DXC Technology

Martin Wildsmith, responsible for leading DXC Technology’s Microsoft Business, was facing the challenge of sustaining high growth while managing a rapidly expanding team. Over a period of six months, his organisation grew by 170 people, making it difficult to maintain leadership alignment and team collaboration. Martin knew his leadership approach needed to evolve to successfully scale the business and retain key talent.

“Leadership is about managing people and scaling a business, and the challenge I faced was how to sustain high growth with bigger numbers and more people. I knew I had to change the way I was managing the business.”

Martin was initially sceptical of neuroscience’s role in leadership development, asking, “So does this Neuroscience stuff really work?” But after discussing his needs, he signed up for the Neuroscience of Leadership Coaching Program in October 2018. The program began with an independent 360-degree feedback assessment, followed by personalised coaching to bridge the gap between strategy and execution.

Together, we focused on understanding how brain-based insights could improve his leadership style, manage scaling demands, and enhance team collaboration.

The Neuroscience of Leadership Coaching Program provided Martin with actionable strategies to focus his leadership on high-impact areas. Through face-to-face coaching, Martin learned how to prioritize his time and resources effectively, aligning his leadership team around core business goals. Neuroscience-backed tools allowed him to improve brain functioning, enabling faster, more measurable leadership development.

The program also incorporated The Leadership Circle assessments to track progress. This data-driven approach helped Martin understand the shifts he needed to make, ensuring that his leadership changes were effective and sustainable.

Within nine months, Martin saw a measurable improvement in 20 key leadership traits, with his team providing direct positive feedback on his evolved approach. The Neuroscience of Leadership Coaching Program helped him retain two key leaders who were on the verge of leaving due to feeling unsupported.

The result? Greater alignment and collaboration within his leadership team, improved decision-making, and more time for Martin to focus on strategic growth.

“The face-to-face coaching sessions led to a significant improvement in my relationships and alignment of my leadership team. They were freed to collaborate better and leverage their strengths and capabilities. Without this program, two key leaders would have likely left the business.”