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Clarity. Strategy. Results - Powered by The Leopard Way of Leadership
Global Leadership & Transformation Expert | 30+ Years in Business, Boardrooms & Academia | Helping Leaders Harness Diversity for Growth, Innovation & Resilience | Director on Multiple Public Company Boards | Former Professor at Leading Business Schools | Author of 5 Leadership Books
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by leaders across Africa and globally. Now, as an early supporter, you can claim your exclusive Leopard Field Notes below.
“Prof Madi represents an unusual intersection of thought leadership as an academic and many-times author, hard core top executive experience as a director of JSE listed companies, and on the ground practical business experience as founder and owner of various businesses over the years. That’s extremely valuable .”
-- former client
Prof Phinda M Madi,Founder
About The Founder - Prof Phinda M Madi
“Prof Madi and his associates helped us to achieve our growth through his performance focused diversity and adaptability approach.”
-- former client
I help leaders unlock South Africa’s greatest untapped advantage — the Diversity Dividend — and turn it into growth and innovation. For over 30 years, I’ve operated at the highest levels of business, boardrooms, and academia, shaping transformation in organizations and countries.
Career at a Glance:
Alumnus of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management (USA) and HEC Paris
Director on 6 JSE-listed company boards
Visiting Professor Emeritus, Rhodes University Business School
Professor of Practice, University of Johannesburg Business School
Author of 5 influential management books, some prescribed at leading universities
Trusted keynote speaker and strategist for executives nationwide
My Journey:
At 31, my first book Affirmative Action in Corporate South Africa became a bestseller that influenced national debates. By 35, I was serving on multiple JSE-listed boards and shaping executive education as a university professor. Today, I continue that work as an entrepreneur, educator, and coach.
Now:
My newbook, The Leopard Way – How Inclusive Leadership Will Unlock the Diversity Dividend, distills three decades of boardroom, academic, and entrepreneurial experience into a bold call for leaders to embrace agility, integrity, and inclusion to drive real economic progress.
Our Services
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Executive Coaching & Advisory
Focused One-on-One Leadership Coaching: Giving Executives the Space, Attention, and Guidance They Need Most
*One-on-one and group coaching for executives navigating transformation, complexity, and high-stakes decision-making.
*Practical, results-driven frameworks to build resilience, clarity, and performance.
*Tailored sessions drawing on decades of leadership, investment, and board-level experience.
👉 For senior leaders who must thrive in volatile environments, not just survive them
Leadership today requires agility, integrity, and diversity. That’s why I created The Leopard Way
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Keynote Speaking & Masterclasses
Inspiration forged in the fire of real experience.
*Dynamic keynote addresses for executive forums, conferences, and leadership retreats.
*Interactive masterclasses for boards and top management teams, built around The Leopard Way and its “Pentagon of Leadership.”
*Story-rich, provocative, and practical — designed to shift mindsets and spark action.
👉 For organizations that want to energize their leaders with bold, future-ready thinking.
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Strategy Consulting & Diversity Dividend Solutions
From boardrooms to classrooms, unlocking South Africa’s true performance edge.
*Strategic advisory for boards and executives on leadership, transformation, and unlocking the Diversity Dividend.
*Development of proprietary tools like the Diversity Dividend Index (DDI) to measure and track progress.
*Focus on creating Leopard Institutions — agile, inclusive, and built to thrive in uncertain times.
👉 For companies ready to move beyond compliance into real, inclusive performance.
Your Questions, Answered
How does the engagement process work?
After an initial discovery call, we arrange one on one physical or virtual meeting, we develop a proposal outlining objectives, timeline, and deliverables. Once aligned, we kick off with a workshop to refine priorities and establish metrics, ensuring transparency at every phase.
Do you specialize in any particular industries?
Our methodology spans across all sectors of the economy and the public sector, leveraging on founder Prof Madi’s broad experience. This breadth allows us to adapt best practices to your unique context.
What can I expect in terms of billing and invoicing?
Projects are invoiced against agreed milestones or on a monthly schedule, depending on scope. We provide detailed statements so you always know where your investment stands and how it aligns with progress.
Let’s Bring Your Vision To Life
Ready to explore what’s possible? Contact us for a complimentary consultation and discover how our tailored solutions can unlock new potential for your organization.
