We Believe Leadership Can Chart a Better Course for the World.

Our Mission

Doing Good While Doing Well.

We exist to prove that deep human values and commercial success are not mutually exclusive—they are inextricably linked.

We reject the false choice between profit and purpose.

Our mission is to guide leaders and their organisations to use their work as a powerful vehicle to solve meaningful problems, amplify human potential, and leave the world better than they found it.

This is not just a business strategy; it is our core belief.

"The freedom and opportunity we enjoy today were built by visionary leaders who came before us. It is now our duty to build something that will outlast us."

- Dave Chauhan, Co-Founder

Forged in the Storm: Our Story

Nautical Leadership™ wasn't born in a classroom. It was forged in the real-world storms of corporate life. For almost two decades, our founders navigated the complexities of global industries—from factory floors to executive boardrooms. They witnessed firsthand the limitations of outdated command-and-control models, seeing talented teams left adrift by uncertainty and leaders burning out under the pressure to have all the answers.

This experience sparked a profound question: How can we lead effectively, humanely, and resiliently when we can’t control the world around us?

That question became a relentless pursuit.

A journey of research, reflection, and drawing parallels from the timeless wisdom of seafaring navigation. The result is Nautical Leadership™—a practical, human-centric framework designed not for the calm seas of yesterday, but for the turbulent, uncharted waters of today and tomorrow.

Meet Our Founding Navigators

Purple Spark is a growing collective of leadership futurists and strategists.

Our work is guided by our founding partners.

Dave is the visionary author, a sought-after, inspiring speaker and creator of the Nautical Leadership™ framework.

With nearly two decades of leading complex projects and teams through uncertainty, he discovered that the principles of navigation—not control—are the key to modern leadership success.

An MBA from the Gies College of Business – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Dave is passionate about helping leaders find their 'Beacon', adapt with courage, and build legacies of purpose.

His work is dedicated to making leadership more human.

Dave Chauhan

Co-Founder & Author of Captain, Set Sail

Ish Kailey

Co-Founder & Principal Advisor

Ishpinder is the strategic architect who turns the Nautical Leadership™ philosophy into tangible results for our clients.

Also an MBA Graduate from the prestigious Gies College of Business-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, along with several other incredible professional and educational credentials, Ish with deep expertise in operational excellence and project delivery; specialises in building the systems and processes that allow teams to thrive in complexity.

Ishpinder ensures that our clients' voyages are not just visionary but are also executed with precision, efficiency, and a relentless focus on delivering bold, measurable outcomes.

Ready to Chart Your Course?

Our philosophy comes to life in our work. Explore our proprietary model and discover how we partner with organisations to build future-ready leadership.