Leaders shape the future. We shape leaders.

We started this work as we saw many people who power progress struggle to navigate complexity with little or no guidance and tools. We exist to change that.

Why Lazarus & Maverick?

Lazarus speaks to renewal, the courage to rise, reimagine and begin again. Maverick stands for independent thinking, free spirit unafraid to challenge and redefine the norm. Together, they embody our belief in transformation through bold insight: to lead change, you must first dare to rebel against your own thinking.

Alex Lazarus, Founder & CEO

About Us

Lazarus & Maverick is a global advisory shaping the future of leadership and performance. We believe business is a human story - one of courage, imagination and the hearts and minds that bring bold ideas to life.
We develop resilient thinkers and brave leaders - creative problem-solvers, flexible managers and spirited teams who aren’t afraid to ask “what if?” and take action that matters.
We help individuals and organisations to shape something better, richer and more alive with meaning and momentum.

Who We Work With

Boards & Non-Executive Directors – High-performing boards don’t just oversee. They drive strategy. We help them improve governance, relationships and decisions.
CEOs & C-Suite Executives – When every decision carries weight, clarity and influence matter, we help leaders build confidence, presence and strategic impact.
Leadership Teams – A team of leaders is not the same as a leadership team. We align, strengthen and focus leadership teams for real impact.
Senior & Emerging Leaders – Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a craft. We equip rising leaders with the adaptability and presence to inspire and deliver.
HR & Talent Leaders – We support and partner with you to design leadership development that drives success ensuring real impact, not just training.

How We Show Up

What we care about deeply in our work

Impact

Theory means nothing without traction. We don’t do surface-level fixes; we create deep, lasting shifts for individuals, teams and organisations thrive on.

Partnership

We don’t observe from the sidelines—we’re in it with you. We embed ourselves in your challenges, co-creating solutions that don’t just fit, but fuel transformation.

Boldness

Safe thinking won’t shape the future. We push boundaries, challenge old narratives, and help leaders step into discomfort—because real growth happens at the edge.

Human

Change is personal before it’s professional. We bring insight into what truly moves people—, inspiring action and creating lasting impact.

Sustainability

High performance shouldn’t mean high exhaustion. We help leaders build clarity, resilience, and endurance—without the burnout tax.

Curiosity

The best don’t have all the answers—they ask better questions. We challenge stagnant thinking, ignite fresh perspectives, and unlock new ways of thinking and working.

Testimonials

“Great job! In my 27 years with AIG, I can frankly say I got more out of these leadership development sessions than any similar previous ones. That’s no small accomplishment.”

Senior Leader, AIG

“This is the one professional development programme that has had the most positive impact on my day-to-day work life.”

Senior Leader, Disney+

“Lazarus & Maverick deliver outstanding value to anyone who wants quick results in removing obstacles to top performance.”

David Bloom, Award winning CFO

“Sincere thanks for coaching and wonderful offsites and previously a great day with the Partners and Directors. This will pay dividends in people’s lives and careers for years to come, not to mention the benefits we shall all enjoy as a team!”

General Counsel, KPMG

“Thank you for such a fabulous afternoon yesterday. We were over the moon with how it went.”

Board Member, NHS

“I heard nothing but rave reviews from the team on the insights and content during the Global Marketing Summit.”

Chief Marketing Officer, Qualcomm

"Coaching helped me see situations through a new lens and navigate complexity with more clarity. The mix of challenge and support made a real difference to my growth, personally and professionally."

Robert Walters

“I couldn’t have asked for better partners or a better team to get the magic working as this was a very important moment in my own leadership journey this year. The cultural sessions were highlights for everyone.”

Co-President of S&P Global Commodity Insights

“Huge thank you for such a valuable and memorable experience for our management group. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive!”

Spotify

“I feel incredibly lucky that the team were able to work with you both and benefit from your expertise.”

Senior Leader, University College London

Latest Thinking

The Circles She Drew: Frances Hesselbein’s Revolutionary Vision

Reflections from private screening of a new documentary chronicling the life and leadership philosophy of Frances Hesselbein

We talked with the legendary Chairman & CEO of Best Buy

From Command to Care: Lessons from the Legendary Retail Chairman & CEO, Hubert Joly and Tessa Schwartz of Morrison & Foerster

Leading People Through Stuck Emotions

Disinterested. Indecisive. Resisting to move forward. These are just some of the symptoms indicating that an employee might be overwhelmed and in the grip of an emotional toll caused by going through rough times.

We talked to Oscar-Winning Film Producer, Gareth Ellis-Unwin

It was an honour to have Gareth Ellis-Unwin as our key guest for our first episode of GameChangers leadership sessions.