“This event has everything you need to be a courageous leader. Totally inspiring. I’m off to change the world!”
Our events focus on the critical themes and experiences that enable leaders to act with courage.
2024 October
Sustaining Peak Performance & Wellbeing - A Leadership Imperative
Our recent event explored strategies for leaders to align well-being with business performance, conserve and regenerate energy, and foster healthy, high-performing teams. We tackled key topics, including managing stress and avoiding burnout amidst constant change, fostering cross-generational collaboration, and addressing neurodiversity and mental health challenges like ADHD and generational expectations. Innovative tools like LEGO® Serious Play® and the 5i Meditation technique highlighted practical approaches to enhancing creativity, resilience, and balance. We also delved into the psychology of courage, integrating human science with data analytics, and leadership lessons from Formula 1 to strengthen workplace cultures and drive sustainable success.
2024 January
Navigating Authentically in Challenging Times
In January 2024, we delved into the complexities of modern leadership, exploring how personal comfort can perpetuate harmful organisational cultures and the importance of self-awareness, feedback, and ethical decision-making. We examined leadership’s role in shaping integrity, fostering inclusion and diversity at the C-Suite, and driving success in the purpose economy. Participants discovered how an improv mindset can inspire creativity and collaboration while adopting a systemic approach to stay purposeful and resilient in a volatile world.
2022
Courage to Lead with Purpose in an Increasingly Pressured World.
Our 2022 event explored the essence of courageous leadership, from crafting impactful speeches to navigating pressure as a force for good. Discussions highlighted courage, identity, and challenging power dynamics, alongside strategies for managing brain health and overcoming barriers to effective leadership. We examined what enables leaders to thrive in a fragmented world and shared insights from female CEOs on finding courage and purpose at the top. Emphasising empathy as a cornerstone of modern leadership, we showcased its role in fostering well-being, inclusion, and resilience in today’s complex landscape.
2020
In 2020, we unpacked the transformative power of language in leadership and its potential to drive change. We explored how rank and privilege influence decision-making, strategies for navigating boardroom dynamics, and the importance of building a trusted inner circle to amplify influence. Participants gained insights into managing stress’s psychological and neurological effects, embracing their emergent identity to practice everyday courage, and silencing the inner critic to enhance their impact.
Speak Truth to Power
2019
Empowering Leadership: Courage, Influence, and the Path to Success
Our 2019 event explored the secrets of influence and the power of courageous, everyday leadership. Discussions included stepping into your power through a constructive mindset, insights from successful women entrepreneurs and world-class leaders, and the critical role of sponsorship and mentoring in reaching the C-suite. Participants left with a practical plan to become the leader they aspire to be, equipped with strategies to lead boldly and effectively.
Below are some of the speakers who have generously given their time, experience and core expertise to Courageous Leaders. They range from award-winning speakers to board members of FTSE 100 companies and expert coaches.
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