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 […]
Leader Connect Sponsors the “Leader of the Year” Category of the English Veterans Awards
Leader Connect is proud to announce that it is sponsoring the “Leader of the Year” category of the English Veterans Awards 2026 for the 4th year in a row. The aim of Veterans Awards CIC is to recognise our Armed Forces Veterans in Sport, Fitness, Business and the wider community. In the UK we have […]
Leader-Connect’s Neil Jurd Joins Dr Chris Baker on the Leadership Launchpads Podcast
In the latest episode of the Leadership Launchpads podcast, Leader-Connect founder Neil Jurd chats with Dr Chris Baker about all things leadership and a few other bits. We learn about Neil’s perfect day, how the loss of his mum and first wife have shaped his life and the power of the 10th voice and the […]
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 sponsors the “Families of Independent Schooling (AFIS)”
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. Leader-Connect is pleased to support this cause as a “Gold Sponsor“. Their work supports member families, and the whole sector, championing parental choice, securing fairer […]
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 […]
