UW108
Conscious Business & Leadership
Faculty
Thierry de Beyssac
Partner at Axialent
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Overview
WHAT – Transforming HSU Students into Future-Conscious Leaders.
This is a 10-day, 30-hour immersive module within HSU’s Strategic Management Master’s programme, designed for future-ready professionals working in real companies. The Conscious Business & Leadership (CB&L) programme empowers students to lead successfully with integrity, clarity, and impact — by aligning values with actions and collaboration with purpose.
WHY – Because Performance Without Meaning Is Not Sustainable.
In a world shaped by complexity, artificial intelligence, and systemic disruption, technical skills alone are not enough. Companies now need conscious leaders — individuals with a growth mindset who can learn continuously, build trust, navigate tension, and lead themselves and others from a place of purpose. CB&L responds to this need by developing the inner capacities that drive outward results.
WHO – Designed for HSU Strategic Management Master’s students.
Particularly those from high-tech backgrounds — who are preparing to step into leadership roles in start-ups or innovation-driven companies. The module is facilitated by Thierry de Beyssac, certified Axialent Partner, Coach, and Senior Practitioner in Conscious Business.
Learning highlights
- Lead from the Inside Out → Develop deep self-awareness. Discover how your mindsets shape your leadership, and align your values with action for authenticity and credibility.
- Own Your Power to Respond → Move from blame to ownership. Become the person others trust to step up — especially when it’s hard.
- Grow Beyond Ego and Certainty → Let go of being “right.” Learn to navigate uncertainty with curiosity, humility, and integrity.
- Communicate with Courage and Clarity → Say what needs to be said. Listen beyond what is spoken, and transform difficult conversations into moments of connection.
- Build High-Trust Collaboration → Master the art of making and honouring commitments. Learn how to ask, align, and deliver with impact.
- Negotiate for Shared Success → Shift from competition to collaboration. Understand the needs behind positions to co-create better outcomes.
- Manage Emotions, Not Just Tasks → Recognise emotional patterns in yourself and others. Lead calmly through tension and change.
- Turn Insight into Action → Apply your learning to your real-world internship or start-up. Create your unique Conscious Leader Growth Plan.
Course outline
10 classes
Introduction to Conscious Business & Leadership (CB&L)
Begin your journey by exploring why conscious leadership matters in today’s complex world. Discover the I–WE–IT model and Fred Kofman’s philosophy of “success beyond success.” Set your personal intention for the programme, clarify the kind of leader you aspire to become, and connect the CB&L journey to your internship or start-up context.
Unconditional Responsibility – Player vs. Victim
Shift from reactive to proactive leadership. Learn how to own your role — even in challenging situations — by exploring the BE–DO–HAVE framework and adopting a 100% responsibility mindset. Practise taking ownership of your contribution in team challenges, and apply tools for response-ability in real project settings.
Ontological Humility & Essential Integrity – Learner vs. Knower
Leadership begins with humility. Learn to let go of being right, remain open to feedback, and act with deep integrity — even under pressure. Identify the costs of the Knower mindset, and reflect on the alignment between your values and actions.
Authentic Communication – Managing Difficult Conversations
Learn how to say what matters with clarity and empathy. Discover tools to navigate tension, give feedback effectively, and transform conflict into connection. Reframe difficult conversations to build shared understanding, and apply these skills to real-life internship dynamics or team challenges.
Inquiry & Advocacy – For Mutual Understanding
Explore how to balance speaking your truth with listening deeply to others. Use Inquiry and Advocacy to foster understanding and alignment. Practise “truth-telling with humility,” and strengthen dialogue with peers and stakeholders. Learn to use the Ladder of Inference and Conversation Map effectively.
Transforming Conflict into Opportunity
Shift how you perceive conflict — from threat to opportunity. Learn practical tools and approaches for mastering conflict by:
* Using the Polarity Thinking Map.
* Leveraging collective intelligence.
* Applying effective negotiation based on Interests vs. Positions.
* Addressing unclear decision rights and practising conscious escalation when needed.
Impeccable Commitments
Learn how to make clear, reliable requests and promises that enhance team effectiveness. Discover why even well-intentioned teams struggle to follow through. Understand the Commitment Cycle and its common failure points. Practise making and honouring clear agreements to strengthen delivery and build trust within your team role.
Emotional Mastery for Leadership
Your emotions are not a weakness — they are data. Learn to recognise, regulate, and use them consciously to lead with presence and composure. Identify your emotional patterns and triggers, practise self-regulation under pressure, and apply emotional intelligence to guide team dynamics.
Conscious Leadership in Action
Time to connect the dots. Reflect on your evolution as a leader and apply CB&L tools in real-world situations through coaching and case-based learning. Apply CB&L principles to internship or start-up dilemmas, deepen your insights through peer reflection and coaching, and prepare your Conscious Leader Growth Plan.
Integration & Certification – Conscious Leader Growth Plan
Integration & Certification – Conscious Leader Growth Plan.
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This module is fully experiential, designed not just to help you understand but to embody conscious leadership. You will learn through:
Facilitated Workshops – Guided sessions rich in real-time interaction, practical tools, and immediate application.
Reflective Exercises – Journalling, personal diagnostics, and values clarification to deepen self-awareness.
Role-Plays & Simulations – Practise navigating difficult conversations, negotiations, and team dynamics.
Peer Learning & Coaching – Work in small groups to exchange feedback, solve challenges, and reflect collaboratively.
Case Work & Company Labs – Apply CB&L tools to real start-up or internship scenarios.
Final Presentation – Share your Conscious Leader Growth Plan and reflections with your peers.
Grading
Thierry helps global organisations and leaders build high performance Organizsation & Leadership Cultures.
Thierry has been with Hewitt and Aon Hewitt for over 26 years and since 2012 he continues as a Partner of Axialent at helping organisations define and align their People, Culture and Leadership programs with their business strategy around the World.
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Conscious Business & Leadership
by Thierry de Beyssac
Total hours
30 Hours
Dates
Feb 23 - Mar 06, 2026
Fee for single course
€1000
Fee for degree students
€500
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.