Leadership Trust

16/04/2026

A lot of leadership development programmes give people knowledge and language. Much less of it changes behaviour.

That is the gap.

People leave with sharper vocabulary, stronger models and better intentions.

Then they go back to work and back into pressure, politics, habit and pace.

And too often, very little changes.

At Leadership Trust, we help leaders see themselves more clearly, because that is often where real behaviour change begins.

📖 Leadership is not tested in by knowledge alone.

🙇 It is tested in relationship, tension and consequence.

🙋 In the moments where your default behaviour shows up before your good intentions do.

Insight and knowledge matters.

The real question is whether anyone experiences you differently afterwards.

https://leadershiptrust.co/leadership-in-management/

31/03/2026

Some conversations feel especially worth making time for.
Our next Great Debate is one of them.

Join us from 13:00 - 14:00 on Thursday 30 April for a free webinar, exploring what meaningful leadership in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion really looks like today and who is setting the pace for real change inside organisations.

Hosted by Joanna Davies, with Antonia Reed, St John Ambulance , Marcus Riddell, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust and exec Coach Olivia Parrish.

We’d love you to join us.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/et3bf5Sa

12/03/2026

AI is transforming how work gets done.

But the biggest organisational challenges we hear about are rarely technical.
They’re human.

How do leaders:
1️⃣maintain trust during rapid change?
2️⃣support teams through uncertainty?
3️⃣make better decisions when complexity increases?
4️⃣keep people aligned when work itself is shifting?
These questions sit at the heart of leadership.

We’d love to hear what you're experiencing in your organisation.

10/03/2026

This time yesterday nearly 300 people joined us for our International Women's Day webinar: Say it Like You Mean It, hosted by Joanna Davies.

Thank you to everyone who came, if you registered but couldn't attend, we'll be sharing the link with you.

If you did attend what has resonated?

06/03/2026

A recent piece from Forbes explores several leadership shifts likely to shape the years ahead.

While AI and technological acceleration are central to the conversation, the article highlights something important: the human dimension of leadership is becoming even more critical.

Among the trends identified:
1️⃣ Authority increasingly earned through relationships and credibility, not just hierarchy
2️⃣ Strategic thinking expected at every level of organisations
3️⃣ Human capability and culture underpinning innovation and performance
4️⃣ AI adoption requiring judgement, discernment and responsible leadership

In a world of increasingly powerful tools, the differentiator isn’t technology alone — it’s the quality of human leadership around it.

Clarity. Connection. Judgement.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/sallypercy/2025/12/08/5-leadership-trends-that-could-shape-2026/

05/03/2026

📣 FINAL CHANCE TO REGISTER!
👉 Free webinar: Say It Like You Mean It

We often ask women to “be more confident” or “speak up”.
But confidence isn’t about being louder.
It’s about choosing words that work for you, not against you.

This International Women’s Day, give one hour and gain clarity, confidence and influence through practical language shifts you can use immediately.

👉 Save your place: https://lnkd.in/eV-29Ukb

27/02/2026

Ready to Lead Beyond Expectations?
Next Leadership in Management Programme: 23 March 2026

What if leadership development didn’t just teach management skills, what if it permanently changed how you lead?
That’s exactly what makes Leadership Trust’s Leadership in Management programme transformational, not transactional.

🎥 In our latest short film, recent participant Callum Vallance-Poole shares what shifted for him during the immersive (and rather wet!) residential.

Callum describes himself as someone who naturally steps forward and takes initiative. What changed was a deeper awareness of how that approach was experienced by others.

Through immersive team challenges and direct peer feedback, he recognised patterns in his leadership, and discovered how small behavioural shifts can strengthen alignment and improve team performance.

Leadership in Management is designed to stretch you. At times it can be frustrating and that challenge is intentional. It’s where the learning lands.
This isn’t another short classroom course or checklist of theories. It’s a leadership transformation journey leading to lasting impact

Leaders return sharper, more confident, and better at driving performance, not just managing it.

Dates for our next transformational course:
📆 23 March 2026 – 5½-day residential + six-month development journey
📍 UK Residential: Chelsea Parkfields, Ross-on-Wye
🎥 Watch Callum’s story for an honest insight into what you can expect: https://lnkd.in/eMMQY-2h

If you’re serious about elevating your influence, decision-making, and team performance, this is your moment.
Booking link in comments so you can secure your place now

Thanks to Callum for sharing his thoughts.

25/02/2026

We have been absolutely blown away by the response to our International Women's Day webinar. Hundreds of people have already signed up - thank you!

With this year’s theme really resonating we are giving a free webinar, hosted by Joanna Davies, on Monday 9th March, to enable participants to gain insights and knowledge into how women speak and are heard.

Say It Like You Mean It is a free, interactive webinar exploring how language shapes confidence, credibility and influence at work.

Words matter. Especially the ones we use to describe ourselves, our value, and our leadership. Join us to gain practical tools you can use immediately – without changing who you are.

Give an hour.

Gain a stronger voice.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4lejVtv

17/02/2026

On Friday our latest Leadership Management cohort ended their residential week in the very wet but very inspiring countryside in Wye Valley.

These pictures speak for themselves - transformation and collaboration in action. The whole team at Leadership Trust can't wait to hear how they build on the experience with us and embed change at work.

Does this bring back any memories?

16/02/2026

This International Women’s Day, we’re hosting something practical - and powerful.

With this year’s theme resonating strongly, we’re offering a free interactive webinar designed to support women in leadership, whether established or aspiring, to increase their impact at work.

Say It Like You Mean It explores how language shapes confidence, credibility and influence - especially the words we use to describe ourselves, our value, and our leadership.

The session will be led by , executive coach, specialist in personal brand and influence at senior level, and a PhD researcher in language differentiation and its impact on how we market ourselves. Joanna works extensively with senior women and understands first-hand the challenges of being heard - and using your voice with authority.
You’ll leave with practical tools you can use immediately, without changing who you are.

The webinar is open to all - anyone interested in how language shapes influence at work.

https://leadershiptrust.co/international-womens-day/ to find out more or 02361e3c-f31a-471d-835c-dbff8aecdf33@03475d54-fa9e-4d4c-a434-528bc98b836d" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/02361e3c-f31a-471d-835c-dbff8aecdf33@03475d54-fa9e-4d4c-a434-528bc98b836d to add the invite straight to your diary!

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