Leadership & Management Program
Developing Presence, Clarity, and Strategic Influence in Leadership
Where awareness meets action to strengthen decision-making and team alignment.
Overview
The Leadership & Management Program is designed for professionals at every organizational level seeking greater focus, adaptability, and influence while strengthening team culture. Grounded in Japanese martial arts philosophy, it explores principles such as Zanshin (focused awareness), Shoshin (beginner’s mind), Ukeireru (adaptability), and Kokoro (integrity and heart–mind unity).
Participants engage in experiential exercises that demonstrate how awareness, posture, and timing directly translate into effective leadership, communication, and collaboration. By embodying these principles, teams enhance both individual performance and collective resilience.
Through structured movement, reflective dialogue, and perception training, participants learn to navigate stress, resolve conflict, and build trust across their organization.
Program Design
Zanshin Leadership offers two distinct delivery formats designed to accommodate different organizational needs:
Flagship 10-Hour Workshop (2 Days)
A deep-dive, immersive experience that integrates martial arts philosophy with real-world workplace scenarios. Participants practice strategies for stress regulation, focus, and collaboration, while exploring ways to manage conflict and uncertainty effectively.
Condensed 6-Hour Workshop (2 Modules)
A high-impact version for organizations seeking a shorter, interactive learning experience. This format introduces core principles and exercises that are immediately applicable, with reflection and practical application integrated throughout.
Duration: 10 hours (2 days) or 6 hours (2 modules).
Group Size: 10– 40 participants.
Materials: Provided by Zanshin Leadership.
Venue: Room with open floor space or program hall for experiential exercises.
Core Activities
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
Learning Objectives
Build emotional regulation and resilience under workplace pressures.
Improve team communication, collaboration, and mutual trust.
Enhance situational awareness and decision-making in complex environments.
Translate embodied practices into practical organizational behaviors.
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📅 Upcoming Public Workshops
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Atelier en français
27 Sept & 28 Sept 2025
Sat: 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sun: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
10-Hour In-Person Leadership Workshop
French | Paid Event
Location: Gadbois Recreation Complex | 5485 Chemin de la Côte-Saint-Paul, Montreal, QC H4C 1X3
Past Events
May 31 & June 1, 2025
5-Part In-Person Leadership Workshop
French | Paid Event
April 26 & 27, 2025
5-Part In-Person Leadership Workshop
French | Paid Event
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March 8 & 9, 2025
5-Part In-Person Leadership Workshop
French | Paid Event
November 16 & 17, 2024
10-Hour In-Person Leadership Workshop
French | Paid Event
September 18, 2024
5-Part In-Person Leadership Workshop
French | Paid Event
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