New Course Available: Leadership In Equality, Diversity and Inclusion with Rachel Diss
Our latest course is now live! “Leadership in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion” by Rachel Diss is now available and is designed to assist Head Teachers in navigating their first year in post. “Equality, Diversity and Inclusion” in Leadership by Rachel Diss is now available and is designed to assist Leaders in what is a key part […]
Welcome to Sarah Furness!
We are very pleased to welcome Sarah Furness and her series of insighful leadeship 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 […]
Cumbrian Firm Wins ‘Business Training and Education of the Year’ Award
It is always nice to appear in the local press especially when it is recognising our recent success in the Business Awards UK. Leader Connect scooped the ‘Business Training and Education of the Year 2024 for Cumbria’ at the Business Awards UK’s Business Training and Education Regional Awards. Cumbria firm wins prestigious regional business accolade […]
Leader-Connect Course Director Paul Jones – Festival of Learning
Congratulations to Paul Jones for attaining a “Certificate of Achievement” in the Festival of Learning Awards! Paul was entered for his work as Course Director on the Leader Connect Leadership Development Course with the University of Sheffield. Paul directs the innovative experiential learning course for leaders on the University staff, as well as delivering a […]
Dr Nia D Thomas Joins Leader-Connect
Leader-Connect is pleased to announce that we have added the “Knowing Self Knowing Others” Podcast hosted by Dr Nia D Thomas FRSA to our collection! Nia is a fantastic host and we grateful to have her aboard. The first edition available is “Finding Balance: Leadership, Burnout and Culture” with Sofia Ponte. In this edition, Sofia […]