Leadership is more than one step, it’s a continuous pathway.
We’re with you every step of the way.
Since 2019, we’ve facilitated leadership and team development for more than 850,000 professionals across 75 countries, creating real change and lasting impact.
Our Track Record
4.8/5 average learner review score
1M+ learners
4-6 activities per hour in workshops
75+ countries
85% of learners follow through on their action plan
25+ online learning courses
32 international certified facilitators and 9 ICF coaches
Our Clients
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“I was amazed how focused your segments were without a PowerPoint!”
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“Your session on Performance feedback was great!”
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
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“Engaging speaker that included activities and got attendees mixing with each other. Very energetic!”
ENGINEER
Google
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"Your content was not only insightful but also inspirational. Definitely one of my favourite talks I've gone to over the last year!"
TOP 30 UNDER 30 DEVELOPER
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"Powerful leadership concepts!"
ENGINEER
MICROSOFT
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"Look forward to implementing this. So much positive energy around this!”
HR MANAGER
HSBC
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"Thank you for the seminar. I love to learn various perspectives with the hard facts (truth)."
HR RECRUITER
NIKON
Session: “HR Guidelines Everyone Should Know"
Our Approach to Leadership Development
Helping our clients navigate today's evolving workplace.
Rapid Change
We help leaders navigate rapid change effectively, from shifting markets and emerging technologies to new ways of working.
Evolving Workforces
We help leaders build trust, collaboration, and high-performing teams across cultures, generations, and changing workplaces.
Leadership Development
We develop leaders at every stage of their journey, equipping them with the mindset, skills, and confidence to lead people, drive results, and grow with changing business needs.
The
Model
Scroll to explore each stage of the WAYZ™ Model.
Widen Your Mindset
Explore the tools, context, relevance, and approaches for the entire team or organization.
Growth begins when people step beyond familiar thinking and explore what is possible together.
Through highly engaging facilitation, 4 to 6 application activities per hour, and action-focused workbooks, learners see the bigger picture, draw from the experiences around them, and develop shared commitment to what comes next.
Learning together strengthens community, increases buy-in, and reinforces the mindsets and habits that support lasting growth.
Apply Your Learning
Apply the ideas, form habits, and support consistent use personalized to individual leadership styles.
Every leader begins with a three-minute assessment that identifies the most relevant direction for their development. From there, the online learning journey is customized to their goals, challenges, and starting point.
Think “Discovery Channel meets Harvard Business Review”: compelling stories, global leadership perspectives, and practical business insight brought to life through interactive videos, gamified challenges, collaboration boards, and an action-focused online portfolio.
Each activity moves learners beyond knowing what to do toward applying it in their real work.
Yearn for More
Sustain development and application through connections and coaching.
The strongest learning communities are built on meaningful relationships. Research consistently shows that people are more engaged when they feel connected to those around them.
We foster those connections by pairing participants with peer coaches who encourage progress, ask thoughtful questions, and celebrate growth together.
Using a simple coaching framework inspired by The Coaching Habit, every participant gains practical tools to guide productive conversations, strengthen accountability, and support ongoing growth.
We also measure action taken, collect participant feedback, and use those insights to personalize the next stage of each learner's journey.
Zealous Celebration
One trail often leads to another. We celebrate wins and build momentum for continued development.
Success is meant to be celebrated! We recognize every milestone, applaud meaningful action, and share stories of growth that energize others to take the next step.
Each achievement builds confidence, sparks fresh momentum, and opens the door to new opportunities for learning, leadership, and lasting impact.
How We Work
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RESOURCES
ONLINE
LEARNING
FACILITATED
WORKSHOPS
PERSONALIZED
COACHING
Our Main Services
Leading Self
Sharpen the judgment and decision-making that defines how you lead.
Build the executive presence and strategic thinking that earns influence at each level of the organization.
Develop the self-awareness that makes every other leadership skill more effective.
Leading Others
Build trust, drive performance, and develop the next generation of talent.
Build the communication, coaching, and accountability practices that move teams from functional to exceptional.
Create the conditions where people do their best work; and stay to do more of it.
Leading Across Cultures & Teams
Equip leaders to close the gap between intent and impact across various cultural context, time zone, and communication style.
Build the cultural intelligence to enhance understanding and trust.
Develop the cross-cultural leadership capability as you work and expand your global impact.
Leading the Future
Prepare leaders to drive new tech adoption, navigate change, and build the organizational agility that keeps you ahead.
Develop the clarity and adaptability to lead teams through transformation.
Build the learning cultures and ethical leadership practices that position your organization for what's next.
We tailor our programs and services to meet your organization’s unique goals—across a wide range of focus areas.
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We offer hands-on, activity-based sessions led by 23 certified facilitators across North America, Europe, and Asia. Workshops are available in English, French, and Spanish, and are designed to drive participation, engagement, and lasting behavior change. Ideal for teams ready to take action together—virtually or in person.
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Our team of 6 certified and accredited coaches provides 1:1 and group coaching aligned to your development goals. Coaching enhances self-awareness, accelerates performance, and supports key leadership transitions—whether you’re a new manager or a seasoned executive navigating complex challenges.
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We host 14 modular, on-demand courses across LinkedIn Learning, Cornerstone, PluralSight, Lecturio, SkillShare, and our own Pathwayz Online Learning platform. Courses cover leadership essentials, emotional intelligence, feedback, time management, and more—with immediate, practical applications.
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We offer job aids, conversation planners, and workbooks tailored to each stage of the learning journey. Whether reinforcing a workshop or supporting independent development, these tools help learners apply insights consistently in their day-to-day roles.
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Earn industry-recognized credentials that boost your credibility and marketability across leadership, management, and technical skill areas. The HR Action Certification by The Pathwayz Group is a practical, research-backed program developed with insights from over 100 HR professionals. It equips you with real-world skills to lead, act, and drive change—beyond just testing knowledge. The course includes 84 video lessons, 6 live sessions with HR experts, a guided workbook, access to a resource-rich platform, an ECICEL-accredited certificate with a digital badge, and a global peer cohort.
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At Pathwayz, we recognize that leadership evolves with experience and scope of responsibility. That’s why our programs are structured around three key stages: first-time leaders, mid-level leaders, and executive leaders. Each level is aligned to the realities of the role, ensuring development is both relevant and immediately applicable.
Entry-Level Leadership Development Program
Entry-level leaders are often stepping into management for the first time—transitioning from peer to supervisor. Our programs help them build essential leadership habits: giving feedback, coaching performance, managing time and energy, and leading hybrid teams. We equip them with tools to lead with confidence, purpose, and emotional intelligence.
See Our Entry-Level Leadership Development Program Details »
Mid-Level Leadership Development Program
Mid-level leaders face broader responsibilities, including managing cross-functional teams, influencing decisions, and leading change. We focus on strategic thinking, delegation, trust-building, and business acumen—ensuring they can align teams to organizational goals while navigating increasing complexity.
See Our Mid-Level Leadership Program Details »
Executive-Level Leadership Development Program
Executive leaders shape culture, strategy, and vision. Our programs are designed to stretch their thinking, enhance their leadership presence, and prepare them for future-readiness. Topics include AI in leadership, enterprise-level planning, succession strategy, and leading large-scale transformation—all tailored to drive sustainable impact at the highest levels.
See Our Executive-Level Leadership Development Program Details »
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Leading Self
Sharpen the judgment and decision-making that defines how you lead.
Build the executive presence and strategic thinking that earns influence at each level of the organization.
Develop the self-awareness that makes every other leadership skill more effective.
See Our Leading Self Program Details »
Leading Others
Build trust, drive performance, and develop the next generation of talent.
Build the communication, coaching, and accountability practices that move teams from functional to exceptional.
Create the conditions where people do their best work; and stay to do more of it.
See Our Leading Others Program Details »
Leading Across Cultures & Teams
Equip leaders to close the gap between intent and impact across various cultural context, time zone, and communication style.
Build the cultural intelligence to enhance understanding and trust.
Develop the cross-cultural leadership capability as you work and expand your global impact.
See Our Leading Culture Program Details »
Leading the Future
Prepare leaders to drive new tech adoption, navigate change, and build the organizational agility that keeps you ahead.
Develop the clarity and adaptability to lead teams through transformation.
Build the learning cultures and ethical leadership practices that position your organization for what's next.
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Explore a comprehensive library of books, videos, articles, groups, and other tools to support continuous learning and professional development.
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What Sets Us Apart
Learning Becomes Action
Our participants complete an average of 85% of their action commitments within one week of each learning iteration.
Building Self-Sustaining Leadership Development
Our programs are designed so organizations can sustain leadership development internally. Within one year, we aim for at least 10% of program delivery to be intentionally transitioned to client-led ownership.
Global Expertise with Local Relevance
Our certified facilitators adapt learning experiences to local cultures, business environments, and communication norms.
Building Habits, Not Just Knowledge
Development extends beyond one-step learning; we design a multi-step, habit-building, sustainable pathway that includes facilitation, coaching, online learning, and practical resources to support application.
Built Around Your Business Goals
Every program is customized to align with organizational priorities.
Strengthening Leadership Culture at Microsoft - West Africa
Microsoft leaders across West Africa faced the challenge of managing performance and communication across time zones and cultures in a virtual environment. Pathwayz designed a 6-week leadership development program focused on communication and feedback. Instead of lectures and slide decks, we delivered an interactive experience with props, whiteboards, stories, and games. Managers practiced real skills, shared insights, and took action.
The result? Higher team alignment, better feedback, and a learner rating of 4.8/
About Pathwayz
To empower teams and leaders to transform their workplace to be more efficient, effective, and enjoyable. We drive real impact, inspire excellence, and cultivate continuous development.
Our Mission
Be Adventurous
Be Authentic
Dream Bigger than Yourself
Have Integrity
Invite Others to Dance
Rise Up to Excellence
Our Values
Our Founder
Amber Vanderburg worked with organizations around the globe in industries such as sports, healthcare, and energy. In 2019, she founded The Pathwayz Group - a talent development organization designed to equip people to create more efficient, effective, and enjoyable workplaces.
I started my career in HR and loved the impact of learning and development. As my career evolved, I coached for Paris Saint-Germain Football Academy in Bangalore, India and worked with coaches and clubs across the globe. I was grateful to learn effective high-performance development systems from some of the best football talent pipelines in the world.
There was a clear pathway, measurable milestones, continuous feedback, practical application, and a visible scoreboard of progress. Those experiences fundamentally shaped how I think about leadership development.
When I founded The Pathwayz Group, I wanted to bring the same principles into the workplace - leadership development should be practical, engaging, measurable, and sustained over time. It should create lasting behavior change.
That vision became the foundation of the WAYZ Model:
Widen your perspective.
Apply to your leadership.
Yearn for more meaningful results.
Zealous Celebration towards your progress and momentum.
Today, the WAYZ Model helps organizations develop leaders for global tech teams through learning journeys designed for real-world application. Personally, my favorite way to zealously celebrate that is with delicious vanilla ice cream
Our Global Team
At The Pathwayz Group, our team spans the globe — united by a shared passion for leadership development.
With 32+ global facilitators and 6 certified coaches, we deliver action-driven workshops, coaching, and online learning across North America, Europe, and Asia. Our culturally aware programs reflect the dynamic teams we serve around the world.
We are proud to be a 100% female-owned organization, committed to building efficient, effective, and enjoyable workplaces. Whether in-person or virtual, our team brings real-world insights, practical tools, and measurable results to every engagement.
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