Disrupt. Inspire. Innovate.
Transformational Leadership Starts with the Right Partnership
At Leading Insights, we empower leaders and teams to:
- Disrupt norms to spark transformation and innovation.
- Inspire teams to align with purpose and drive meaningful change.
- Innovate strategies that deliver measurable results.
Combining decades of global leadership expertise with evidence-based coaching methodologies, we help executives and teams achieve clarity, drive meaningful change, and create lasting impact.
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What Clients Say
Tahir Hafeez
Azhar is able to connect with, Chairmen of the boards, CEOs, C-level executives at the same time to young professionals. He has remained relevant with three generations at the same time. I see he enjoys his passion to grow people, and he is in the right spot in life to do so. Wish you all the best Azhar!
Daniel Rodrigues
His coaching was pivotal in my career evolution and I would recommend at anytime to friends and/or colleagues if possible to have such a strong coach helping in their career planning/development.
Kaelyn Bujnoch
Azhar taught me what it meant to be a coach versus a mentor. What I liked best is that it pushed me to find my strengths and hone in on what specifically my development could look like. He has a wealth of knowledge in coaching and also his vast career experience brings so much to our meetings as well.
Nicole Blundell
Azhar is a fabulous coach! I had a three month weekly session with Azhar and learned something new in every single one. Azhar helped me clearly define my goals, business plan and encouraged me to think outside the box.
Hansa Belani
Azhar encouraged me to think. Hence, trained me to empower myself so I can solve my problems independently. He enabled me to view complex matters objectively and helped lead me to my own conclusions in my own way.
Transformational Leadership Starts with the Right Partnership
Leadership today requires more than vision—it demands Adaptability, Influence, and
the ability to Align diverse teams around Shared Goals.
Strategic Influence
to navigate challenges confidently.
Practical Tools
to foster alignment and collaboration.
Actionable Insights
to drive innovation and execution.
Clarity. Strategy. Results.
It begins with a conversation. Let’s talk about your needs.
Testimonials
"Azhar is fantastic! He asked thought-provoking questions that challenged me to stretch my thinking while providing ideas on how to take action."
"Very strong focus on practical steps I need to take, frameworks to achieve my goals, and creating strategic alignment between personal objectives and professional roles."
"Appreciate getting templates to guide my growth plan with clear explanations on how to use them effectively."
Where Experience Meets Impact
At Leading Insights, every service we offer is grounded in decades of global leadership experience across industries and cultures. Our approach combines real-world insights with evidence-based tools to empower leaders and teams to perform with integrity, excellence, and purpose.
Explore how our executive coaching, team coaching, and leadership development programs can help you lead with clarity, build high-performing teams, and achieve measurable results.
Leadership excellence starts with the right partnership. Use our menu to explore possibilities or partner with us to design a program tailored to your unique needs.
Why Clients Choose Us
Clients partner with us because every engagement is tailored to your unique situation, needs, and goals. Rooted in International Coaching Federation (ICF) principles, we meet clients where you are today and walk alongside you toward your ambitions, co-creating strategies that deliver measurable results.
Our approach is results-driven and rooted in real-world insight, not theory, empowering both – leaders and teams – to perform with integrity, excellence, and purpose.
Testimonials
"Azhar's expertise in coaching and team facilitation is exceptional. His guidance was crucial in helping us focus on shared goals and effectively address governance, strategic priorities, and leadership transitions."
"Azhar possesses a wealth of leadership knowledge that translates into a practical and effective coaching experience. His approach helped me refine my brand and prepare for higher leadership levels."
"Azhar masterfully balances empathy with direct feedback, using personal stories and practical advice. His adaptability to current issues significantly influences professional challenges."
What Sets Us Apart
Global Leadership Expertise:
Over 30 years of executive experience across 100+ countries in roles such as CEO, CFO, CPO, and Board Member equip us to guide leaders through complex challenges in diverse industries and functions.
Evidence-Based Coaching Methods:
Proven frameworks like GROW, Positive Psychology Coaching, Laser-Focused Coaching, and Person-Centered Coaching ensure rigor and measurable outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.
Validated Assessments:
Tools like Hogan Assessments, PrinciplesUsTM, Everything DiSC®, EQ-i 2.0®, Work of LeadersTM, and more provide actionable insights into leadership potential, emotional intelligence, team dynamics, and performance risks.
Signature Leadership Solutions:
As an authorized partner for Wiley & Sons programs like The Five Behaviors® and Everything DiSC®, as well as Ray Dalio’s PrinciplesUsTM, we deliver proven frameworks for leadership growth and team collaboration.
Our coaching engagements are designed to align individual performance with strategic business goals while fostering resilience and adaptability at the highest levels.
Assessments & Leadership Programs
Validated Assessments
Hogan Assessments:
Gain deep insights into personality traits that impact leadership potential and performance risks while aligning individual strengths with organizational objectives.
PrinciplesUsTM:
Enhance team collaboration through individual personality
insights based on validated psychological models developed by Ray Dalio’s company PrinciplesUsTM.
Everything DiSC®:
Build trust, improve communication styles, and foster alignment within teams using personalized insights into Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness (DiSC).
EQ-i 2.0®:
Develop emotional intelligence for better decision-making andrelationship management critical for effective leadership.
Signature Leadership Programs
Explore leadership programs:
PrinciplesUsTM:
Gain deep insights into personality traits that impact leadership potential and performance risks while aligning individual strengths with organizational objectives.
The Five Behaviors® of a Cohesive Team:
Foster trust-building, effective conflict resolution, accountability, and results-driven collaboration based on Patrick Lencioni’s model for team effectiveness.
Agile EQTM:
Develop emotional agility to adapt effectively in dynamic environments
while fostering stronger relationships across teams.
Productive ConflictTM:
Learn strategies for managing conflict constructively while strengthening relationships within teams or organizations.
Work of LeadersTM:
Focus on vision creation, strategic alignment, and execution for impactful leadership using actionable strategies tailored to real-world scenarios.
Unlock Your Potential with a Trusted Partner
Exceptional leadership goes beyond vision—it’s about adaptability, Influence, and delivering sustainable results in a fast-changing world.
At Leading Insights
- We deliver tailored coaching solutions aligned with your goals using validated tools and proven methodologies.
- We help leaders strengthen their impact through actionable strategies grounded in real-world insights.
Let’s start your journey toward transformational growth today.
Your Next Level of Leadership Begins Now
Hi, I’m Azhar Ali Syed, Founder of Leading Insights
With over 30 years of global leadership experience as a CEO, CFO, CPO, and Board Member, I’ve led organizations through complex challenges and strategic transformations. As a Leadership Coach at Rice University and an Executive Coach with Bridgeline Coaching, I work with senior leaders to gain clarity, expand their influence, and achieve sustained success. I help executives make sound strategic decisions, build high-performing teams, and strengthen their leadership presence. I hold a Graduate Executive Coaching Certificate from UT Dallas, am a CPA, and currently serve as an Independent Director. Let me be your coach or thinking partner and help you elevate your leadership and achieve what truly matters.
