Sheffield University Leadership Development Programme Graduation

Our Sheffield University Leadership Development Programme Group held their Graduation event on 13 Jun 23 in Chesterfield. The event marked the successful end of a 12 month Programme that included individual coaching, a 16PF assessment and 4 residential phases. Feedback from the delegates has been consistently positive extolling the virtues of the course. Just cannot […]
How to become a Better Communicator – the Leader Connect Podcast with Aysha Iqbal

Aysha Iqbal is a communications expert and coach. With 18 years’ experience as a journalist both in radio and as a BBC News Anchor she has a wealth of wisdom, that you can adopt immediately, that will dramatically improve your ability to communicate. Coupled with Sarah McEntee’s wisdom as a breakfast radio host, this is […]
New Podcast – How Faith, Diversity and Sport shape Leadership with Abbas Salihu

Abbas Salihu is a senior soldier in the British Army. Born in Nigeria, he played Judo for his country winning a bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games and continues to coach the Army’s Judo Squad. In this episode we talk about service, sport, faith and diversity and the role they all play in successful leadership. […]
How Leaders can dismantle the Status Barrier at Work – Neil writes for FE News

In this article leadership expert Neil Jurd discusses how leaders can dismantle the status barrier at work – and why it is key to building high-performing teams. He reveals how organisations can free themselves from the entanglement of bureaucracy and status to encourage new leaders to use initiative. How leaders can dismantle the ‘status barrier’ […]
The Leaders guide to knowing yourself and knowing others Podcast with Dr Nia Thomas

Dr Nia Thomas JP LLB (Hons), MSc, DBA is the Director of Thoughts and Ideas at Knowing Self Knowing Others. Not only is she wonderful to listen too, but she is the most incredible source of wisdom centering around emotional intelligence and the importance of knowing yourself first and then others. An essential listen for […]
The Bear Essentials Podcast – Neil discusses Unlocking the Key to Successful Leadership

This week Neil discusses the key to successful leadership with the Bear Essentials host Charles Wallace. An interesting and very insightful podcast – a must listen! Unlocking the Key to Successful Leadership: Insights from Author Neil Jurd OBE
Neil speaks on the Connected Leadership Podcast

In this episode Andy Lopata speaks with Neil Jurd, OBE, who has extensive experience in leadership development from his time as a British Army officer and leading expeditions worldwide. Neil shares his five rules of connecting and emphasises the importance of creating a culture where everyone in the team feels valued and significant, leading to […]
How pressing pause on our busy lives can lead to success – Neil writes for “In Cumbria”

Is being busy a good thing? Not when it leads to backache, obesity and burnout. Leadership coach Neil Jurd OBE says finding the time to switch off could lead to greater productivity. Read Neil’s article from the “In Cumbria” magazine: How pressing pause on our busy lives can lead to success | In Cumbria (in-cumbria.com) […]
The Cosmic Bridge Podcast with Michael Hanson and Neil Jurd

The Cosmic Bridge is what connects your profession with your passion, the material and the spiritual and ultimately helps you find your higher purpose. Sharing inspiring stories weekly from breathwork practitioners, stroke survivors and shamans. In Episode 20, Michael and Neil discuss Neil’s cosmic bridge and how it has shaped his life. Watch the trailer […]
How to lead your staff through turbulent times with humility, purpose and self-knowledge

It seems a new global crisis is rising every week, from the threat of recession to a global pandemic – it falls down to leaders to make the workforce feel safe and secure in order to inspire them to get the job done. In this edition of the Elite Bushiness magazine, Neil Jurd discusses how […]