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Mastermind vs. Networking Group: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever wondered whether you should join a local peer mastermind or a local networking group, you’re not alone. The two formats sit side‑by‑side on most event calendars, and the wording can make them sound almost interchangeable. However, beneath the...
Introducing Acumen Supper Club™: Why Every Sole Director and Female Founder Needs a Trusted Peer Network
Running a business as a sole director or solo founder can feel both exhilarating and lonely. You make the final call, shoulder every risk, and often lack a “boardroom” of peers who truly understand the nuances of your daily decisions. Our research on women‑focused...
Sustainability Leadership – the gap in our leadership toolkit?
If you’re reading this, you’re probably already committed to continuous improvement in your leadership – and, probably, that of the people you work alongside. And yet, there feels to me a gap. I hope this article will trigger conversations, to fill that gap. What’s...
Facilitating your Change
I don't know about you, but I am noticing that a lot more companies are recognising the value of bringing in external facilitators to support their teams through strategic discussions, workshops, and decision-making processes. As a trained facilitator with extensive...
How networking builds leadership skills
As a business owner dedicated to helping leaders grow, I've seen first-hand the immense value that networking events bring to leadership development. Whether through my Future Leaders Breakfast® events or my latest initiative, the Acumen Supper Club, networking is a...
The “Accidentals” are here!
I don't know about you, but it really feels like people are shouting "The Accidentals are here!" when I read articles about leadership development at the moment. Suddenly, we're all talking about accidental leaders as if it's a new phenomenon. I hate to be a...
Celebrating Facilitation Week 2024
This is “Facilitation Week”, the 11th time it has been celebrated by facilitators around the globe. Professional facilitation helps meetings maximise efficiency and inclusive decision-making. As business environments become more complex, effective communication and...
The balancing act of Charity leadership
One of the great privileges of my work is supporting a range of organisations in the UK’s charitable and community sector. All of them have leaders who frequently describe their roles as “a balancing act”. This is because they have to manage a delicate balance...
Leadership – a smokescreen for polemics?
In the run-up to the recent UK General Election, I conducted a poll asking people their thoughts on using "leadership" as a smokescreen for polemics written on LinkedIn. The results were revealing: 29% supported it as fair game, another 29% felt it depended on the...
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