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The Alchemy of Talent: Disruption-proof teams
AI Is Changing Everything. Your Teams Are Stumbling.
Adopting AI isn’t the hard part, leading people through the overwhelm is. Disruption is leaving leaders burned out, teams disengaged, and performance slipping at the worst possible time.
This group coaching program, designed by Dr. Vijay Pendakur and delivered by Torch’s expert coaches, helps leaders cut through AI-driven chaos and turn disruption into a performance advantage.
A framework for stronger, faster teams in the AI era
- Stabilize under pressure: Leaders learn simple, repeatable behaviors to restore clarity and focus when disruption peaks.
- Rebuild trust and engagement: Practical tools to keep teams aligned and energized when AI and change feel overwhelming.
- Accelerate execution: Habits that convert uncertainty into faster, higher-quality decisions and outcomes.
- Compounding impact: Weekly application keeps insights alive so leaders practice, refine, and scale new skills fast.
TAILORED FOR TODAY’S CHALLENGES
Coaching for the age of AI disruption
AI is reshaping work, but people adapt more slowly. Leaders need more than theory, they need practice to stabilize teams, cut through noise, and deliver results.
This program combines Dr. Vijay Pendakur’s disruption-proof team framework with Torch coaching to keep performance steady and momentum strong.
- Grounded in behavioral science. Over two decades of research on trust, connection, and steady performance.
- Delivered by expert Torch coaches. Seasoned leaders who translate frameworks into daily practice.
- Designed for measurable impact. Clear behaviors leaders bring back to their teams for speed, clarity, and engagement.
- Built for high-stakes moments. From AI rollouts to reorganizations, leaders learn to sustain energy and results.
- A shared commitment to growth. Torch and Dr. Pendakur partner to turn disruption into advantage.
Why this program matters now
AI adoption isn’t slowing down, and neither is the pressure on leaders.
The gap isn’t in the tech. It’s in people.
The challenge
Disruption fatigue, shallow trust, and team misalignment are stalling execution and driving attrition.
The path forward
This program grounds leaders in practical, science-backed behaviors that steady teams, rebuild engagement, and speed results in the AI era.
Curious how it works?
Here are the most common questions asked about The Alchemy of Talent, from Dr. Vijay Pendakur’s role to what’s included and who the program is for.
A 3-month group coaching experience co-created by Dr. Vijay Pendakur and delivered by Torch coaches. Leaders learn and apply disruption-proof practices that stabilize teams and sustain high performance under change.
Dr. Pendakur is a proven culture and leadership expert with VP and C-level roles at Dropbox, VMware, and Zynga, and academic leadership at Cornell. His bestselling book The Alchemy of Talent translates research into practical tools that drive measurable team performance.
Torch’s certified coaches, experienced leaders themselves, guide every session, bringing Dr. Pendakur’s framework to life in action-oriented ways.
Six live sessions across 3 months: a kickoff, four biweekly group coaching workshops, and a capstone. Between sessions, leaders apply tools through micro-exercises and reflection, ensuring rapid adoption.
Executives, mid-level managers, and frontline leaders facing disruption, burnout, or transformation. Especially valuable for companies implementing AI or navigating cultural change.
Through Torch, you can pilot a cohort now and expand as impact builds. Options include kickoff keynotes, AMA sessions, or targeted leadership labs to deepen the program’s effect.
