The Catalyst Collection - Catalyst Evolution

The Role of Leadership Coaching in Transforming Organisational Performance

Unlocking the Potential Within Every Leader At the heart of every thriving organisation is a leader who knows how to inspire, connect, and drive meaningful change. Leadership coaching is more than a professional development exercise — it’s a catalyst for transformation. By helping leaders understand themselves and their teams more deeply, coaching creates a ripple effect that enhances culture, communication, and performance. At Catalyst Evolution,

Leadership Assessment Tools: Choosing the Right One for Your Organisation

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, the ability to identify and develop strong leaders is no longer optional—it’s essential. Leadership assessments provide organisations with deep insights into individual strengths, development areas, and potential. But with so many tools available, how do you choose the right one for your organisation? At Catalyst Evolution, we believe that effective leadership development begins with understanding people. By investing

Executive Coaching: Unlocking Behavioural Change and Lasting Impact

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable business environment, leaders need more than technical skills to thrive. They must be adaptable, self-aware, and able to inspire positive change in others. That’s where executive coaching comes in — a strategic, evidence-based approach to leadership development that is transforming the way organisations grow their people. What the Latest Research Tells Us A recent meta-analysis of over 20 high-quality studies

Designing CultureSHIFT Journeys: From Diagnostic to Sustainable Change

The Challenge: Culture Change That Actually Sticks In a world where strategy shifts fast but human behaviour evolves more slowly, culture change can’t be left to chance. And yet, most organisations struggle to shift culture in a way that truly lasts. Many fall into the trap of event-based interventions—a few workshops here, a keynote speaker there—only to find that, six months later, not much has

From Feedback to Feedforward: Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Learning

Why Feedback Should Never Be a Surprise At Catalyst Evolution, we believe feedback is more than a performance tool—it’s a cultural cornerstone. When teams embrace feedback as a shared language rather than a top-down mechanism, something shifts. People grow faster. Confidence builds. And most importantly, learning becomes part of the daily rhythm. Feedback, when done right, sparks curiosity instead of defensiveness. It moves beyond pointing

Reflecting on Catalyst’s Journey: A Personal Perspective

Founded by Debbie Craig in 1997, Courageous Leadership (Pty) Ltd embarked on an ambitious mission to redefine leadership and organisational development across industries including mining, banking, automotive, and petroleum. These early years were marked by pioneering leadership and impactful projects. Debbie partnered with John Gatherer on a global leadership development program, reaching 2500 leaders worldwide, and setting a new standard for leadership alignment and performance