Episode 6: GlaxoSmithKline - Creating High Performing Senior Leaders of The Future with Gary Armstrong
Ever wondered how an experiential leadership development program within a global pharmaceutical company sparks disruptive and innovative thinking? If you've ever felt stuck, lacking direction or clarity in your personal or professional life, you're not alone. Many struggle with finding their purpose and bringing about positive change in the world.
In this episode, Gary Armstrong, founder and coach at Pinnacle Coaching and Development, discusses his experience in GlaxoSmithKline's Future Strategy Group (FSG), an experiential leadership development program that focuses on building conscious leaders. He highlights the impact of the FSG on participants and the organization, as well as the program's success in addressing complex issues. Gary also shares his passion for running and the parallels between running and the business world, as well as practical advice for personal and professional growth.
By the end of this episode, you'll gain insights into how an innovative leadership program, combined with personal reflections through running, can help you find clarity of purpose, set worthy goals, and make a positive impact in your own life and beyond.
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Episode Highlights
- What is the Future Strategy Group program, and how does it aim to develop future senior leaders within an organization
- How did the FSG program impact the participants and the organization as a whole
- What are some tools and frameworks used in the FSG program to drive problem-solving and stay true to objectives
- What is the importance of rest and recuperation in sustaining high performance
- How does running parallel to the business world work, according to Gary Armstrong
- What is a starting point for people who feel stuck in terms of their goals and direction in life
Links Mentioned
Website: https://www.pinnaclecoaching.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-armstrong-1002a4/
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