People-Centric Leadership: Driving Performance in a New Era

Leading with Heart: Building a People-First Performance Culture

In today’s ever-changing workplace, great performance doesn’t start with numbers — it starts with people. People-Centric Performance Leadership shifts the focus from rigid processes to human connection, helping leaders create an environment where individuals feel valued, motivated, and empowered to give their best. Designed for managers, supervisors, and department heads, this engaging programme equips you with practical tools and mindsets to lead through empathy, accountability, and purpose. By blending proven performance frameworks with a people-first approach, you’ll learn how to inspire ownership, nurture growth, and drive lasting results.

Lead with Purpose, Inspire with Impact

Through interactive case studies, self-reflection, and actionable strategies, you’ll explore how to balance results with relationships — turning performance management into a shared journey of growth and success. Walk away ready to transform your leadership approach and champion the principle that defines true organisational excellence: “Leave No Human Resources Behind.”

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

• Understand the difference between a process driven and a people centric performance management system.
• Apply People Centric Performance Leadership model in their workplace.
• Apply planning strategies and set KPIs to ensure smooth execution on objectives.
• Align team and individual members towards organization strategies and objectives.
• Execute action plans to achieve optimal performance.
• Monitor and track results through coaching methods.
• Communicate and conduct review and feedback sessions with team members.
• Conduct successful appraisals.
• Inspire and encourage weaker staff.
• Develop a talent development plan for staff.
• Develop a rewards and recognition program.

Learning Methodology

1. Individual actual work-related issues
2. Case studies and examples
3. Group work and discussions
4. Short lectures
5. Activity based learning
6. Skills practicum
7. Role plays
8. Technology tools
9. Personal Reflections
10. Q&A

This course is perfect for

• Senior Managers & Executives
• Pre-Managers
• Line Managers & Supervisors
• HR Managers & Executives
• Heads of Departments
• Business Owners& Entrepreneurs
• Sales Managers & Professionals
• Marketing Professionals

"An eye-opener. Great concepts and ideas. Well delivered." – J Chan, SACS, 2019

"This course has helped me realized on putting people in the performance." – Irene S, SACS, 2019

"Many of the concepts delivered are relevant to my situation." – C Low, SACS, 2019

Calvin began his journey in speaking, training, and coaching in 2005. Since then, he has delivered impactful sessions both locally and internationally, having spoken in over 10 countries across a wide range of industries.

He holds multiple training certifications, including CPT, ACTA, and ACLP, and brings a wealth of experience in areas such as leadership development, sales management, strategic planning, quality assurance, change management, coaching, motivation, and sales effectiveness.

Known for his dynamic and engaging style, Calvin connects with audiences through compelling storytelling and practical insights. He is an active content creator across social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok, where he regularly shares thought leadership on leadership and personal motivation.

Calvin’s approach is grounded in simplicity—he delivers clear, fundamental principles that are relevant, adaptable, and impactful for individuals at every level of personal and professional growth.