Nexus

Our unique executive leadership programme combining innovative and inspiring sessions with expertise from keynote speakers, alongside powerful psychometric insights

Designed for the senior leaders of any organisation - business, government, charity; large, mid or start-up

Our Leaders Nexus is more an experience than a programme. We curate a cohort of leaders drawn from a wide variety of situations and with a wealth of experience. Comprising three offsites in Cambridge, the conversations we facilitate create rich, deep insights with benefits for life as well as work.

Programme Outline

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A Living Legacy

Leading with integrity, clarity and compassion

Healthy leaders cultivate healthy organisations. They lead with a clear sense of purpose, take the whole organisation into account, and are committed to developing new leaders. We'll examine the impact of external influences and internal dynamics on your culture, identifying actions for the greatest difference.

  • What is a living legacy?
  • Is purpose really the most important thing?
  • How do we navigate the tension between short term and long term thinking?
  • Should we make followers or leaders?
  • What is the place of joy as a measurement of leadership success?

Keynote speaker

Sarah Gillard

CEO of A Blueprint for Better Business

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Authentic Trust

The essential condition for excellent performance

Trust is a vital trait in high-performing teams, enabling effective communication and preventing destructive conflict. Our aim is to develop trustworthy leaders who cultivate team trust. While trust can be elusive, its absence is unmistakable.

  • How transparent should we be?
  • Relationships: our biggest problem or most valuable asset?
  • Is acting consistently an unobtainable ideal?
  • Should we listen to our gut instincts?
  • Do we need power in order to lead?

Keynote speaker

Jean Oelwang

President of Virgin Unite, Co-Founder of Plus Wonder & Advisory Council member for The Elders

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Moral Courage

Leading with integrity, clarity and compassion

Outstanding leaders exhibit moral courage, making firm, compassionate decisions rooted in their vision and values. We delve into challenging decisions within the group, exploring complexities and differing perspectives. We also address the role of compassion in leadership, including potential challenges in implementing tough decisions.

  • Do we need high conviction to make good leadership decisions?
  • Is immediate gratification always a bad thing?
  • Do reasons matter when doing the right thing?
  • Does the implementation of a decision matter more or less than the decision itself?
  • Do we allow past experiences to shape us for the better or worse?

Keynote speaker

To be advised

Programme Location

The Nexus programme will be hosted in Cambridge, UK

Cambridge has a rich history, best known for its university, founded in 1209 and ranked among the best universities in the world. The historic buildings create a fascinating environment, matched with the natural beauty of the river Cam. It's a lively and stimulating part of the country.

The sessions will be held at The Varsity Hotel, at the heart of the City of Cambridge and a short taxi ride from the train station (and within walking distance). Accommodation is also at The Varsity; the programme fee includes accommodation expenses.

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Price

£6,250 (£3,625 for charities)

Includes accommodation at The Varsity Hotel (Cambridge), dinner, lunch & breakfast.

Upcoming Dates

25th and 26th September 2025

20th and 21st November 2025

29th and 30th January 2026

Entry Requirements

Applications Close 10th September 2025. 
We will conduct a brief interview with you before confirming your place.

The Nexus experience requires a minimum number and diverse cohort. We reserve the right to run the programme only on that basis.

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