LEAP Institute – Lever 4

Transformational Leadership

Lever 4  develops visionary, emotionally intelligent leaders who build environments where everyone feels seen, valued, and able to grow. In a country where most schools face deep systemic challenges, we believe that real transformation starts with leaders who can inspire, connect, and drive meaningful change.

Through personalised training programs and collaborative initiatives, we inspire leaders to envision bold futures and catalyse impactful change in their organisations and communities.

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About Transformational
Leadership

At the heart of Lever 4 is the belief that leadership is relational. We work with principals, teachers, and students to strengthen their capacity to lead with empathy, self-awareness, and purpose. Through practical training, coaching, and long-term support, we help leaders navigate uncertainty, build trust, and lead schools that nurture both academic excellence and personal growth

Lever Objectives

Empower Educational Leaders

Equip principals, SMTs, teachers, and students with the skills to lead with empathy, self-awareness, and courage in the face of systemic challenges.

Vision-Driven Leadership

Support leaders in articulating compelling school and community visions rooted in collective ownership and values-based change.

Community-Based

 Offer practical, school-embedded leadership development through workshops and Communities of Practice in key education hubs.

Promote Holistic Transformation

Develop leadership that centres emotional well-being, relationships, and inclusive growth as drivers of both academic and social change.

Programs Offered

Unlock your leadership potential with our transformative programs, designed to empower leaders to drive radical change and innovation in their organisations and communities.

Principal and SMT Training

 Leadership development for school heads and management teams focused on school culture, strategic growth, and emotional intelligence. Delivered through termly workshops, coaching blocks, and peer learning.

Culture Shift

A sustained, intentional transformation of mindset, behaviour, and relationships that reshapes how people learn, lead, and work together. Culture Shift turns schools and organisations from places of survival into spaces of belonging, meaning, and growth.

Student Leadership

Equips students to become active change agents within their schools and communities. We ensure that students are empowered to recognise their ability to lead, take accountability, and create positive impact.

Women in Leadership

 Creates reflective, supportive spaces for women leaders to connect, overcome barriers, and lead authentically. Includes two core engagements and ongoing mentorship.

Capacity Building for Organisations

 Custom leadership training for NGOs and partner organisations. Begins with a needs assessment, followed by tailored workshops and ongoing mentorship for team growth and cultural change.

Lever 4
Digital Transformation Staff

Meet our dedicated team of leadership experts, committed to cultivating transformative leaders who drive positive change in their organisations and communities. Led by certified trainers and seasoned educators, our team brings a wealth of experience in leadership development, coaching, and mentoring, empowering individuals to articulate bold visions and enact meaningful social and environmental transformation.

Vuyelwa Poni

Lever 4 – Lever Leader

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