New Course Available: Leading with Confidence: Turning Fear into Better Decisions with Dr Brian Gregory
Our latest course is now live! “Leading With Confidence: Turning Fear into Better Decisions” by Dr Brian Gregory is now available and is designed to assist Leaders deal with uncertainty, doubt and pressure. In this course, Dr Brian Gregory explores how emotions — particularly fear — play a central role in how we make decisions, build relationships […]
Leader-Connect Founder Neil Jurd Becomes A Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen
Leader-Connect founder Neil Jurd was recently in London to be accepted as a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen. The Company has been in existence since 1517 and is one of the largest livery companies in the City of London with over 600 members. The Carmen represent a wide range of aspects within the […]
Leader-Connect Becomes an “Association for Families of Independent Schooling” Gold Sponsor
The Association for Families of Independent Schooling (AFIS) is the only membership organisation that brings together families who choose and value independent education in the U.K. and British international schooling. Their work supports member families, and the whole sector, championing parental choice, securing fairer representation for independent-schooling families, supporting members with benefits and resources, and […]
New Course Available: Leadership In Equality, Diversity and Inclusion with Rachel Diss
Our latest course is now live! “Equality, Diversity and Inclusion” in Leadership by Rachel Diss is now available and is designed to assist Leaders in what is a key part of any leadership role. In this course, Rachel breaks down why and how we can lead with interest and awareness of out teams, finding solutions and […]
Welcome to Sarah Furness!
We are very pleased to welcome Sarah Furness and her series of insightful leadership videos to our collection. Sarah is the Founder of Well Be It, a Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, Executive Coach, Helicopter Pilot, Human Factors Expert, Mindfulness Coach and Cognitive Therapist. After graduating from Cambridge University, Sarah followed her dream to become a combat helicopter pilot […]
The Leader-Connect Podcast: Fear in Leadership With Dr Brian Gregory
The latest episode of the Leader-Connect Podcast hosted by Neil Jurd OBE is now available on Leader-Connect (as a Podcast and Interview), Spotify and You Tube. In this episode, Neil chats with Brian Gregory about his forthcoming Leader-Connect course and his PhD thesis and research on the positive role of fear in entrepreneurship and leadership. […]
Leader-Connect Founder Neil Jurd OBE Confirmed As A Speaker for Chamber’s Conference Cumbria 2024
Leader-Connect Founder Neil Jurd OBE confirmed as speaker for Chamber’s Conference Cumbria 2024 Set to take place in Kendal on 3rd October, Conference Cumbria brings together a range of speakers for an event on the theme of ‘Together Towards Tomorrow’ highlighting the collaborative nature of the Cumbrian Business Community. The latest speaker announced for the […]
Neil Joins The Judging Panel for the 2024 Leadership Awards
Leader-Connect Founder, Neil Jurd OBE, is thrilled to join the judging panel for this year’s Institute of Leadership Awards! Don’t miss your opportunity to shine a spotlight on leadership excellence in your organisation. Nominate yourself, someone you know, or an organisation deserving recognition here – https://iol.rsvp.gther.com/nominate-today/ Don’t delay – nominations close on Thursday 5th September!
A Q&A with Becky Hewes of Handpicked Wine Box
In the first of what we hope will become regular series of short interviews with Business Leaders, we are pleased to welcome Becky Hewes of “Handpicked Wines” to get her views on the leadership in her company. We asked Becky a few short questions and this is what she had to say: Tell us why […]
Leadership and Risk – Neil Writes for the “In-Cumbria” Magazine
NEIL’S ARTICLE ON THE LINK BETWEEN LEADERSHIP AND RISK RECENTLY APPEARED IN THE “IN-CUMBRIA” MAGAZINE. READ BELOW OR VISIT In Cumbria Magazine – Page 62 There is a strong link between leadership and risk. Effective leaders take calculated risk in order to achieve significant objectives. Taking calculated risk isn’t the same as putting £15 into […]
