Are your leaders well prepared for future challenges?
In today’s dynamic and uncertain times, we firmly believe that being a good leader means using your head (STRATEGY), strengthening your hands (EXECUTION), engaging your heart (LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT), and enriching your spirit (EVERYDAY DIALOGUE AND INSPIRATION). If one of these elements of balanced leadership is missing or weakened, you will not achieve great and effective leadership, but will get lost in the crowd of mediocre managers.
This “leadership balance” – whether you’re looking for it when coaching a CEO, designing a change in corporate culture, or setting and developing the core management competencies necessary for the role – is central to our Orxestra methodology.

John O. Burdett
Senior Advisor and Thought Leader at TRANSEARCH International
The founder of Orxestra® Inc.
John has extensive international experience as a manager and consultant. During his career he has worked in over 40 countries and for many of the world’s largest companies. For example, he has coached several international CEOs. He has taught extensively in MBA and management programs at business schools on both sides of the Atlantic. He has received several awards for teaching excellence and is also the recipient of the “Coach of the Year” award in Scandinavia.
He is now passing on this wealth of experience. John is the author of our unique Orxestra methodology.
He has published twelve professional books on people leadership and organizational culture. In 2016, he completed his trilogy Talent. The first volume of the series, TALENT: Attract, Select, Develop and Retain, was published in 2013. The second book, TEAM: Align, Build, Connect and Develop was published in early 2015. The A-Z of Corporate Culture book was published in 2017. Another very interesting book with reflections and advice on how to prepare for future challenges called Tomorrow Will Be Different – Will You? will be published in spring 2019.
You too can draw inspiration from his books. Visit some of the big online bookstores.

Books by John O. Burdett

The A-Z of Organization Culture
Talent acquisition hinges on six key dimensions of fit, with culture becoming increasingly vital amid global change—especially in senior roles.

The A-Z of Coaching
Coaching is a transparent, employee-focused dialogue that boosts performance while building toward future culture and goals. In a complex world, great coaching goes beyond improvement—it’s about leading through excellence and transformation.

The Empty Suit
John’s new book outlines seven key truths about talent: attracting top talent is essential, fit is critical, and super teams matter more than superstars. At TRANSEARCH, we embrace these truths—prioritizing culture, leadership, and legacy to drive lasting impact.

Tomorrow Will Be Different – Will You?
In a world of constant change, doing the same things better is no longer enough—leaders must shift their inner and outer conversations. This collection of “one-chapter books” offers quick insights to spark curiosity, embrace learning, and define your unique leadership impact.