WE ARE
CENTRE STAGE

EMPOWERING YOUR BUSINESS IN THE ART OF PERFORMANCE

ABOUT

We empower businesses through performance arts, emphasizing leadership through influence and improvisation. We equip executives to excel in dynamic environments with tailored programs that combine experiential learning and 1:1 personalized coaching.

OUR PROGRAMS

Our unique programs include DIVA for female leaders, SPOTLIGHT for impactful communication, CAST for team development, and PLAY for immersive learning. Each program addresses specific leadership and team development pain-points elevating executive performance to the next level.

YOUR PROBLEMS

Is your organization facing revenue losses due to lack of originality, engagement, or adaptability? Centre Stage can help. Cultivate resilient teams, foster a creative culture, and empower authentic leadership. Contact us today to put your organization's business goals, centre stage!

STATISTICS ON EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

SOURCE: Sally Williamson & Associates. n.d. “Executive Presence Is a Top Priority for Leadership
65% of executives believe that coaching can aid leaders in developing executive presence.
SOURCE: Deloitte Insights “Beyond office walls and balance sheets: Culture and the alternative workforce”
80% of companies with strong leadership development programs report an improved corporate culture.
SOURCE: Boston Consulting Group "An Innovation Culture That Gets Results"
60% of organizations with strong leadership capabilities report they can quickly adapt to market changes and innovate effectively.

Our coaches are artists, risk-takers, and stage performers who will provide you with a creative learning experience that fosters innovative thinking and enhances leadership capabilities beyond the scope of conventional business training.

Through their unique perspectives and extensive experience, they will empower you to cultivate a more holistic and effective leadership approach.

THE PERFORMANCE APPROACH

OUR
CLIENTS

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Centre Stage was founded by exceptional female business leaders who bring a wealth of diverse experience from the realms of opera, academia, and business innovation. Each founder contributes unique expertise to our mission of empowering businesses through performance leadership.

OUR CREATIVE FOUNDERS

Dana utilizes her extensive experience in global higher education & strategic management to guide leaders in innovation, enterprise, and talent development. She has held leadership positions at Oxford University as well as Carleton University along with Amazon.com & numerous start-ups.

Dana Brown

Professor, Global Business & Entrepreneurship

Lucia leverages her international opera experience to equip executives with strategies to excel under pressure and navigate complex business landscapes. Her clients include Bell Media, Salesforce, and Sun Life Financial, among others.

Lucia Cesaroni

Opera Singer/ Principal Cesaroni Consulting

Lucy combines her expertise in motivational coaching and leadership development with her entrepreneurial experience to help leaders overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and enhance well-being. As co-founder of Circles and #RideTheWave, her clients include professionals seeking to improve their leadership skills.

Lucy Mullins

Co-Founder of #RideTheWave Coaching and StepLadder

UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL

Our program will enable you to:

Consolidate your functional, business, and communication skills to lead from the C-suite
Understand how to manage complex, multi-partner alliances and nurture strategic business ecosystems
Develop new approaches for global team building, strategy execution, and implementation
Focus on the demands of emerging markets and grasp new industry challenges
Plan and execute global strategy from a range of lenses including leadership, organizational culture, business challenges, and talent management
Recognize the drivers of corporate value and their tradeoffs: organic revenue growth, returns on capital, and long-term investing
Identify the factors that help your organization gain and sustain competitive market advantage

IDEAL CANDIDATES ARE:

The Global C-Suite Program is ideal for:

Experienced executives preparing to step into a global leadership role from a regional one
Recent C-suite officers who want to build momentum while making an impact
General managers who execute business transitions during alliances and collaborate with global and regional stakeholders
Executives and current C-suite officers in small- and medium-sized organizations looking to accelerate their careers

MEET OUR ALUMNI:

Our Executive Leadership Program attracts individuals with diverse backgrounds from various industries, bringing unique experiences to the table. The inclusive nature of the cohort ensures that participants engage with like-minded peers, gaining valuable insights to address the challenges faced by their organizations.

The average years of work experience among participants are as follows:

10 to 15 years (6%)
15 to 20 years (27%)
More than 20 years (66%).

The top functions represented in the program include General Management, Business Development/Sales, Information Systems/Technology, Strategic Planning, Finance/Accounting, Consulting, Operations/Logistics, Engineering/Design, R&D/Product Development, Administration, Legal/Compliance, and Entrepreneurship.

Certificate:

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Earn a Centre Stage Executive Leadership Performance digital diploma upon successful completion of the program. Alumni of the program get exclusive access to a wide range of professionals, events, and networking opportunities.

Our artist advisors are at the core of our mission to empower executives through the transformative power of performance leadership. Their exceptional skills in commanding attention with authenticity and authority, combined with their diverse and disciplined backgrounds in the performing arts, bring a fresh and dynamic approach to leadership development. This unique blend fosters creativity, resilience, and innovation in business settings, helping executives lead with confidence.