The Absent Stranger: A Mock Leadership & Ethics Journey

October 3rd

The Chad Valiant Company

The Importance of Leadership & Ethics Training

Every year, businesses worldwide lose over $7 billion to the costly consequences of unethical behavior—ranging from financial fraud and compliance violations to reputational damage and employee turnover. Our corporate ethics training equips organizations with the tools and strategies to prevent these losses by fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. Through the innovative, story-driven journey The Absent Stranger, we help leaders and employees alike navigate ethical challenges with confidence, protecting both their bottom line and their reputation. Contact our sales team today to enroll in The Absent Stranger.

Mock Journeys: An Innovative Teaching Method

We wanted to do something bold & invention, which disrupts the entire corporatie training industry. Thus, we created mock journeys. Mock journeys place students at the center of an unfolding story, creating an effective, immersive learning experience.

Each episode builds on the last—just like a TV series—encouraging students to actively engage with the narrative and continually ask themselves, “What would I do?”

A Compelling Battle of Good vs. Evil

Over the course of ten teleplays and nine lectures, students step into the shoes of Miles Stranger, an idealistic young businessman navigating a world of corruption and ethical dilemmas. Miles takes a job at the Kelkor Corporation, which, unbeknownst to him, is engaged in series unethical violations. Helmed by the ruthless CEO, Julian Foster, the Kelkor Corporation has one thing in mind: profits above everything else. What choices will Miles make during his journey? Will he do the right thing, or capitulate for the almighty dollar?

“The Absent Stranger”. How it Works.

Our story-driven approach is both creative and engaging. By placing students directly in the story, retention rates & learning outcomes are greatly improved.


Gripping Scripts

Ten teleplays between 15-30 pages long. Each teleplay is a continuation of the previous teleplay, similar to episodes of a TV series.

Compelling Lectures

Nine lectures which cover a range of topics in unethical leadership & corruption spaces.

Interactive Evidence

Enhance your learning with interactive evidence: compelling clues which further enhance your learning.

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Julian Foster

Miles Stranger

Journey Benefits

Navigate the world of leadership & ethics.

  • Identify Unethical Leadership Practices
  • Develop Ethical Principles & Practices
  • Storytelling Provides Better Retention of Concepts
  • Have Fun!

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What People are Saying

  • I was fortunate to receive a beta version of “The Absent Stranger” in the Spring of 2025. “The Absent Stranger” really grabbed my attention through all eight episodes and lectures.
    Mason Thomas
    Entrepreneur
  • As a mid-level executive, unethical leadership is something I’m always aware of. “The Absent Stranger” gave me the tools to recognize & eliminate unethical leadership.
    Michael Lorn
    Executive

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An Immersive, Engaging Learning Experience

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