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Executive leadership · Malaysia
Be A Lion Among Men: Executive Leadership Masterclass
From Courage to Character, Influence to Legacy
A powerful four-hour executive leadership masterclass based on the book Be A Lion Among Men by Dr. Thomas S. C. Yap. Discover timeless leadership lessons from the king of beasts and translate them into practical strategies for today’s complex world.
Public masterclass:
The Chow Kit – an Ormond Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. View masterclass details.
Executive leadership masterclass in Kuala Lumpur
Timeless leadership lessons for today’s leaders
Leading at a senior level means deciding with incomplete information, hearing plenty of opinions and carrying people through difficult periods. This masterclass draws on the leadership lessons in Be A Lion Among Men and turns them into practical strategies for the decisions you face now.
The session is short and focused: 4 hours, a small group, and time to discuss real cases, reflect and plan your next actions.
Who should attend?
C-suite executives, directors, general managers, heads of department, senior managers and emerging senior leaders.
- C-suite executives, directors and general managers
- Heads of department and senior managers
- Emerging senior leaders preparing for wider responsibility
The masterclass is limited to 15 participants.
Key learning outcomes
What you will take away
By the end of the masterclass, participants will be able to:
Develop greater self-awareness and leadership confidence
Reflect on how you lead, and build the confidence to lead with conviction.
Distinguish constructive feedback from unproductive noise
Recognise the input worth acting on and set aside the noise that distracts.
Make bolder decisions and create new possibilities
Decide with courage and open up options for your team and organisation.
Build and develop high-performing teams
Strengthen the people around you so the team performs with and without you in the room.
Lead with resilience through adversity
Hold steady and keep people focused when conditions turn difficult.
Steward people, values and legacy for a better tomorrow
Lead for the long term: the people you develop, the values you keep and the legacy you leave.
Masterclass highlights
A practical session, facilitated by the author
- Based on real-world leadership lessons from the book Be A Lion Among Men
- Practical, engaging and highly interactive
- Designed for senior leaders and decision-makers
- Case discussions, reflections and action planning
- Personally facilitated by the author, Dr. Thomas S. C. Yap
Why a four-hour format
The masterclass is deliberately short and small: one focused session, a group of no more than 15, and the author in the room. It suits senior leaders who want substance without a two-day commitment.
How you will learn
Discuss, reflect and plan your next actions
The masterclass combines short inputs with case discussions, reflection and action planning, so each participant leaves with decisions to act on.
- Case discussions
- Reflections
- Action planning
- Interactive discussion
Prepare your leadership questions
Before attending, note the decisions, feedback or team situations you want to think through with the group. Bring general or anonymised examples for discussion.
Meet your facilitator
Dr. Thomas S. C. Yap (Dr. TY)
Leadership trainer, speaker and consultant
Dr. Thomas S. C. Yap (Dr. TY) is a seasoned leadership trainer, speaker and consultant with experience spanning the corporate, government and education sectors. He is the author of Be A Lion Among Men, the book on which this masterclass is based.
Dr. TY has trained senior professionals in industries ranging from energy to banking, as well as government agencies, through results-driven programmes in leadership, communication and organisational development.
Appointments and authorship
- Professorial Fellow, Oxford Centre for Leadership (OXCEL), United Kingdom
- Professorial Fellow, Ecole Superieure Euro-Americaine, France
- Author of Be A Lion Among Men
Executive Leadership Masterclass FAQs
What does the Executive Leadership Masterclass cover?
The masterclass draws on real-world leadership lessons from the book Be A Lion Among Men. Participants work on self-awareness and leadership confidence, telling constructive feedback from unproductive noise, bolder decision-making, building high-performing teams, leading with resilience and stewarding people, values and legacy.
Who should attend?
C-suite executives, directors, general managers, heads of department, senior managers and emerging senior leaders. The session is limited to 15 participants.
How is the masterclass delivered?
It is a practical, interactive four-hour session combining case discussions, reflections and action planning, personally facilitated by the author, Dr. Thomas S. C. Yap.
When is the public masterclass, and how long is it?
The public masterclass takes place on 1 December 2026. It is a single 4 hours session. Contact Welingtons Resources for the session start and finish times.
What is the fee, and where will it be held?
The fee is RM1,000 per participant for the public masterclass on 1 December 2026. It will be held at The Chow Kit – an Ormond Hotel, 1012 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Contact Welingtons Resources for registration details and session times.
Who facilitates the masterclass?
Dr. Thomas S. C. Yap (Dr. TY), the author of Be A Lion Among Men, facilitates the session himself. He is a Professorial Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Leadership (OXCEL), United Kingdom, and Ecole Superieure Euro-Americaine, France, and has trained senior professionals in industries from energy to banking, as well as government agencies.
Is the masterclass HRD Corp Claimable?
Welingtons Resources is an HRD Corp registered training provider and the masterclass is offered as HRD Corp Claimable. Ask us for the supporting documents for your employer’s grant application before booking.
Can we arrange the masterclass for our own leadership team?
Yes. Share your team size, the roles attending and your leadership priorities with Welingtons Resources to discuss suitable arrangements.
Reserve your place at the masterclass
Join Dr. Thomas S. C. Yap on 1 December 2026 at The Chow Kit – an Ormond Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. 4 hours, RM1,000 per participant, limited to 15 participants. Contact us for registration details and session times.