High Performance without Burnout for Managers: The Holistic Leadership Advantage Training with Nick Jonsson & Dona Amelia
Sri Lanka | October 29, 2025
Empowering Leaders to Thrive Without Burning Out
This exclusive workshop, led by Nick Jonsson and Dona Amelia, brought together managers and senior professionals from across Sri Lanka for a transformative half-day immersion into Holistic Leadership — a proven approach to sustainable high performance.
Nick’s keynote explored the balance between results and wellbeing, introducing his signature 5 Steps to Holistic Leadership™ — Surrender, Purpose, Connection, Goals, and Discipline — as a roadmap for leaders who want to excel without sacrificing health, happiness, or relationships.
“You are never too old to grow young.”
Through inspiring storytelling, self-reflection exercises, and interactive goal-setting, participants learned how to:
Reconnect with their life purpose and values
Build stronger connections within their teams and families
Set SMART goals aligned with wellbeing and performance
Strengthen discipline and accountability through consistent habits
Dona Amelia brought warmth, joy, and energy through gratitude reflections and live “Act It Out” musical segments — reminding everyone that personal growth can be both serious and joyful.
Workshop Highlights
Theme: High Performance without Burnout
Audience: Managers & Team Leaders from diverse industries
Facilitators: Nick Jonsson, Certified Master Coach (CCMC, PCC) & Author of Executive Loneliness
and Dona Amelia, Award-Winning Performer, Speaker, and Leadership MentorDuration: Half-day intensive (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Core Topics: Purpose, Connection, Resilience, Accountability, and Work-Life Balance
Participant Feedback
“It was a truly wonderful session, filled with valuable insights and real-life experiences. The practical examples and engaging discussions made the learning experience both meaningful and inspiring.”
— Nirodha Dayananda
“Had a great training and coaching session on leadership. Learned new insights under topics not discussed before.”
— Roshan Hewage
“We spent a wonderful time with Nick and Dona, gaining new insights and practical knowledge. Their interactive approach made it both enjoyable and engaging.”
— Shehani Peiris
“The leadership training was truly amazing and effective. The life experiences they shared were realistic, and their approach was refreshing. Highly recommended mentors!”
— Janomi De Silva
“A fruitful and very interesting session filled with their own experiences — truly inspiring.”
— Malithi Wijayarathne
“Nice presentation, Nick and Dona. Very enlightening — learned a lot!”
— Faaz Fowmey
Key Takeaways
30% higher workplace happiness when holistic wellbeing is prioritized (Gallup)
25% higher engagement and 17% higher productivity (Gallup & HBR)
22% lower turnover in organizations led by holistic leaders (SHRM)
Participants left re-energized, with practical strategies and renewed purpose — ready to lead with authenticity, balance, and courage.
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