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Interrupt Leadership

Autopilot

Help leaders break automatic habits and unlock stronger collaboration, innovation and results

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INTERRUPTING AUTOPILOT

Many leaders rely on familiar habits, reactions, and routines. 

But when situations change, those same habits may no longer create the impact leaders expect. 

What once worked starts to weaken.

Great leadership starts by interrupting autopilot.

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Why Leadership Autopilot Limits Results

Leaders rely on familiar habits that stop working when environments change

SLOW

Decisions

Weak

Collaboration

Repeated

Problems

Missed

Innovation

The Surprised Framework™

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Break the Autopilot. Lead with 

Clarity

  • Deepen self-awareness

  • Refresh priorities

  • Communicate with greater clarity

SELF

  • Strengthen collaboration

  • Build trust

  • Invite ownership

TEAM

  • Spark innovation

  • Make stronger decisions

  • Deliver better results

BUSINESS

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Surprising Leadership Workshop

A new way to lead

This interactive leadership workshop helps leaders recognise autopilot patterns and apply the 9 Surprises to real organisational challenges.

KEYNOTES 

​Duration - 60-90 mins

  • Core Framework

  • Actionable Shifts

  • Storytelling

  • Interactive Q&A

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

The Sustainable Shift

  • Modular Learning

  • 1-on-1 Mentorship

  • Impact Tracking

  • Expert Network

HALFDAY WORKSHOPS

Deep-Dive Discovery

  • Leadership Audit

  • Live Coaching

  • Interactive Tools

  • Strategy Draft

FULLDAY WORKSHOPS

The Mastery Intensive

  • Surprise Scenarios

  • Culture Shift

  • Strategy Sessions

  • Execution Plan

Trusted by Leadership Teams Worldwide

Unlearn the Obvious. Lead the Surprising.

A guide to navigating the modern leadership paradox.

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WHAT'S INSIDE :​

  • The Framework: A step-by-step breakdown of the Surprising Leadership pillars.

  • The Paradox: Why "safe" leadership is often the most dangerous path.

  • Real-World Case Studies: Practical examples of unconventional success.

  • The Toolkit: 20+ "Micro-Shifts" you can apply to your team immediately.

Imre van Gastel

ABOUT IMRE VAN GASTEL

 

Imre van Gastel is the founder of Surprising Leadership and creator of The 9 Surprises Leadership framework™.

Imre van Gastel is a leadership expert, speaker, and author, and the creator of Surprising Leadership™.

He helps leaders and organisations step away from autopilot and develop more intentional, human, and impactful ways of leading.

Through keynotes, workshops, and leadership programs, Imre brings practical insights that strengthen collaboration, innovation, and results.

Ready to step away from Leadership Autopilot?

Bring the Surprising Leadership™ framework to your organisation through a keynote, workshop, or leadership program.

LATEST PROJECTS

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DELIVERY OF MARKETING TEAM DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
RESULT: +13% LEAD CONVERSION

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DESIGN OF EXECUTIVE  LEADERSHIP COURSE
RESULT: +15% PROFITABILITY

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DELIVERY OF EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COURSE
RESULT: +20% SALES RESULTS

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DELIVERY OF STRATEGY  DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
RESULT: +23% CHANGE ADOPTION

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DELIVERY OF STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
RESULT: +60% EXECUTION SUCCESS

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DELIVERY OF GLOBAL LEADERSHIP COURSE 
RESULT: +13% SALES & SERVICE

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FACILITATION OF CUSTOMER JOURNEY MAPPING 
RESULT: 14% QUICKER TIME TO MARKET

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DELIVERY OF EXECUTIVE TEAM DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
RESULT: +40% STRATEGY BUY IN

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FACILITATION OF OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE SESSIONS 
+15% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

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DELIVERY OF MARKETING TEAM DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

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DESIGN OF EXECUTIVE  LEADERSHIP COURSE

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DELIVERY OF EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COURSE

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DELIVERY OF STRATEGY  DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

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DELIVERY OF STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

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DELIVERY OF GLOBAL LEADERSHIP COURSE GENERAL MANAGERS 

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FACILITATION OF CUSTOMER JOURNEY MAPPING 

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DELIVERY OF EXECUTIVE TEAM DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS

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FACILITATION OF OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE SESSIONS 

READY TO STEP AWAY FROM AUTOPILOT?

"Practical, transformative and directly applicable to our leadership team.”

JORDAN SMITH, OPERATIONS MANAGER

“We boosted our profitability after attending the Leadership course of Trisqelium.”

HALIT BRESTOO, MARKETING MANAGER

“The Leadership courses of Trisqelium helped our executives to drive results”

JONATHAN PRESTON, MANAGING DIRECTOR

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