For deepening impact, culture and legacy
Guardian Leadership is a small, invitation-based programme for serious business leaders who want to step beyond managing people and start shaping legacy.
This is not about tactics, hacks, or surface-level leadership skills.
It is about maturity, presence, and responsibility, and the kind of leadership that creates enduring performance and culture.
About the programme
Guardian Leadership is a 5-month journey, beginning with an intensive 3-month core programme, followed by monthly integration sessions.
Two session each week for the 5 months (50 sessions in total):
– Every Monday to start the week with intention and a plan
– Every Thursday for evaluation of the weekGroup size: a group of maximum 10 leaders
A private online community space for further guidance, integration, and connection with the group
Ongoing guidance & integration: clear guidance, reflection frameworks, and practical plans between sessions
Pricing: the total investment for the five-month programme is NZD $10,000 + gst
The payment structure is: $1,000 commitment fee on registration, followed by:
– $1,000 in the first month
– $2,000 per month for each of the remaining months
NOTE: This programme prioritises depth over content. The power sits in the work you do in between sessions – where reflection turns into action, and leadership is lived, not discussed.
This is not another leadership course. It’s a commitment to doing the work.
What is Guardian Leadership?
The shift: from control to guardianship
Many organisations operate from control-the-ship leadership:
- Fear of mistakes
- Caution over courage
- Compliance over ownership
Guardianship is different.
Guardians lead from a vision that is not about them.
They create environments where people feel genuine belonging, take responsibility, and invest as if the organisation were their own.
High performance, innovation, cultural resilience, and legacy grow from this ground.
The three foundations of Guardian Leadership:
1. The Power Within - ME
This is the ability within each individual to be fully present -to listen, speak, decide, and act from authenticity rather than control.
This is not self-leadership in the motivational sense.
It is a lifelong pursuit that involves understanding who you are, where you come from, and the deeper narratives that shape how you lead.
2. The Power Between - WE
The space between people is sacred – and often neglected.
Guardian leadership creates cultures where real conversations happen.
Where listening, reflection, feedback, challenge, and courageous dialogue are normalised.
Avoidance has no place here.
3. The Power of Unity - US
When leaders have depth within themselves and authenticity between each other, trust emerges.
Combined with clear vision, roles, and responsibility, this creates true alignment.
Unity is a lived state, and the foundation of multi-generational legacy.
Starting March 2026
Our first cohort begins in March.
This programme is offered by expression of interest only (button below).
This allows us to ensure the group is aligned, committed, and ready for the work.
Next steps:
- Express your interest below
- We will be in within two days to invite you for a short call to meet each other and see if there is match
- First weekly meeting: Tuesday 3 March 2029 at 8am
(we try to accommodate to various time zones – recordings are available if you can’t make a session)
Who this is for
- Senior leaders, founders, and executives – from across the globe
- People who are ambitious and serious
- Leaders willing to look honestly at themselves
- Those who want true depth
This is not for everyone – intentionally so. If what you’ve read here resonates, and you know you’re ready to engage seriously, you’re invited to express your interest.
Guidance by David Galbraith
Guardian Leadership is guided by David Galbraith, a New Zealand–registered psychologist with decades of experience working at the highest levels of performance.
Alongside his work in business, David has worked in the top echelon of high-performance sport, including four Olympic campaigns, supporting athletes, coaches, and leadership teams operating under sustained pressure. He brings this depth into his work with senior business leaders — helping them grow cultures of maturity, responsibility, and enduring performance.
His work is not about techniques or motivation, but about the inner and relational foundations that allow people, teams, and organisations to perform — and endure.
