Polaris Leadership Institute
Polaris Leadership Institute
Polaris Leadership Institute
Polaris Leadership
Leadership Coaching That Embraces Complexity
We empower leaders to develop their inner potential, think non-linearly through complexity, and unite their teams around purpose larger than tasks.
Why We Built Polaris
Too many leaders carry the weight alone.
Too many teams work hard without real alignment.
After two decades working with executives across more than 50 countries, we've seen a consistent pattern. Some leaders and leadership teams shape conditions where people thrive. Others, often unknowingly, shape conditions where people struggle.
The difference isn't talent or effort. It's whether leaders know how to lead culture, set clear direction, and align leadership teams so diverse perspectives actually work together, not against each other.
High-performing teams are not defined by sameness. They are defined by clarity, shared accountability, and the ability to stay aligned when pressure rises.
We exist to help leaders and leadership teams make that shift. From reactivity to clarity. From individual effort to collective execution.
Our work is pragmatic. We help organizations create the conditions required to deliver on the commitments made to their boards and stakeholders.
How We Work
Our Services
We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring personalized solutions that drive meaningful transformation
Executive Coaching
One-on-one coaching for leaders navigating complexity. We work on presence, decision-making under pressure, and the inner clarity that lets you lead without being consumed by outcomes. Grounded in the Clarity Compass framework.
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About The Founder
Dr. Ron Paul
Founder & CEO, Polaris Leadership Institute | Ph.D.
Ron has spent two decades working with executives across 50 countries and seven continents, from billion-dollar hedge funds to multinational organizations like Petronas, U.S. Steel, and Great Place To Work Singapore. Before consulting, he led Investor Relations for GMN Capital and earned President's Club recognition at FranklinCovey.
Today, he helps senior leaders develop the qualities that drive real impact and create conditions where people flourish rather than merely perform.
“Ron has a great ability to connect and engage with a global audience, at all levels. He forms instant relationships which enhance his credibility when working with organizations. He's a strategic coach-connecting business strategy to people strategy with leaders in a seamless way.”
Mona Dine
People & Culture Executive
“Ron's ability to present complex ideas in engaging and compelling ways is exceptional. He approaches challenges with a level of ownership and commitment that is rare amongst consultants. When I have the privilege of being present for a workshop he is leading, I know it's going to be a great experience.”
Justin Jones
Creative Director
“Polished and professional, Ron provides highly effective leadership training with a personal touch. He encourages every member of the group to engage with the material he presents, and he goes out of his way to make every program the best it can be.”
Christine Kindl
Creative Director
“Ron has a great ability to connect and engage with a global audience, at all levels. He forms instant relationships which enhance his credibility when working with organizations. He's a strategic coach-connecting business strategy to people strategy with leaders in a seamless way.”
Mona Dine
People & Culture Executive
“Ron's ability to present complex ideas in engaging and compelling ways is exceptional. He approaches challenges with a level of ownership and commitment that is rare amongst consultants. When I have the privilege of being present for a workshop he is leading, I know it's going to be a great experience.”
Justin Jones
Creative Director
“Polished and professional, Ron provides highly effective leadership training with a personal touch. He encourages every member of the group to engage with the material he presents, and he goes out of his way to make every program the best it can be.”
Christine Kindl
Creative Director
“Ron has a great ability to connect and engage with a global audience, at all levels. He forms instant relationships which enhance his credibility when working with organizations. He's a strategic coach-connecting business strategy to people strategy with leaders in a seamless way.”
Mona Dine
People & Culture Executive
“Ron's ability to present complex ideas in engaging and compelling ways is exceptional. He approaches challenges with a level of ownership and commitment that is rare amongst consultants. When I have the privilege of being present for a workshop he is leading, I know it's going to be a great experience.”
Justin Jones
Creative Director
“Polished and professional, Ron provides highly effective leadership training with a personal touch. He encourages every member of the group to engage with the material he presents, and he goes out of his way to make every program the best it can be.”
Christine Kindl
Creative Director
“Ron has a great ability to connect and engage with a global audience, at all levels. He forms instant relationships which enhance his credibility when working with organizations. He's a strategic coach-connecting business strategy to people strategy with leaders in a seamless way.”
Mona Dine
People & Culture Executive
“Ron's ability to present complex ideas in engaging and compelling ways is exceptional. He approaches challenges with a level of ownership and commitment that is rare amongst consultants. When I have the privilege of being present for a workshop he is leading, I know it's going to be a great experience.”
Justin Jones
Creative Director
“Polished and professional, Ron provides highly effective leadership training with a personal touch. He encourages every member of the group to engage with the material he presents, and he goes out of his way to make every program the best it can be.”
Christine Kindl
Creative Director
Leadership Lessons
Without Borders
A journey through Eastern and Central Europe, exploring how leadership shapes history and how history shapes leaders.
Kraków, Poland
Sustaining Culture Integration
Most organizations can launch culture initiatives. Few can sustain them. Drawing on 33 peer reviewed studies, this guide reveals the three levers that determine whether culture takes root or fades.
Sustaining Culture Integration
What the Evidence Shows and How Leaders Make It Last
Sustaining Culture Integration
Sustaining Culture Integration
What the Evidence Shows and How Leaders Make It Last
Most organizations can launch culture initiatives. Few can sustain them. Drawing on 33 peer reviewed studies, this guide reveals the three levers that determine whether culture takes root or fades.
Let's Work Together
If you're carrying more than you should, or leading an organization ready for something different, reach out.