Overview

Every organization has its own culture, challenges, and rhythm. Zanshin Leadership’s custom training programs are designed to strengthen the foundation of an organization by working directly with teams and individuals at all levels. By instilling principles of awareness, resilience, and ethical action across the workforce, organizations develop a cohesive, adaptable, and high-performing culture.

Programs are fully tailored to client needs, whether for professional development, team cohesion, conflict management, or leadership preparation. Martial arts philosophy provides the underlying framework, while applied exercises demonstrate how focus, balance, and adaptability support measurable improvements in performance and collaboration.

Program Design

Custom training engagements begin with a Discovery Consultation to assess objectives, team dynamics, and leadership culture. Based on that insight, we co-design a tailored curriculum that can include workshops, retreats, or multi-phase leadership development programs.

Training Formats

  • Leadership Intensives: Immersive retreats focused on decision-making, adaptability, and composure under pressure.
  • Team Cohesion Workshops: Focused sessions for communication, conflict prevention, and trust-building.
  • Awareness & Resilience Programs: Ongoing sessions for stress management and long-term behavioral change.
  • Executive Coaching & Integration: One-on-one or group mentoring to ensure continued impact.

Duration: Customized (from 3-hour intensives to multi-day retreats).
Group Size: Flexible.
Delivery: On-site, off-site, or hybrid.
Materials: Provided by Zanshin Leadership.

Perception and awareness exercises for improved attention and responsiveness.

Group simulations for collaboration and conflict management.

Movement-based drills demonstrating posture, balance, and energy in professional interactions.

Guided reflection connecting martial arts principles to everyday workplace challenges.

Core Principles Introduced in This Program

Zanshin

Remaining mind; continuous awareness and readiness

Shoshin

Beginner’s mind; openness and curiosity

Ukeireru

Acceptance; embracing what arises

Irimi

Entering; stepping into challenge with presence

Kokoro

Heart–mind; inner unity and integrity

Strengthened communication and alignment across teams.

Improved team alignment and communication.

Reduced reactivity and improved adaptability in high-pressure contexts.

Strengthened organizational culture built on trust and mindfulness.

Lets talk!

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Your consultation request has been received. A member of our team will contact you within 24 hours to plan the next steps. We look forward to exploring how we can support your leadership development.

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Location: Gadbois Recreation Complex | 5485 Chemin de la Côte-Saint-Paul, Montreal, QC H4C 1X3