Transformational Cultures

“This was one of the most insightful processes that I have experienced. Anna has a way of acknowledging differing views and finding the synthesis between them. The group became aligned.”
- CEO, News and Publishing Organisation

“Shaping our culture for an unknown future was always going to be challenging. The processes that my team and I have experienced helped us to make sense of the differences and utilize these to assist us in developing a stronger entity. The CultureScan helped us in shaping our organization for future success. Anna was instrumental in identifying these differing views and finding the synthesis between them. The group is now engaged in future possibilities.”
- CEO, IT and Communications Industry


Shaping Dynamic Teams

“The 3 day workshop was more than teambuilding, it was developing deeper awareness, understanding and collaboration to define how we move forward as a group following the merger.”
- Senior Executive, Telecommunications

“I have had the chance to work with Anna in two different organizations with three different leadership teams. She has proven himself an outstanding facilitator.”
- CEO, Media Executive


Shaping the Leader in You – Executive Shapeshifting

“Throughout my coaching, Anna exposed me to a combination of practical techniques and theoretical concepts which I was able to relate to my own situation, which also challenged me to develop new approaches. Working with her was extremely valuable to me personally and professionally.”
- Senior Vice President, Investment Bank

“My Cultural Shapeshifters coach was able to provide clear, concise and direct coaching that empowered me as an individual to develop a realistic action plan that lead to my desired results, and take the company in a new direction.”
- General Manager, Software

“Change is inevitably uncomfortable and significant personal change is often excruciating as we discard the old and comfortable and try on the new and unknown. In working with Anna, I felt able to deal with some of the long established areas of my professional self that were holding me back from reaching my potential.”
- Director, IT Communications


Shaping Cultural Intelligence

“This was an enlightening process for me, helped me understand my own cultural profile and how it shaped my leadership style. I would recommend this to any expatriate leader.”
- Senior Executive, Fast Moving Goods

“I realised the challenges of being a global leader, engaging my team, and implementing the change agenda, required astute navigation. Cultural Shapeshifters helped me in understanding my own profile and how to adapt to what was needed by my cultural team.”
- Senior Executive, Finance Industry

“In any merger situation, the cost of cultural conflicts can be significant if not addressed directly and effectively. The Cultural Shapeshifters team was instrumental in the re-alignment of our newly integrated executive team. Anna’s unique ability to assist people in re-aligning their focus from past allegiances, competing priorities and silo-based thinking enabled our team to re-focus on achieving significant business deliverables.”
- Group VP, Telecommunications


Shaping Your Legacy

”This was one of the most insightful retreats I have attended. I found my ‘place’, and would recommend it to anyone serious about shaping their legacy.”
- Senior Executive, Walking Tall retreat

“Taking the time to determine what is truly important to one, is something everyone should do. Getting out of the ‘busy-ness’ of one’s mind is the first step. Walking Tall retreats allowed me to do this. Not always easy, but a worthwhile journey. The support on the journey was and is appreciated.”
- Senior Executive, Walking Tall Retreat