The Thinking Leader

Master Your Mind.
Make Your Mark.

20 years of building thinking leaders — now available to you

6

weeks

18

learning hours

11th May 2026

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What is The Thinking Leader?

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 international expertise from the Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT).

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20

years building leaders

15,000+

alumni in 80+ countries

150+

programmes in 20 countries

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What to Expect

You are

Constantly busy, always responding, surrounded by more information than ever

Technically skilled but recognise that's not enough to create real impact

Ready to build genuine influence, not just visibility

You want to

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

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Concrete outputs and tools you can use long after the programme ends

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

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Think less on autopilot. Act with intention.

  • 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

Stop feeling overwhelmed. Start seeing what's important.

  • 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

Don't just consume ideas. Create them.

  • 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

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Programme at a Glance

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

Getting Started
Week 1: Foundations of Thinking Leadership
Week 2: Purpose & Values
Week 3: Emotional Awareness
Week 4: Metacognition
Week 5: Trust-Building Communication
Week 6: Integration & Influence

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Who You'll Learn From

Live Sessions

Chandran Nair

Chandran Nair
CEO & Founder, GIFT

Globally renowned executive, author, and speaker on megatrends

Rohan Hazell

Rohan Hazell
Managing Director, GIFT.ed

Oxford-trained thinker and writer decoding international complexity

Elaine Fernandez

Elaine Fernandez
Chief Operating Officer, GIFT.ed

Social psychologist advancing evidence-based leadership

learning Modules

Jeffrey Sachs

Prof. Jeffrey Sachs
President, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network

Architect of modern global sustainability policy

Jane Goodall

The late Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE
Founder, Jane Goodall Institute (JGI)

Global conservation icon

Kishore Mahbubani

Prof. Kishore Mahbubani
Distinguished Fellow, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore

Leading voice on global power dynamics

See the Impact

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

GIFT.ed completely changed how I see the world and my country’s place within it. Systems thinking helped me see how economic, social, and political forces interact across both local and global levels

Peter, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University

GIFT.ed profoundly shifted my thinking from a linear ‘take–make–lose’ model to one that emphasizes long-term sustainability and reshaped how I connect innovation with responsibility.

Ibrahim, National Open University of Nigeria

Learning on GIFT.ed expanded my understanding of sustainability far beyond what I expected. It challenged me to think more broadly and more critically about what truly needs to change in order to become more sustainable.

Chris, Jardines

The learnings are truly refreshing and different from other programmes. It provides a comprehensive view of the broader environment and encourages deep reflection. Most importantly, it has changed the way I think.

Xiaofang, SEG

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