“Cultivating Mindfulness”

The Asian Leadership Institute (ALI) was founded in 1986. It is the oldest executive coaching organization in Asia and has been an Organizational Development consultancy for over 20 years.  Over the years we have partnered with many of the elite multinational corporations and family-owned businesses in the world’s leading business centers, including India, China, Singapore, Canada, and the U.S.

Our core competence is to develop Mindfulness as a competitive advantage for you and your business through providing leadership development programs tailored for the individual, the group, family or organization.

Our teaching methodology reflects the richness and inherent tolerance of Asian culture. Mindfulness, awareness, and compassion are tools used to give more depth and intensity to the discipline of behavioral change. Without limitations of any religious context, ethics and meaning arise naturally and through diligent yet simple practice are integrated into our development process. ALI’s approach is inclusive of individual, cultural and family lifestyles.

In addition to providing many on-site programs, we offer a choice of two retreat centers: a northern Thailand hideaway nestled in a lush hillside setting 10 minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport. We also have a new North American retreat on beautiful Salt Springs Island, British Columbia, a short seaplane from Vancouver.

Mission Statement:  we are dedicated to the evolution of globally-aware corporate leaders and organizations through the practical application of mindfulness. We believe that leaders develop a wisdom that takes them beyond vested self-interest for our world to survive.


The Asian Leadership Institute:

  • Utilizes retreat-based mindfulness coaching in idyllic settings designed to increase awareness and performance at all levels
  • Recognizes the premise that leadership can be learned. Great leaders are not simply born – they can and must be developed.
  • Assists in redefining the parameters from which our clients operate both from a business and personal relationship perspective.
  • Nurtures strong and long-lasting relationships with prominent leaders and client organizations.