We live in times where leaders realize that what used to bring good results to shareholders, customers, people and society in the age of knowledge, is not sustainable in the environment in which organisations exist today.
Organisations “live” in a “constant flow of change,” and mobilizing human energy towards achieving the corporate vision and implementing the goals and values of the company turns into a very challenging mission. In such a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world (VUCA world) in which organisations operate, leaders realise that a substantial transformation is a must. This transformation is not external. Changes in strategy or process optimization, for example, will not make a significant difference. A deeper transformation is needed. This profound transformation is a process that takes time and starts from within because only the inside–out approach can be sustainable. And this inside–out transformation must start with the leaders in the highest positions. They are the visionaries, the driving force and the role models. They inspire others and are responsible for creating a harmonious environment where people unfold their potential and thrive. The leadership intrapersonal transformation is the key to sustainable organisational thriving. This deep transformation involves a paradigm shift which leads to a shift of consciousness. Overcoming limited thinking patterns as well as leaders’ wholehearted commitment to the process of transformation is the essence of intrapersonal transformation. Combined with the individual transformation of leaders, the interpersonal transformation within their teams is what will help organisations’ sustainable thriving.

The main practical question is: “How does this intrapersonal transformation happen?” Executive leadership coaching accelerates leadership, team, and organisational thriving. We, the executive coaches, have initiated a dialogue with them. The message may be well–received on the surface but the true and deep inner work has not yet begun. By “floating on the surface” in their personal development, the leader is in internal comfort. Why? Profound inner work requires the display of courage and honesty towards oneself. This internal transformation demands the bravery to step into the unknown. As Dr. Joe Dispenza says: “The unknown is the only place where you can create– you cannot create anything new from the known”.

The so far provided information categorically substantiates the relevance and dissertability of the selected issue, concerning the intrapersonal and interpersonal transformation of leaders and leadership teams for sustainable organisational thriving.