At the heart of our work at Being Leaders is a passion for helping people grow into who they want to be, to do the bigger jobs and live the bigger lives they are capable of, realised through their way of being and impact as a leader.
Through training and coaching, we equip senior, emerging and high-performing leaders with new skills and beliefs to move from being bogged down in the details, to operating as a strategic and influential leader with the ability to shape and deliver big outcomes.
Our program draws on a wide range of traditions, disciplines, perspectives and experience, including Ontological coaching and Human Synergistic, that combine to give leaders experiences that are profound and practical.
We help leaders bring clarity to their role, which provides more time and space for human imagination, building trust and greater efficiencies. Our foundational training module ‘Creating Sandboxes’ introduces leaders to the ‘Leader of Leaders’ role and equips them with the skills and tools to free up time and space through effective delegation.
Once there is time and space for leaders to focus on strategy and high-impact work, we work with the organisation to identify capability gaps and the next phase of growth. Our secondary training modules include ‘Way of Being’, ‘Influence to Integrate’, ‘Coaching Leaders’, ‘Giving Yourself a Promotion’, and ‘Setting and Executing Strategy’.
Our coaching service exists to work with leaders in complex organisations who want to get better at taking people with them to shape the future. We specialise in supporting leaders to transition from the role of the Professional Contributor or Team Leader, into the role of a Leader of Leaders. This is one of the most challenging transitions leaders face, as it requires letting go of what used to work and learning a new set of skills and practices to have greater influence within an organisation. Learn more about our coaching packages:
Our team combines leadership experience from large and complex organisations, through to early stage startups.
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A Leader of Leader is a role where the person has multiple Team Leaders reporting to them. The Team Leaders in turn, typically manage a further three to ten Professional Contributors. The Leader of Leader, when operating effectively, no longer has a direct influence on the end results, instead their role requires them to shape results through their leadership abilities.
The transition from Team Leader to Leader of Leaders can be one of the most complex of an individual’s career.
A Leader of Leaders who recognises that their role is a totally different job to what they have done previously will thrive. While the Team Leader remains involved in the details, for example developing a presentation, the Leader of Leaders must design the systems their people work in and scan internally and externally for opportunities.
Whilst there is recognition that leadership transitions can be difficult for the individual to navigate, there is a gap in understanding about this impact on an organisation.
The epicentre of an organisation is the relationship between the Leader of Leaders and their direct reports (who will, in turn, have functional teams underneath them). This crucial connection is built on clarity and communication – when it is lacking there is a huge detriment to the individuals and the organisation.
The Leader of Leaders Value Chain illustration below sets out the impact of the role.
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Leadership training is critical for the growth and success of both emerging and senior leaders. Drawing on the principles of Being Leaders, this blog explores how leadership training can transform individuals and organisations. By understanding the nuances of leadership transitions, you and your organisation can unlock your full potential and achieve meaningful change for your business and its people.