Evan Tzivanakis

Strategy that delivers measurable results

Strategy only matters when it delivers tangible outcomes. Over the years, this mindset has shaped my work, turning clarity into action and driving revenue growth, organisational transformation, and stronger leadership across Europe, Asia and Australia. 

What I do

High-impact enablement programmes have been designed and delivered where commercial performance was a priority. These initiatives have directly connected capability building to measurable outcomes, improving sales effectiveness, leadership decision-making and organisational execution.

Senior leadership teams, sales organisations, and learning functions have benefited from programmes that move beyond theory. Strategy has been converted into adoption through structured learning journeys, executive coaching, and scalable enablement systems that embed new behaviours into daily work.

As an executive mentor and facilitator, leaders have been supported in navigating complexity, making better decisions, and leading with purpose. In parallel, academic leadership as Head of Entrepreneurial Education and Adjunct Professor has ensured every intervention is grounded in rigour, evidence, and real-world relevance.

My approach

Each engagement has started with a single, disciplined focus: asking WHY IT MATTERS and then identifying the specific behaviour change that would drive measurable business impact. From there, modular and outcome-driven solutions have been built, designed to convert strategic intent into sustained performance.

Delivery blends facilitated workshops, executive coaching, digital learning and on-the-job reinforcement. Emphasis is placed on autonomy, accountability and simplicity with clear objectives, realistic practice and performance metrics that directly link learning to revenue, retention and operational efficiency.

The result is consistent and repeatable. Not just more activity, but measurable improvement in performance, leadership effectiveness and business outcomes.

How I help

• Sales & Commercial Enablement
  Make onboarding and sales performance immediately relevant. I design tailored onboarding, playbooks and on-the-job coaching that shorten ramp-up time and increase quota attainment, helping new hires start hitting targets faster.

• Leadership Development & Coaching
  Build stronger, more resilient leaders. Through one-to-one mentoring and cohort programs, I strengthen decision-making, influence and adaptability so leaders can confidently navigate complex, changing environments.

• Curriculum Design & Academic Partnerships
  Bridge theory and practice for impactful learning. I create evidence-based programs for universities and corporate academies that equip participants with practical skills they can immediately apply in the workplace.

• Change Enablement
  Accelerate adoption during transformation. I deliver practical roadmaps and capability plans to help teams embrace new ways of working quickly and effectively during reorganisations, digital transformations, or market pivots.

Selected experience

I have designed and led initiatives across multiple industries and continents, working with executive teams and frontline managers to deliver scalable impact. My perspective is shaped by international practice and academic teaching — enabling me to translate global trends into local action.

Speaking & teaching

I deliver keynote addresses, corporate masterclasses and university lectures on leadership in VUCA environments, commercial learning strategies, and the future of work. My sessions blend frameworks, case studies and practical exercises so participants leave with actions they can implement immediately.

Publications

Author of the book ''Leading in VUCA Times'', a practical guide for leaders who must make effective decisions in fast-changing environments. The book synthesises research and real-world practice to offer clear tools for strategy, culture and people development.