Cultivate Monthly | August 2025

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From the Desk of Katriina Takha, Founder & CEO

August is a turning point. After the financial year closes, it’s easy for teams to slip into autopilot. But that’s not what strong leaders do. This month, we’re focusing on leadership that resets, re-engages, and re-commits—so your people don’t just stay—they move forward. It’s time to check the compass and lead with intention.


Feature Topic / This Month’s Focus

Reset & Recommit: Leadership Beyond the Mid-Year Mark
August is more than a “settling in” period—it’s a test of culture, clarity, and momentum. If your top performers are disengaging, or high-potential talent is stalling, now’s the time to realign and re-ignite. Strong leadership in Q1 sets the tone for the rest of the year.


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The Retention Reset: What Leaders Must Do Now

Why attend?
Because staying ahead means holding on to the right people—for the right reasons.

Key takeaways:

  • The 4 root causes of mid-year disengagement
  • Reset rituals that re-energise teams
  • Coaching frameworks for performance without burnout

Register: Joint the Cultivate FREE August Webinar


🛠 Organisational Training, Workshops & Coaching

Mid-Year Momentum: Leadership Labs for Realignment

Perfect for: HR leaders, people managers, and executive teams

What’s covered:

  • Strategic reflection on FY25/26 priorities
  • Talent mapping and retention strategies
  • Recommitment frameworks that move teams forward

Follow-up: See our Executive Mentoring and Executive Team Labs


📚 Quick Reads: Articles You’ll Want to Share


🟡 Coming Up Next Month…

September’s Theme: Spring into Strategy
As new growth starts appearing outside, we’ll focus on fresh internal growth too. September is strategy season—so we’ll explore how leaders can plant the seeds now for stronger pipelines, clearer succession, and culture that’s built to last.


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