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About the course

This course is for leaders who are ready to let go of what’s no longer serving the team—and build rhythms, clarity, and trust in its place.

Whether you're a founder stretched between vision and delivery, or an operational leader buried in execution, Strategic Neglect helps you pause, reframe, and reset your leadership with intention.


This course is designed for:

  • Founders

    You’re the founder quietly stretched between vision and delivery.

  • Operational Leaders

    You’re the operational leader who never got a manual and now feels a step behind.

  • For Ambitious Leaders

    You’re the leader who’s done with chaos and ready for a rhythm that holds.

You’ll learn to stop doing the wrong work, and start building the right systems.

By the end of this course, you’ll walk away with:

  • A new lens on your role as a leader—what to hold, what to delegate, and what to release

  • A visual framework to identify and stop harmful execution patterns

  • Clarity on where your team’s energy is leaking—and how to fix it

  • A rhythm-reset tool you can use every quarter to refocus

  • The confidence to slow down—so the right things can speed up

6 Modules. One Clear Step at a Time

    1. Course Introduction

    1. You are here

    2. Before You Start: Before diving into this module, take a moment to download your workbook. It includes reflection prompts, exercises, and space to map your leadership growth.

    3. Module 1: Learner Workbook

    4. Video: From Manager to Leader

    5. Module 1 download reminder: Want to review this lesson offline or revisit key concepts later?

    6. Download Module 1: From Manager to Leader

    1. You are here

    2. Before You Start: Download this workbook that will help you reflect on the bottlenecks you're facing and begin designing more resilient operations.

    3. Module 2: Learner Workbook

    4. Video: From Firefighting to Proactive Execution

    5. Module 2 download reminder: Keep this content close. Download the full Module 2 Course Module to reflect on common service delivery challenges anytime.

    6. Download Module 2: From Firefighting to Proactive Execution

    1. You are here

    2. Before You Start: Download the Module 3 Workbook to reflect on your unique leadership style and how it influences your OKR thinking.

    3. Module 3: Learner Workbook

    4. Video: From Execution to Strategy

    5. Module 3 download reminder: For deeper reflection and offline review, grab your copy of the full Module 3 Course Module.

    6. Download Module 3: From Execution to Strategy

    1. You are here

    2. Before You Start: This module introduces operational frameworks for scale. Your workbook is your toolkit—grab it before starting.

    3. Module 4: Learner Workbook

    4. Video: How to Create a Scalable, Repeatable Execution Rhythm

    5. Module 4 download reminde: Take this knowledge with you—offline, in your own time.

    6. Download Module 4: How to Create a Scalable, Repeatable Execution Rhythm

    1. You are here

    2. Before You Start: This workbook will guide you through practical OKR drafting and coaching exercises

    3. Module 5: Learner Workbook

    4. Video: Driving Results Through Embedded Execution

    5. Module 5 download reminder: Keep your OKR insights close. This downloadable version will support your implementation.

    6. Download Module 5: Driving Results Through Embedded Execution

Couse overview

  • $129.00
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Sustainable Leadership Starts with You

At The Burgeon Group, we don’t hype hustle. We build with real people who want to lead well—for the long haul.

We’ve walked this road with dozens of operators. We’ve built execution systems with consulting firms, law offices, and founder-led teams. And we know what it takes to shift from reactive chaos to calm, clear progress.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ll walk with you.

The transformation students experienced in their own words

“It felt like this course was written for me. I didn’t realize how much I needed the space to slow down and reflect—not just on the business, but on how I lead and what I prioritize. It gave language to things I hadn’t been able to articulate, and helped me see what I was holding onto that no longer serves me. This wasn’t just another framework—it was a moment of clarity in the middle of the noise. ”

— Lizelda Nienaber, Operations Manager, Professional Services

“Modules 2 and 4 were particularly impactful—they helped me step back from the day-to-day and reassess what actually matters. The content was clear, practical, and surprisingly reflective. I walked away not just with insight, but with actionable steps I could implement right away. This isn’t a course that overwhelms you—it grounds you.”

Pieter Bedeker, Category Manager, Agriculture

“The Ladder of Accountability really stood out—it helped me reflect on how I lead and where I need to grow. Everything was in sync, from the content to the workbook. It’s rare to find something that speaks so clearly to people in operational roles without drowning them in theory. This was practical, focused, and empowering.”

Rinae Musekene, Assistant Resident Engineer, Civil Engineering Consulting

Your toolkit includes these bonus materials

  • Leadership Toolkit: Workbooks, Templates & Execution Frameworks

    $122 value

    This is your complete operations leadership toolkit. Whether you're mapping your leadership growth or rolling out execution systems with your team, these proven tools help you act with clarity and confidence. Built from years of consulting experience, they’ll save you hours—and help you lead like a pro.

  • Real Results: Coaching Insights + Your 90-Day Action Plan

    $100 value

    You’re not alone. These stories from South African firms show exactly how other leaders broke out of chaos and built lasting systems. Then, your 90-day plan gives you the structure to do the same—bringing rhythm, clarity, and real traction to your team.

  • Multi-Format Learning: Weekly Email Reminders & Podcast Recaps

    $40 value

    Busy schedule? No problem. These weekly nudges keep you engaged on the go. Whether you're commuting, walking, or taking a break between meetings, these reminders help you stay on track without overwhelm—turning knowledge into habit, one step at a time.

Start your Leadership Transformation

Stop managing chaos. Start building what holds.

Rooted in South Africa, built for real life

This course was born in the trenches of growing South African service businesses. It's for leaders navigating complexity, scarcity, and scale—not theory.

We believe healthy businesses can restore the soul of a nation. And it starts with one leader at a time. One step at a time.

Instructor

JC de Jongh

Execution Consultant | Systems Thinker | Leadership Coach

I’ve spent the last decade helping professional services leaders bring structure to complexity—quietly transforming chaos into clarity. As the founder of The Burgeon Group, I’ve built execution systems behind the scenes for consulting firms, law offices, and service businesses across South Africa. This course distills the frameworks I’ve used with real teams to unlock sustainable growth—not by adding more hustle, but by building what holds. If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding everything together on your own, this course was made for you. You don’t need to do more. You need something that works. And I’ll help you build it—one step at a time.