Now Available to You
A step-by-step framework formerly only available to Fortune 500 leaders
Find Your Inner Compass and Step Into the Leader You’re Meant to Be
The Self-Managing Leadership® Program helps you develop your internal Leadership Compass, a trusted framework used by senior leaders worldwide to align purpose, character, and vision, so you can lead with clarity and confidence in times of change.
1M+ Leaders Transformed
95%
Lead with Clarity, Confidence, and Purpose
When You’re Clear on Your Purpose, You Lead with Greater Impact In Work and in Life.
There comes a point in every leader’s journey when clarity fades. Decisions take longer. Purpose feels distant. You’re still performing—but not fully aligned.
When that happens, it’s time to pause. Step back, see the bigger picture, and understand the context you’re in.
The Self-Managing Leadership® Program was designed to support leaders in some of the world’s most complex organizations through these moments helping them get grounded, gain perspective, refocus on what matters, and move forward ready to thrive.
Through the program, you’ll build a personalised 90-day strategic plan that defines your goals, sharpens your decision-making, and equips you to lead your next chapter successfully and on your terms.
For 20 years, our clients have trusted us to develop purpose-driven leaders who make a lasting impact.
John Mahtani
Former Vice President, Warner Bros
“The Self-Managing Leadership Program® was the most powerful and moving course I have ever attended in my entire professional career. Brian’s vision and foresight has helped me deal with many difficult situations personally & professionally.”
True Leadership Isn’t About Becoming More. It’s About Becoming You.
In a world that’s increasingly complex and volatile, hard skill training only goes so far.
There’s no way to prepare for all the different challenges you’ll face. All you’ll have to rely on is yourself. Simply put, your success is down to you.
You don’t learn how to act like a leader, you find the leader within yourself. It’s already in there. It just needs to be activated to prepare you to navigate the future.
Through the 10-step Leadership Compass, you’ll develop the emotional strength, clarity, and confidence to lead from within.
By the end of this program, you will feel:
- Grounded in Your Purpose – Wake up each day knowing what matters and why you’re here.
- Confident and Self-Assured –Trust your decisions and lead with conviction.
- Resilient and Centered – Navigate life’s changes without losing yourself.
- Fully Empowered – Lead with heart, courage, and authenticity—without apology.
“I have been through many leadership programmes before, but none has had the same impact as Oxford Leadership on my approach to life and work. It has changed me as a person and leader.”
Santiago Gowland
Former Vice President, Unilever
If you want to move forward, start by looking inward.Let your inner compass guide you.
The Self-Managing Leadership® Program 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. Discover how this powerful method can help you unlock purpose, ignite confidence, and create a strategic plan for the next chapter of your life.
From Vision to Action: Become a Leader Who Inspires and Delivers
Gain the Clarity, Confidence and Purpose to Lead Effectively
Use Oxford Leadership’s Compass to map out your leadership journey, identify your strengths, and confidently make decisions without hesitation.
Get Access to a Thriving Global Network Of Global Leaders
Led by our community managers, connect, collaborate, and grow with leaders committed to purposeful leadership.
Advance Your Career with a Recognized Certification
Earn a Certificate of Completion that validates your leadership growth, helping you stand out for promotions, new opportunities, or leadership roles.
Learn at Your Own Pace with Real-World Application
Access practical tools, real case studies, and expert guidance that you can immediately apply to improve decision-making, resilience, and long-term success.
1 000,000+
People have already been through an SML Program (online and offline).
9/10
People have already been through an SML Program (online and offline).
9/10
Of participants rated SML Online as either an extremely meaningful or very meaningful experience in their personal and professional life.
1M+ Leaders Transformed
See Why Over One Million Leaders Love The SML Program
Risk-Free 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
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.
Self-Managing Leadership® Online Certification Programme
€ 375.00
€ 149.00
-60% OFF
Limited Time Offer
60% Off Limited Time Offer
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
- Watch on desktop, TV, or mobile—anytime, anywhere
- 100% Online and Self-Paced
- Your Peronalized 90-Day Action Plan
- A Global Support Community (200+ world-class online coaches and leadership alumni)
- Globally Recognised Oxford Leadership Certification
Get Your Personalized 90-Day SML Action Plan
Receive a personalized 90-Day Action Plan that will help you realize your full potential as a purpose-driven leader.
Get Access to a Thriving Global Network Of Global Leaders
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
Get Access to the Interactive Learning Platform Access
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
Differentiate Yourself with a Globally Recognized Certification
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
Not just theory, but a roadmap for lasting success
30 Years of Experience Delivered in an Intuitive, Engaging and Flexible Format – The 10-Step Leadership Compass
The Self-Managing Leadership® (SML) Online Program guides you through a structured 10-step journey, using the Leadership Compass, a proven framework trusted by Fortune 500 leaders.
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.
Don’t wait for leadership opportunities —create them!
“…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.”
Eric Goras
Manager Storage & Server Virtualization Technologies
Meet Your Mentor: Brian Bacon
The strategist behind the leaders
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.
Selected impact & recognition
- Advisor to government leaders. Senior international advisor to President Vicente Fox; recipient of Mexico’s Presidential INNOVA Award for contributions to government reform.
- Playbooks that scale. Early corporate turnarounds (e.g., McDonald’s Sweden with Mats Lederhausen) set a model: prove impact fast, then codify for global rollout.
- M&A culture—done right. Oxford Leadership’s work has been cited in connection with the NXP–Freescale merger—described by Forbes as “The Right Way To Do A Merger.”
- Global client list. Trusted by leaders across the Fortune 500 and government ministries; Brian and Oxford Leadership operate globally across industries.
What you’ll get in Brian’s SML Online program
- A 10-step personal leadership compass that turns purpose into execution—and improved performance in your life and work.
- Exclusive insights & case walkthroughs: personal stories, practical mindset shifts, and leadership disciplines you can apply immediately.
“The Self-Managing Leadership® Program was the most powerful and moving course I have ever attended… Brian’s vision and foresight has helped me deal with many difficult situations personally & professionally.”
— Senior media executive
What's next?
Seamless Online Learning Experience Designed for Your Growth
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.
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Access The SML® Online Platform
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.
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Engaging, Insightful, & Actionable Learning
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.
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Your Personalized 90-Day Action Plan
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.
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Flexible, Actionable, & Results-Driven
Learn at your own pace with practical tools, real-world case studies, and expert guidance designed to create immediate impact.
Seamless Online Learning Experience Designed for Your Growth
Module 1 - Facts
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Module 2 - Insights
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Module 3 - Purpose
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Module 4 - Values
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Module 5 - Vision
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Module 6 - Barriers
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Module 7-8 - Goals & Strategy
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Module 9 - Action Plan
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Module 10 - Implementation
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of the Self-Managing Leadership™ programme?
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Who is this course for?
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
How can this course help me if I’m an aspiring leader?
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Can university students take this course?
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Should I enroll if I’m planning on switching careers?
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
What makes the SML® programme different from other personal/professional development courses?
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
How is this programme delivered?
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Is this programme self-paced or is there a schedule I have to follow?
Where have I come from and how did I get here?
Identify what stage you are at in your life.
- See where you’ve come from and what you’ve learned
- Identify what (good and bad) patterns of thinking, responding and behaving you’ve
acquired - Determine what scale of change you need to undertake
- Discover your presence and ‘total intelligence’ as a purpose-driven leader
Self-Managing Leadership® Online Certification Programme
€ 375.00
€ 149.00
-60% OFF
Limited Time Offer
60% Off Limited Time Offer
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
- Watch on desktop, TV, or mobile—anytime, anywhere
- 100% Online and Self-Paced
- Your Peronalized 90-Day Action Plan
- A Global Support Community (200+ world-class online coaches and leadership alumni)
- Globally Recognised Oxford Leadership Certification
Get Your Personalized 90-Day SML Action Plan
Receive a personalized 90-Day Action Plan that will help you realize your full potential as a purpose-driven leader.
Exlusive Online Networking and Support Events
Join the live online networking and support events together with our coaches and facilitators, exlusive to our alumni network.
Get Access to a Thriving Global Network Of Global Leaders
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
Get Access to the Interactive Learning Platform Access
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
Differentiate Yourself with a Globally Recognized Certification
You become part of a vibrant global community of purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers