Success Programs

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3-Day Public Courses

Our signature course is our three day Success Intelligence Intensive. This popular event introduces you to the essential principles and practices that are the heart of Success Intelligence. Each day you participate in a series of powerful exercises, conversations, and meditations on success that are designed to help you live a life you love.

People from all walks of life attend the three day Success Intelligence Intensive including, artists, teachers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and health professionals. We have received many wonderful endorsements from people who have used the training to take the next step in their life, work, and relationships. For more info about this course click here. For course dates visit the Events Diary.

“It works! It works! It works! Your program has helped me to find my purpose, liberate my talent, and really show up in the world as the person I came to be.” Christine Allen, TV producer.

Conference Keynotes

Our presenters regularly open and close major conferences with an Success intelligence keynote talk that is designed especially for each occasion. Our keynotes have a reputation for being entertaining and inspiring. We like to make people stop and think. Better still, we like people to put our ideas to the test. Success intelligence is a practical philosophy. As the old saying goes, to know and not to do, is not to know.

We have presented to global consultancy groups like Accenture, big brands like Coca Cola, blue chip companies like Unilever, educational groups like Young President’s Organisation, charities like The Leadership Trust, and arts bodies like The Royal National Theatre. For more info about our Success Intelligence keynotes, click here.

“Thank you for your talk on Success Intelligence. I think it went down really well. Everyone I spoke to appreciated it.” Michael Gregson, Accenture.

Corporate Masterclasses

Our Success intelligence Masterclasses are usually half-day or full-day workshops delivered in-house to our clients. These events are a great opportunity to work closely with one of the Success intelligence directors. They offer more depth than a keynote, are very practical, and include pre-work and follow-up.

Clients of our Success intelligence Masterclasses include technology groups like SONY, media organisations like SKY, retailers like The Body Shop, health groups like BUPA, and charities like Comic Relief. For more info about our Success intelligence master-classes click here.

“We at Sony thank you for your recent intervention. You have given us many valuable pointers for the way ahead.” Peter Floyd, Sony Corporation

Leadership Programs

Success Intelligence gives leaders the tools to define success clearly, to bring out the best in themselves and others. Our Success intelligence Leadership Program that is based on a unique S4 Leadership Model that focuses on S1) SELF - leading from the inside out; S2) SUCCESS - being a custodian of vision; S3) STRATEGY - adding real value everyday; S4) SYNERGY - being relationship-centered in everything you do.

Success intelligence Mantra: the organization cannot grow if the leaders will not grow. Over the years we have designed and delivered leadership programs for media groups like Virgin Media, retail brands like Sainsbury’s, and the insurance company Zurich.

“Our continued investment in Success Intelligence has resulted in bespoke learning solutions which have impacted the behaviours and attitudes of our next generation of leaders.” Damion Wonfor, UK Talent Management and Development Consultant Zurich

Team Building

Our Success intelligence Team Build Program is designed to help teams and organizations feel more aligned, engaged, and inspired. This very popular event uses team challenges, Success intelligence team audits, coaching exercises, and success circles to identify ways to work in a smarter, better, and more enjoyable way. This event also offers a significant multi-media follow-up program.

For the global brand Dove, we designed and delivered a two day team event for all five major regions of the world. Other clients include sports organisations like The FA, and media groups like the BBC.

“Success Intelligence has enabled the DOVE leadership team to realize our vision which is to invest as much time, energy and inspiration into making more women feel beautiful everyday. Thank you.” Fernando Acosta, President, Dove

Coaching Program

The Success Intelligence team regularly coaches leaders of the Fortune 500 companies, as well as leaders in politics, education, healthcare, and sport. We also run major coaching programs for our corporate clients. In the past we have collaborated with Deborah Tom, founder of Human Systems, to work with BAE Systems, and Graham Alexander, originator of the GROW model, to work with Cadbury Schweppes and the Intercontinental Hotel Group.

“Coaching is analogous to ‘pit stops’ in Formula 1 racing. Winning drivers need to know when to make the stop. To this end it is fair to say Success Intelligence. Coaching provides the "Ferrari" of coaching sessions - timely, focused and effective.” Cliff Robson Director, BAE Systems

Certified Training

In 2009, we will offer the first certified training program on the work of Success Intelligence. The team feel that the time is right to share our experience of working with S.I. over the last twelve years. This certified training is open to anyone who wants to use our principles and methods in their life and work.

If this training is of interest to you, please register your interest with the UK office. For more info about our S.I. Certified Training click here. For course dates visit the Events Diary.

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About Us

Robert Holden gave his first talk on Success Intelligence (S.I.) in 1996. Since then, Robert has been joined by Ben Renshaw, Avril Carson, Ian Lynch and the SI team who, between them, have delivered over 300 public events and corporate prorgrams worldwide. The work of Success Intelligence is, in essence, a meditation on “What is success?” It helps individuals and organizations to enjoy real, soulful success while living in a manic, busy and hyped up world.

“The Monty Python comedy sketch: ‘100 Yards Dash for People with No Sense of Direction’ offers a perfect metaphor for our mad-dash world,” writes Robert Holden in Success Intelligence. SI offers a practical philosophy that helps you to create a vision for your life that doesn’t get lost in sick hurry. It also offers positive solutions for dealing with common blocks to success like permanent busyness, destination addiction, dysfunctional independence, and the WAIT problem.

The Success Intelligence model offers a rich mix of universal spirituality, modern psychology, and action learning. It focuses on four intelligences: 1) PQ (physical energy) – balancing adrenaline with grace; 2) IQ (intellectual quotient) - thinking your best thoughts; 3) EQ (emotional intelligence) - following your joy and releasing inner blocks; 4) SQ (spiritual intelligence) - living a life of purpose and enjoying meaningful success.

Meet The Success Intelligence Team

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Robert Holden

Ben Renshaw

Avril Carson

Ian Lynch

Robert Holden, Ph.D., is the Founder and Director of Success Intelligence and The Happiness Project. His innovative work on success and happiness has been featured on Oprah and in two major BBC TV documentaries, The Happiness Formula and How To Be Happy, shown to more than 30 million television viewers worldwide.

He is the author of the best-selling books, Success Intelligence, Happiness NOW!, and Shift Happens! His new book Be Happy is published in April 2009. Robert lives with his wife and daughter in London. For more on Robert, visit www.robertholden.org

Ben Renshaw is a well renowned thought leader on success and happiness. As co-director of Success Intelligence, he works extensively with organisations helping bring out the best in people. He offers inspirational keynotes, training programs and coaching experiences on the psychology of success (IQ), the heart of success (EQ), and the vision of success (SQ). His chief clients include InterContinental Hotels, Sainsbury’s, SKY and Zurich.

Ben is a well-known broadcaster, often acting as chief spokesperson for many national campaigns on happiness and relationship success. Author of six best-selling books, his latest title is SuperCoaching.

Avril Carson’s signature strength is in encouraging people to show up as their best selves. Formerly an actress with the Royal Shakespeare Company and presenter for the BBC, today she is a most engaging and thought provoking presenter. She has a talent for unlocking potential in communication, confidence, influence and true leadership.

With huge enthusiasm for learning, she has loved the last 20 years, working with top companies such as Rolls Royce, Virgin Media and BMW. She has inspired trust, affection and loyalty in many of our clients.

Ian Lynch is the Business and Project Manager for The Happiness Project & Success Intelligence. He is responsible for supporting our vision for both projects, and for ensuring that our clients get the best possible service. Ian and his team are the first point of contact for public enquiries, corporate events, and media work.

Ian is also a spokesperson for The Happiness Project - often appearing on radio, TV and press. He is a qualified life- coach, and he also supports the Ministry of Peace Initiative in the UK and runs Spiritual Groups for Men.