Blogs & News
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.
20th March 2024
What are the leadership skills that a leader really needs? There are 17 skills. It isn’t a definitive list. Nor is it an even, nicely rounded number. But leadership is messy and always changing. This is reality. What does it take to be an effective leader in 2025? Before...
21st February 2024
Nature-based leadership is an approach to leadership that is rooted in nature. In a world increasingly characterized by complexity and uncertainty, the principles of nature offer invaluable insights into effective leadership. Nature-based leadership is a philosophy that draws inspiration from the natural world and works with innate intelligences to...
7th February 2024
The Natural Leader at Royal Yachting Association The Brief: To Disrupt Thinking! We were most excited to be invited to The Royal Yachting Association Conference 2024 with the brief to disrupt thinking. As the national governing body and with 2400 recognised training centres across 58 different countries, the RYA...
