Let’s be honest: the way we talk about leadership is broken. Why? We’ve been sold the myth that leadership is something you are; a position, a title, a personality type, a personal brand.
The heroic leader. The servant leader. The “strong” leader. It’s everywhere, and it’s mostly noise and ineffective when approached this way. There is nothing wrong with learning the so-called skills, attributes, strategies and tactics of what most would call “leadership skills” as they can improve our ability to “lead.”
But that is just not what leadership is in a dynamic and evolving environment of people trying to perform together to achieve desired results, there’s so much more to it… Because when it matters most, in fast-moving teams, high-stakes moments, or complex group dynamics, leadership isn’t about the person with the title. It’s about what emerges when the right conditions for performance are set.
It’s simply NOT an individual phenomenon and shouldn’t rely on one person to be “the leader.” This is flawed thinking and ineffective. Leadership isn’t a thing to do or something we are.
It’s a phenomenon that emerges when we have a goal or problem to solve that requires the coordination of effective action with a group of people. While that may sound logical and make sense, it’s much harder to produce this kind of leadership than the traditional ways we have mostly been taught.
In high-performing teams, like the All Blacks, or elite military and creative teams, leadership is a shared rhythm. A real-time coordination of roles, timing, trust and contribution. It moves. It evolves. It passes between people like a live current. And when it’s done well, it looks like magic.

This workshop is about that, and you will see why teams like The All Blacks and The Chicago Bulls have been unstoppable at times, consistently winning back to back championships.
Whether you’re leading people, inside a team, or influencing from the edges, this session will fundamentally shift how you see leadership, and help you become the kind of person around whom great leadership happens.
You’ll see that everyone is a leader, and learn to become an orchestrator of having the right people lead at the right time to achieve more with less effort. You’ll experience it. You’ll map it. You’ll learn to work with it. And you’ll leave with a whole new sense of what’s possible, not because you “became a better leader,” but because you learned how to create the right environment where real leadership emerges.

Key Outcomes:
Reframe leadership as a living, social force, not a fixed identity Recognise the invisible dynamics that kill momentum, clarity and trust Create the conditions for fluid, elegant leadership to emerge around you Navigate team friction without playing the blame game Speak and act in ways that unlock commitment, not compliance Use structure and rhythm to orchestrate group performance like an accomplished jazz improvisation ensemble.

Who It’s For:
This workshop is ideal for business owners, managers, and leaders who want to sharpen their human skills and lead with more clarity, calm, and confidence.

THE HUMAN ALCHEMY WORKSHOP SERIES: REGISTER FOR ALL THREE This workshop is part of the Human Alchemy Series, a three-part exploration into the art and science of human performance.

Designed for business owners, leaders, and high-performing teams, each session can be attended as a powerful standalone experience or as part of a transformative arc.

Whether you come to one or all three, you’ll gain practical tools, real-world insight, and behavioural strategies to unlock performance, reduce friction, and lead with more clarity, connection, and impact. Hosted in Queenstown by local expert Drew Knowles www.drewknowles.com and supported by Laurel McLay www.laurelmclay.com, each workshop includes opportunities to network with like-minded professionals and share a relaxed lunch afterwards — because some of the best conversations happen afterwards over a meal.

Tickets: $49 + GST per workshop (includes lunch).
Sign up for two or three and save:
Two workshops for $79 + GST
All three for just $99 + GST
You will be emailed your promo codes for your second and third workshops once you have purchased your first ticket.