And yet, for millions of years, they have reliably identified the leaders who truly protect, guide, and advance their pride.
This course was filmed on a real safari in South Africa, near Kruger National Park. Not in a seminar room, but where leadership, selection, and development have taken place under real conditions for millions of years.
The course raises an uncomfortable question:
„Why do we keep making talent management more complicated when leadership at its core is surprisingly easy to observe?“
Not because they are bad people.
But because they were promoted without ever having to demonstrate real leadership.
Many organizations know the result:
strong experts in overwhelming leadership roles
great self promoters who cannot actually lead
talents that are overlooked or burned out
succession problems as soon as someone leaves
The problem is not a lack of talent. It is how we recognize it.
Leaders remain leaders only if they create safety, provide direction, and take responsibility. If they cannot do that, they lose their role. Period.
And that is exactly why the animal world is such a powerful mirror for human leadership. It shows us clearly what truly matters when groups need to survive and succeed.
The safari perspective helps reveal patterns that are often overlooked in the office. Who takes responsibility when things get difficult. Who provides direction. Who protects others and who only protects themselves.
This creates a clearer view of leadership potential.
The course helps you prepare emerging leaders realistically for their role instead of overwhelming them with training. You will build a healthy feedback and development culture, identify misplacements early, and ensure that leadership is not left to chance.
This creates a resilient leadership pipeline that does not depend on external consultants, but grows from within your own organization.
Strong talent development does not mean putting as many people as possible into leadership roles.
It means choosing the right ones.
This course helps you to:
avoid mispromotions
strengthen experts in expert roles
develop leaders who actually want to lead and are capable of it
build successors before they are needed
This course is right for you if you are responsible for talent management and no longer want to rely on chance or gut feeling.
It is designed for:
leaders who select and develop emerging leaders
HR professionals working in talent management and L and D
employees who want to understand what truly matters in leadership
Whether you develop talent or want to become one yourself.
Yes, this course was actually filmed on a safari in South Africa. Not because it sounds spectacular, but because this is exactly where the principles behind this course become visible. Change is not a project, a workshop, or an initiative there. It is everyday reality. Leadership is not defined by concepts, but by behavior under uncertainty.
I’m your coach, Axel Rittershaus. I have been living in South Africa since 2010 and work with companies and leaders around the world. Since my first safari in 2005, I have been fascinated by one question: why do organizations often struggle more with change than nature does, even though we can plan, analyze, and structure? This question became the starting point for my Wildlife Leadership series.
I’m your coach, Axel Rittershaus. I have been living in South Africa since 2010 and work with companies and leaders around the world. Since my first safari in 2005, I have been fascinated by one question: why do organizations often struggle more with change than nature does, even though we can plan, analyze, and structure? This question became the starting point for my Wildlife Leadership series.
In September 2021, we deliberately traveled to a lodge for several days to develop and film the content for this and other courses in the series on site. Not in a studio, but in the very environment these examples come from.
COURSE CONTENT
1.5 hours on-demand video
54 downloadable resources
Access on mobile, tablet, and TV
Subtitles included
Certificate of completion
7 articles
one-time (incl. VAT)
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„The power of storytelling using wildlife!!!
I learnt a lot about developing leaders. It is not about the expert skills but about the leadership skill. This should be incorporated into the daily work of everyone; interns to executives. Training, hand-on experiences, healthy competition and coaching should be encouraged to build leaders. A lot to share!!! I do enjoy the course.“
– Eric
„I loved the way Talent Development was taught in this course! Such an interesting way to learn. It kept me interested throughout.“
– Sarala
„The use of storytelling was highly impactful and really resonated with me! The perspectives, analogies, and clear yet direct examples were a great springboard for me to process and feel reinvigorated to implement ideas for the team. Thank you so much!!“
– Martha
„I really enjoyed the approach to talent management, it made it extremely engaging throughout and easy to understand examples from the animal world translated into the corporate world. Thank you.“
– Gregg
》Do I need prior experience in leadership or coaching?
No.
The course does not require any specific prior knowledge.
It is designed so you can easily follow along even without coaching experience, while still offering enough depth for those who already have leadership experience.
》How much time do I need to invest?
The course is intentionally designed to be compact. You decide how intensively you want to learn.
Each module lasts only 2–7 minutes, allowing you to learn flexibly and fit it into your schedule.
》Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. After completing the course, you will receive a personalized certificate with your name, which you can use on LinkedIn, in job applications, or for your internal career development.
》What if I need to take a break?
No problem. You can pause the course at any time and continue seamlessly later.
With flexible online access and unlimited availability, you can learn entirely at your own pace.
》How does the 30-day money-back guarantee work?
If the course isn’t right for you, you’ll get your money back within 30 days, no questions asked. Simply send us an email, and your refund will be processed within 5 business days.
》What technical requirements do I need?
All you need is a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access, plus speakers or headphones. For the PDF worksheets, you may want a printer.
If you can open this page and watch a preview video, you’re ready to go.
》How long will I have access to the course?
You have 12 months‘ access to all content, which you can use as often as you like within that time.
With over 35 online courses, a published book and experience of coaching internationally, Axel demonstrates how to develop your leadership skills in a conscious, effective and forward-looking way — for yourself, your team and your career.
Lions
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Chameleons
Ants
Antelopes
African wild dogs
Leopards
Hyenas
Buffalo
…and many more
No problem. You have 30 days to try it.
If you realize within that time that it’s not helping you, you’ll get your money back.
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