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The 'Why' Behind NxtGenLdr
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Who is this guy?
This isn’t theory. It’s real-world, been-there-done-that, messed-it-up-and-fixed-it stuff.
If you’re ready to lead with more confidence, clarity, and actual impact—You’re in the right place. Let’s build the future, your way.
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nxtgenldr Head Coach - Alisdair Ross FCIPD
I’ve got all the badges. But honestly? That’s not the point.
The point is: I’ve spent 20 years inside leadership rooms where the vibe was off, the team was burning out, and no one said the real stuff.
Now? I’m bringing those lessons to you.
I don’t teach leadership with suits and buzzwords.
I teach it with mindset flips, emotional intelligence, better questions, and the real talk nobody gave me at your age.
If you want to lead with confidence, clarity, and zero cringe — I’ve got you.
Welcome to nxtgenldr.
Your Voice. Your Power. Your Time.
Ok, so these are my creds for those that want to know
👑 “Chartered Fellow in CIPD - FCIPD” →
I'm recognised at the highest level in HR and People Development – think of it like the platinum badge for helping people grow at work.
It basically means I’ve spent decades helping people grow at work — and helping workplaces not suck.
What I’ve seen? People don’t leave jobs, they leave cultures.Burnout happens when your values get ignored.And success isn’t just climbing the ladder — it’s finding a ladder worth climbing.
If you’re early in your career, here’s the cheat code:
👉 Find work that respects your energy, not just your output.
👉 Learn how to speak up before you burn out.
👉 Culture fit? Nah. Look for culture add — places where you belong.
🧠 “Business Master Practitioner in NLP” →
You’re not lazy. You’re just stuck in a mindset loop that’s messing with you.
I’ve trained as a Master Practitioner in something called NLP — which basically means I learned how language, thoughts and beliefs shape our results.
And yeah, I use it on myself. All. The. Time.
I’ve trained to Jedi level in understanding how language and mindset shape results. Basically, I help people rewire how they think so they can lead with confidence and clarity.
I’ve used these techniques with execs, students, creatives — and myself when I was doubting everything.
If you’re tired of your brain bullying you, stick around. I’ve got mindset hacks that actually work — no fluff, no fake positivity.
🧘 “Mental Health First Aid Instructor” →
I train people to support others through tough mental health moments. Because being a leader means looking after your head—and your team’s.
You’re not broken. You’re burnt out.
And no, more coffee and ‘pushing through’ isn’t the fix.
I’m a Mental Health First Aid Instructor — I teach people how to spot the signs when someone’s struggling.
But here’s the plot twist: most of us don’t even recognise the signs in ourselves.
If you're:
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Snapping at people for no reason
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Feeling tired no matter how much sleep you get
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Starting to hate things you used to enjoy…
That’s not laziness. That’s your nervous system waving a red flag.
Self-leadership means knowing when to rest before you break.
It means saying no without guilt.
It means understanding that burnout doesn’t mean you’re weak — it means your boundaries got bulldozed.
You don’t have to wait until you’re in crisis to care about your mental health.
You are allowed to protect your peace as a leadership skill.
If you’re done pretending you’re fine — I’m here. I teach real tools for real people. Let’s talk mental health the way it should’ve been taught years ago.
🎭 “DISC & Everything DiSC Practitioner” →
I teach leaders how to spot communication styles and adapt on the fly—so they can connect, influence, and lead under pressure.
What kind of leader are you? Let’s find out...
🔴 [Red Style 1 – D: Dominance]
You’re Direct Danielle.
Fast decisions, zero fluff.
You lead like: ‘Let’s go. Now.’
But hey — remember to slow down and bring people with you 👀
🟡 [Yellow Style 2 – I: Influence]
You’re Hype Harry.
People-first. Loud laugh. Big ideas.
You lead with energy — just don’t forget the follow-up
🟢 [Green Style 3 – S: Steadiness]
You’re Steady Sam.
Kind, calm, loyal.
You lead with heart — but make sure you speak up when it matters
🔵 [Blue Style 4 – C: Conscientiousness]
You’re Calculated Casey.
You check the details twice.
You lead with precision — just don’t get stuck in the spreadsheet
Which one are you? Or are you a mix?
I help next-gen leaders use DISC to lead with confidence — the way you’re wired to.
🧠 “MSCEIT Emotional Intelligence Practitioner” →
EQ is the new IQ—and I show leaders how to use emotional intelligence to build trust, handle conflict, and stay cool under pressure.
Emotional intelligence is your leadership superpower — not a soft skill.
Have you ever been told you’re ‘too sensitive’ to be a nxtgenldr?
I’m trained in Emotional Intelligence — like, the actual science of how emotions affect decisions, performance, and relationships.
And here’s the truth: emotional intelligence isn’t soft.t’s strategic.
High EQ means:
👀 Reading the room
🧠 Naming your feelings (and not being run by them)
💬 Giving feedback without burning bridges
🫶 Staying grounded when sh*t hits the fan
Ever ghosted a group chat because you didn’t know how to say you were overwhelmed?
That’s an EQ moment.
And you can learn to handle it with clarity instead of avoidance.
I’m certified in one of the top Emotional Intelligence frameworks in the world — but I don’t teach it like a textbook.
I teach it like your career, your confidence, and your peace depends on it.
Because it does.
If you’re a feeler who wants to lead without burning out — or a thinker who wants to connect better — I’ve got tools for that. Follow my socials for EQ lessons that actually make sense.
⚔️ “Conflict Resolution (TKI)” →
I help leaders understand their go-to conflict style—and how to turn drama into dialogue.
Not all conflict is bad — but how you handle it is everything.
I once watched a team fall apart over a shared Google Doc.
Not because of the doc — but because of unspoken tension nobody knew how to name.
I’m trained in conflict resolution using something called the TKI model — it shows how different people deal with conflict:
🔥 Some go head-on (competing)
🤝 Some try to smooth it over (accommodating)
👻 Some avoid it completely (hi, ghosters 👋)
And when you put those styles together without self-awareness? Boom. Chaos.
Here’s the thing: most conflict isn’t about the issue — it’s about how we deal with the issue.
Your style isn’t wrong.
But if you don’t know it — it runs you.
Next time there’s tension, ask:
Am I reacting based on my go-to style? Or responding based on what the situation actually needs? That’s the leadership flex.
I teach emerging leaders how to handle difficult conversations without losing their minds — or their team. Follow my socials for tools on handling conflict without the drama.
👥 “Team Development Practitioner” →
I show leaders how to build squads that actually work together—not just sit in the same Zoom room. How to build a team that actually works — not just works together.
Group projects in school sucked. But in real life? They don’t have to. You just need better team design.
I’m a Team Development Practitioner — which basically means I help teams go from ‘We work in the same place’ to ‘We work in sync.
’It’s not team-building games. It’s alignment, trust, and clarity.A great team isn’t made of ‘strong individuals’ — it’s made of people who know:
✔️ their roles
✔️ their value
✔️ how to speak up without blowing things up.
Most team tension happens because no one actually knows what success looks like — or who’s driving the car.
Result? Confusion, frustration, ghosting, overwork.
Great leaders don’t just lead people.They design environments where people can lead themselves.
If you’re building a team — or trying to survive in one — I’ve got tools that make it way less painful. Follow mob socials for leadership skills they should’ve taught us at uni.
🧩 “MBTI Step I and II Practitioner” →
I help people figure out their personality wiring—and how to work better with people who are nothing like them.
Ever worked with someone and thought: ‘Why are they like that?’
I help teams figure out their personality wiring — not with horoscopes, but with real science-y stuff called MBTI. It’s all about how we get energy, make decisions, and deal with stress.
Introvert: ‘I need to think before I speak.’
Extrovert: ‘I think by speaking.’
Now throw them into a team meeting and... chaos!
Most team friction isn’t personal. It’s personality.
When you know your style — and theirs — you stop taking things so personally and start communicating better.
Next time someone goes quiet, don’t assume they’re disengaged — they might just be recharging.
And if someone’s talking loads? Maybe they’re processing — not trying to dominate.
I’m trained in MBTI Step II, which gets super specific — not just ‘introvert’ or ‘extrovert’, but how you flex under pressure.
If you want to stop judging your teammates and start understanding them — I’ve got tools for that. Let’s decode your style.
📢 “TAP Certified Trainer & Coach” →
I’m a professionally qualified trainer and coach—so I don’t just know leadership, I know how to teach it in a way that sticks.
You ever sat through a leadership workshop like...‘Please make it stop.’
I’m TAP Certified — which means I’m professionally trained in how adults actually learn.
Translation? I don’t just know this stuff — I teach it in a way that sticks.
No 100-slide death-by-PowerPoint. No jargon. Just real tools, relatable stories, and stuff you’ll actually use the next day.
If you’ve ever zoned out in training, it wasn’t your fault.
It’s on the trainer to make it make sense — and that’s where I come in.
Whether it’s in a classroom, a livestream, or your For You page — I’ll teach you how to lead in a way that feels like you. Let’s go.
