THE 5 CHAIRS AT WORK: TRANSFORMING LEADERSHIP FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Since its creation, The 5 Chairs has grown into a global movement empowering people across industries, cultures, and generations to lead with greater awareness, empathy, and impact.

10+ Countries

delivering transformational impact across cultures and continents

200+ Organizations

trained - corporate, non-profit, and public sectors

25,000+ Individuals

empowered with emotional and behavioural intelligence

"We carry all 5 Chairs inside us. Leadership is learning to sit in the right one at the right time."

Louise Evans

THE 5 CHAIRS FRAMEWORK

Each chair represents a different behavioural state we can choose in response to life's events:

Jackal Chair: Where “toxic” behaviours (blaming, judging, attacking) and command-and-control leadership create fear, conflict and shut down collaboration.

Hedgehog Chair: Where self-doubt and a victim-mindset (“I can’t,” “No one believes in me”) lead to paralysis, missed opportunities and erode team morale.

Meerkat Chair: Where pausing to observe (W-A-I-T: What Am I Thinking/Telling myself?) fosters mindfulness, curiosity and prevents impulsive reactions—enhancing decision-quality.

Dolphin Chair: Where self-awareness, clear boundaries and continuous feedback drive personal growth, assertive communication and higher individual performance.

Giraffe Chair: Where empathy, active listening and big-picture thinking build trust, inclusivity and stronger, more resilient teams.

THE TRANSFORMATION THE 5 CHAIRS DELIVERS

From Reactive to Intentional. From Conflict to Connection.

Louise Evans' 5 Chairs Methodology creates profound shifts in how people navigate their professional and personal lives:

Self-awareness awakening

Move from unconscious reactions to mindful behavioural choices

Relationship repair

The 5 Chairs methodology provides practical tools to address fractured relationships, whether between colleagues, departments, or leadership levels.

Communication transformation

Replace toxic patterns with clear, empathetic dialogue that builds trust

Cultural revolution

When teams learn the 5 Chairs framework, transformation happens at scale. Decision-making becomes more transparent, difficult conversations become normalised, and mistakes become learning opportunities.

Conflict resolution mastery

Transform heated conflicts into breakthrough opportunities. Understand underlying perspectives, and guide conversations from confrontation to collaboration..............

Leadership evolution

Develop leaders who inspire through behaviour, not just position or authority.The 5 Chairs framework transforms managers into authentic influencers who lead by example.......

THE BUSINESS IMPACT

Transform your culture through transformed behaviour:

Improved 360° Feedback Scores

+20-30% High-Potential Retention

Decreased Conflict, Increased Cohesion

Stronger Feedback Culture

Leaders Who Embody Your Values

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