Leadership that sustains momentum
Lead with impact. Shift your trajectory.
You’re driven. You’re successful. Yet you feel the invisible pull of old leadership patterns—exhaustion, plateaus, pressure. What if you could break free and build influence that lasts, rather than burn out trying?
I’m Hanifa Shah. I guide ambitious leaders to ignite purpose, amplify connections and sustain momentum—so their impact outlives them.
What leaders struggle with
You’ve probably experienced one or more of these:
- You’re working harder than ever, yet growth has stalled.
- You lead in ambiguity, but your team is still tied to old habits.
- You’ve changed roles, scaled teams—and yet your results remain the same.
- You sense you’re running out of fuel and you’re doing it alone.
Why traditional leadership models fail
In today’s fast-changing environment, “more control,” “bigger budgets,” or “higher titles” won’t work. They keep you circling the same orbit—safe but stagnant.
From a flat above a shop in inner-city Birmingham to leading multi-million-pound transformations across education and industry—I’ve seen what works, and what doesn’t. I don’t just tell you what to do. I help you shift orbit.
The Orbit Shift Formula: your 3-step plan
- Discover Your Proper Purpose → Identify the clarity-fuel that powers your leadership.
- Build Intentional Connections → Use the gravity-assist of relationships and networks to amplify your reach.
- Activate Sustained Momentum → Design the system so progress doesn’t depend solely on you.
When you apply this formula you will:
- Lead with calm confidence instead of reactive urgency.
- Build alignment rather than micromanagement.
- Create momentum that continues when you’re not in the room.
- Transform systems instead of just maintaining them.
- Be the kind of leader who future-proofs your organisation.
About the Book
Orbit Shift: Break Free From the Leadership Patterns That Limit You
In today’s fast-changing world, traditional leadership models are obsolete.
What leaders need isn’t more jargon — it’s a clear way to unlock human potential and create lasting change.
The Orbit Shift Formula is built on three forces:
- Proper Purpose – the fuel that ignites clarity and direction
- Intentional Connections – the gravity assists that amplify reach and reduce friction
- Sustained Momentum – the compounding force that ensures progress outlives the leader
Together, these create Orbit-Shifting Impact — a new trajectory for you, your organisation, and the systems you touch.
Speaking & Advisory
Whether it’s a keynote, boardroom conversation, or leadership retreat — I help teams see what’s hiding in plain sight.
My talks explore how leaders can stay steady in turbulence, create alignment without control, and design systems that move faster than they do.
If you’re looking for an evidence-based, human-centred voice that inspires reflection and action — let’s talk.