Grow leaders who actually lead

We run focused, practical workshops that give managers and team leads the tools they need today, not theories they forget by Friday. Small groups, real scenarios, measurable change.

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Who we are

A small team of facilitators who have spent years inside organisations before stepping out to teach what we learned the hard way.

Our facilitators discussing workshop plans

We started where you are

Our founding facilitators spent a combined 22 years managing engineering and operations teams in the UK before launching Leadership Workshop Genius in 2019. The frustration was always the same: leadership training felt disconnected from the daily mess of deadlines, difficult conversations and shifting priorities.

So we built workshops around real situations. Each session uses scenarios drawn from actual workplace challenges, not hypothetical case studies from a textbook published in 1998. Participants practise giving feedback, running difficult one-to-ones, delegating under pressure and making decisions with incomplete information.

We cap every workshop at 14 people. That keeps the room small enough for genuine discussion and large enough for varied perspectives. Every participant leaves with a personal action plan reviewed by the facilitator within two weeks.

What we offer

Four workshop formats designed for different stages of leadership growth. Each one can be delivered on-site at your office or at our training space in North Kihnfield.

New manager foundations

A two-day programme for people who have been promoted into their first management role within the last 12 months. We cover the shift from individual contributor to leader: setting expectations, running weekly check-ins, giving honest feedback without damaging trust, and managing former peers. Participants complete four live practice exercises with video playback.

Difficult conversations lab

Half-day intensive focused on the conversations managers dread: performance warnings, salary disappointments, interpersonal conflict and redundancy notices. We use trained role-play actors so participants face realistic emotional responses. Each manager receives a personalised feedback sheet scoring clarity, empathy and directness.

Strategic thinking for mid-level leaders

A full-day workshop for managers with two or more years of experience who need to shift from tactical execution to strategic planning. We work through goal-setting frameworks, resource allocation exercises and stakeholder mapping using your organisation's real objectives. Groups of four build and present a 90-day strategic plan by end of day.

Ongoing coaching cohorts

Six-month programme pairing monthly group sessions with individual coaching calls. Each cohort includes 8 leaders from different organisations, which creates an honest peer-support network. Between sessions, participants complete structured reflection journals that feed into their coaching conversations.

How it works

From first conversation to follow-up, here is what happens when you work with us.

Discovery call

A 30-minute phone or video call where we learn about your team size, current challenges and what success looks like. No slides, no sales pitch.

Workshop design

We draft a session plan tailored to your group. You review it, suggest changes and approve the final agenda within five working days.

Delivery day

Our facilitator arrives 45 minutes early to set up. The workshop runs with a mix of short teaching segments, group exercises and individual reflection.

Follow-up review

Two weeks after the workshop, each participant receives written feedback and a 20-minute call to review their action plan progress.

What participants say

Honest feedback from people who have been through our workshops.

★★★★★
"I dreaded giving negative feedback before this workshop. The role-play exercises were uncomfortable in the best way. Within a week I had my first proper performance conversation, and it went better than any I had attempted in three years of managing."
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Rachel M.
Engineering team lead, Manchester
★★★★★
"The strategic thinking workshop forced me to stop firefighting and actually plan. My 90-day plan from the session became the template my director now uses across the department."
James T. avatar
James T.
Operations manager, Birmingham
★★★★☆
"Small group size made a real difference. I could ask questions without feeling like I was slowing down 40 other people. The follow-up call two weeks later kept me accountable."
Priya K. avatar
Priya K.
Product owner, Leeds

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the things people usually ask before booking.

How many people can attend a single workshop?
We accept between 6 and 14 participants per session. Fewer than six limits the variety of perspectives in group exercises. More than fourteen means individuals get less facilitator attention. If your team is larger, we run consecutive sessions on back-to-back days.
Can you deliver workshops at our office?
Yes. We bring all materials, including printed workbooks, sticky notes, feedback forms and any AV equipment we need. You just provide a room with movable chairs and enough wall space for flipchart paper. We have delivered on-site workshops across England, from London to Newcastle.
What does a workshop cost?
Pricing depends on format and group size. A half-day difficult conversations lab for up to 10 people starts at £1,800 plus VAT. Full-day programmes range from £2,400 to £3,600. The six-month coaching cohort is priced per participant. We send a detailed quote within 48 hours of your discovery call.
Do you offer virtual workshops?
We do, though we recommend in-person delivery for the role-play heavy sessions. Virtual workshops run on Zoom with breakout rooms and a digital whiteboard. Sessions are shorter online: we split a full-day programme into two half-day blocks with a gap day in between for reflection tasks.
What industries do you work with?
Most of our clients are in technology, professional services and healthcare, but leadership challenges are remarkably similar across sectors. We have also worked with local government teams, logistics companies and a chain of veterinary practices. The scenarios we use are always customised to your industry context.
How far in advance should we book?
Three to four weeks is ideal. That gives us time for the discovery call, workshop design and logistics. We can occasionally accommodate shorter timelines if a facilitator is available, so it is always worth asking.

Get in touch

Tell us about your team and we will suggest the right workshop format. No obligation, no automated follow-up sequences.

Contact details

832 Moor Lane, North Kihnfield, England, MB9 2KO, United Kingdom