The Dragon
Paradox™
Where what we avoid becomes the path forward. Helping leaders turn pressure and uncertainty into clarity and growth.
Trusted by leaders at
Most organisations don’t have a strategy problem. They have an avoidance problem.
Conversations not being had
Tensions not being addressed
Risks not being taken
"The Dragon Paradox™ reveals a powerful truth: What we avoid is often exactly where our next level lies."
The Keynote
The Dragon Paradox™ Experience
A high-impact, insight-driven keynote that equips leaders and teams to navigate the uncomfortable paths to high performance.
Difficult Conversations
Navigate tension with confidence and radical honesty.
Pressure to Performance
Turn high-stakes stress into a competitive advantage.
Emotional Resilience
Build the capacity to lead through sustained uncertainty.
High-Perf Cultures
Create psychologically strong, results-driven teams.
Engagement Formats
45–60 Minutes
Half-Day Intensive
Full Leadership Series
The Framework™
A systematic approach to leaning into discomfort.
Identify the Dragon
What are we avoiding? Bringing the unspoken into the light.
Turn Toward It
Conscious, courageous engagement with the challenge at hand.
Integrate the Learning
Growth leading to clarity and sustained high performance.
Meet Greg
Psychologist, Coach, Speaker.
Dr Greg Smith is a Counselling Psychologist, executive coach, and speaker with over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of psychology, leadership, and performance.
Through Fortogen, he partners with leaders and organisations globally to unlock sustainable, high-level performance. He is the author of In Pursuit of Sadness, exploring the paradox that by leaning into discomfort, we access deeper resilience, authenticity, and freedom.
He is also the founder of The Men’s Circle, creating spaces for honest conversation and meaningful connection.
Author of
In Pursuit of Sadness
Founder of
The Men's Circle
Bring The Dragon Paradox™ to Your Organisation
Ideal for leadership teams, strategy sessions, and organisations navigating significant change.
Call Directly
082 655 4954
Email Enquiries
tallgreg@iafrica.com
Location
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
"The question is not whether your organisation has dragons…
The question is: will you face them?"