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Our Story
Leadership isn’t easy.
Change then fails because
- Leaders try to “manage” change without considering the emotional and cultural needs
- The way teams work doesn’t support the new direction, and culture reinforces the old
- Teams are pushing back on change (or quietly not supporting)
After Culture8 solutions
- Leaders are confident and equipped to lead change
- Teams are aligned, resilient, and innovating within a supportive culture
- Change delivers results that last
That’s the difference great leadership development solutions make. And it’s why Culture8 exists.
Practical. Rooted in psychology and real-world experience, translated into clear actions leaders can apply immediately.
Measurable. Every programme is tied to outcomes that accelerate growth and performance.
Tailored. Built around your leaders, your culture, and your unique business challenges.
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Meet Dean.
TikTok
Led global programmes in Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Change Leadership, and Project / Programme Management while embedding a learning cultures.
Cisco Systems
Equipped leaders across Europe, Asia and the USA to build trust and influence that unlocked collaboration.
Clifford Chance
Redesigned the global Business Development Programme, shifting how more than 2,000 associates engage with clients.
Acacium Group
Delivered leadership learning to support organisational transformation, equipping managers to guide teams with confidence.
Founder | Leadership Consultant & Coach
For over 15 years, Dean has helped leaders navigate change and build resilient cultures across global organisations in sectors including technology and social media, medical consultancy, recruitment, and retail. His practical experience is underpinned by an MSc in Management Consulting and Organisational Change from the University of London.
Dean helped me better understand the strategic levers available and how to navigate internal dynamics more effectively. As a coach Dean creates space for reflection while also challenging assumptions in a constructive way.
Gabriella Van Heerden
Companies Secretary | De Beers
Dean identified root causes, set a clear plan, and developed people with the skills and mindset to succeed. His expertise drove a mindset shift across all levels and created a culture of continuous growth.
Graham Pierce
Director of Learning and Organisational Development | Acacium Group
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Through the programme, we learned how to connect culture and EDI to business strategy. This made it easier to influence stakeholders, win support, and drive change with confidence.
Mollette Kgaphola
EDI Council Chairman | De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Dean doesn’t impose answers, he asks the kind of questions that unlock your own solutions.
EDI Council Member | De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Culture8 gave me the clarity and confidence to lead more effectively. I learned how to connect culture andinclusion directly to business outcomes, which made it easier to gain alignment and win support. Thecoaching helped me balance empathy with strategy, so I could handle difficult conversations and turnideas into action. I now approach leadership with a clearer vision and greater impact.
EDI Council Chairman,
De Beers
Dean is an engaging, thoughtful facilitator who brings leadership ideas to life with real-world insight and storytelling. The interactive format encouraged reflection, honest dialogue and practical application. I left with a clear framework to lead with integrity, prioritise what matters, and show up more intentionally at work and beyond.
Christine Cheeks Sinatro
Strategy & Planning Manager | Cisco
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