From Asia to Oxford:
Mentoring and Courses
for Executives
in Asian Companies.
SIGMA MENTORING – Bridging Asia and Oxford through mentorship and executive education.
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1-1 Mentoring
1:1 support and leadership mentoring for middle to senior managers in Asia.
Who is it for?
1-1 Mentoring is for senior executives in your Asian organisation who are in a C-level position or for those key leaders about to take on a global role and/or interact with international partners and customers.
Content
1-1 mentoring covers skills development, including leadership, negotiation, cross-cultural teams and sales strategies. Other popular topics include cross-disciplinary areas such as brand strategy, global growth, business ethics, and vital issues transforming the way business is done, both internally and on the worldwide stage: AI in business, supply chain strategies, and decarbonisation.
Format
Bi-weekly and monthly sessions, half-day workshops, and 10-week follow-up.
Typical outcomes
promotion, team integration, business expansion
Case study
Pricing/packages
Contact for pricing.
Seminars and Workshops
Tailored in-company or open-enrolment programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo for Asian companies.
Course Themes (Partial List)
Global Growth & Risk
Entrepreneurship
Teams & Leadership
Negotiation
Brand Strategy
AI in Business
Duration
Half-day, 1-day, 3-day, 5-day
Delivery format
In-company or open
Why this service
Asia-based, global focus
The Oxford Experience – Global Leadership for Asian Executives
1-1 Mentoring | Short Courses | Oxford Immersive Programmes
Think globally. Lead confidently. Grow strategically.
About Sigma Mentoring
With 30 years’ experience working across Asia, senior leadership roles in branding and telecoms, and as a visiting professor at University of Oxford, the Founder, Brendan McMahon, brings a unique blend of business-practical and academic rigour to help Asian companies scale globally. Whether you need one-to-one mentoring, in-company short courses, or an intensive Oxford-based leadership experience, Sigma designs high-impact programmes that drive measurable outcomes in growth, brand, team and digital transformation.
Mission statement: Bridging Asia and Oxford through mentorship and executive education.
Sigma Mentoring
Our Services: Spring and Summer Course Onsite in Oxford
The Oxford Experience: one or two-week immersive programme in Oxford (& London) with welcome tea, daily study, company visits, networking, social programme, and graduation dinner with a certificate awarded by Oxford University
Programme Themes
These can be tailored to your specific industry sector and employee needs. We create a course that reflects the needs of your attendees, the current business climate and deep dives into vital topics related to your business sector and/or student research needs.
Sector Expertise includes:
– B2B, including SCM
– Retail, e-Commerce
– Transport (Aviation, Automotive, Shipping)
– Telco
– Logistics
Popular topics in the past include:
– Global Growth & Risk Management
– Leadership & Teams
– Brand Strategy & Innovation
– Negotiation & Cross-Cultural Communication
– Business Ethics
– AI in Business
Participant groups include:
– MBA students
– Rising Talent
– Senior Managers
– Engineers
Who We Work With
Asian corporates expanding globally
Multinationals developing Asia leadership teams
Universities & professional bodies
The Oxford Experience at a Glance
One to two weeks of learning + immersion
5-10 days of tutorials and case discussions
Company visits and guest lectures
Networking events and cultural tours
Certificate of Completion from Oxford University
Quantified benefits (leadership confidence ↑ 25%, cross-cultural effectiveness ↑ 30%).
Why Choose Sigma
30 years of Asia business experience
Visiting professor at Oxford since 2019
Academic rigour + practical leadership tools
English language course delivery with optional support in Japanese and Chinese
Hong Kong company with an Asia footprint
Upcoming Dates & Fees
Oxford Spring 2026 – 17 March to 30 March
Oxford Summer 2026 – 14 July to 27 July
Fees: Contact Us (All inclusive fees include tuition, accommodation, airport transfers, welcome, graduation, events, and course materials)
Contact & Next Steps
Email: info@sigmamentoring.com
Home: +852 6114 1900
Testimonials
HR Professional, Asia 2025
” Brendan’s Sigma Mentoring is unique in the market given the founder’s combination of academic and real-world business experience working with Asian companies and living in Asia.”
Oxford Experience Participant, Oxford, 2025
” The Oxford Experience was one of the best experiences in my life. Brendan took me on a personal and professional journey that has changed my approach, my role and my understanding of business. “