Personal & Career Development

Helping people become the very best version of themselves

When people understand who they are, recognise what they have to offer and have the confidence to build on their strengths, they become more engaged, motivated and capable of achieving their potential.

At Longshaw Consulting Group, we believe that personal growth is the foundation of career success. Our Personal & Career Development programmes help individuals increase their self-awareness, build confidence, develop practical workplace skills and take ownership of their personal and professional development.

Drawing on more than 35 years of experience in leadership development, coaching and organisational psychology, our workshops combine evidence-based learning with practical tools that participants can apply immediately. Every programme is highly interactive and concludes with a personalised 30-Day Challenge, helping participants embed new behaviours and create lasting habits.

Our personal & career development programmes

Programmes can be delivered as

Two-hour Booster Sessions

Half-day workshops

Full-day workshops

Tailored development programmes delivered over several weeks or months.

Suitable for

Suitable for individuals at every stage of their career, from graduates and early-career professionals through to experienced specialists and senior professionals looking to continue their growth.

What makes our personal development different?

Self-Awareness First

Real growth begins with understanding yourself.

Whole Person Development

We develop confidence, communication, mindset and career, not just skills.

Practical Application

Participants leave knowing exactly what to do differently.

Psychometrics That Create Insight

Insights Discovery® and Motivational Maps® help people understand both who they are and what motivates them.

Growth Beyond the Classroom

Every programme includes a practical 30-day challenge to help turn insight into sustainable habits.

What participants gain

Participants develop:

Greater self-awareness.

Increased confidence.

Clarity about strengths and talents.

Understanding of personal motivators.

Stronger communication skills.

Improved influencing skills.

Better networking capability.

Effective time management.

Greater career clarity.

Increased personal effectiveness.

Workshop topics

Understanding Yourself

Increase your self-awareness by exploring your values, preferences, behaviours and impact on others. Gain a deeper understanding of who you are and how to build on your natural strengths.

Building Your Personal Brand

Discover what makes you unique and how you want to be known by others. Learn how to build a professional reputation that reflects your strengths, values and aspirations.

Understanding Your Strengths and personal style

Identify your natural talents and discover how to use them more intentionally to increase confidence, performance and fulfilment at work.

Understanding Your Motivators

Explore what energises, drives and inspires you. Gain insight into what helps you perform at your best and how to create greater motivation and engagement in your work.

Understanding Your Career Goals

Take time to reflect on where you are today, where you want to be and how to get there. Develop a practical career plan that aligns your strengths, aspirations and opportunities.

Effective Communication Skills

Develop the flexibility to adapt your communication style to different people and situations. Learn how to communicate with greater confidence, build stronger relationships and achieve better outcomes.

Effective Influencing

Increase your ability to influence positively by building credibility, understanding others’ perspectives and communicating with confidence and impact.

Managing Your Time and Priorities

Develop practical strategies to manage your workload, prioritise effectively and create more time for the activities that add the greatest value.

Effective Networking

Build meaningful professional relationships with confidence and authenticity. Learn practical networking strategies that create opportunities, strengthen collaboration and support long-term career development.

Our approach

Every programme combines:

Practical workplace tools and techniques

Evidence-based research and contemporary thinking

Interactive discussion and self-reflection

Personal profiling and diagnostic tools where appropriate

Reflection and personal action planning

A personalised 30-Day Challenge to embed learning and create sustainable behavioural change

Our aim is to help people understand themselves, recognise their potential and develop the confidence, skills and motivation to build successful, fulfilling careers.

Enhancing self-awareness through psychometric profiling

Many of our Personal & Career Development programmes can be enhanced through the use of psychometric profiling. We are accredited practitioners in Insights Discovery® and Motivational Maps®, two highly regarded tools that help individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their potential.

Insights Discovery uses four colour energies to explore personality preferences, communication styles and the value individuals bring to a team, while Motivational Maps identifies what truly energises and motivates people at work, highlighting their strongest drivers as well as those that may be limiting their engagement.

Together, these powerful tools accelerate self-awareness, inspire meaningful reflection and provide practical insights that help individuals build confidence, maximise their strengths and make more informed decisions about their personal and professional development.

“I have known Madeline for many years (more than I care to mention!) and worked with her in a number of different organisations.

Madeline has an interesting background, combining business/HR skills with her training in psychotherapy and coaching.
She is an excellent listener, is adaptive and disciplined around driving for outcomes. This means she will work with you to understand the problem you are trying to resolve and be creative and practical with her intervention designs.

Madeline facilitates with positive energy and is very engaging. She makes her role look effortless, which it is not, and ensures participants gain skills and tools they can apply immediately in making a difference.”
Lisa White
Executive Director of People and Culture
Crown Estate