How BioTalent Built a Global Leadership Culture with Seventh Wave

"Our senior leaders said it was the most powerful development experience they’ve ever had. That says it all.” - James Cox , CEO of BioTalent

When James looked at his senior leadership team, he saw talent but not cohesion. With offices across London, Dublin, San Diego and Zurich, and a mix of newly hired leaders and acquired teams, his challenge was clear: bring everyone together, fast, and get them aligned behind a shared vision.

“I needed to form a team that could genuinely lead this business forward. People didn’t know each other. Some were passionate about their own areas, but there wasn’t a sense of shared ownership. That’s where Seventh Wave came in.” 

Getting People to Connect and Stay Connected

Seventh Wave was brought in to run a leadership programme designed not just to teach, but to connect. To create space for real conversations, and to move a group from ‘collection of individuals’ to ‘cohesive team.’

“The way they used personality insights to fast-track understanding was game-changing,” says James. “People who would normally clash learned how to work together. Our workshop coach even partnered up people who were polar opposites and it worked.”

The sessions were run face-to-face. Phones off. Laptops away. Full immersion.

“We didn’t want another sit-down, write-notes training day. This was dynamic. Real. Challenging in the best way. And our team left genuinely changed.”

Real Impact, No Fluff

The difference was visible straight away. Leaders started having better conversations. Friction became collaboration. People picked up the phone to solve problems instead of escalating them.

“The culture shifted. People challenged each other more. They coached. They supported each other. We built trust fast.”

When BioTalent later acquired a US-based business, James didn’t hesitate to run the programme again. “Different people. Same result. Alignment. Energy. Connection. This stuff works.”

They even expanded it to the next layer down, building a cohort of future leaders who now solve challenges across borders, without waiting for permission from above.

Why Seventh Wave Stands Out

“Even though our workshop leader wasn’t from recruitment they totally got it. And brought fresh thinking, along with deep experience. And importantly, there’s no ego. They’re in it with you. We’ve had people message our Seventh Wave workshop coach for advice outside of the training and they’re always there. That kind of support is rare.”

For James, investing in this kind of leadership training isn’t optional it’s essential.

“You can’t build great companies without great teams. Seventh Wave helped us do that. I’d recommend them to any business looking to grow with heart, purpose and performance.”

If you’re interested in how Seventh Wave can transform your leadership team to help you scale while keeping your current culture in tact, email Darren Booth at darren@seventh-wave.co.uk to book a call. Find out more about Seventh Wave at seventh-wave.co.uk