Blogs & News
20th November 2024
The idea that leadership can be informed by the natural world might sound poetic to some and irrelevant to some. Yet, here at the natural leader, our work is with the connected leader, who works with the systems in themselves and around them to drive optimal and sustained change,...
10th November 2024
In the end, it’s simple: This isn’t about soft skills. This is evidence based. The approach needed for optimal, healthy and enduring leadership performance. The better, deeper and broader our quality of connection, the better the leader we are. We are human, and we are part of nature. When...
2nd November 2024
Authenticity – the ability to lead with transparency, integrity, and a genuine sense of self— is the very foundation stone to optimal, healthy and enduring leadership for two main reasons (and eleven points). It is also the ‘why’ behind making The Authentic Leader the very first module in our leadership...
24th October 2024
For anyone responsible for developing a leadership programme across an organisation, the temptation to ‘pick and mix’ can be overwhelming. Resisting the temptation to mix and match in favour of a single, unified programme is really the leadership development sweet spot. Here are 8 reasons why. In today’s complex...
24th October 2024
As leaders, the language we use shapes how others perceive us and, more importantly, how we inspire action. One word that often surfaces in leadership (and triggers me when it does) is “power”. Brilliant leaders never use the word power because it is never their aim. While it may...
20th October 2024
When it comes to leadership, are you ‘naturally’ a Shirley, Anton, Motsi or Craig? Collectively, this year’s panel of Strictly Come Dancing judges offer a masterclass in impact; a vital competency for every leader. Take a moment to think of your leadership. The impact comes, not always in what...
3rd October 2024
Becoming a natural leader, is not about your ability to reiterate leadership models, acronyms, theories or case studies. Nor is it about having read the latest book, demonstrating the greatest technical expertise or achieved the most amount in your day. So what is it about? When you notice those...
24th September 2024
Jude Holmes joined Greater Manchester Police at the age of 22 and next month she retires after 30 years of serving the people of Greater Manchester. She has worked as part of the mortuary team during the Arena bombing, influenced the force’s policy on maternity and wellbeing and lead...
4th September 2024
We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Hardman PCC CTPC to our flourishing ecosystem of world-class leadership trainers, facilitators, executive coaches and communication consultants. She’s a natural fit, here’s why. Sarah is a Co-active certified and PCC accredited coach (ICF), facilitator and team coach who is a fierce supporter of...
17th July 2024
When it comes to hosting difficult conversations, who better to learn from than a practicing GP.
