Through books, documentaries, podcasts, talks, training programs, educational projects, mentoring, and immersive experiences, we help individuals and organizations develop leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and initiative. We believe that experiences have a greater transformative impact than information alone, and that some of life’s most valuable lessons are learned outside our everyday routines.
Stories, ideas, and experiences that inspire new perspectives and empower people to make things happen. Every transformation starts with an idea, a story, or a fresh perspective. Over the years, we have created a variety of projects designed to inspire people to think differently, challenge their perceived limitations, and unlock new possibilities for both their personal and professional lives.
The Faz Acontecer and Faz Acontecer Portugal books were born from a desire to understand what drives some people to move forward despite fear, uncertainty, and adversity.
Drawing on real-life stories, travel experiences, interviews, and firsthand insights, these books explore the power of attitude, courage, leadership, initiative, and the ability to transform ideas into action.
The documentary Faz Acontecer – A Journey Greater Than the World follows an inspiring journey of discovery through different countries, cultures, and human stories. It is an experience that encourages people of all ages to reflect on their fears, choices, and the possibilities that lie ahead.
Authentic conversations with people who chose to take action, take risks, and forge their own path. Inspiring stories of leadership, entrepreneurship, courage, personal growth, and the power to make things happen.
A stage for inspiring stories, transformative ideas, and real-life experiences.
A space created to spark reflection, inspire action, and foster meaningful human connections.
Broadcast on Canal Q, the Faz Acontecer TV Series shared authentic stories of people and projects that challenge the status quo and demonstrate different ways of making a meaningful impact in the world.
– André Leonardo
Knowledge, skills, and tools to grow, lead, and create greater impact.
Inspiration matters. But lasting change requires knowledge, capability, and practice. This is where you'll find programs designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations develop the human skills essential for navigating today’s challenges.
Real stories. Transformative experiences. Practical lessons. Drawing on firsthand experiences across diverse cultures and environments, these keynote talks inspire individuals and teams to reflect on attitude, accountability, commitment, and action. A powerful opportunity to gain new perspectives on the challenges organizations face every day.
Training programs designed to strengthen the human skills that drive professional success. Communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, collaboration, and interpersonal effectiveness are developed through a practical, engaging, and experience-based learning approach.
A personal development experience designed to strengthen self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the capacity for action. An opportunity to gain deeper insight into yourself and the way you lead, communicate, and navigate challenges.
A practical training program designed to help professionals communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact. Participants develop skills in message structuring, emotional management, executive presence, influence, and authentic communication.
Human development programs created for children, young people, and students. An investment in building the essential human skills that support personal growth, academic achievement, and future professional success.
Developed in partnership with ISCTE Executive Education, the Empowerment Postgraduate Program brings together academic excellence, practical experience, and personal development. It is designed to strengthen leadership, communication, human behavior, and organizational transformation capabilities.
– André Leonardo
Learning through experience, reflection, and real-world challenges. Some of the most valuable lessons are not learned in a classroom. They happen when we step outside our routines, face new environments, and engage in experiences that challenge us to think, feel, and act differently.
Faz Acontecer Expeditions are transformative human development experiences designed to take participants beyond their comfort zones and into unique, challenging environments.
Small groups.
Nature.
Connection.
Reflection.
Discomfort.
Experiential learning.
Each Expedition is designed to strengthen leadership, adaptability, emotional intelligence, clarity, and action through immersive real-world experiences. The world becomes the classroom.
A space for clarity, strategic thinking, and development for leaders and decision-makers.
Sometimes, what matters most is not gaining more information, but creating the space to think more clearly. To reflect. To make better decisions. To gain clarity.
Leadership challenges do not always require more answers. Often, they require better questions, deeper clarity, and an outside perspective. Leadership Advisory is a personalized process led by André Leonardo, designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives who want to think more strategically, make better decisions, and lead with greater awareness, intention, and impact.
Different paths. The same purpose:
To help people and organizations grow, lead, and make things happen.
Over the past few years, we have had the privilege of working with companies, universities, and leading institutions in Portugal and internationally.
