Claudio Chiste

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Jacques De Klerk sits down with Leadership and Mental Toughness Coach, and author of Rise of the Warrior Leader, Claudio Chiste, on The Lunch Zone for an insightful discussion about his latest book.

This book offers fresh insights into leadership, drawing from the author’s military and corporate experience. It’s for those committed to becoming effective, selfless leaders who inspire change and uplift others. Through self-reflection, the book guides readers on building mental resilience, trust, and safety—key traits in today’s unpredictable world. It emphasizes a "Steward-Warrior" leadership mindset, where resilience is essential, and leadership means fostering collective ownership. Leaders are encouraged to view their teams as extensions of themselves, prioritizing trust and shared success. Discover practical tools to own your identity, mission, and results while leading with purpose.

About Claudio Chiste
Claudio is the CEO of the Centre for Leadership & Coaching and a certified Master NLP Practitioner and Life Coach. He has held leadership roles, including Chairman of Coaches & Mentors of South Africa (Western Cape) and President of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (Cape Chapter). With a background as a combat officer in the South African Navy and a specialist banker at Investec, Claudio brings a multi-faceted approach to leadership. He holds advanced degrees from City, University of London, and the University of Cape Town, promoting resilience and leadership through daily progress and micro-goals.
8 Oct 2024 English South Africa Society & Culture

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