A confidential, independent and time-bound assessment for experienced professionals
The Leadership Career Review is a structured opportunity for experienced professionals to examine where they presently stand, how their leadership contribution may be perceived, and which future directions merit serious consideration.
The review is designed principally for those professionals considering a transition into the social sector.
It may be particularly relevant for professionals who wish to examine:
The participant submits:
The participant completes:
A 90-minute structured conversation incorporating:
Following the first conversation, the analysis will examine the relationship between:
A final conversation brings together the evidence and discusses:
• A structured and confidential leadership career review
• An independent perspective grounded in behavioral and career evidence.
• A candid, macro-level discussion of career positioning and direction
• A long-term coaching or mentoring engagement
• A résumé-writing service
• A recruitment or placement programme
• An ongoing mentoring arrangement
• A guarantee of an interview, promotion or job offer
This fee includes:
Any additional conversation or follow-up engagement will be outside the scope of the Leadership Career Review.
Participation in the Leadership Career Review provides no preference or advantage in any recruitment assignment conducted by Social Synthesis
The observations and recommendations provided through the review are advisory. Career decisions and subsequent actions remain the participant’s responsibility. No interview, placement, promotion or other career outcome is promised or guaranteed.
All participant information, assessment results and conversations will be treated confidentially.
Sajan Thomas brings 36 years of HR experience across corporate and nonprofit leadership.
Until 2011, he worked in HR leadership roles in the corporate sector. He subsequently served as HR Director at Magic Bus for close to eight years before establishing Social Synthesis in 2019.
His executive-search work brings him into close partnership with nonprofit boards and CEOs on senior leadership appointments. This experience has given him an informed perspective on how senior professionals are evaluated through their career evidence, behavioural contribution, leadership positioning and ability to articulate their value.
Sajan is an XLRI alumnus, an SHRM Senior Certified Professional and a Belbin accredited professional.
Please attach your current CV and a short note outlining your aspirations and next career goals.
A limited number of participants will be accepted each month to ensure Sajan's personal attention.
