Case Study:
Beckhoff
Beckhoff wanted to strengthen how their senior leaders shifted their behaviour under pressure.
Like most organisations, capability wasn’t the issue. But how do you shift leadership behaviour, not just build awareness?
- Impact in the moment – leadership shows up under pressure, not in theory.
- Habit beats intent – under stress, people default to old patterns.
- Awareness ≠ change – traditional programmes rarely shift behaviour.
From insight, to behaviour, to impact
- Insight: 1:1 LSI debrief – Life Styles Inventory by Human Synergistics. Each leader arrives self-aware and ready.
- Practice: 2-day intensive workshop – Immunity to Change, Above/Below the Line, practising new behaviours in real scenarios.
- Impact: Peer Consulting – Live business challenges, accountability partners, behaviour applied at work.
What they practised: Four Shifts in Two Days
- Seeing themselves clearly – Surfacing patterns under pressure and naming One Big Thing to shift.
- Understanding why change is hard – Hidden commitments, competing values and resistance – normalised, not just what they know ‚ but what they actually do in the moment.
- Practising new ways of leading – Interrupting automatic reactions and rehearsing difficult conversations live.
- Connecting self-awareness to impact – Linking personal patterns to team climate and business challenges.
Behaviour shifted. Not just awareness.
- A clearer understanding of their leadership patterns and triggers
- Practical ways to respond differently in the moment
- Greater confidence in handling difficult, emotionally charged conversations
- Stronger trust, openness and psychological safety within the group
Post-programme, participants committed to real-world leadership experiments and peer accountability to keep the work alive back on the job. Feedback was strong – 4.8/5 for overall experience and 4.9/5 for effectiveness – but more importantly, leaders described a tangible shift in how they were showing up day-to-day.
What participants said
“This programme quickly moves into vulnerability, which helps get to the heart of the matter… with clear steps to try between sessions.”
“There were countless takeaways… I now have a clear path forward for becoming a better leader.”
“Extremely insightful and formative, with tangible and practical takeaways.”
“This is the important work required to develop great leaders.”
What our sponsors said
“Ethical Quest has been an outstanding partner in helping us build the kind of leadership capability we want in our organization: leaders who communicate with greater self-awareness, build strong connection and lead effectively in hard situations.
What impressed me most is that after just a 90-minute coaching session and two days of group work, I saw meaningful growth in how several members of the cohort were showing up as leaders across the business. EQ’s approach is thoughtful, practical, and deeply aligned with the kind of long-term culture and leadership standards we are working to build at Beckhoff USA.”
Jacob Schieffer, VP Sales, Beckhoff USA.
“As Head of Talent and Culture, I participated in the in-person program alongside the group because I believe deeply that culture is shaped by how leaders show up, especially in moments of challenge. This was not something I sponsored from the sidelines; it was an experience I engaged in fully as a learner. Participating firsthand reinforced the importance of self-awareness, trust, and intentional leadership behaviors in building a strong, connected culture. The insights gained during the program continue to influence how I lead and how we approach leadership development across the organization.”
Katie Garner, Director of Talent and Culture, Beckhoff USA.
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