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Sheffield University Leadership Development Programme Graduation

This week saw the graduation of Cohort 5 of our very successful Leadership Development Programme that we have run for the Marketing Admissions Recruitment and Communications Department at the University of Sheffield. The course has been delivered brilliantly by Paul Jones and Marcus Taylor for the last 5 years and the feedback has always been […]

Leadership Under Pressure: What Your Team Really Needs From You And Why

This informal CPD article, ‘Leadership Under Pressure: What Your Team Really Needs From You‘, was provided us for the CPD Website:  Leadership Under Pressure. Under Pressure, Your Team Watches You Closely When things feel uncertain or pressured, people don’t just look for direction — they look for steadiness. In these moments, leadership becomes less about […]

Leader-Connect Becomes the latest Platinum Partner of the Michelle Jurd Trust

Leader Connect is very proud to become the latest Platinum Partner of the Michelle Jurd Trust. Founded by our very own Neil Jurd OBE in memory of his late wife in 2011, the aim of the Trust is to increase access to adventures for young people across Cumbria and the South Lakes. Adventure activities give […]

Sheffield University Leadership Development Programme Continues

The third residential stage of our Sheffield University Leadership Development Programme recently took place and was another resounding success – and that’s not us saying that on LinkedIn. Check out the comments on the screenshot below – Thank You Safina. Experiential Training at it’s best, not a PowerPoint in Sight! If you would like us […]

Practical Leadership Advice Course for Headteachers receives CPD Certification

Our Online School Leadership “How to Lead a School: Practical Leadership for New and Aspiring Headteachers” by Glyn Potts MBE DL has been certified by The CPD Certification Service. The certification confirms that the course is of benefit to new and aspiring Headteachers, Senior leaders in education preparing for headship and School leaders looking to […]

New Course Available: Junk Values: How To Set a Clear Purpose, Vision and Culture

Our latest course is now live! “Junk Values: How To Set a Clear Purpose, Vision and Culture” by Erika Clegg is now available and is designed to assist Leaders deal with uncertainty, doubt and pressure. In this course, Erika explains that having a clear vision, purpose and culture isn’t a “nice to have” – it’s essential to […]

Leader-Connect Renews Cumbrian Corporate Challenge Membership

Leader-Connect is proud to renew it’s support of the Cumbrian Community Foundation for another year. Cumbria Community Foundation is an award-winning charity dedicated to improving community life and tackling the most important challenges our county faces. It manages more than 100 grant making funds on behalf of individuals, families and organisations and supports more than 500 […]

Leader-Connect Nominated for 2 Prestigious Awards: Westmoreland Gazette

Always good to appear in the local press!! A SOUTH Cumbria-based training company has been nominated for two prestigious awards this month (April 2026). A new hardback edition of The Leadership Book, by Leader-Connect founder Neil Jurd OBE, has been nominated in the leadership category for the Business Book of the Year 2026 award. The […]

Its Back – The Leadership Academy Year 2 in conjunction with Hayhurst & Co is returning!

It’s back. The Leadership Academy Year 2 is officially open! 🚀 After the incredible success of our inaugural cohort, Hayhurst & Co and Leader Connect are thrilled to announce that the Leadership Academy is returning for its second year. The Higher Education sector is facing unprecedented pressure. From global competition to shifting government policy, the […]