Meet the Author
Dr. Maheshika Halbeisen, a business leader in the pharmaceutical industry, was born and raised in Sri Lanka. She has a PhD in chemistry and an Executive MBA and has been living in the UK since 2003. With expertise in business growth strategy, customer success, and empowering leaders, Maheshika was deeply inspired by the outstanding leadership of the late Queen Elizabeth II. This inspiration motivated her to pen this book offering insights on developing leadership skills and creating a positive impact.
Recognised for her commitment to empowering others and fostering growth and innovation, Maheshika’s personal brand mission is to inspire and guide leaders at all levels to embrace a traditional yet modern approach to leadership. This approach emphasises empathy, kindness, and innovation while leveraging the opportunities presented by AI and Web 3.0. Her vast experience and expertise continue to inspire aspiring leaders to create a positive impact in their respective fields.
Maheshika is a mother of two children, Serena and Shawn, and lives in the UK with her husband, Dr. Pascal Halbeisen.
Dr. Maheshika Halbeisen
Inspiration
Queen Elizabeth’s passing in September 2022 left a profound impact on me, and the shared grief, especially in the UK, felt like the loss of a beloved family member. I was moved to see people queuing for hours, sometimes days, to pay their respects in a brief moment by her flag-draped coffin. This inspired a question in my mind: How did the Queen cultivate such a powerful connection? I embarked on a journey to understand the depth of her influence.
My quest led me to look for literature that could explain Queen Elizabeth’s exceptional qualities. To my surprise, there seemed to be a gap in leadership or business discussions surrounding her attributes. Driven by curiosity, I dove into books and documentaries, searching for clues.
What I found was astonishing. Queen Elizabeth’s legacy extended beyond her title; it was built on intrinsic leadership values and an unyielding commitment to her people. The more I discovered, her unique leadership blend became clearer—a mosaic of humility, resilience, compassion, and an instinctive balance between tradition and change. Her qualities were universal, offering lessons that could transform lives, teams, and organizations.
This journey led to the creation of “The Job Well Done: The Queen’s Way to Successful Leadership.” This book fills the gap in leadership literature, honouring Queen Elizabeth’s lasting legacy by distilling her principles into actionable insights for aspiring leaders. Through “The Job Well Done,” I aim to untangle the threads that connected Her Majesty to millions, unveiling the essence of her transformative reign. This book is a guide for the next generation of leaders, showing how to embody the qualities that defined Queen Elizabeth’s extraordinary leadership, creating a lasting impact across generations and industries.
