5-Week Programme | Lead with Confidence: A Practical Leadership Journey
Lead with Confidence is a six-week leadership development programme for new and mid-level managers, combining in-person and online learning.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1 – Stepping Into Leadership (Wed 1st Oct)
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
2 – Resilient Leadership: Leading Through Pressure (Wed 8th Oct)
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
3 – Leading with Clarity. Accountability & Autonomy (Wed 15th Oct)
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
4 – Feedback & Performance Conversations (Wed 22nd Oct)
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
5 – Emotional Intelligence in Action & Leading with Intention (Wed 5th Nov)
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- 3 hours
- In person
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About this event
Lead with Confidence: A Practical 5-Week Leadership Programme
Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or want to refresh your approach, this practical and engaging programme will help you lead with more confidence, clarity, and intention.
You’ll explore key leadership capabilities, including trust-building, delegation, resilience, goal setting, feedback, emotional intelligence, and how to lead with purpose. You’ll leave with greater confidence, a stronger leadership identity, and tools you can apply immediately.
Programme Details
- Duration: 5 weeks (Wednesdays, 1 Oct – 5 Nov 2025)
- Time: 9:30am start each week
- Format: 2 in-person sessions, 3 online sessions
- Location: In-person: In Accountancy, Rhino Court, 2 Station View, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5ER; Online: Zoom (link provided after booking)
Location Details
This programme includes a mix of in-person and online sessions:
- In-person sessions will be held at: In Accountancy, Hazel Grove, Stockport
- Online sessions will be delivered via: Zoom (you’ll receive the link via email after booking)
A full session schedule, including delivery format for each week, is listed below.
What’s Included
- 5 expert-led sessions
- Participant toolkit & leadership resources
- Certificate of completion
Who It’s For
- New and aspiring managers
- Mid-level managers seeking fresh leadership tools
Full Programme Schedule
Week 1 – Stepping Into Leadership
Wednesday 1st October (In person, 3 hrs) A foundational session to help participants shift from individual contributor to leader. Scenario-based discussions focus on trust, delegation, psychological safety, and people-focused leadership.
Why In-Person?The first session sets the tone for the programme. Meeting face-to-face builds trust, connection, and shared focus from the start.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the mindset shift from doing to leading
- Build trust and psychological safety from day one
- Delegate with clarity and accountability
- Explore the role and purpose of 1:1s
- Begin shaping your leadership identity
Week 2 – Resilient Leadership: Leading Through Pressure
Wednesday 8th October (Online, 2 hrs) Gain tools for staying grounded and leading under pressure — for yourself and your team.
Key Takeaways:
- Recognise signs of burnout and emotional overload
- Use tools to stay resilient and responsive
- Support team wellbeing while leading performance
Week 3 – Leading with Clarity, Accountability & Autonomy
Wednesday 15th October (Online, 2 hrs) Learn to set meaningful goals, communicate clearly, and hold accountability in empowering ways.
Key Takeaways:
- Align goals with business priorities
- Communicate expectations consistently
- Maintain momentum with structured check-ins
- Foster autonomy using context over control
- Apply intent-based leadership to increase ownership and trust
Week 4 – Feedback & Performance Conversations
Wednesday 22nd October (Online, 2 hrs) Master everyday feedback and confident performance conversations.
Key Takeaways:
- Deliver feedback that builds, not breaks
- Structure performance conversations effectively
- Manage defensiveness and emotional reactions
- Create a learning-focused culture
Week 5 – Emotional Intelligence in Action & Leading with Intention
Wednesday 5th November (In person, 3 hrs) This final in-person session blends the development of emotional intelligence with space to reflect on your leadership journey. You’ll build self-awareness and relational skills through live interaction, then consolidate your learning from the programme by defining your leadership brand and next steps.
Why In-Person? Emotional intelligence is best learned face-to-face, with real-time feedback and practice. Ending in person allows participants to connect, share reflections, and leave with clarity, confidence, and commitment to their leadership growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Identify emotional triggers and patterns
- Practise empathetic listening and presence
- Improve self-regulation and impact awareness
- Build stronger relationships through EQ
- Define your personal leadership brand
- Reflect on your key growth moments
- Commit to intentional behavioural shifts
- Create a practical plan for continued development
Frequently asked questions
Yes - each session builds on the last, and the programme is designed as a complete journey. We recommend full attendance to gain the most benefit. Unfortunately, sessions will not be recorded.
Sessions will not be recorded, so attendance is important. We understand that unexpected situations can arise - please let us know in advance if you’re unable to attend a session.
Yes. Your programme fee includes all five sessions, a participant toolkit with practical templates, and your completion certificate.
Cancellations made within 14 days of booking will receive a full refund. After this period, refunds are not available, but places can be transferred to another participant from the same organisation if required.
Online sessions will be hosted via Zoom. You’ll receive calendar invites and joining links after registering.