The Thinking Leader
20 years of building thinking leaders — now available to you
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A 6-week virtual programme that strengthens how you think, communicate, and understand the world — so you can become a voice for impact.
Designed by business leaders and psychologists, backed by 20+ years of global expertise.
years building leaders
alumni in 80+ countries
programmes in 20 countries
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Genuine influence, not performance tricks
Ready-to-publish posts and essays that are uniquely yours.
Understand your own mind, first
Master yourself, influence others.
Global systems, not just business trends
See what mainstream coverage misses — and apply it anywhere.
Constantly busy, always responding, surrounded by more information than ever
Technically skilled but recognize that's not enough to create real impact
Ready to build genuine influence, not just visibility
Move beyond reactive thinking and make decisions you can stand behind
Develop original insight rather than repeat what others are saying
Lead with judgment that earns trust, whether your influence is personal, professional, or broader
Original thought pieces
Ready-to-publish posts and essays that are uniquely yours.
A personalised influence map for idea generation
A tool to clarify your values, purpose, and pathways for influence.
A global community of thinking leaders
Connect with peers from diverse backgrounds and expand your network
Practical AI-supported cognitive tools
Designed to help you analyse, organise, and articulate your thoughts for greater impact
Gain mental clarity by breaking the thought patterns that hold you back
Move beyond reactivity and respond decisively in meetings, conversations, and even conflict
Intentional thinking helps you prioritise your biggest goals over daily demands
Move from constant distraction and busyness to focusing on what actually matters
Cut through information overload quickly and become a source of insight
When you know what matters, you work faster, argue better, and avoid rework
Develop confidence in your ideas instead of second-guessing them
Establish intellectual authority through how you think, not how much you know
Distinct thinking makes you harder to replace and easier to recognise
Time Commitment
6 weeks
3-4 hours per week
Format
Self-paced modules, live sessions,
community discussions
Curriculum
8 core modules
3 electives to choose from
Live Sessions
Chandran Nair
CEO & Founder, GIFT
Rohan Hazell
Managing Director, GIFT.ed
Elaine Fernandez
Chief Operating Officer, GIFT.ed
learning Modules
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs
President, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
The late Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE
Founder, Jane Goodall Institute (JGI)
Prof. Kishore Mahbubani
Distinguished Fellow, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore
GIFT.ed has equipped me with the critical thinking skills and knowledge necessary to make a meaningful impact in my community and beyond.
- Gideon, Ahmadu Bello University
GIFT.ed helped me develop further as an individual and in my leadership role.
- Fabian, SEG Automotive
The GIFT.ed modules are thought-provoking and inspires me to do my part to make a difference in my professional and personal life.
- Sebastian, Jardines
6 weeks. Global expert faculty. Tangible outputs. Only USD699, early bird price USD600.
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