About Me
For over 35 years across five continents, I have advised leaders at every level of the enterprise on a single defining principle: sustainable growth happens by driving performance through people.
As the author of "The Seven Dysfunctions of Leaders" and an Enterprise Leadership Advisor, I partner with CEOs, boards, and executive teams to sharpen strategic alignment and elevate top team performance, while building high-potential pipelines ready for future complexity.
Through high-stakes executive conversations and global keynotes, I translate decades of international context into measurable organisational impact.
Core Focus: Top-Team Alignment & Strategy | Enterprise Leadership Pipelines | Global Keynotes | Thought Leadership
Olivier is a charismatic individual, an outstanding communicator with a keen ability to sense and anticipate market trends
Olivier is a true leader who inspires, engages, and motivates people, regardless of their background, culture, profile, or industry
Olivier’s performance was fantastic; he is certainly one of the best professionals in his field that I have ever encountered
The 7 Dysfunctions of Leaders
Leadership success lies in recognising the levers that drive it, and the same patterns that can just as easily derail it when they go unnoticed.
The 7 Dysfunctions of Leaders framework exists to make these patterns visible early, so they can be addressed before they become costly.
The 7 Dysfunctions Framework:
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Self-Ignorance
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Isolation
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Poor communication
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Lack of vision
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Dispersion
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Mistrust
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Exhaustion
Author of
The 7 Dysfunctions of Leaders
Drawing on more than nearly four decades of international leadership advisory work, the book identifies seven recurring dysfunctions that gradually undermine trust, clarity, and performance.
The book offers leaders a practical framework to recognise these risks early and build more resilient and effective leadership.
Ron Meyer, Rotterdam
Olivier makes becoming a better leader easier by demystifying what it takes to be effective in dealing with other people. His analysis is insightful and his tips are practical. A great book to help you develop yourself
Stephan Mardyks,
Fort Worth, TX
This outstanding self-coaching book is a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills. Packed with actionable tips and tools, it empowers readers to make great choices confidently
Stephen Bruyant-Langer,
Copenhagen
A tour de force ... it walks its talk by demonstrating solid expertise and excellent execution. Olivier applied knowledge permeates his futur-fit operating system
Andrew Stotter-Brooks,
Abu Dhabi
Olivier offers exceptional insights and tips on leading and inspiring complex teams ... in an increasingly ambiguous and fast-changing environment, he brings alignment, clarity and engagement
Kiki Kallis,
Cyprus
This one is a gem I am keeping at my office desk for constant referencing. Highly recommend
Resources
Please consult our recent articles:
- The Hidden Risks of Executive Dysfunction: A Guide for Board Members
- The Seven Dysfunctions of Executive Teams: Addressing and Overcoming Common Challenges
- Leadership Development That Starts With the Business, Not the Curriculum
- Le développement du leadership doit partir du métier, pas du programme pédagogique