In senior roles, it’s easy to focus so much on leading others that you lose sight of yourself. You’re constantly delivering, deciding, guiding. But somewhere along the way, reflection gets crowded out.
For the senior leaders we work with, the most meaningful development hasn’t come from new strategies or management models; it’s come from a quiet shift in perspective. A moment of seeing, with clarity, how they lead at their best. And what’s getting in the way.
When you’re operating at pace, pausing to reflect can feel self-indulgent. But senior leaders consistently tell us it’s exactly what they needed, and exactly what they hadn’t made time for.
“It’s a powerful yet accessible way to improve self-awareness, team alignment, and leadership development.”
Deputy Divisional Financial Controller, University of Oxford
In a space away from the pressures of performance, leaders start to notice their default settings. Their leadership blind spots. The patterns they repeat. And most importantly, the impact they have.
No matter how experienced or capable, every leader benefits from one thing: the chance to step back and take stock.
That’s where the shift happens. When you connect with your natural strengths, and get clear on where your energy flows, leadership becomes lighter. Less about effort, more about alignment.
“The workshop was energising and insightful - an excellent way to think about not only my own strengths but how I can make the most of my team’s strengths.”
Internationalisation Coordinator, University of Glasgow
This isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about reclaiming the version of you that leads most effectively and knowing how to apply it in the real world.
What we often hear from senior leaders is: “I’ve already started thinking about how to embed this thinking into my team.”
That’s because these sessions don’t stop at personal reflection, they unlock something bigger.
When you know how you lead best, you can:
“Very clear and tailored delivery and excellent resources. One of the best external events I’ve attended.”
Director of Curriculum Management, Manchester Metropolitan University
We don’t talk at people. We invite them in.
We don’t teach models. We reveal what’s already there.
We don’t make it theoretical. We make it yours.
Our Discovery Workshops for senior leaders provide a confidential, energising space to reflect, connect and reset without stepping away from the reality of leading.
These sessions work because they’re:
You won’t leave with a ticked box. You’ll leave with:
We’ve supported senior leaders across universities, NHS trusts and councils, and the impact sticks.
Every leadership team has different needs. That’s why we work with you to shape the right approach across our programme of workshops, training and consultancy.
We’ll work with you to create something that fits your people, your pressures and your priorities.
Get in touch to start a conversation.