Blogs & News
18th March 2025
There are those who know. And those who are yet to hear. Leadership development is fundamentally shifting. An awakening is underway. For decades, leadership training has focused on the mechanics of ‘doing’—strategies, frameworks, and technical skills. But the future of leadership development lies in ‘being’—the skills of cultivating human...
18th March 2025
Let's talk leadership programme best practice. Integrate executive coaching with leadership development and organisations create, well-rounded, confident and high-impact leaders who drive business success.
9th January 2025
As someone fascinated by the role of human connection and communication in leadership and its outstanding ability to both to influence and align others, the current series of the traitors is a tantalizing viewing treat for me. I simply cannot watch it without viewing it through the lens of my...
2nd December 2024
Understanding how to harness both A.I. (artificial intelligence) and Leadership A.I. (authentic impact) is the leaders’ new playbook. Our authentic impact – the practice of being an integrated and connected human being – must not only persist but grow stronger as we integrate AI into our world. Simply put,...
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...
