Connecting leaders: creating confidence

 

This network for senior people and business leaders provides a safe space to discuss and debate tricky issues that often end up in the “too difficult” box or under a very lumpy carpet.

Strong leadership doesn’t happen in isolation.  Building strong, trusted networks is vital for success – yet senior professionals often lack the space to share challenges openly and learn from peers who truly understand the pressures of leadership.

 

Leadership Connect provides networking opportunities for senior HR professionals, executives, and business leaders.  These sessions offer a confidential, supportive environment for real conversations, peer learning, and meaningful connections – going beyond surface-level networking to create genuine lasting value.

 

Each session explores a timely, thought-provoking topic that sparks discussion and practical insight – from ethics and accountability to inclusion and integrity.  Participants are invited to share real-world insights and lessons learned from peers facing similar challenges, discuss emerging trends in leadership, culture and people strategy, test ideas and explore solutions in a confidential, non-competitive setting – while building  authentic long-term relationships across sectors

 

Recent and upcoming themes include:

• Post office scandal: Leadership, ethics, and accountability lessons.
• Crisis and reputation: Managing impact while protecting people
• Transgender inclusion: Building genuinely supportive workplaces
• Balancing rights and results: Navigating social responsibility and business goals.
• Leading with vulnerability: Authenticity, trust, and emotional intelligence.
• Integrity in leadership:  Ethics, decision-making and reputation
• The DEI backlash: Addressing resistance and sustaining inclusion