Leadership & InnovatioN

True innovation begins within: in the nervous system, in your beliefs, and in the unseen patterns that shape action. We help organisations and leaders move to clarity, alignment and forward motion.
Workshops and guided sessions that connect clarity in leadership and direction. Alignment across people and priorities. Momentum toward meaningful results.

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True evolution happens when energy aligns with intention.

holistic Expertise, Transformative Results

  • Experience working with companies, both global and local, across a wide spectrum of sectors including education, health & well-being, engineering, military, finance, transportation, fashion & textile, tech, as well as one of the world’s largest FMCG brands. This exposure has enabled Mikhaël to develop a nuanced understanding of various industries and their unique challenges.

  • With a dual background in personal growth and organisational development, Mikhaël bridges inner leadership with strategic impact.

    He has led and taught Executive MBA modules at world-renowned institutes, including Maastricht University (ranked #1 in Europe and top 3 worldwide), focusing on:

    • Innovation management

    • Entrepreneurship

    • Design thinking

    • Sustainable business model innovation

    Through this work, he supports leaders in translating insight into direction, and strategy into meaningful impact.

    In addition, Mikhaël mentors at the Innovation and Incubation Centre (IIC) of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, supporting students and changemakers in aligning purpose, creativity, and service.

  • Mikhaël supports organisational teams in clearing blockages and patterns that limit access to their deeper qualities and true potential.

Drawing on both personal growth and organisational strategy, CINMAYA helps people and teams shift perspective and unlock potential. The work connects inner clarity with concrete organisational change.

Offerings.

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    Executive Coaching

    Support for leaders facing complexity, change, and pressure. We focus on strengthening clarity, confidence, and strategic choice.

    You get

    Clear priorities and decisions

    Better leadership focus

    Confidence under pressure

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    Purpose-Driven Direction

    Define a overarching purpose that aligns teams, strategy, and stakeholders. Purpose becomes a practical foundation, not just a statement.

    You get

    A clear organisational purpose

    Alignment across teams

    Direction that supports action

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    From Vision to Action

    A two-session workshop to turn vision and strategy into reality. First, we sharpen direction, intent, and the choices that truly matter. Then, we translate that clarity into action: experiments, ownership, and a practical roadmap for everyday work.

    You get

    Clear strategic direction

    Tangible actions that move work forward

    Ownership and focus across the team

    A roadmap that makes strategy real

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    Business Model Workshop

    A rapid workshop for teams to work with clear tools, real cases and structured methods to design future-proof business models.

    You get

    Insight into patterns shaping your BM

    Practical deliverables

    Renewed team mindset

    A shared language to navigate complexity together

Explore the possibilities

  • Adrian Aalders-Thomlinson mba fcmi cmgr miod

    I am writing this recommendation for a highly valued teacher, Mikhael Akasha, who lectures on innovation and inner leadership during my Executive MBA course at Maastricht University SBE. I found Mikhael’s approach both dynamic and challenging, with a well-balanced schedule that moved seamlessly between theory and practise through interactive sessions, case studies and site visits. One of the biggest shifts for me was learning how to transform strategy from a concept into something far more practical that aligns people, sharpens priorities and measures progress. This EMBA was a recallibration of how I lead, think and generate impact.

    I wholeheartedly recommend Mikhael not only as a lecturer but also as a remarkable change agent. I would gladly work with him again on future projects.

  • Dmitrii Semenov, Founder of IGAS Engineering

    I had the opportunity to work with Mikhaël during the MBA programme at Maastricht University. The week was very well structured and extremely intensive — the pace started from the first minutes and stayed high until the end, creating a very dynamic learning environment.

    What I appreciated most was the atmosphere of openness and trust he creates. This experience truly changed the way I think about complex problems and collaboration.

  • Monique Lempers, Chief Impact Officer at Fairphone

    Working with Mikhael and the MaastrichtMBA cohort on the Future-Proof Business Models elective provided Fairphone with practical input and diverse perspectives, alongside new business model prototypes. The collaboration offered fresh ideas on international expansion and regenerative pathways, supporting our mission to lead human-centred change in the electronics industry.

What you’ll gain.

  • Clarity & Purpose in a Changing World

    As society accelerates, we need mindsets that are flexible, resilient, and inspired. These experiences sharpen your internal compass so you can navigate fluidity with vision.

  • Teams that Innovate from Within

    When individuals release blockages, teams become more adaptable, empathic and creative. Sparking innovation that starts within and flows outward.

  • Practical Tools for Lasting Change

    Cinmaya’s approach equips you with sustainable methods drawn from personal development work, business strategy, and innovation practice that reinforce your innovation culture long after each session.

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  • Founder & Facilitator

    Mikhaël bridges ancient energetic wisdom from shamanic traditions with contemporary business innovation. As the transformational leader behind CINMAYA — recognized by LUXlife as Best Holistic Health & Wellbeing Company (2025) — and as a lecturer at Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics, within the Postgraduate School and its MBA programmes ranked #1 in Europe and top-3 worldwide, he guides evolution through systemic change and personal development.

    In addition, he serves as a mentor at the Innovation and Incubation Centre (IIC) of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, where he supports students and changemakers in weaving together purpose, creativity, and service.