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Move from pressure and uncertainty to clarity, purpose, and grounded confidence, with the Leadership Compass, a proven framework trusted by Fortune 500 leaders.
Limited time offer only available until October 31, 2025.
Limited time offer only available until October 31, 2025.
of Fortune 500 executives we asked said they view hiring or promoting someone with the SML® Certificate positively.
“Life changing would be an accurate description of the programs, as it was life changing for me and teams who went through this with me, which in turn evolved the culture of our organisation. Thank you. I will be forever grateful for what I discovered, learned, and took with me for life and I know I’m not the only one.”
Access 12 hours of videos and practical resources.
Get lifetime access to the full program.
You can grow when and where you feel most inspired.
Recognize your dedication and achievement in the SML® journey.
The Self-Managing Leadership® (SML®) Programme isn’t about learning how to do more, it’s about learning how to be more.
Through our Leadership Compass, you’ll reconnect with your purpose, rediscover your strength, and create a vision that’s true to who you are. Each step helps you slow down, realign, and lead with calm, grounded confidence.
By the end, leadership won’t feel like a role you perform — it will feel like home.
“Life changing would be an accurate description of the programs, as it was life changing for me and teams who went through this with me, which in turn evolved the culture of our organisation. Thank you. I will be forever grateful for what I discovered, learned, and took with me for life and I know I’m not the only one.”
Internal Communications Director – Virgin Media
“I found the content of the Oxford Leadership program useful, the online platform is very flexible. The inner compass model used in the program is brilliant and easy to remember. The program did broaden my perspective, it made me more present, more relaxed and more effective.”
“I have always been a reflective person but the course gave me unexpected insight and clarity about my why/purpose and my next page in life. I find the printable action plan at the end of sessions very useful.”
Founder of Oxford Leadership and architect of Self-Managing Leadership® (SML), Brian Bacon has quietly developed some of the world’s most successful leaders, advising CEOs, boards, and national leaders through high-stakes transformations. His SML® framework has been used by over one million leaders to align people, purpose, and performance with strategy.
Before SML® Programme
After SML® Programme
Course outcomes
By the end of the Self-Managing Leadership® Online Programme, you will:
You’ll feel the pressure lift, find direction, and regain confidence with each step.
Skills you’ll learn in this course
“This program has helped me have more self awareness about my behaviours and routines. The way it has been built is extremely professional and has effectively guided me through all the fundamental steps needed to reach the right action plan like a real coach.”
Is This Programme for You ?
You’ve achieved professional success, but something feels missing. You’re ready to rediscover purpose and lead with renewed clarity.
Whether you’re changing roles, industries, or priorities, you want to realign your direction and lead the next chapter of your life with confidence.
You’re driven to grow, not just in your career, but in how you understand yourself and the impact you make on others.
You care deeply about making a difference and want a framework to align your leadership with your values, vision, and goals.
Receive a personalized 90-Day Action Plan that will help you realize your full potential as a purpose-driven leader.
Join the live online networking and support events together with our coaches and facilitators, exlusive to our alumni network.
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
Advance your career in 12 hours with engaging video lessons, hands-on practice, and a 90-day action plan.
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
Session objectives
What does my story tell me about myself?
Assess the personal strengths and positive patterns that you can build on for the next chapter in your life.
If I live my truth, what am I supposed to be doing with my life?
Explore the power of your purpose and keeping the right intention.
What values and guiding principles support my “why”?
Identify the core values connected to your purpose in order to guide and influence major choices, decisions and relationships. Distil the values which give shape and definition to your character as an individual and person.
What does my vision ideally point to? How do I need to adjust the way I see?
Define your focus for the next chapter of your life.
What are the barriers that I will probably face while moving towards my vision?
Explore the obstacles and challenges you must conquer to achieve your vision. Dig deep into the root cause of old patterns that are compromising your success.
What do I do and how do I do it?
Together, these modules will show you how to pinpoint the key decisions that will reinforce your goals and strategies for achieving your vision.
What are the immediate steps to move towards my vision?
Our coaches will guide you in developing a 90-day action plan for creating the change you are looking for in your life and career.
Through this exercise, you’ll find out how to sustain your energy, commitment and enthusiasm for the direction you choose.
What habits and patterns do I need to change?
In this session you will discover different ways to carry your action plan into reality. By the end, you’ll already have taken steps toward building new habits and behaviors vital for your long-term success.
The Self-Managing Leadership® Programme doesn’t just give you new tools, it sharpens the ones you already have.
Watch the introduction to the Leadership Compass, presented by Brian Bacon, founder of the Self-Managing Leadership® framework.
This transformative process helps you define your unique contribution, develop your character based on your personal strengths, and align your leadership with your life’s narrative, purpose, values, vision, and goals. By following this methodology, you’ll gain clarity, master self-leadership, and align your actions with your long-term vision—empowering you to lead with confidence at the individual, team, and organizational levels.
Each step of the journey is designed to help you break free from limiting patterns, build emotional resilience, and develop the mindset needed to make purpose-driven decisions that create real impact. Through guided reflection, structured exercises, and expert-led insights, you’ll craft a leadership approach that is authentic, strategic, and uniquely yours.
By the end of this program, leadership won’t just be a skill you practice—it will be a natural extension of who you are, allowing you to lead with clarity, influence, and purpose in every aspect of your life.
“Life changing would be an accurate description of the programs, as it was life changing for me and teams who went through this with me, which in turn evolved the culture of our organisation. Thank you. I will be forever grateful for what I discovered, learned, and took with me for life and I know I’m not the only one.”
Internal Communications Director – Virgin Media
Financial Manager, Mersaco
“I have participated earlier in several classical general management and leadership programs. I found the content of the Oxford Leadership program useful, the online form is very flexible. The inner compass model used in the program is brilliant and easy to remember. The program did broaden my perspective, it made me more present, more relaxed and more effective.”
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If you complete the program and aren’t happy with the results, contact us within 30 days of your purchase and we’ll issue a full refund.
Receive a personalized 90-Day Action Plan that will help you realize your full potential as a purpose-driven leader.
Join the live online networking and support events together with our coaches and facilitators, exlusive to our alumni network.
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
The Self-Managing Leadership® Online Program is built on an intuitive, easy-to-use platform that helps you stay engaged and track your progress every step of the way.
Access the Self-Managing Leadership® Online Program anytime, anywhere with a simple email login. Your personalized dashboard tracks progress, keeping you on course. Download key insights for reflection and join live sessions to engage with experts and fellow leaders.
Each session begins with a clear introduction outlining its purpose, objectives, and key takeaways. Expert-led video lessons guide you through the concepts, while reflective exercises help you deepen self-awareness.
Learn at your own pace with practical tools, real-world case studies, and expert guidance designed to create immediate impact.
At the end of the journey, you will develop an action plan based on all the content you have entered throughout the journey. The next chapter will be a 90-day period to implement your action plan. This plan can be edited from your dashboard.
The Self-Managing Leadership® Online Program is now available as a scalable enterprise solution for organisations seeking to embed purpose-driven leadership at every level.
This flexible and proven platform enables leaders and teams across your organisation to align personal purpose with strategic business goals—unlocking individual potential, increasing engagement, and driving performance.
The program takes individuals and especially leaders through a transformative process that to define their unique contribution, develop character based on personal strengths, and align leadership with their life’s narrative, purpose, values, vision, and goals.
This unique IP methodology support leaders to gain clarity, master self-leadership, and align actions with long-term vision—empowering them to lead with confidence at the individual, team, and organisational levels.
“As CEO of A.P. Moller Maersk during a period of massive transformation of the company’s business model, culture, and digital strategy, my team and I worked extensively with Oxford Leadership on becoming a winning team. Their development work with us was deep, at times painful, but also engaging and motivating – and ultimately highly impactful. We truly developed into a winning team.”
CEO of A.P Moller Maersk
The Self-Managing Leadership® Online Program is now available as a scalable enterprise solution for organisations seeking to embed purpose-driven leadership at every level.
“As CEO of A.P. Moller Maersk during a period of massive transformation of the company’s business model, culture, and digital strategy, my team and I worked extensively with Oxford Leadership on becoming a winning team. Their development work with us was deep, at times painful, but also engaging and motivating – and ultimately highly impactful. We truly developed into a winning team.”
CEO of A.P Moller Maersk
Engage our IP certified online coaches to support the SML journey step-by-step and help implementing the 90-day action plan.
Engage our IP certified online coaches to support the SML journey step-by-step and help implementing the 90-day action plan.
To deepen the impact of the Self-Managing Leadership® Online journey, individuals and organisations have the option to integrate online coaching delivered by Oxford Leadership’s certified global faculty.
Adding coaching ensures your people don’t just go through the programme, they grow through it. With tailored support, reflection, and accountability, participants are better equipped to apply their insights and accelerate transformation in real-world situations.
Be yourself better, be a better leader. On-Demand Lessons to level up Your Leadership and career These self-paced lessons will develop your self-leadership skills and capabilities for performing at your best.
Scale the Self-Leadership Experience with 1:1 or Group Coaching from an Oxford Leadership Online Coach.
Who It’s For:
When strategy execution stalls, performance suffers. We help organisations close the gap between leadership intention and operational delivery , creating cultures of accountability, alignment and growth.
Let’s Explore How We Can Support You to Turn Organizational Misalignment Into Measurable Performance
“As CEO of Maersk during a period of massive transformation of the company’s business model, culture, and digital strategy, my team and I worked extensively with Oxford Leadership on becoming a winning team. Their development work with us was deep, at times painful, but also engaging and motivating – and ultimately highly impactful. We truly developed into a winning team.”
CEO Maersk
Receive a personalized 90-Day Action Plan that will help you realize your full potential as a purpose-driven leader.
Join the live online networking and support events together with our coaches and facilitators, exlusive to our alumni network.
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
By unpacking your purpose and turning it into a 90-day action plan, you can decide what you want to do in your personal life, and how to get there. Inside the SML® programme, Oxford Leadership provides you the tools to make the change yourself.
Anyone can benefit from following our 10-step programme to find purpose and create an actionable plan for the next chapter of their life. Specifically, we’ve designed the SML® course to help aspiring leaders, career switchers, university students, and lifelong self-improvement devotees gain clarity around where they want to go.
If you’re looking to expand your role and influence as a leader, the SML® programme helps you level up your leadership skills by becoming a purpose-driven leader with clarity and the emotional intelligence required to lead people and teams. Previously only available to C-suite and senior management in large organisations, SML® gives you access to the same frameworks and methods used to train leaders at many Fortune 500 companies.
Absolutely! The 10-step SML® model is first and foremost a personal development program designed to help you define your inner leadership compass so you can better achieve success in all aspects of your life – including your studies. Our alumni include university and college students who have used the SML® to plan out the next period of their life after graduation.
Yes! SML® is the perfect programme to help you gain clarity on which direction to steer your professional life, especially if you’re looking for a new path to embark on. Our digital platform not only makes it easy to create a clear vision for yourself but also gives you the tools to help you turn your vision into reality.
Most self-development programmes focus exclusively on either your personal or professional life. SML® takes a holistic approach to self-improvement by integrating your personal and professional purpose and goals to lead yourself to a better self. Unlike many other self-development courses, SML® guides you through a transformation process that moves you forward in your role as a leader at work, in your social circle, and in your personal life.
Once you enrol, you’ll have instant access to our digital platform, which will guide you through each step of the SML® programme. Our platform is entirely browser-based, so you can pick up where you left off from almost anywhere in the world, as long as you have a device with an Internet connection.
SML® is specifically meant as a self-paced learning programme that allows you to take as much time as you need to set a course for your future. While the resulting action plan follows a 90-day schedule, our alumni often run through the SML journey at multiple points in their lives to help them plan out their next chapter.
