Swiss Leaders Group

31/08/2026

🎉 Only a Few Days to Go!

This Saturday, we will officially celebrate the launch of Future-Ready: Leadership and Change in the AI Era.

It will take place at the SBS Swiss Business School's campus next to Zürich airport and feature a panel discussion with Prof. Dr. Bert Wolfs (Academic Dean), Brian Fippinger iMBA, Dipl.-Math. Juergen Halt and Joël B. Vuadens-Chan (Executive Education Lecturer) and start this Saturday 5 September at 09:00.

What began as a shared vision among co-authors has become a book designed to help leaders, professionals, and young talents navigate one of the most transformative periods in modern history.

Artificial Intelligence is changing how we work, lead, learn, and create value. Yet technology alone is not the answer. The future belongs to those who can combine human leadership, adaptability, critical thinking, and continuous learning with the opportunities that AI provides.

I am looking forward to meeting friends, colleagues, fellow leaders, and aspiring professionals who share a passion for shaping a better future.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported this journey, whether through encouragement, feedback, sharing ideas, or reading the book.

The launch event is not just about a book. It is about a community of people committed to helping individuals and organizations become truly future-ready.

See you on Saturday!

📘 Future-Ready: Leadership and Change in the AI Era

Registration: https://www.swissleadersgroup.com/booklaunchzh/

27/08/2026

🚨 Last Hours to Get the Kindle Edition at the Promotional Price! 🚨

The clock is ticking! In just a few hours, the special promotional price for Future-Ready: Leadership and Change in the AI Era will end.

After that, the Kindle price will more than triple, making this the last opportunity to secure your copy at the current rate.

Whether you are a leader, manager, entrepreneur, or professional looking to better understand the impact of AI on leadership, organizations, and careers, this book provides practical insights and actionable strategies to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

A big thank you to everyone who has already downloaded, read, reviewed, and shared the book. Your support has been truly encouraging.

📖 Don't miss out. Download your Kindle copy before the promotion ends.

23/08/2026

What does it take to stay future-ready in the age of AI?

AI is changing how we work, learn, lead, and perform. But while technology continues to evolve rapidly, the biggest question remains:

Which human capabilities will matter most in the future?

I'm pleased to invite professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, HR specialists, educators, and young professionals from across Zurich, Basel, Bern, Zug, Winterthur, and the wider Swiss business community to join us for the launch of the Future-Ready Performance Playbook.

As one of the co-authors, I look forward to discussing practical approaches to:
✅ Human excellence in the AI era
✅ Leadership and adaptability
✅ Sustainable high performance
✅ Future-ready skills and careers
✅ What remains uniquely human in a technology-driven world

The evening will include a panel discussion featuring Dr. Bert Wolfs, Brian Fippinger, Juergen Halt, and myself, followed by networking and an Apéro.

📍 SBS Swiss Business School, next to Zur
📅 Date: 5 September 2026
🕒 Time: 09-11:00 (AM CET)
📅 Free event

Whether you are leading teams, developing talent, building your career, or simply curious about the future of work, we would be delighted to welcome you.

👉 Registration: https://www.swissleadersgroup.com/booklaunchzh/

What do you believe will be the most important human skill in the next decade?

Transformational Leadership Coaching, training and Keynotes for Corporations, NGOs and Academic inst

07/08/2026

For our followers in Zurich area:
We are pleased to host the face-to-face book launch of the Future‑Ready Performance Playbook at the SBS Campus in Kl**en. This is the only launch event taking place in Switzerland and we look forward to welcoming you.
You will meet the co‑authors, join a panel conversation with Prof. Dr. Bert Wolfs and experts, enjoy networking and an apéro, and have your book signed.
All details and registration are available at www.swissleadersgroup.com/booklaunchzh/
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17/07/2026

Many of you have asked if you could join one of our courses.
Now you can!
Our Founder, Joel Vuadens-Chan, designed and teach the certificate course Leadership and Change in the AI Era at SBS Swiss Business School, an award‑winning institution known for its global executive education and a partner of Swiss Leaders Group
This program is offered in hybrid format, meaning you can participate on‑campus in Zurich or fully online from anywhere worldwide.
It’s a unique opportunity to explore how leadership evolves in the age of AI; and how you can lead transformation with confidence and clarity.
If you’ve been wanting to join one of our sessions, this is your chance.
I’d be delighted to have you with me.
👉 Learn more and register:
https://www.sbs.edu/programs/executive-education/certificate-courses/leadership-and-change-in-the-ai-era/

*** JOIN THE SIXTH EDITION *** This three-day practical course helps managers and business practitioners lead teams through AI-driven change. Participants…

18/06/2026

At Swiss Leaders Group, we couldn’t agree more with this important message shared by SBS Swiss Business School.
Many organizations are investing heavily in AI, yet the real challenge isn’t the technology.
It’s people.
As highlighted by our Founder & CEO, who also lectures in Executive Education at SBS, AI only creates value when leaders help their teams understand it, trust it, and feel supported through the change.
💡 Technology accelerates performance.
Leadership unlocks it.
This is why Swiss Leaders Group continues to focus on developing leaders who can guide their people through transformation with clarity, empathy, and alignment, especially in an AI‑driven world.
What do you think organizations are still overlooking when it comes to AI adoption?
Share your thoughts with us below.

11/06/2026

📘 Save the Date!
We’re excited to share that the Future‑Ready Performance Playbook will be officially launched on 29 August 2026 during a special Book Launch Afternoon at SBS Swiss Business School in Kl**en, Switzerland.
This will be a unique moment to connect with several of the co‑authors, explore fresh insights on leadership in the Human + AI era, and of course… get your personally signed copy of the book.
More details about the afternoon’s programme will be announced soon.
Stay tuned — and mark your calendars now.

10/05/2026

Yesterday, Swiss Leaders Group had the pleasure of taking part in a student‑led career event at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Our Founder & CEO, Joël Vuadens‑Chan, shared practical advice and insights from his work with his co‑authors on the Breakthrough Career Playbook and engaged in mentoring conversations with students preparing for their next career steps.
Supporting young talent at the beginning of their professional journey is an important part of our mission. We were truly impressed by the motivation and curiosity of these emerging professionals, eager to add value, to learn, and to grow. At the same time, many shared that finding an internship or securing a first job remains one of their biggest concerns.
Moments like these remind us how essential it is for leaders and organizations to invest in the next generation and help them build the confidence and clarity they need to thrive.

03/05/2026

With SBS Swiss Business School – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

03/05/2026

What's really stopping your AI initiatives from getting greenlit?

In the last weeks, our AI Faculty surveyed senior leaders across multiple industries. We asked them point-blank: what's your #1 barrier to building winning AI business cases?

The results were eye-opening:

📊 **42% said data quality** – Their data foundations are too messy to support AI
🔐 **26% cited trust & control** – They can't answer governance questions with confidence
💰 **23% struggle with ROI** – They can't prove tangible business value
🎯 **9% blame shifting priorities** – Strategic focus changes before AI can deliver

Here's what this tells us: **You cannot build reliable AI on unreliable data.**

The companies winning with AI aren't the ones with the fanciest algorithms or unlimited budgets. They're the ones who did the unglamorous work first—cleaning data, establishing governance, building measurement frameworks.

Before you invest in another AI tool, answer these three questions honestly:

→ Is our data clean, accessible, and properly governed?
→ Can we measure and demonstrate real business impact?
→ Do we have clear ownership and accountability structures?

If you answered "no" to any of these, you've found your starting point.

Strong data foundations aren't sexy. They don't make headlines. But they're the difference between AI experiments that fizzle out and AI transformations that drive competitive advantage.

**What's YOUR biggest challenge when building the AI business case?** Drop your experience in the comments—I'm genuinely curious what's happening in your organization.