Developing confident leaders who enable people and performance to thrive
Most people are promoted into management because they were good at the job they were doing before. Almost nobody is taught how to lead the people now doing it. That gap is where most of the damage happens – to engagement, to wellbeing, to retention, and eventually to results. It is also entirely fixable. The skills involved can be learned, practised and improved, whether someone is running their first team or an entire function.
At Longshaw Consulting Group, we believe leadership is one of the greatest influences on employee engagement, wellbeing, performance and organisational success. Whether someone is stepping into their first management role or leading a large function, the skills required to lead people with confidence can be learned, practised and continually developed.
Our leadership and management programmes have been designed from over 35 years of experience working alongside managers, leaders and organisations. Drawing on real-world experience as an HR Manager, Executive Coach, Leadership Facilitator and Business Owner, our workshops combine practical insight with the latest research, proven leadership models and techniques that managers can immediately apply in the workplace.
We focus on practical application rather than theory alone. Every workshop is interactive, discussion-based and centred around real workplace challenges. Participants leave with practical tools, increased confidence and a personalised 30-Day Challenge designed to help turn learning into sustainable leadership habits.
Flexible Delivery
Our leadership & management programmes
Programmes can be delivered as
Two-hour Booster Sessions
Half-day workshops
Full-day workshops
Tailored leadership development programmes delivered over several weeks or months
Each programme is designed around your organisation’s objectives, culture and leadership challenges.
Suitable for
Aspiring Managers
First-Time Managers
Middle Managers
Senior Leaders
Experienced Leaders looking to refresh and strengthen their leadership capability
Why us
What Makes Our Leadership Development Different?
Practical Before Theoretical
We focus on the behaviours that make the biggest difference in everyday leadership.
Tailored to Your Organisation
Every programme is designed around your culture, challenges and leadership expectations.
Interactive and Inclusive
Participants learn through discussion, coaching, practical exercises and real workplace scenarios.
Leadership That Lasts
Every programme includes practical actions and a 30-day challenge to embed new habits.
Built Around Managing People Well
Everything we teach is aligned to one simple philosophy: helping leaders create environments where people can thrive and perform at their best.
The Outcomes
What Leaders Gain
Leaders leave with greater confidence to:
Build trust and credibility.
Delegate effectively.
Navigate difficult conversations.
Lead change confidently.
Create psychological safety.
Inspire high performance.
Coach and develop others.
Give impactful feedback.
Build resilient, engaged teams.
Bring out the best in every individual.
What We Cover
Workshop Topics
Understanding Who I Am as a Leader
Develop greater self-awareness, understand your leadership style, recognise your strengths and identify practical ways to maximise your impact as a leader.
Making the Most of Your Team
Develop a deeper understanding of your team’s current dynamics and discover what enables teams to perform at their best. Learn practical frameworks and strategies to strengthen relationships, improve collaboration and create a high-performing team culture.
Managing Good Conversations
Learn how everyday conversations build trust, motivation and performance. Develop practical communication and coaching skills that strengthen relationships and improve team engagement.
Managing Difficult Conversations
Build the confidence to address challenging situations with empathy, clarity and professionalism. Learn practical frameworks for giving feedback, addressing performance concerns and resolving conflict constructively.
Move beyond simply having the conversation to creating lasting change, helping people recognise and shift unhelpful behaviours and habits towards healthier, more effective and sustainable ways of working.
Delegating for Maximum Performance
Learn how to delegate with clarity and confidence, empowering others to take ownership, develop their capability and deliver their best. Discover how effective delegation builds trust, increases team performance and enables leaders to focus on the work that only they can do.
Leading as a Coach
Develop a coaching approach that empowers people to think for themselves, unlock their potential and take greater ownership for achieving results. Learn practical coaching skills that inspire fresh thinking, innovative problem solving and meaningful conversations that build confidence, capability and performance.
Managing Your Time and Priorities
Improve personal effectiveness by focusing on priorities, managing workload, reducing overwhelm and creating sustainable ways of working.
Effective Influencing
Increase your ability to influence without relying solely on authority. Learn how to build credibility, understand stakeholders and communicate with impact across the organisation.
Effective Communications
Develop the flexibility to adapt your communication style to different people, situations and personalities. Learn when to push, when to pull, and how to communicate in ways that build trust, strengthen relationships and achieve better outcomes.
How we Work
Our Approach
Every programme combines:
Practical leadership tools and techniques
Evidence-based research and contemporary thinking
Real workplace case studies
Interactive discussion and practice
Reflection and personal action planning
A practical 30-Day Challenge to embed learning and create lasting behavioural change
Our aim is simple: to help managers become confident leaders who enable individuals, teams and organisations to achieve their full potential.
Madeline doesn’t offer ‘off-the-shelf’ solutions; she tailors well-structured programs to the specific needs of the individual or team. Her delivery, rich with tangible examples and thoughtful Q&A, has been instrumental in helping our leaders improve performance and our organization improve its culture. Her work is truly transformational and she is a deeply credible, valued partner to our organization.
I highly recommend her.”