Meet Graeme Lategan

Visionary Speaker. Culture Strategist. Leadership Futurist.

 

 

“I don’t inspire leaders for a day. I shift how they lead for life.”

– Dr. Graeme Lategan

Challenging outdated leadership

Dr. Graeme Lategan challenges leadership clichés with hard truths: respect is automatic, trust is earned; self-leadership precedes leading others; and harmony, not balance, defines a life well lived.

At the core of his work is adaptability, the only constant in a volatile world. Leaders who resist change fracture; leaders who embrace it shape the future.

His contribution is not comfort but consequence: a disruptive fusion of ancient wisdom and modern revelation that reframes how leadership is lived and how culture is led.

Balance is a myth

Leadership is not about juggling harder. It is about creating harmony through clarity, cadence, and coherence that last.

Resilience is old news

Great leaders do not “bounce back.” They design systems that prevent teams from breaking in the first place.

Mindset is static

Leaders do not need fixed thinking. They need a mindshift that helps them adapt and evolve.

Emotional intelligence is only diagnosis

Leaders already know what is wrong. Graeme shows them how to fix it with presence and applied influence.

Signature frameworks

Graeme’s work is grounded in frameworks that leaders can apply immediately. These are tools designed to cut through complexity and create clarity under pressure.

Self-Leadership

Frameworks that build the leader from within.

  • The Inner Compass™ – Anchors leaders in values and direction, ensuring decisions never drift from purpose.
  • The Triple V’s™ – Vision, values, and velocity combined to create unstoppable leadership momentum.
  • The Inner Boardroom™ – A method for mastering self-dialogue and aligning inner voices before leading others.
  • Emotional Fitness™ – Sustains emotional intelligence as a discipline, not a buzzword, for long-term impact.
Team Leadership

Frameworks that align, equip, and energize teams.

  • The 5 R’s™ – Reset, reframe, recharge, rethink, and re-engage to renew team energy and focus.
  • The Synergy Code™ – Builds high-performance teams on trust, safety, and shared accountability.
  • Supervision 360™ – Redefines supervisory skills with modern, adaptive practices for real-world teams.
  • Beyond the Review™ – Transforms feedback into a cultural driver instead of a compliance exercise.
Organisational Leadership

Frameworks for culture, strategy, and executive impact.

  • VUCA Response Model™ – Equips leaders to act with clarity and confidence in volatile, uncertain environments.
  • Leadership Harmony™ – Replaces outdated “balance” with cadence, coherence, and practical integration.
  • AdaptEdge™ – Prepares leaders to adapt with speed and intelligence in disruptive, shifting contexts.
  • Management Brilliance™ – Advanced strategies for executives shaping culture and consequence at scale.

Extensive Academic and Professional Qualifications

Dr. Graeme Lategan’s academic journey reflects both depth and diversity, underpinned by a dedication to continuous growth and applied leadership. He holds a Doctorate in Ministry and is currently completing his second doctorate (PhD) at The Da Vinci Institute, focusing on adaptive leadership, culture, and organisational transformation.

In addition, he holds several degrees:

  • Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
  • Bachelor in Counselling (BC)
  • Bachelor of Policing Practice Honours (BPP) Cum Laude
  • Baccalaureus Technology in Road Traffic & Municipal Police Management (BTech)
  • National Diploma in Traffic & Police Management

Alongside these, he has completed multiple specialised diplomas, including: Labour Law, Human Resources, Risk Management, Security Management, and a National Diploma in Traffic Science.

His academic excellence has been recognised with prestigious awards, including Top Research Methodology Student at Southern Business School (2012) and Best Presentation at the National Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) Conference for his work on monitoring and managing performance.

Professionally, Dr. Lategan is registered as a Master HR Generalist with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) and as a Counsellor with the Council for Counsellors of South Africa. He also serves as a Constituent Assessor and Moderator with 13 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), enabling him to design, assess, and quality-assure skills development programmes across South Africa.

Beyond his academic and professional work, Graeme is an accomplished sportsman, achieving Champion status in Martial Arts and Quad Bike Racing — a testament to his discipline, resilience, and drive.