A series of five workshops with peer group support to explore, build and practice ways of being a leader in the social sector. Nicky Benson will facilitate insights, provide tools and frameworks and ground learning in practice to build your competence and confidence in leading others in an unpredictable world.
The outline below is indicative, with an opportunity to co-create some content as we travel together.
Tuesday 28 April 2026, 9.30am - 1.00pm. Session 1: Personal Leadership
Understanding who you are, owning your story and increased awareness of what drives your behaviour is critical to being a leader. Get clearer on your own personal brand, have techniques to harness stress and optimize your own energy to be in the best state to be an authentic and inclusive leader.
Tuesday 12 May 2026, 9.30am - 1.00pm. Session 2: Building high performing teams
How do we as leaders build high performance. In this workshop we will explore the building blocks of high performing teams, the challenges and opportunities of leading teams, including working virtually or in a hybrid environment. Understanding our own communication style and how we flex to meet the needs of others and build motivation.
Tuesday 26 May 2026, 9.30am - 1.00pm. Session 3: Being a coach through change
Develop your competence and confidence in supporting others to step up and reach their potential. In this workshop you will hone your communication skills to build confidence and competence in being a coach, delegating and having check -in conversations. We will also explore the conversations needed to support people through change.
Tuesday 9 June 2026, 9.30am - 1.00pm. Session 4: Leaning into Courageous conversations
Having the courage to have the conversations that matter is critical as a leader. You will have frameworks to structure and practice conversations you find more challenging and an understanding of how we can reduce resistance and partner with others to find a way forward.
Tuesday 23 June 2026, 9.30am - 1.00pm. Session 5: Leadership is a journey
Reflection, key insights, challenge and opportunities. This final session gives an opportunity for us to consolidate our insights and learnings. Peer group presentations of key learnings and an opportunity to explore next steps on your leadership journey.
Spaces are strictlty limited to 12 for this workshop series, register early to avoid disappointment.
Comments from previous participants:
"I didn’t want it to end"
"Great support and conversations in the group opportunity created for real life examples to be used in problems solved."
"An amazing workshop that has given so much opportunity to grow and learn with practical useful tools"
"Capable knowledgeable real world experience and very respectful of our learning journey"less
