This innovative training, “High-Performance Teams: Teams That Make Things Happen,” stems from the experience of its creator, who holds a Master’s in Management from ISCTE-IUL and is certified in Behavioral Analysis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. His unique approach combines academic rigor with valuable insights gathered during his travels about successful individuals and teams.
The central focus of this training lies in the behavioral aspects that often distinguish high-performance teams: a positive attitude, genuine empathy, and strong connections among team members. Its main goal is to foster greater cohesion among participants while simultaneously promoting a deeper understanding of individual self-awareness.
By fostering self-awareness and mutual understanding, the training aims to create stronger interpersonal connections and optimize the effectiveness of team communication and action. The central focus of this program lies in the behavioral aspects that often distinguish high-performance teams: a positive attitude, genuine empathy, and strong bonds among their members.
The main objective is to foster greater unity among participants while simultaneously promoting a deeper understanding of individual self-awareness. By enhancing self-awareness and mutual understanding, the training aims to strengthen interpersonal connections and optimize the effectiveness of team communication and collaboration.
With different levels of intensity, it can be conducted online
or in person, ideally for teams of up to 20 participants.

Behavioral Analysis
individual and team

Differentiation Between Groups and Teams
high-performance

Empathy, beliefs, motivations, and
intentions in team dynamics

Main Obstacles (and Solutions) to
high-performance team
performance

Role-plays and practical
exercises
Organizations and Teams from all sectors aiming for superior performance
and want to achieve their goals successfully and smoothly.






























































































The team was captivated by his way of communicating, and even days later, they are still talking
about the message he conveyed to us.
Jorge Salgueiro
Chairman, Ideias Dinâmicas
His learnings, passion, perseverance, and understanding of how different countries
and how entrepreneurs achieve success and overcome challenges left a mark on everyone!
Suman Shakya
CEO OnePlanet Solution, Nepal
Hearing André’s experience was very inspiring and motivating. He is able to put into practice
what most people only know in theory. The world needs more ‘Andrés Leonardos’!
Susana Sequeira
CEO Partners & SharkTank investor, Portugal
The story is contagious, and the speech is full of powerful messages and great emotion.
Congratulations!
Ana Paula Baixinho
SIEMENS, Portugal
Your stories and experiences are incredibly inspiring and a catalyst for a new energy.
Master with finesse the difficult – but not impossible!
– the art of conveying important messages in a fun way.
Alfredo Valente
General Director, IAD Portugal
An inspiring presentation that engaged us with energy and emotion.
It was a memorable moment for the Novobanco teams!
José Gonçalves
Corporate Marketing Director, Novobanco
An authentic and empathetic speaker who can empower anyone!
Frederico Abecassis
CEO Coldwell Banker
In a world undergoing constant change like the one we live in today, receiving inspiration
and feeling André’s emotion is something that gives us energy and motivation to take initiative
and continue transforming the reality around us.
António Bico
CEO Zurich, Portugal
Engaging stories that are nothing more than a reflection of what we can do
and be if we choose! Everything is there: planning, organization, budgeting, adversities,
struggles, and an unstoppable drive to make things happen. Let’s make it happen!
António Pedro Silva
CTT Executive
A brilliant presentation that excites us, moves us, and makes us reflect that in life
making things happen depends solely on us. A real boost of energy and motivation!
Luís Mira
Secretary-General of the Confederation of Portuguese Farmers – CAP
André inspired everyone in the audience.
From the youngest to the most experienced generations, André reached everyone
with his stories of resilience and determination.
Esmeralda Correia
Pestana Group
The lecture exceeded our highest expectations, making a very significant contribution
to the success of our event. His (impressive) experiences of overcoming challenges are
undoubtedly, a benchmark for me and for everyone who had the opportunity
to share that morning with him!
Rui Maximino
Millennium BCP
A tremendous example of passion, commitment, and the drive to make things happen!
André brings a huge dose of energy, content, and value to
any individual or organization!
Michael Grove
CEO Collabworks, EUA