The world’s changed. It’s time for a new playbook.
Let’s call it for what it is: Our ways of working have changed.
- 79% of employees are disengaged (Gallup 2025)
- 67% are burnt out or quiet quitting
- Critical projects flounder, progress is slow, and change initiatives fail to get traction
Why? Because we’re being asked to win a new game with an outdated leadership playbook, one that presents a disconnected choice between solving:
- A ‘System’ Problem (Processes, org structures, silos); or
- A ‘Human’ Problem (Leadership, empathy, and trust)
This separation is why we’re stuck. The pressure is immense, and it feels like the system is holding us back.
The real challenge isn’t either/or; it’s both, at the same time.
The new playbook requires a form of ‘Systems-Aware’ Leadership, with people who can:
- See the System: The organisational, technical, and process contexts in which we work; and
- See the Human: The radical empathy needed to engage, influence, and lead a team of people.
This is built on one core skill: A disciplined practice of curiosity that makes the invisible, visible. This isn’t just ‘asking more questions’; it’s the ability to think clearly, engage with people, and make decisions with confidence.
Curiosity: The engine for the new playbook
I help leaders at every level move from chaos to clarity.
For Executive Teams: I provide Executive Advisory & Facilitation services, acting as a strategic partner to help you de-risk change, navigate complexity, and lead with clarity.
For Emerging Leaders: I offer the ACTION Program, a 6-month, practical project-based journey that cultivates the next generation of leaders through the experience of solving real organisational challenges.
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Testimonials
I loved Scott’s Curiosity Workshop. The depth is what struck me. I experienced how a deep dive into curiosity opened doors of self-enquiry that I had not encountered in the same way before.
I got to understand my mindset a little bit better and I guess why I think the way I do or why I come to the certain decisions that I do in life and I realise that my “AHA” moments are probably more complex than what I initially thought they were
Scott’s facilitation skills and unique approach to expanding curiosity is second to none. I found myself feeling wonderfully uncomfortable with discovering more curiosity, which is a good thing.
My team and I were very fortunate to have the opportunity to take Scott Ko’s Cultivating Curiosity Workshop. The program is incredibly engaging, interactive, and thought-provoking. As an already highly curious person, I was not sure what more I could learn, but Scott found a way with relevant analogies, stories, and inquiry that led me to some new conclusions and insights. I gained more knowledge about how leading with curiosity can make me a happier person, build stronger relationships, and make the world a better place.
An interesting and enlightening exploration on how deeper curiosity can help problem solve challenges at work and in life.
My team had the pleasure of attending a workshop on nurturing curiosity, led by Scott. His engaging approach and insights transformed the way we think about curiosity, the power of questions, exploration in our work and challenging the status quo. Scott created a supportive environment that encouraged open dialogue and creativity, leaving us inspired and equipped with practical tools to foster curiosity in our team. We left feeling energized and eager to apply what we learned. Highly recommend!