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 beβ¦
- 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
π Book a consultation call to explore if this programme is right for you.
What Youβll Gain
Leadership is not about a title, itβs knowing how to lead in a way that works for YOU.
This six-module programme is designed to provide:
β Core leadership skills that will serve you throughout your career
β A structured yet flexible approach tailored to your leadership and career stage
β 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 β Leading with Purpose
β Understanding leadership beyond management
β Identifying personal leadership strengths
β Exploring leadership styles that align with your values
- Module 2: Overcoming Barriers β Building Confidence & Resilience
β Recognising and overcoming Imposter Syndrome
β Challenging unconscious bias and limiting beliefs
β Managing self-doubt and stepping into leadership with confidence
- Module 3: Leadership Identity β Vision, Values & Authenticity
β Defining your professional identity and values
β Aligning leadership with career goals
β Leading authentically while adapting to professional challenges
- Module 4: Strategic Networking β Expanding Your Influence
β Building a network that supports your growth
β Developing authentic professional relationships
β Communicating with clarity in a range of settings
- Module 5: Communication & Influence β Leading with Impact
β Understanding communication patterns and leadership presence
β Using NLP and other models to enhance clarity and perception
β Motivating and influencing others while maintaining authenticity
- Module 6: Tailored Development β Choose Your Focus
β Prioritisation & Time Management β Managing workload effectively
β Supervising Research Students β Developing mentoring and leadership skills
β Managing Pressure Positively β Strengthening resilience and reducing stress
π 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:
β Mid-career professionals managing research teams or institutional strategy
β Seeking strategic leadership skills to lead with greater ease and confidence
β Lacking role models aligning with their values or authentic style of leadership
β Stretched by many demands or stuck in reactive work.


Aspiring Leaders:
β Early-career professionals stepping into leadership for the first time
β Struggling with imposter feelings and professional confidence
β Looking for practical leadership skills to navigate career advancement
β Seeking to manage the transition from doing more into leading more
β Looking for strategies to navigate career growth effectively
π 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 βhave it allβ 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 wonβt 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
π 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 β 12 private coaching calls + online content
- Group Mastermind β 6 group coaching sessions + peer support + online content
Whatβs Included:
β 6 structured leadership modules
β Personalised Women’s PowerTypes profile assessment
β Online resources, videos & practical exercises
β 10β15 hours of expert coaching over 3β6 months
This programme requires commitment, yourΒ time and energy to engage with your leadership growth.
Programme Fee: Β£2,797 (Payment plans available)
π 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 leaderβ¦