Susanne Cook-Greuter, Leading Global Pioneer in Vertical Development

In these trying times of an unprecedented global health crisis, the smooth day-to-day running of civic affairs is disrupted. Thus, it is more urgent than ever before that mature leaders are at the helm of societies and corporations. As the speed and reach of global change and challenge in all areas of life is increasing, it becomes vital that more people develop the ability to take multiple perspectives, think systemically, consider the long-term effects of decisions and base them on the best available scientific evidence. This book offers a path to help leaders acquire these later stage characteristics.

Terri O'Fallon, STAGES Global Thought Leader in Vertical Development

Antoinette Braks' brilliant work, supported by her research, has focused on a pivotal arc in the developmental spectrum - the capacity of our leaders and coaches to take a mature, 4th Perspective. She has accessed the most salient aspects of different developmental models to create an effective, practical and grounded approach for guiding those who are ready, opening their eyes to the next generation of coaching and leading. This is much needed in a world that is hungry for new eyes that will see what is not yet seen, and heal hidden dilemmas that have not yet been identified.

Reinhard Stelter, Psychology Professor Copenhagen University. Author of 3rd Generation Coaching

As executive coaching supports the transformation from Achievist to Synergist, it will become much more than the support towards achieving the next goal on the career ladder. It will instead become a transformational dialogue: a holistic path that can humanise our world.

Paul Smith, StageSHIFT Executive Leadership Coach

I first met Antoinette an EMCC national conference in 2019 and was immediately absorbed by her practical material and philosophy on vertical leadership development. This led to a two day workshop and ultimately, enrollment in Antoinette's StageSHIFT Coaching Program.

I feel and believe strongly that this is “the real deal” in executive leadership development. Not only is its peer-reviewed research platform impeccable, but in the degree of integrity and integration that pervades the whole approach. This is hard to convey without shared direct experience, as so many aspects are brought together here.

At a humble attempt, I would say that it is unrivalled in its blend of science and applied wisdom, inner work and outer application and in the extent of the inner more conscious self that evolves, expressed both in embodied leadership presence and its effects on others, and leading, directly, into organisational culture and behavioural change.

Karen Dobbyn, CEO & StageSHIFT Executive Leadership Coach

Embarking on the transformative StageShift journey with Antoinette has been nothing short of phenomenal! Antoinette's mastery in coaching shines through as she seamlessly blends deep wisdom, compassion, and unwavering support.

Her ability to delve into our shadows, sculpting a unique path for each participant, has been a game-changer for personal and professional growth. The program immerses us in the practical application of vertical development principles, accelerating transformations in a truly impactful way.

Antoinette possesses an extraordinary gift as a leadership coach – she listens deeply. Her commitment to personal evolution, combined with an innate ability to draw on vast inner wisdom, creates an awe-inspiring blend. Weaving this with her extensive organizational knowledge and a tried-and-tested suite of personal/leadership development tools, the impact is immense.

Ian Sellick, StageSHIFT Executive Leadership Coach

Wow! Meeting and working with Antoinette has catapulted my development, I had felt stuck and boy has she freed me. Antoinette is not only one of the more knowledgable people I have come across in this field, she is also one of the most practical in sharing that knowledge with executives, all done in a meaningful and holistic way.

As a coach she is tough. compassionate and incredibly supportive, her attention to the shadow side of coaching , not only individual, also organizational shadow makes a huge difference.

For all leaders who know and feel they can develop both themselves and their organizations so they can lead them through the volatile, chaotic and uncertain world we find ourselves in, and deliver long term sustainable results then I cannot recommend highly enough, Antoinette and StageSHIFT.

Ekaterina Surkova, StageSHIFT Executive Leadership Coach

I was looking for two things: an automated vertical diagnostic instrument and a development methodology applicable for business environment that would deliver proven results. So I was fascinated when I discovered Antoinette Braks's StageSHIFT work, books and programs. The Vertical Coaching Certification teaches transformative coaching that transcends the more conventional developmental coaching approach.

Throughout this program I have not only learned coaching concepts and methodologies, but experienced my own deep personal transformation from Catalyst to Synergist in a rich and supportive environment among other coaches.

Antoinette has a unique style and approach. I'd emphasize her discernment and the ability to beautifully conceptualize complex ideas and get to the very core of things. I am fascinated with  her constantly inquiring mind and lightness. Another unique thing is the community of late stage coaches and the depth of conversation that I rarely experience anywhere else.

Jessica Löwenhielm, StageSHIFT Executive Leadership Coach

I am blown away and mesmerised by the devotion and amount of knowledge, research, techniques and tools that Antoinette has put together! Not only has she helped to take my coaching practice to a totally new level of impact, she has also elevated my own consciousness stimulating, uplifting and freeing the mind, heart and soul.

I will be forever grateful for Antoinette helping me to fully understand and grasp the vastness, importance and grandness of vertical development, yet making it easy to start implementing, infusing and transforming my own work and its impact on my clients.

Without her firm, generous, friendly, thought-provoking, heart-opening and soul-freeing guidance, I wouldn’t be where I am today: totally on purpose with a big mind, open heart and free soul for inner bliss and the greater good. I feel honored to be taught by her, proud to call her a colleague and grateful to have her in my life and work.

Antoinette is the most aspirational, knowledgeable and loving leader I have come across. She is the go-to thought leader, mentor and guide in the field of vertical development. Catch her and her program if you can - it might be the most uplifting and expediting decision of your life time.

Sharifah Raudhah AlQudsy, StageSHIFT Executive Leadership Coach

I quickly saw that Antoinette's extensive practice and the depth of her research was the approach that would equip me to be become whole as a Transformative Coach and Enterprise Evolution Consultant. Throughout our frequent engagement in our fortnightly discovery dialogues, Antoinette presents her authenticity, and her highly generous and caring spirit. She weaves her expertise in Vertical Development and Enterprise Evolution with ease and grace.

Her pragmatism, expansive vision and beautiful resonance shines through the framework she has developed to bring about deep consciousness to the mature 4th person perspective. I notice that I bring more rigour, courage and crystal-clear intent to my coaching practice and I can only credit Dr Antoinette’s brilliant guidance for this subtle integrated shift.

I highly recommend partnering with her if you are a coach who aspires to expand your capacity to contribute to the evolution of your client leaders and their enterprises.

Emma Pearson, StageSHIFT Executive Leadership Coach

Antoinette is one of only three Thought Leaders I know who credibly and passionately integrates business and spirituality. It’s rare, it’s profound, and it’s much needed in the world today. We need business. AND we need a healthy planet.

Relevant, purposeful leadership for me is about bringing conscious leadership and evolutionary organisation development to serve not only employees and customers, but also our planet as a whole, and future generations.

Antoinette’s brilliant intellect, her fearless consulting, her coaching and Organisation Development skills, have generated a suite of offerings suitable for coaches, OD consultants, and of course the senior-most leaders in organisations, who want to be a part of creating a healthy future with regenerative business practices. I am honoured to be part of her community.

Karin Hamrin, StageSHIFT Executive Leadership Coach

Antoinette is one of the most brilliant coaches I have ever experienced. Being both gentle and direct, intuitive and clear she generously and courageously shares her wisdom and insights.-Antoinette, it's a truly amazing experience, being guided and coached by you, in the spiritually connected space where you and I meet.

The StageSHIFT Coach Certification Program is an incredibly rich program, bringing together frameworks and research that enables us to see vertical evolution in a new and holistic way.

The Discovery Dialogues with Antoinette is a wonderful opportunity to deepen the understanding and making this program not just another certification program, but an essential part of your soul evolution. Thank you, Antoinette, for sharing this with us and the world! It’s such a beautiful journey!

Niklas Lindhardt, StageSHIFT Executive Leadership Coach

Antoinette, what a blessing that the fabric of life weaved your thread into my weave. The StageSHIFT program is the most comprehensive program I've ever seen, making the links between most relevant frameworks within organization, human development, psychology and life as a whole.

As always when delivered by the universe, your wonderful StageSHIFT program came to us when we needed it. Refining our transforming leader programs in large industry, for even better results.

Thank you for openheartedly sharing both your personal experience as well as the nuances of your soul with me. Two souls on a journey with the same purpose. For the benefit of ALL. Thank you!

Heather Monro, StageSHIFT Executive Leadership Coach

Antoinette’s coaching approach is highly thought provoking, collaborative and uplifting. She has challenged and supported me to articulate concepts and ideas that have been just beyond my reach.

I am already benefiting from more congruence with my evolutionary aspirations and clarity regarding my strategic direction. The coaching is helping me to shape my coaching business so I can more effectively generate transformative change and liberate the energy of potential bound up in human hearts and souls.

I feel very excited and inspired to continue our coaching relationship. I would highly recommend Antoinette’s coaching services for aspirational leaders wanting to take their organisations to the next level.

Jacqueline van Paassen, StageSHIFT Executive Leadership Coach

Antoinette's profound and rare capacity to simultaneously inspire developmental movement in individuals, teams and the wider community is remarkable.

She is part of a class of brilliant, humble human beings, who invite you to fully meet yourself, both your shadows and unfolding potential, simply by their presence and capacity to hold that space.

Through her unique, well-researched body of work, she enables leaders to integrate business, spirituality, and human development in such a way that we all win: our planet, our communities, and our businesses. I feel privileged and honoured to be part of her community.

Thomas Bjerkhede, StageSHIFT Executive Leadership Coach

This StageSHIFT Coaching Certification has been one of the most rewarding programs I have ever undertaken. It's a masterpiece! It has expanded my capacity to enable and inspire strategic leaders and their organizations to prosper in a more sustainable, equitable and joyful world.

It has been a true privilege to have Antoinette as my guide, coach and teacher along this journey. She is one of the most extraordinary human beings I have met. An inspiring person with a remarkably sharp intellect, lots of love, tons of professional experience combined with an even more remarkable wisdom and spiritual consciousness. I guess that's how words become poetic, and experiences become magical. I am honoured to be part of her community.

Simon Penny, StageSHIFT Executive Leadership Coach, France

The StageSHIFT Program shifted how I work with deeper interior conditions of people and systems. Antoinette brings rare depth, clarity, and integrity to this work, and the StageSHIFT framework creates real, embodied change. She  invites leaders and coaches into a space of presence, awareness, and inquiry — where real transformation can unfold.

Antoinette embodies the work she offers. Her calm presence, depth, and attunement create the conditions for genuine StageSHIFTs to occur. I now meet complexity with more spaciousness, make choices with greater clarity, and hold responsibility in a more sustainable way. I wholeheartedly recommend StageSHIFT Coaching to coaches and leaders who sense the next step in their growth lies in inner development and conscious leadership.

Dr Helge Lippert, Leadership Development Director, AXPO

i had the privilege of completing Antoinette's 1-year Program. It fundamentally transformed how i see myself and my "world". What made this experience truly exceptional was her ability to guide me through deep integration work, to do the genuine inner work that created another version of myself.

If you're serious about personal transformation and ready to develop vertically, Antoinette is exactly who you need. In addition to the extensive online resources, she combines rigor with compassion, responsiveness with commitment, and directness with genuine care.

Her sophisticated yet grounded work in vertical development doesn't just help you optimize at your current level, it enables you evolve to the next level.

Ken Shih, StageSHIFT MindShift Executive Leadership Coach, Ho Chi Minh City

The StageSHIFT Program experience was a rigorous journey to upgrade my Inner Operating System in terms of Vertical Leadership Development. I moved from the "Achievist" mindset - focused on strategic execution, to the "Synergist" way of being - defined by flow, co-creation, and presence.
 

By cultivating a deeper, more systemic awareness throughout this program, I can now invite leaders to step into their own vertical evolution more quickly, shifting from "Fixing the Problem" to "Holding the Space."