A simple framework for leaders to build trust, create alignment and move work forward.
A simple framework for leaders to build trust,
create alignment and move work forward.
A simple framework for leaders to build trust, create alignment and move work forward.
the problem
Business results depend on interaction.
Business results depend
on interaction.
Business results depend on interaction.
But as the need for speed goes up,
the quality of communication goes down.
But as the need for speed goes up, the quality of communication goes down.
But as the need for speed goes up, the quality of communication goes down.
It's not a people problem.
It's a conversation problem.
It's not a people problem.
It's a conversation problem.
It's not a people problem.
It's a conversation problem.
why it matters
of all failed projects are caused by poor communication.
of all failed projects are caused
by poor communication.
The cost: more disengagement, attrition, misalignment, rework, and critical risks that go unshared
The cost: more disengagement, attrition, misalignment, rework, and critical risks that go unshared
The cost: more disengagement, attrition, misalignment, rework, and critical risks that go unshared
the solution
All productive conversations
are made of five intentions
All productive conversations are made of five intentions
The 5 Codes framework helps anyone lead a high-stake conversation.
The 5 Codes framework helps anyone
lead a high-stake conversation.
Workshop Outcomes
Leaders will be able to use the framework immediately in high-stakes business conversations.
Leaders will be able to use the framework immediately in high-stakes business conversations.
Leaders will be able to use the framework immediately in high-stakes business conversations.
The framework is designed for immediate transfer into real work, with evidence of adoption, confidence, and trust outcomes.
The framework is designed for immediate transfer into real work,
with evidence of adoption, confidence, and trust outcomes.
The framework is designed for immediate transfer into real work, with evidence of adoption, confidence, and trust outcomes.
actively use the skills
in the first month
actively use the skills
in the first month
increased confidence in
high-stakes conversations
increased confidence
in high-stakes conversations
increased confidence in
high-stakes conversations
better trust and relationships
better trust and relationships
01
Teams Work as One
People stop working in silos, collaborate better and share responsibility for results.
01
Teams Work as One
People stop working in silos, collaborate better and share responsibility for results.
01
Teams Work as One
People stop working in silos, collaborate better and share responsibility for results.
02
Faster Progress
Clear conversations cut delays, and get people raising concerns and solving problems early.
02
Faster Progress
Clear conversations cut delays, and get people raising concerns and solving problems early.
02
Faster Progress
Clear conversations cut delays, and get people raising concerns and solving problems early.
03
Better Decisions
People speak up, leaders hear perspectives, and teams reach decisions with clear next steps.
03
Better Decisions
People speak up, leaders hear perspectives, and teams reach decisions with clear next steps.
03
Better Decisions
People speak up, leaders hear perspectives, and teams reach decisions with clear next steps.
04
Stronger Ownership
People see how their work matters to the big picture so they deliver with greater commitment.
04
Stronger Ownership
People see how their work matters to the big picture so they deliver with greater commitment.
04
Stronger Ownership
People see how their work matters to the big picture so they deliver with greater commitment.
"Meaningful, practical, impactful."
Ong Pei Ling
HR Strategy, Bank of Singapore
"Meaningful, practical, impactful."
Ong Pei Ling
HR Strategy, Bank of Singapore
"Our highest-rated workshop."
Kathy Sim
Senior HR Leader, Intel
"Our highest-rated workshop."
Kathy Sim
Senior HR Leader, Intel
“Highly valuable!”
David Whitford
Vice Chancellor, University of Cyberjaya
“Highly valuable!”
David Whitford
Vice Chancellor, University of Cyberjaya
"A truly unique programme."
Sabrina Lee
HR Strategist, Emirates Shipping Lines
"A truly unique programme."
Sabrina Lee
HR Strategist, Emirates Shipping Lines
“A truly inspiring journey”
Cordianne Chau
Head of HR, MS First Capital Insurance
“A truly inspiring journey”
Cordianne Chau
Head of HR, MS First Capital Insurance
“Filled with insights that our leaders could use immediately”
Jeslin Lim
Head of HR Cycle & Carriage Singapore
“Filled with insights that our leaders could use immediately”
Jeslin Lim
Head of HR Cycle & Carriage Singapore
"Meaningful, practical, impactful."
Ong Pei Ling
HR Strategy, Bank of Singapore
"Our highest-rated workshop."
Kathy Sim
Senior HR Leader, Intel
“Highly valuable!”
David Whitford
Vice Chancellor, University of Cyberjaya
"A truly unique programme."
Sabrina Lee
HR Strategist, Emirates Shipping Lines
“A truly inspiring journey”
Cordianne Chau
Head of HR, MS First Capital Insurance
“Filled with insights that our leaders could use immediately”
Jeslin Lim
Head of HR Cycle & Carriage Singapore
"Amazingly relevant. I can apply it every day."
Alvin Soh
SVP, Business Learning Partner, DBS
"Amazingly relevant. I can apply it every day."
Alvin Soh
SVP, Business Learning Partner, DBS
“The 5 powerful codes enlightened me.”
Samantha Sew
CFO, Unitar
“The 5 powerful codes enlightened me.”
Samantha Sew
CFO, Unitar
"Deeply relevant to multicultural context."
Desmond Chen
Senior HR Manager, Beam Suntory
"Deeply relevant to multicultural context."
Desmond Chen
Senior HR Manager, Beam Suntory
"Practical tools to negotiate smart and handle tough conversations."
Managing Director
Asian Bank
"Practical tools to negotiate smart and handle tough conversations."
Managing Director
Asian Bank
“Converts a big topic into concise actionables”
Senior Leader
DBS
“Converts a big topic into concise actionables”
Senior Leader
DBS
"Amazingly relevant. I can apply it every day."
Alvin Soh
SVP, Business Learning Partner, DBS
“The 5 powerful codes enlightened me.”
Samantha Sew
CFO, Unitar
"Deeply relevant to multicultural context."
Desmond Chen
Senior HR Manager, Beam Suntory
"Practical tools to negotiate smart and handle tough conversations."
Managing Director
Asian Bank
“Converts a big topic into concise actionables”
Senior Leader
DBS
Helping the best brands communicate better
Helping the best brands communicate better
methodology
How We Make It Stick
How We Make It Stick
Three tools that turn learning into behaviour change.
Animated Video Case Studies
Animated Video Case Studies
Custom built from your organisation, make it real, relevant and relatable.
The 5 Codes Cube
The 5 Codes Cube
Makes communicating more intentional — in the workshop and at their desk.
Kinaesthetic Learning
Kinaesthetic Learning
Embeds the framework for lasting retention — the body learns what the mind retains
format
One framework.
Three ways to experience it.
One framework.
Three ways to
experience it.
Choose the format that fits your team and timeline.
Choose the format that fits
your team and timeline.
Keynote / Micro-Learning
Duration: 60–120 minutes
Participants: Unlimited
Ideal for leadership conferences, off-sites, and company-wide events
Content is customised to your organisation so insights land in context, not in theory.
Workshop
Duration: One full day
Participants: Up to 30
Ideal for teams ready to go deep and practise in real scenarios
Participants work through each Code with practice, reflection, and real-world application — including customised animated video scenarios.
Leadership Development
Duration: 4–8 weeks, multi-session
Participants: Tailored to your team
Ideal for organisations committed to lasting culture change
Combines the 5 Codes framework with coaching, application sessions, and measurable follow-through — the most comprehensive format for lasting behavioural shift.
Keynote / Micro-Learning
Duration: 60–120 minutes
Participants: Unlimited
Ideal for leadership conferences, off-sites, and company-wide events
Content is customised to your organisation so insights land in context, not in theory.
Workshop
Duration: One full day
Participants: Up to 30
Ideal for teams ready to go deep and practise in real scenarios
Participants work through each Code with practice, reflection, and real-world application — including customised animated video scenarios.
Leadership Development
Duration: 4–8 weeks, multi-session
Participants: Tailored to your team
Ideal for organisations committed to lasting culture change
Combines the 5 Codes framework with coaching, application sessions, and measurable follow-through — the most comprehensive format for lasting behavioural shift.
Keynote / Micro-Learning
Duration: 60–120 minutes
Participants: Unlimited
Ideal for leadership conferences, off-sites, and company-wide events
Content is customised to your organisation so insights land in context, not in theory.
Workshop
Duration: One full day
Participants: Up to 30
Ideal for teams ready to go deep and practise in real scenarios
Participants work through each Code with practice, reflection, and real-world application — including customised animated video scenarios.
Leadership Development
Duration: 4–8 weeks, multi-session
Participants: Tailored to your team
Ideal for organisations committed to lasting culture change
Combines the 5 Codes framework with coaching, application sessions, and measurable follow-through — the most comprehensive format for lasting behavioural shift.
Meet The Creator
World's Top 10
World's Top 10
Female Speaker
Female Speaker
Female Speaker
Marianna Pascal has worked with more than 1,700 leaders across over 100 multi-national organisations worldwide. Known for turning complex ideas into messages that inspire action, Marianna holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, held by only 12% of professional speakers worldwide and has inspired over 27 million viewers globally.
What makes Marianna's approach different is her 15-year career as a professional actor before becoming a communication expert. Drawing on a director's mindset, she teaches leaders how to shape not just what they say, but how people experience their message. The result is practical communication that earns attention, builds trust and moves people to act.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from leadership and learning teams.
It is a leadership communication program built for senior professionals who need to influence decisions, lead diverse teams, and drive results. The 5 Codes is a practical, research-backed framework that teaches leaders to create productive conversations that leads to win-win outcomes.
Research shows that high-stakes conversations are made up of 5 smaller conversations. We call them codes because each has its own pattern. They are: Connect, Guide, Explain, Listen, and Align. Each code addresses a specific purpose in the conversation: from how you read your audience, to how you ensure clarity, to how you build psychological safety.
Managers, senior leaders, and high-potential professionals who communicate across cultures, functions, and hierarchies. It is particularly effective for leadership teams navigating change, collaboration challenges, or organizations where communication breakdowns are costing time, trust, or performance.
Absolutely! We can create customized, professional animated video case studies that reflect real communication situations your participants are facing.
Yes, the 5 Codes can be delivered virtually or in person. Virtual sessions are designed with the same energy, interactivity, and customization. However, physical props (floor mats and boxes) are used only during in-person workshops.
Two ways. First, participants complete a pre-workshop needs analysis and a post-workshop success survey. We compare these and provide you with a full report showing measured results. Second, we meet the participants for an inspiring virtual follow-up one month after the workshop. This ensures that they are accountable for putting the learning into practice.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from leadership and learning teams.
It is a leadership communication program built for senior professionals who need to influence decisions, lead diverse teams, and drive results. The 5 Codes is a practical, research-backed framework that teaches leaders to create productive conversations that leads to win-win outcomes.
Research shows that high-stakes conversations are made up of 5 smaller conversations. We call them codes because each has its own pattern. They are: Connect, Guide, Explain, Listen, and Align. Each code addresses a specific purpose in the conversation: from how you read your audience, to how you ensure clarity, to how you build psychological safety.
Managers, senior leaders, and high-potential professionals who communicate across cultures, functions, and hierarchies. It is particularly effective for leadership teams navigating change, collaboration challenges, or organizations where communication breakdowns are costing time, trust, or performance.
Absolutely! We can create customized, professional animated video case studies that reflect real communication situations your participants are facing.
Yes, the 5 Codes can be delivered virtually or in person. Virtual sessions are designed with the same energy, interactivity, and customization. However, physical props (floor mats and boxes) are used only during in-person workshops.
Two ways. First, participants complete a pre-workshop needs analysis and a post-workshop success survey. We compare these and provide you with a full report showing measured results. Second, we meet the participants for an inspiring virtual follow-up one month after the workshop. This ensures that they are accountable for putting the learning into practice.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from leadership and learning teams.
It is a leadership communication program built for senior professionals who need to influence decisions, lead diverse teams, and drive results. The 5 Codes is a practical, research-backed framework that teaches leaders to create productive conversations that leads to win-win outcomes.
Research shows that high-stakes conversations are made up of 5 smaller conversations. We call them codes because each has its own pattern. They are: Connect, Guide, Explain, Listen, and Align. Each code addresses a specific purpose in the conversation: from how you read your audience, to how you ensure clarity, to how you build psychological safety.
Managers, senior leaders, and high-potential professionals who communicate across cultures, functions, and hierarchies. It is particularly effective for leadership teams navigating change, collaboration challenges, or organizations where communication breakdowns are costing time, trust, or performance.
Absolutely! We can create customized, professional animated video case studies that reflect real communication situations your participants are facing.
Yes, the 5 Codes can be delivered virtually or in person. Virtual sessions are designed with the same energy, interactivity, and customization. However, physical props (floor mats and boxes) are used only during in-person workshops.
Two ways. First, participants complete a pre-workshop needs analysis and a post-workshop success survey. We compare these and provide you with a full report showing measured results. Second, we meet the participants for an inspiring virtual follow-up one month after the workshop. This ensures that they are accountable for putting the learning into practice.
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