Core Leadership in Action

A six-module programme designed for academics and professionals who want to step into leadership with authenticity, impact, and resilience.

Is this for you? You might be…

  • An experienced leader (Senior Lecturer, PI, Professor) looking to refine your leadership skills and manage responsibilities without burnout.
  • An emerging or aspiring leader (Early-Career Researcher, Associate Prof) navigating leadership for the first time, looking for confidence and clarity.

Wherever you are in your journey, this programme helps you develop the tools to:

  • Build leadership identity and professional networks
  • Communicate and influence with confidence
  • Lead with calm resilience, without heading to burnout

πŸ“ž Book a consultation call to explore if this programme is right for you.

    What You’ll Gain

    Leadership is not about a title, it’s knowing how to lead in a way that works for YOU.

    This six-module programme is designed to provide:
    βœ” Core leadership skills that will serve you throughout your career
    βœ” A structured yet flexible approach tailored to your leadership and career stage
    βœ” Tools and techniques to lead effectively without sacrificing well-being

    Β Training content is combined with coaching to help you implement what you learn.

    • Module 1: Leadership Foundations – Leading with Purpose
      βœ” Understanding leadership beyond management
      βœ” Identifying personal leadership strengths
      βœ” Exploring leadership styles that align with your values
    • Module 2: Overcoming Barriers – Building Confidence & Resilience
      βœ” Recognising and overcoming Imposter Syndrome
      βœ” Challenging unconscious bias and limiting beliefs
      βœ” Managing self-doubt and stepping into leadership with confidence
    • Module 3: Leadership Identity – Vision, Values & Authenticity
      βœ” Defining your professional identity and values
      βœ” Aligning leadership with career goals
      βœ” Leading authentically while adapting to professional challenges
    • Module 4: Strategic Networking – Expanding Your Influence
      βœ” Building a network that supports your growth
      βœ” Developing authentic professional relationships
      βœ” Communicating with clarity in a range of settings
    • Module 5: Communication & Influence – Leading with Impact
      βœ” Understanding communication patterns and leadership presence
      βœ” Using NLP and other models to enhance clarity and perception
      βœ” Motivating and influencing others while maintaining authenticity
    • Module 6: Tailored Development – Choose Your Focus
      βœ” Prioritisation & Time Management – Managing workload effectively
      βœ” Supervising Research Students – Developing mentoring and leadership skills
      βœ” Managing Pressure Positively – Strengthening resilience and reducing stress

    πŸ“ž Schedule a call to discuss your leadership goals.

    “Work feels more relaxed. I feel like my direction is clear and stable. There has been a big shift in my being able to articulate – to myself and to others – who I am and what I do, and a deep feeling that I have a valuable contribution to make.”

    Who Signs Up for This Programme?


    Established Leaders:

    βœ” Mid-career professionals managing research teams or institutional strategy
    βœ” Seeking strategic leadership skills to lead with greater ease and confidence
    βœ” Lacking role models aligning with their values or authentic style of leadership
    βœ” Stretched by many demands or stuck in reactive work.

    Aspiring Leaders:
    βœ” Early-career professionals stepping into leadership for the first time
    βœ” Struggling with imposter feelings and professional confidence
    βœ” Looking for practical leadership skills to navigate career advancement
    βœ” Seeking to manage the transition from doing more into leading more
    βœ” Looking for strategies to navigate career growth effectively

    πŸ“ž Book a consultation to explore the best path for you.

    “I think the biggest change for me is feeling more confident in line managing and feeling calmer when in large meetings with other managers.”

    Why Women in Leadership Need This Programme

    This programme attracts women who are able, engaged and ready to step up to leadership. For years, women have been told they can β€œhave it all” but in reality there are still barriers to overcome. We still have more caring responsibilities to manage and often lack role models to follow.Β 

    • Women are more likely to face unconscious bias and less likely to have mentors during their leadership journey
    • Women in academia and leadership experience higher stress and burnout rates
    • Women often juggle personal and professional roles without clear strategies for balance

    We won’t change this by following “old models” of leadership – we need to create change as we go.

    Through engaging with this programme, you will:

    • Develop a leadership style that aligns with who you are
    • Understand how to navigate workplace dynamics
    • Have skills to influence or advocate for your interests with confidence
    • Stop playing small and step into your power as a leader

    πŸ“ž Book a consultation to explore the best path for you.

    “I am getting work things done faster with greater motivation and lightness – get it done and move on. It’s an attitude and skill I have admired in others for a very long time but always felt at a loss as how to emulate/embody it.”

    How the Programme Works

    Flexible Formats to Suit Your Needs:

    • One-to-One Coaching – 12 private coaching calls + online content
    • Group Mastermind – 6 group coaching sessions + peer support + online content

    What’s Included:
    βœ” 6 structured leadership modules
    βœ” Personalised Women’s PowerTypes profile assessment
    βœ” Online resources, videos & practical exercises
    βœ” 10–15 hours of expert coaching over 3–6 months

    This programme requires commitment, yourΒ time and energy to engage with your leadership growth.

    Programme Fee: Β£2,797 (Payment plans available)

    πŸ“ž Book a callΒ to explore how this fits your needs.

    “This programme is changing my life, for the better.
    I am amazed at how powerful the exercises are and I can’t quite believe the progress I am making.”

    So what is your investment?

    Your major investment is commitment – you need to decide that you are ready to change. This requires work. It may not feel like work but change will only happen to the degree with which you devote time and energy to engage with the content.

    I will provide between 10 and 15 hours coaching time over a three to six month period. You will receive a personal Women’s PowerTypes profile assessment, supplementary resource files and powerful tools to facilitate growth and change. These will be yours for reference, long after the initial coaching period.

    The financial investment you make for the programme will typically be Β£2,797 (payment plan available). The changes you experience will surprise and delight you as you really experience feelings of confidence and achievement, free-from that persistent inner-critic, learn how to achieve more with less.

    Do book a consultation call where we can discuss what best meets your needs.Β 

    “I feel more energetic and more positive about work, relationships and having a choice about how to deal with unhelpful people and feelings.
    I value work and relationships more and I have a lot more fun.
    Above all, I’m proud of myself. Truly.”


    Margaret is a natural, she just gets it. She has helped me identify significant limiting beliefs and by utilising these tools, has helped me to release those one by one. I feel truly blessed to have the best of both, amazing course content and a naturally gifted and intelligent coach.

    To change our world we need to step forward and be seen;
    we need to recognise our own potential, to believe in who we are
    and the gifts and strengths we bring to the world.

    We need to develop our confident leader…