Module 1 – In the Boardroom
What a board is actually for, where the line between executive and non executive sits, and how the good ones behave when it gets difficult.

We support individuals at every stage of their leadership journey through executive coaching, leadership development and career progression programmes. Whether someone is stepping into senior leadership, exploring a Non-Executive Director pathway or navigating a career transition, our programmes provide the thinking space, challenge and practical tools to accelerate growth and impact.

Three live online modules on what a board is for, how it gets assurance, and how to read the numbers. Take one, or take all three.
Most board members arrive through a family link, a clinical career, a headship or a promotion, and then discover that nobody explains what a trustee actually does, how assurance is supposed to work, or which question to ask when the surplus looks too good. This programme teaches the job itself. Each module stands on its own, and taken together they build: the first sets the frame, the second gives the discipline, and the third applies both to the numbers.
What a board is actually for, where the line between executive and non executive sits, and how the good ones behave when it gets difficult.

Governance that is proportionate and purposeful, risk that is more than a register, and the difference between being told everything is fine and knowing it.

Finance for non finance board members. What the statements tell you, what the pack is hiding, and the questions that surface a problem before the auditors do.

Coaching support for leaders preparing for or developing their role as a Non-Executive Director.

Mentoring support helping NEDs build confidence, influence and strategic impact in the boardroom.

A practical six-week programme designed to help experienced leaders transition successfully into their first Non-Executive Director role.

Coaching support helping individuals navigate redundancy, career change and new career opportunities.

Coaching support helping women navigate peri-menopause and menopause while continuing to lead effectively.

Leadership coaching designed to support women to grow confidence, influence and impact.

Practical training helping managers support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Mental health awareness training designed to build confidence supporting wellbeing at work.

Introductory training to improve understanding of mental health and supportive conversations.

Refresher training to update and maintain Mental Health First Aid skills.

Full Mental Health First Aider certification building practical skills and workplace confidence.

This one-to-one coaching provides a safe confidential space for MHFAiders® to process their experiences, and hone their MHFA skills.

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