What We Witnessed at Leadapreneur Open Day 2025: A Real Look at Future Proofing Your Talent In The Age Of AI
Jun 30, 2025
What We Witnessed at Leadapreneur Open Day 2025: A Real Look at Building Innovative Leaders
Something unexpected happened at Leadapreneur’s Open Day on June 11, 2025 and it turned a great event into something unforgettable.
The theme of the day was clear: How do we future-proof talent in the age of AI? But what truly brought that question to life wasn’t just the speakers, activities, or agenda. It was the people in the room and the stories they brought with them.
A Voice That Took the Room by Surprise
After one of our speakers wrapped up, a voice approached us and asked, “Can I say something?”
That voice belonged to Fitria Khalid from Generali Malaysia.
She walked to the front, took the mic, and gave one of the most heartfelt, unscripted testimonials we’ve ever heard.
She shared her personal story, how years ago, she joined our innovation program during her time at AXA and went through 16 weeks of intense training.
Her words, “I used to hate coming because I knew I’d be drilled again!”
But then she told us what happened next.
The Power of Mindset: How One Manager Changed the System
Despite not coming from IT and holding only a manager-level position, Fitria went on to:
Play a key role in integrating retail products into a front-end POS system
Convince developers and senior leaders to push forward instead of giving up
Help deliver a system now used by 6,500 agents daily
Fitria shared, “None of this would have happened without that 16-week training. Jan taught me how to work with senior management and how to get their buy-in. He taught us how to identify our pain points and dream of solutions. When you truly want to fix something, you’ll find a way to make it work.”
Her story wasn’t just inspiring. It was proof: real leadership can come from anyone willing to rise to the challenge.
What We Witnessed at Open Day 2025
The real takeaway from Open Day 2025 wasn’t about playing it safe or repeating what’s familiar. It was about challenging HR leaders to think differently, to build innovative leaders, embrace AI-driven transformation, and take bold steps to truly future-proof their talent.
We saw this mindset shift reflected in:
Fitria’s spontaneous testimonial, where she credited her transformation to Leadapreneur’s innovation training
The energy in the room, as professionals paused to reflect on what it truly means to lead in the age of AI
The AI Avatar Experience, where each participant received a personalized visual symbol of their leadership spirit
This wasn’t just an event. It was a reminder that real leadership transformation and future-proofing begin when you step up, reflect, and take ownership.
At Leadapreneur, we don’t just train, we transform. We help organizations unlock the innovative leaders already within their teams and prepare them to lead the future.
If you're ready to future-proof your talent and build leaders who can thrive in the age of AI, let’s talk.
