CORE: Where leadership begins
“In leadership, what’s at the core matters most. It’s the foundation everything else rests on - the part that holds steady when pressure rises.
This programme is designed to strengthen that core.”
What this programme is about
CORE isn’t about quick tips or surface-level tactics. It’s about helping emerging leaders build the inner and relational strength they need to lead with clarity, care, and confidence.
That means learning to communicate with impact, to coach and listen, to delegate with trust, and to navigate feedback, conflict, and difference.
It’s about leading from who they are, not who they think they should be.
Because at the core of every thriving team is a leader who is grounded, self-aware, and values-led. When leaders grow from the core, their leadership is not just more effective, it’s more human. And it lasts.
What the benefits are
Clarity: Understand your values, strengths, and leadership style so you lead with authenticity
Confidence: Develop the self-belief to make decisions, communicate with impact, and handle challenges
Connection: Build trust and collaboration through listening, coaching, and delegation
Resilience: Stay grounded and effective under pressure, with tools for reflection and sustained growth
Who it is for
CORE is for emerging leaders, those early in their leadership journey who want to build a strong foundation. It’s designed for:
Leaders stepping into their first leadership role, or preparing for it
Managers who are beginning to lead people and want to grow in confidence
High-potential talent being developed as part of a leadership pipeline
Anyone ready to move beyond managing tasks into leading people
What it includes
🧭 4 Core Learning Pillars
🧑💼 Leadership Circle Profile 360 + 1:1 Debrief
🌱 Values Assessment & Reflection Tools
📓 Guided Journaling & Embodiment Practices
👥 Peer Learning Circles (optional)
🤝 Individual Coaching & Integration Sessions
🔗 Ongoing Resources for Sustained Practice
🎓 Certificate of Completion
What we will explore
These four pillars cover self, relationships, communication, and context - which are the fundamental domains early leaders must navigate, even before stepping into adaptive or transformational leadership.
Pillar 1: Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence
Because leadership starts with you
Emerging leaders need to develop the ability to see themselves clearly: how they show up, what triggers them, and how they impact others. Emotional regulation, mindset awareness, and confidence form the inner foundation for leading well.
Topics:
Emotional self-regulation
Growth mindset
Triggers and blind spots
Confidence and inner narrative
Pillar 2: Communication & Conversations
Because leadership lives in language
Emerging leaders need to learn how to have clear, courageous conversations, how to give and receive feedback, delegate effectively, and how to create clarity in moments of uncertainty or tension.
Topics:
Coaching and listening
Feedback (up, down, across)
Delegation and direction
Difficult conversations
Pillar 3: Trust & Team Dynamics
Because leadership is relational
Emerging leaders must learn to build trust and psychological safety, navigate team dynamics, and understand how to foster belonging, motivation, and accountability in others.
Topics:
Trust-building behaviours
Inclusion and bias awareness
Team motivation and morale
Managing conflict
Pillar 4: Leading in Context: Systems & Change
Because leadership doesn’t happen in a vacuum
Emerging leaders must start to see the bigger picture: understanding their role within a system, recognising bias and power, and learning to manage change with clarity and care.
Topics:
Navigating change and uncertainty
Organisational systems and power
Recognising bias and privilege
Decision-making in complexity
