Isadore Goldman
When Isadore Goldman set out to strengthen their leadership culture, they weren’t looking for a quick fix - they were investing in the future. From senior directors to emerging associates, they committed to a shared journey of growth, self-awareness and consistent leadership.
What followed was a multi-year partnership grounded in Insights Discovery®, Liberating Leadership, and a belief in developing people from the inside out. This is the story of how one law firm turned leadership into a mindset - and embedded it at every level.
The Challenges Faced by Isadore Goldman
Isadore Goldman is a highly successful law firm with a reputation for excellence. But in 2020, their senior leadership team recognised that sustaining that success would require more than legal expertise - it would require a unified, confident, and self-aware leadership culture.
They were ready to invest in their development, but faced several key challenges:
A need for greater consistency in leadership style across senior directors
Limited shared language for discussing leadership and performance
A desire to nurture leadership from within - not just at the top, but throughout the firm
The ambition? To embed a long-term culture of leadership excellence - and to start from the inside out.
How Ali Stewart & Co Responded
We began a multi-year partnership with Isadore Goldman and Isadores’ senior directors, using our signature blend of Insights Discovery®, Liberating Leadership (now The Liberator), and tailored coaching to spark lasting transformation.
In 2020, the senior director team completed:
Insights Discovery® profiles and team sessions to deepen self-awareness and communication
The Liberating Leadership 360° diagnostic, including 1:1 coaching and a team workshop
The full Liberating Leadership programme delivered over five online sessions
Appraisal training to embed leadership into day-to-day performance conversations
In 2021, the focus expanded. Two aspiring associates - including future director Sian Leonard - were invited to begin their leadership journeys. Through Insights Discovery®, 1:1 coaching, and the Pioneering Professional programme (now The Pioneer), they built core personal leadership skills, confidence, and clarity.
By 2024, attention turned to the next generation: five new directors - including Sian - completed Insights Discovery® and the original Liberating Leadership programme over five powerful face-to-face sessions.
The Results
Today, Isadore Goldman is home to a stronger, more aligned leadership culture.
Senior directors now lead with a shared mindset and vocabulary
Young leaders are stepping into their roles with confidence and clarity
Leadership is no longer just a title - it’s a way of thinking, acting and growing
Nick, one of the senior directors, shared a glowing video testimonial, celebrating the real-world impact of the work.
And the story doesn’t stop there.
With two generations of leaders now grounded in the same frameworks - four years apart - the ripple effect is clear.
Leadership at Isadore Goldman is being cultivated with care, consistency, and purpose - growing from the inside out.