Sylvia is a seasoned leadership expert, mediator, coach, and an artist and dancer. She has worked on leadership and change since university and throughout her career: in international relations, on social and civic action, and for more than 30 years within organisations and their management systems.
As corporate HR leader, Sylvia has been known as an innovator, leading initiatives in many areas including leadership, coaching and mentoring, and organizational health. As coach, she helps leaders bring out their vision and unique qualities to create true impact. And as artist and dancer, she brings a unique and powerful approach to emotional and body intelligence, and their practical application for leaders.
She is the author of the book Who’s in Charge? Lead with Real Power and Create an Impact in a Chaotic World, and founder of the SMART©Power method of leadership effectiveness and of the DaretoDance© approach to leadership embodiment.