Corporate leadership training
Building Your Leadership Identity Training Course in Vietnam
Enable your leaders to shape an authentic leadership persona: to know the values and strengths they lead from, align their actions with them and lead with greater self-belief and integrity, through practical exercises and guided reflection.
- In-person, virtual
or blended - Customised for
your organisation - Delivered worldwide,
including Vietnam - For emerging leaders
and managers
Course overview
What Is a Leadership Identity?
A leadership identity is your personal leadership philosophy in practice: the principles you hold, the competencies you bring, the vision that motivates you and the reputation your behaviour creates. The course takes participants through a structured process of self-discovery, then shows them how to let that identity guide the way they speak, decide and work with teams.
Reflective sessions, a personal SWOT analysis, case studies and peer feedback help participants build on what their careers have taught them and form an identity that works in the competitive settings leaders in Vietnam face.
For aspiring leaders, mid-level managers and senior executives in Vietnam, the course offers a structured pathway to define a personal leadership philosophy, align their values with their actions and lead authentically and ethically in a dynamic, diverse and competitive business environment.
Why it matters
Why Leadership Identity Matters in Vietnam
Organisations in Vietnam work in a dynamic, competitive business environment with diverse teams. Leaders who understand their own values and strengths can build the trust and collaboration those teams rely on.
Authenticity earns trust
Staff trust leaders whose everyday conduct is consistent with their stated principles.
Consistency under pressure
A settled sense of self helps leaders stay level-headed when demands collide.
Better choices
Leaders aware of their competencies make career and business choices that fit them.
Leaders for a changing future
Ethical leaders with a clear vision help organisations in Vietnam adapt and progress.
The Knowles leadership approach
From Insight to Impact
The approach guides participants from understanding what formed them to acting on their identity in daily work, through six linked steps of reflection and practice they can revisit at each new career stage.
Your leadership identity
- 1. StoryWhat has shaped me?
- 2. ValuesWhat do I stand for?
- 3. StrengthsWhat do I do best?
- 4. PurposeWhy do I want to lead?
- 5. PresenceHow do others see me?
- 6. PracticeHow do I live it each day?
Key benefits
Why Organisations Choose This Course
This programme helps your leaders and your organisation to:
Self-Aware Leaders
Leaders recognise their principles, competencies and the areas they still need to develop.
Consistent Behaviour
Actions follow stated values, so colleagues can predict how leaders will respond.
Strengths Put to Use
Each leader’s core competencies are applied where they count.
Greater Trust
Integrity and transparency build credibility with colleagues.
More Resilient Leaders
Emotional agility helps leaders adapt and recover under pressure.
Owned Development
Participants finish with a personal development plan they have chosen for themselves.
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Course curriculum
A practical and structured learning journey.
The twelve units fall into three stages, beginning with self-discovery, moving to defining a personal leadership philosophy and ending with putting it into practice, supported throughout by feedback and reflection.
- Unit 1
Your Leadership Story
- Reflect on the mentors, colleagues and events that influenced you.
- Recognise the turning points that shaped your view of leadership.
- Extract lessons from the path your career has taken so far.
- Unit 2
Core Values
- Distil the core principles behind your leadership philosophy.
- Compare those principles with decisions you have taken.
- Sense when circumstances are pushing against your values.
- Unit 3
Strengths and Talents
- Carry out a personal SWOT analysis of your leadership.
- Collect colleagues’ views on where your talents show most.
- Apply your strengths to the leadership challenges you face.
- Unit 4
Leadership Purpose
- Clarify the long-term goals that give your leadership meaning.
- Draft a vision statement that inspires others.
- Connect that vision to what your organisation wants to achieve.
- Unit 5
Finding Your Style
- Compare leadership approaches and the effects each one has.
- Work out which approach suits you most naturally.
- Adjust to situational demands without losing your authenticity.
- Unit 6
Personal Brand
- Choose the qualities you want people to associate with you.
- Find where your impact differs from what you intend.
- Act the same way with every team and stakeholder.
- Unit 7
Leading with Integrity
- Address ethical dilemmas with integrity and fairness.
- Uphold ethical standards whenever you make decisions.
- Win trust through transparency and kept promises.
- Unit 8
Authentic Voice
- Communicate your vision and values in a natural, personal way.
- Use your story to build meaningful connections.
- Hold your ground respectfully when others disagree.
- Unit 9
Seeking Feedback
- Open feedback channels to learn how colleagues see you lead.
- Surface blind spots and agree what you will do differently.
- Treat criticism as information rather than an attack.
- Unit 10
Resilient Mindset
- Draw on your principles to stay steady in hard times.
- Practise mindfulness and other ways to manage stress.
- Restore your confidence after a misjudgement.
- Unit 11
Leading by Example
- Act as a role model for the behaviour you expect.
- Grow a team culture grounded in shared principles.
- Help team members identify and build on their talents.
- Unit 12
Development Plan
- Build a personal development plan with SMART goals.
- Seek the mentoring, coaching and experience you need.
- Ask peers to follow up on your progress.
Course agenda
Two-day course agenda.
A sample agenda showing how the two days run, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final agenda is agreed with you.
Welcome, objectives and introductions
Your leadership story
Morning break
Core values
Lunch
Strengths and talents
Leadership purpose
Afternoon break
Finding your style
Day one reflection
Close
Recap and goals for the day
Personal brand
Morning break
Leading with integrity
Lunch
Authentic communication
Feedback, blind spots and resilience
Afternoon break
Leading by example
Personal leadership development plan
Close
Participant resources
What participants receive.
A practical set of resources to support learning during the course and application afterwards.
Course Workbook
Content, summaries and activities for every unit.
Templates and Worksheets
Ready-to-use tools to apply learning at work.
Action Plan Template
Turn learning into clear next steps.
Job Aids and Quick Guides
Key models, checklists and frameworks for daily use.
Digital Resources
Additional materials to revisit after the course.
Certificate of Completion
Recognition of the training completed.
Practical application
From theory to real workplace impact.
Participants apply each concept to their own careers through case studies and simulations, mapping their influences, weighing their principles against hard choices, gathering peer feedback and writing a development plan grounded in situations leaders in Vietnam face.
Lifeline Reflection
Sketch a timeline of the moments that formed your approach.
Values in Action
Weigh your principles against difficult, realistic choices.
Peer Feedback Circle
Find out how colleagues view your talents and influence.
Development Planning
Set SMART targets from what you learned, with peers checking in.
Who should attend
Designed for people defining who they are as leaders.
It is aimed at professionals at different stages: aspiring leaders moving into formal leadership roles, mid-level managers strengthening their presence and senior leaders redefining their approach, along with anyone who wants to lead with clarity and authenticity.
- Emerging LeadersPrepare to move into a formal leadership role.
- New ManagersShape an approach that feels natural to them.
- Team LeadersGuide teams from clear principles and competencies.
- Mid-Level ManagersStrengthen their leadership presence.
- EntrepreneursGrow their venture around their principles.
- Recent GraduatesEnter work with insight into themselves.
Course format and delivery
Flexible options to suit your organisation.
Choose the format and duration that fit your schedule and learning needs, whether at your workplace in Vietnam, online or a mix of both.
In-Person Training
Delivered at your organisation in Vietnam or at a suitable venue.
Virtual Training
Interactive, engaging live online delivery.
Blended Learning
A combination of in-person and virtual sessions.
Customised Training
Tailor case studies, organisation focus, delivery mode, modules and duration. Explore Customized Training
- Typical Duration2 Full Days9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also available as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and experience level.
No prior experience is required. The course suits anyone at an early or middle stage of leadership and works well for mixed groups.
No formal prerequisites
Open to anyone who wants to understand themselves as a leader.
All experience levels
From graduates to experienced managers.
Designed for mixed groups
Different backgrounds widen each person’s reflection.
Ready to reflect
Come ready to look honestly at yourself.
Course framework
A structured approach to developing leaders.
Participants move through a learning cycle that starts with self-discovery, continues with testing ideas on peers and reflecting on their responses, and ends with applying their identity at work.
Practical and Actionable
A development plan participants can begin using right away.
Relevant to Vietnam
Grounded in the situations leaders in Vietnam face.
Self-Discovery
Reflective sessions that strengthen self-awareness for the long term.
The leadership identity cycle
- 1. LearnCore leadership principles
- 2. ExploreCase studies and discussion
- 3. PractiseRole-plays and simulations
- 4. ReflectSelf-assessment and journaling
- 5. ApplyReal-world projects
- 6. GrowMentoring and peer support
Key learning outcomes
From knowledge to lasting leadership impact.
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- 01
Clarify your values
Articulate your core principles and explain why you lead by them.
- 02
Use your strengths
Identify your core competencies and apply them purposefully in your work.
- 03
Lead with purpose
Express a personal leadership vision and tie it to your role.
- 04
Shape your presence
Demonstrate a consistent, authentic leadership persona.
- 05
Learn from feedback
Gather feedback, uncover blind spots and adjust your approach.
- 06
Plan your growth
Build a development plan with SMART goals and review it regularly.
An authentic leader does not borrow a style; they lead from their own principles, every day.
Example exercises and tools
Learn by doing.
Practical exercises, tools and simulations help participants see themselves more clearly and lead in a way that reflects who they are.
Reflective sessions, case studies and realistic simulations draw on situations leaders in Vietnam may meet, from stepping into a first formal leadership role to adapting their style for a cross-functional team. Participants refine their approach through peer feedback in a supportive setting and leave with a vision statement and a personal development plan they can start on straight away.
Leadership Lifeline
Map the highs and lows of your journey and the lessons each brought.
Values Ranking
Prioritise a wide set of values until only your essentials remain.
Feedback Exchange
Tell a peer what you see in their leadership, then hear their view of yours.
Purpose Statement
Write one line explaining what drives you to lead.
Assessment
Assessment and learning progress.
A mix of steps before, during and after the programme keeps learning relevant and turns it into action.
Before the training
Share your goals and team context.
Agree the objectives and focus areas.
Confirm the format, timing and group.
During the training
Role-plays, simulations and practical exercises.
Feedback from experienced leaders as skills develop.
Group discussion and reflection.
After the training
A personal action plan for the workplace.
Self-assessment and guided journaling to track progress.
Ongoing learning through peers, mentors and the alumni network.
Workplace application
Relevant to your context.
The tools are used in real situations in organisations across Vietnam, from daily decisions and team conversations to longer-term choices about the leader each participant wants to be.
- Tough DecisionsApply your principles to hard decisions.
- Leading a TeamLead with your core competencies.
- Key ConversationsSpeak plainly and genuinely.
- First ImpressionsMake a clear, credible first impression.
- SetbacksUse emotional agility to stay steady.
- Career ChoicesFollow your own long-term vision.
Let’s discuss your requirements
Request a Customised Leadership Programme.
Talk to our team about how this course can be tailored for your organisation in Vietnam or other locations worldwide.
- Share your priorities
- Receive a tailored proposal
- Explore delivery options
Adapting for Vietnam
Adapting the programme for Vietnamese organisations.
We tailor the course so it reflects your people, your sector and the context you work in.
Local case studies
Examples and case studies drawn from leaders in Vietnam.
Cultural awareness
Content that respects cultural nuances and builds inclusive environments.
Community focus
Projects that address real local and community issues.
Industry and organisation focus
Examples, terminology and scenarios from your sector.
Delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery across Vietnam and worldwide.
We deliver this programme in Vietnam and in other locations worldwide, with flexible formats and options to suit your organisation.
- In-person
- Virtual
- Blended
At Your Workplace
In-house sessions at your office in Vietnam.
A Venue You Choose
Delivered at a training venue that suits your team.
Live Online
Interactive virtual sessions wherever your people are.
Across Countries
Programmes coordinated across several locations worldwide.
Client experiences
What our participants say.
Word-for-word feedback from participants at organisations in Singapore. Read all reviews
Yes, I definitely would. The program teaches you exactly how to approach closing deals and handle tough discussions with confidence.
Yes, but you must come with an open mind to self-reflect.
Yes, because it serves as a helpful reminder to prioritize mental well-being alongside daily targets.
Yes, I would recommend it. Gaining a clear framework on communication styles is highly useful for de-escalating tough client situations
Yes, it serves as an excellent starting point for teams managing cross-cultural integration.
Yes, because it really highlights how our daily business decisions directly impact the local community and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this course.
What is the main focus of this course?
It helps participants build an authentic leadership identity by clarifying their principles, competencies and vision, then aligning their actions with them in organisations across Vietnam.
What topics does the course cover?
Twelve units in three stages: discovering yourself (your leadership story, core values, strengths and talents, leadership purpose), defining your leadership (finding your style, personal brand, leading with integrity, authentic voice) and living your identity (seeking feedback, resilient mindset, leading by example, development plan).
Who should attend this course?
Aspiring leaders moving into formal roles, mid-level managers, senior executives, team leaders, entrepreneurs and graduates who want to define their leadership philosophy.
Is the course suitable for new or first-time leaders?
Yes. It suits people moving into formal leadership for the first time, and it also helps experienced leaders review and renew their approach.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
It balances theory with practice. Reflective sessions, a personal SWOT analysis, case studies, simulations and peer feedback help participants put self-insight to work.
How long is the course?
The standard course runs over 2 full days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It can also be delivered as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Can the course be customised for our organisation?
Yes. We can adapt the content, examples and format to your goals, industry and team. See Customized Corporate Training for how we tailor programmes.
Can we use examples from our own industry?
Yes. We design and deliver our courses with subject matter experts in each field. Tell us about your industry, context and terminology when you enquire, and it will be taken into account.
Can we combine this course with other topics?
Yes. We can combine related topics into one programme or build a learning pathway across several sessions and levels.
Is this course available outside Vietnam?
Yes. We deliver this programme in other countries worldwide, in person or live online, and can coordinate it across several locations.
What delivery options are available?
In person at your workplace or a venue you choose, live online, or a blend of both.
What kind of exercises and activities are included?
Lifeline mapping, a personal SWOT analysis, values prioritisation, case studies, simulations, peer feedback, a vision statement and a personal development plan.
Do participants receive mentoring during the course?
Yes. Participants receive mentorship and constructive feedback from experienced leaders throughout the course.
Will participants build a professional network?
Yes. Participants connect with fellow participants, build mentoring relationships with facilitators and guest speakers, and can join an alumni network for ongoing learning.
How does the course support personal growth?
Through regular self-assessment and reflection, guided journaling to track progress and set goals, and techniques for mindfulness and stress management.
Is the course relevant to the Vietnamese context?
Yes. It is designed for leaders working in Vietnam, from aspiring leaders moving into formal roles to senior executives, with discussions and simulations drawn from the situations they face.
Which cities in Vietnam can the course be delivered in?
We can deliver it in cities across Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho, Bien Hoa and Hue, and other cities on request. We also offer a full range of leadership courses in Vietnam.
Can we download a course brochure?
Yes. Download our course brochure for an overview of our training programmes.
How do we request a proposal?
Share your goals and requirements through the enquiry form on this page. Our team replies within one business day with suggestions and a tailored proposal.
Who can we contact about this course?
Email [email protected], call +65 6714 6663 or use the enquiry form on this page. We reply within one business day.
Next steps
From enquiry to delivery.
A simple, transparent process from your first message to the training day.
- 1
Enquiry
Share your training needs and priorities.
- 2
Consultation
We discuss and refine the scope with you.
- 3
Proposal
Receive a tailored proposal with delivery options.
- 4
Confirm
Review, adjust and agree the details.
- 5
Delivery
We deliver the programme for your team.
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This course is customisable
We can tailor the content, examples and activities to your team’s industry, goals and workplace context. Explore Customized Training
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