e Game Within ON THE COURSE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Follow rough to Leadership Success
Ever wonder what separates a top 10 PGA professional from
the rest of the Top 100?
THE SAME GAP THAT DISTANCES GOOD FROM
GREAT LEADERS.
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EXPERIENCEnew levels of leadership e�ectiveness
INCREASEyour energy and focus
ENHANCEyour leadership presence
CULTIVATE poise, patience and resilience
DRAW OUT the best performances in
your team
Get
READY TO
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�e Game Within: On �e Course Leadership Experience is speci�cally conceived for top-level leaders who �nd themselves beyond the scope of
traditional learning and development o�erings.
Designed by a team of executive coaches, On �e Course enables both
gol�ng and non-gol�ng leaders to reach new levels of development in a highly
engaging format.
�e Game Within: On the Course Leadership Experience creates a powerful learning environment conducive to introducing
and practicing high performance leadership and team behaviors. In this
unique leadership development simulation, coaches and participants interact to create
powerful moments of self-discovery and learning.
�rough awareness and practice, participants experience a high level of
engagement and sustained learning that equips them for their daily leadership
interactions and challenges.
�e Game Within: On �e Course Leadership Experience is an intensive
and exclusive program that uses golf as an immersive activity to enhance
leadership and team e�ectiveness.
With this program, leaders practice pro-active habits that intentionally
build capacity in the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and technical
domains while promoting increased energy, focus, and ability to recover.
WHATIS ON THE COURSE?
WHYON THE COURSE?
WHOIS IT DESIGNED FOR?
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As a follow-up to the day’s activities, each participant will receive a one-on-one coaching session with their executive coach to reinforce individual learning and development.
Company directors and event planners may choose a preferred golf course destination
for On �e Course in order to create a setting that is premium and comfortable
for participants.
Spend a Day
ON THE COURSE
�e program begins with a brief phone conference between each participant and executive coach to discuss
the individual’s goals.
8:30 A.M.–9:00A.M. | Gather & AlignExecutive coach leaders gather all participants together to define
the day’s objectives and reveal the game plan.
9:00 A.M.–12:00 NOON | Introduce Concepts and LearnExecutive coach leaders introduce the first learning module in
a relaxed, indoor setting for participants to practice new leadership skills, attitudes and behaviors.
12:00–1:00 P.M. | Fuel UpParticipants enjoy a small group lunch with executive
coach leaders.
1:00 P.M.–4:00 P.M. | On �e Course: Practice & GrowParticipants move to the golf course and break into foursomes. An additional 2 non-golfing participants may join per group. In these small groups, golfers and non-golfers use the course as an
interactive environment to put their skills into practice, while executive coaches guide each small group through this hands-on
learning module.
4:00 P.M.–5:00 P.M. | Regroup: Apply & SustainAll participants and executive coach leaders gather indoors to
draw out insights, discuss applications, and link the learning from the golf activity to real life business challenges.
7:00 P.M.–9:00 P.M. | Celebrate and ShareParticipants and leaders gather over dinner to share experiences
and bring memorable moments to life through story-telling.
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One of the highly e�ective principlesof On �e Course is its personalizedprogramming. Choose from a menu
of learning modules that best suit theambitions of the participating group.
ON THE COURSELearning Modules
CONGRUENCE:�ey Key to Peak Preformance & Sustained Focus
Congruence is a state of self-actualization and �ow. Some people refer to it as being in the zone. When in this state a person is fully
present. �ey feel con�dent in their abilities. �ey have clear goals and intentions. �ey are relaxed and energized. �ey are able to access critical thinking, as well as trust their instincts.
�ey are mindful, creative and resilient—a state where the mind, heart and body are in sync.
�is program is designed for leaders and teams who need to bring their best selves to each and every interaction. It
introduces skills, attitudes and behaviors critical to maintaining high levels of performance and engagement under stressful
conditions.
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THE PRESENCE OF A PL AYER:Devoloping Poise and Bearing
�ere is a common quality that you notice in the most seasonedPGA professional players. It’s the way they walk down the
fairway. �e way they respond to less than perfect shots. Andhow they express themselves to the media at the end of their
round. �ey emanate both an inner strength and outer mannerof approachability. �ey are comfortable in their own skin.
�e Presence of a Player guides participants to consider, connect and align with the core principles and values inherent
in the game of golf as a foundation for e�ective decision making. In addition, the program utilizes experiential methodology drawn from
the disciplines of theater, martial and meditative arts to increase one’s level of poise and bearing in the most stressful of situations.
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Practice the five domains of peak performance (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, technical)
Develop new rituals for capacity building and recovery
Build self-awareness of di�erent states of being
Receive feedback and coaching on key leadership skills and behaviors in a simulation-based activity
Practice the skills and attitudes of a seasoned athlete
Build self-reflective capability to examine values and reframe experiences
Enhance physical stature and emotional resilience
Develop grace under pressure
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
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THE MIND OF A CADDIE:Building a Coaching Mindset
�e best performing companies have leaders who are highly engaged and personally connected to their jobs and the
organization. �ese leaders, in turn, know how to inspire a high level of engagement in those that they lead.
�is module is designed for leaders whose goal is to build top- performing teams. It combines the role of a caddie with that of a
coach. It encourages leaders to embody the attributes of attention, empathy, curiosity and courage as they seek to draw
out the best performance in their golfer. It is built on the premise that developing a coaching mindset is the metaphoric bridge
between being a manager and becominga leader.
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THE ART OF STORY TELLING:Creating Memorable Moments
A key part of any golfers journey is what happens at the 19thhole. It is is a time when disasters are reframed and glories arerecaptured and celebrated. It is through the sharing of storiesthat mutual respect and appreciation are expressed and the
bonds between players are solidi�ed.
Stories are also powerful tools for leaders to illustrate values, create meaning and guide the actions of others. Storytelling
is a critical leadership skill to engage an audience, build trust, and teach a lesson. Sharing personal triumphs and challenges
earns a leader the right to be listened to.
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Develop a coaching mindset as a leader
Embody the spirit of a coach
Learn the skills of developmental coaching
Develop confidence to step forward and engage an audience
Enhance delivery through increased vocal and physical expression
Put into practice the elements of a well told story
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
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Christo Schutte founded �e Game Within to help leaders become professional athletes in the work place so that they can experience optimized health, productivity and pro�tability. An elite athlete himself, Christo has spent the last decade developing leaders in both business and sport. During his career he has worked with elite athletes and leaders, including a Canadian sprinter for the London 2012 Olympics, and senior leaders at the FBI.
Christo Schutte has nearly a decade of experience as a coach, consultant, and business owner, working extensively with leaders of Fortune 500, as well as mid-sized and start-up growth companies. He has worked with leaders in various organizations — including Verizon, �e Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), �e National Institute of Health (NIH), Barclay’s Group, Wilmington Trust, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Coldwell-Banker, Federal Management Partners, Keller-Williams Realtors and Penn State University.
It is Christo’s belief in possibility, ability to see the gifts in challenges, steadfast focus on results, and the safe and supportive space he creates with clients that leads to positive, sustainable change. His background in sport is an instant point of connection with clients and they, in turn, use sports as the language for communicating their struggles and aspirations.
Rob Sala�a is the Founder & President of Protagonist Consulting Group, an arts-based learning company that employs the use of story and experiential methodology to help leaders unlock potential, enhance performance and achieve strategic goals. Rob combines two decades of experience as a top leadership development executive with an established career in the performing arts. He brings a passion for creating long lasting client relationships and leading executives through transformative learning experiences.
Rob is a sought after keynote and featured speaker at global leadership conferences including ING Bank’s Leadership Summit, Wharton Business School’s Leadership Conference, and USC’s Marshall School of Business Building Leaders Forum. Rob designs and leads highly rated learning and development programs for Fortune 500 companies, including Sony Music Entertainment, American Express, ING Bank, Philips International, Alliance Bernstein, Merrill Lynch, eBay, Fidelity, and Royal Bank of Scotland. He is a member of the executive coaching cadres at both the Harvard Business School and the MIT Sloan School of Management.
As an executive coach, Rob is skilled in uncovering knowledge and insights that are often buried within executives’ experiences. His success is based on leveraging insights and know-how in multiple performance-based disciplines. He is excited about coaching senior executives in the On �e Course Leadership Experience.
CHRISTO SCHUTTEFOUNDER & PRESIDENT
�e Game Within | thegamewithin.com
ROB SAL AFIAFOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Protagonist Consulting Group | protagonistconsulting.com
215.518.8057 617.803.2671
Tee up a phone conference with Christo and Rob to learn more
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