The higher leaders rise, the less leadership is about technical expertise - and the more it’s about people.
This experiential programme helps managers and senior leaders master the human side of leadership - influencing under pressure, navigating high-stakes conversations, emotional intelligence, building trust and leading teams that perform. Just as importantly, it helps leaders unlearn the habits that quietly hold people and performance back.
Cost of the Problem
Poor leadership communication slows decisions, weakens alignment and impacts performance across teams. 86% of employees and executives cite poor communication as a leading cause of workplace failure. (Economist Intelligence Unit)
About the Programme
Who for
Experienced managers, senior leaders and executives. (For first-time manager training, click here)
Duration
6-week programme, with weekly half-day sessions (in-person or online) and real-world application in-between.
Group size
6-14 people to maximise practice, feedback and real-world application.
Style
Interactive and practical - real workplace scenarios, coaching and feedback for lasting behaviour change, not just awareness.
Outcomes: by the end of the programme, participants will:
Influence stakeholders and create alignment when priorities and perspectives compete
Navigate high-stakes conversations and conflict with greater confidence and emotional intelligence
Lead strategic group discussions that drive sharper decisions
Build trust, psychological safety and high-performing team cultures under pressure
Communicate with greater authority, credibility and executive presence
Measure impact: we help you track behaviour change, leadership confidence and capability growth through actionable impact reporting.
Design your programme:
Flexible by design. The pathway below is a proven leadership journey: ready to run, or adapted into a bespoke programme for your priorities.
Choose your format. Choose from a 6-week programme, high-impact leadership sprints, or immersive away days.
Shape the content. Swap in or add alternative modules such as Strategic Thinking, Cultural Intelligence or Neuroinclusive Leadership.
Your 6-Week Journey
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Week 1
Lead Yourself
Deepen self-awareness and understand how your communication and leadership behaviour shape trust, culture and performance.
Toolkit: Pre-programme survey, leadership lens & self-assessment
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Week 2
Strategic Influence
Build the communication skills needed to create buy-in, align stakeholders and communicate clearly through ambiguity, competing priorities and change.
Toolkit: Strategic communication playbook
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Week 3
Navigating Conflict
Build the emotional intelligence and communication skills to handle difficult conversations, give direct feedback and navigate conflict under pressure.
Toolkit: Conflict management playbook
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Week 4
Decision Leadership
Strengthen how you lead group discussions - creating alignment, handling challenge constructively and driving clearer, faster decisions across teams and stakeholders.
Toolkit: Strategic facilitation checklist
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Week 5
Building High-Trust Teams
Build trust, belonging, psychological safety and stronger team communication - leading inclusively through complexity, change and pressure.
Toolkit: SUPPORT and UNITE frameworks
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Week 6
Executive Presence
Build the presence, communication and influence needed to command attention, shape decisions and build confidence in high-stakes leadership moments.
Toolkit: Executive communication toolkit
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Beyond
Embed and Look Ahead
Turn insight into lasting leadership behaviour change through real-world application, habit-building and a practical action plan for sustained impact.
Toolkit: Action plan worksheet, Leadership Impact Report revealing the cohort’s strengths, gaps and opportunities
What People are Saying
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“Should be treated as mandatory for all leaders and aspiring leaders - worth revisiting this training at least twice a year.”
— Gareth Neville, Kepler
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“Not only informative but also incredibly engaging, and I believe it has added significant value to my understanding and practice of leadership."
— Stefanie Seybold, Smart Digital
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“UNLRN is my favorite leadership event - I have taken it twice and I get so much out of it every time! Can't wait to keep learning and growing.”
— Alyssa Daigle, Credera. Read full case study here.