Authentic Leadership with Purpose
Holiday Inn Resort by IHG, Kandooma Maldives | September 2, 2025
When leaders are real, consistent, and values-driven, they inspire trust and long-term success. At Holiday Inn Kandooma, Nick Jonsson and Dona Amelia delivered a powerful workshop on Authentic Leadership, showing leaders how to walk the talk with transparency, vulnerability, and integrity.
But the session didn’t stop at authenticity — it bridged into Holistic Leadership, Nick’s signature 5-step model that empowers leaders to sustain authenticity by aligning physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing with purpose.
What Is Authentic Leadership?
Originating from positive psychology and leadership theory (Bill George and others), Authentic Leadership emphasizes:
Self-awareness — understanding your strengths, blind spots, and impact.
Transparency — building trust through openness and honesty.
Integrity — acting consistently with your values.
Values-driven action — leading with purpose and clarity.
In short: Authentic Leadership is the soul of leadership.
From Authentic to Holistic Leadership
Nick’s Holistic Leadership Model takes this foundation further with a roadmap for sustainable, whole-person leadership:
Surrender – Letting go of ego and old mindsets.
Purpose – Clarifying your “why” and legacy.
Connection – Building meaningful relationships with self, others, and a higher purpose.
Goals – Aligning personal and professional priorities.
Discipline – Staying consistent and accountable.
Holistic Leadership is the system that sustains the soul of Authentic Leadership.
✨ Positioning line:
Authentic Leadership is about being true to yourself; Holistic Leadership is about having the foundation to sustain that truth in every area of life.
Feedback from Participants
The impact at Holiday Inn Kandooma was immediate and deeply felt:
“Nick conducted a wonderful session on Authentic Leadership with our resort team. Thank you.” – Aruna Jayasinghe
“One of the best sessions in recent years. Learned a lot I can apply in daily life.” – Ahmed Naween
“Excellent and productive training that will help us lead to the next level.” – Mohamed Riza
“I cannot speak more highly of the Authentic Leadership session with Nick and Dona. They are truly saving lives.” – Mark Eletr
“Very motivating and I think it changed a lot in me.” – Aiman Mohamed
“Incredible and very valuable session.” – Ali Fahud
🌟 Plus dozens of 5-star reviews from leaders and managers across the resort.
Why Book This Workshop?
Organizations choose Nick and Dona because their workshops:
Inspire vulnerability & trust — the real drivers of high-performing teams.
Equip leaders with practical tools — grounded in psychology and coaching.
Transform workplaces — fostering resilience, wellbeing, and sustainable performance.
Whether you’re a resort, corporate team, or leadership summit, this training brings breakthrough results that last.
Book Nick & Dona for Your Next Event
Take your team beyond theory into transformation.
👉 Contact us today to bring Authentic & Holistic Leadership to your organization.
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