Today’s managers are not just expected to oversee tasks—they are expected to lead, influence, and execute strategy in fast-paced, evolving environments. “The Empowered Manager: Skills to Influence, Decide, and Deliver” is an intensive, hands-on program designed to equip both new and experienced managers with practical tools, strategic mindsets, and people-centered skills that drive real results. Participants will engage in interactive exercises, leadership diagnostics, and scenario-based simulations to sharpen their effectiveness in communication, delegation, decision-making, and influence.

This course bridges the gap between theory and real-world application. From managing up and down the organization to executing strategy through people, participants will leave with proven frameworks and immediately applicable techniques. The result? Managers who are not only more confident and competent—but who create empowered teams and deliver stronger outcomes.

Objective

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Differentiate between leadership and management, and identify key traits of high-performing managers
2. Assess and leverage both positional and personal power to influence others effectively
3. Apply situational leadership and management styles to adapt to different team and task contexts
4. Delegate with clarity and accountability using the 4 principles of effective delegation
5. Communicate with greater impact by recognizing barriers and applying persuasion techniques
6. Make smarter decisions using structured and intuitive models while avoiding common pitfalls
7. Translate strategic objectives into clear, actionable plans that engage and align their teams

Outline

Unit 1: Foundations of Managerial Excellence

• What Makes a Manager Truly Effective?
• Discover the critical distinctions and synergies between management and leadership
• Explore the traits, behaviours, and mindset of highly effective managers through self-reflection and interactive dialogue

Unit 2: Understanding Power and Influence

• Harnessing Authority and Trust for Impact
• Decode the differences between positional and personal power in driving performance
• Navigate the Management Continuum and the Freedom Ladder to assess your leadership flexibility
• The Management Continuum & The Freedom Ladder
• Identify and adapt your management style using the principles of Situational Leadership to lead more effectively across contexts

Unit 3: The Art of Smart Delegation

• Empowering Others Without Losing Control
• Apply the 4 key principles of effective delegation to free up time while building team capability
• Learn to manage “monkeys” on your back—delegate tasks without absorbing others’ responsibilities

Unit 4: High-Impact Communication for Managers

• Master the core communication habits that drive trust and clarity
• Identify and overcome common communication barriers in teams
• Apply Robert Cialdini’s 6 Principles of Persuasion to influence ethically and effectively

Unit 5: Managerial Decision Making

• Making the Right Call When It Matters Most
• Follow a step-by-step framework for sound decision making
• Explore intuitive, non-rational models of decision making for fast-moving situations
• Identify cognitive traps and avoid common managerial pitfalls that sabotage outcomes

Unit 6: Executing Strategy Through People

• Turning Vision into Action
• Explore practical tools to align teams, track progress, and drive commitment

Who should attend

This course is ideal for:

• New Managers & Team Leads transitioning into leadership roles and seeking a solid foundation in people and performance management
• Mid-Level Managers looking to refresh their leadership toolbox and elevate their strategic execution skills
• Project Leaders & Functional Heads managing cross-functional teams and driving results through influence rather than authority
• Aspiring Managers preparing for promotion or future leadership responsibilities

Whether managing day-to-day operations, leading change, or driving team performance, this course empowers managers with the essential tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Methodology

Maximus Sia's Profile

• PERFORMANCE COACH (RESILIENCE, SALES, LEADERSHIP)
• Certified Associate Coach, ICI (International Assoc of Coaching Institutes)
• Certified NLP Master Practitioner (American Board ABNLP)
• Certified NLE Practitioner (IEA)(International Enneagram Assn)
• Master’s Degree, International Marketing (MScIM)
• WSQ DACE, ACTA
• SSG Certified Facilitator, Curriculum Developer, Assessor
• Associate Adult Educator (AAE) by IAL

"IN-Resilience. OUT-Perform" - Gain Inner Clarity. Discover The Will Forward.

Certified as an Associate Coach by the International Association of Coaching Institutes (ICI, Germany), Maximus Sia is highly sought after for his expertise in Resilience, Sales & Leadership and Executive Coaching. As a Trainer, Public Speaker and Performance Coach in Resilience Leadership, he has empowered over 50,000 participants to achieve excellence in work & Life over his 16 years in the industry. In his passion to help people grow, and witnessing the tremendous mental pressure Leaders experienced in meeting up to the demands of this VUCA era, he explores psychological resources to help Leaders develop "Sustainable Mental Resilience". He further his work as a doctoral candidate in PhD in Professional Coaching and Human Development with the International University of Professional Studies (IUPS, USA)). His research focuses on integrating psychological practices into Leadership Development to build Sustainable Mental Strength & Resilience. Maximus is a certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Enneagram (NLE- IEA) personality profiling and a certified NLP Master Practitioner (AB-NLP). As a Sales Coach, his sales experience spans over 35 years. He constantly received positive endorsements from his participants on his engaging facilitation & motivational style. To increase his range, Maximus facilitates more than 100 training modules, covering Professional Coaching & Human Development, Leadership & People Management, Service Excellence, Business & Strategic Management.

Maximus conducts performance training in Singapore and Asia. His clientele includes Singapore Airlines (SIA), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and its entities, A*Star, Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX), MINDEF, Yamato Transport, Chugai Pharmabody Research, SingTel, OCBC, AIA Singapore. Prior to his Performance Coaching career, Maximus was among the Top Performers in the challenging Financial Planning industry, achieving outstanding sales records spanning over 16 years. He was a multiple awards winner and a global convention qualifier.