Essential Leadership Skills - 2 Day Intensive Programme

Lead with Impact. Inspire with Purpose. Deliver Results.

Description

In today’s fast-changing business landscape, leaders need more than just management skills; they need the confidence, clarity, and agility to inspire teams, navigate change, and deliver results that last.

The Essential Leadership Skills – 2-Day Intensive is a high-impact programme designed for busy professionals who want powerful leadership growth without weeks away from work. 

Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or looking to sharpen your existing skills, this programme gives you practical tools, proven strategies, and the confidence to lead with influence from day one.

 

Day One – Leading with Clarity and Connection

  • Shape Your Signature Leadership Style – Discover and refine the approach that sets you apart.

  • Inspire Across Every Stage of Team Growth – Lead with confidence from team formation to high performance.

  • Unlock the Power of Team Dynamics – Navigate personalities, strengths, and challenges to create synergy.

  • Lead with Emotional Intelligence – Build trust, influence, and resilience through self-awareness and empathy.

 

Day Two – Driving Performance and Positive Change

  • Lead Change with Purpose and Confidence – Guide your team through transitions and uncertainty.

  • Transform Conflict into Collaboration – Turn challenges into opportunities for growth and stronger relationships.

  • Coach for Breakthrough Results – Develop your team’s potential and inspire lasting performance.

 

Testimonials of our leadership courses

“I now take a lot more reflective time on situations before I act/react. I did another course a few years back with Vic, doing another with a few more years of management experience made this course a lot more valuable to me. Confirms a lot of what I'm doing, but also shows where I need to work more at.” -  October 2025

"The course was delivered professionally, and I have taken a lot out of it for implementation both personally and professionally" - October 2025

"The course had great content, Victoria was very approachable & happy to help with any situation you wanted to discuss as she has vast experience. The environment was setup well and all the staff in the building were kind & friendly." - October 2025

"Victoria was fantastic at providing relatable scenarios for us to connect the training to the real-world environment. Would definitely recommend this course with Victoria at the helm to anyone looking at upskilling or starting out in the leadership space - May 2025

"Victoria! You bring a unique and fresh approach to LND ! Your ability to adapt and cater for each individual in a group environment is not only inspiring but also promotes growth in others. captivating and engaging all the way through! - February 2025

 

This condensed approach prioritises practical skills and application, ensuring participants leave with tools they can implement immediately in their workplace.

Facilitated by

Victoria Barkway founded Bold Consultancy in 2008 and provides training, coaching, professional supervision and wellbeing support to businesses and organisations across New Zealand and sometimes further afield.

One of the most positive and enthusiastic people you will ever meet. A passionate and hardworking individual, living in London and travelling across the UK, roles in banking, management, financial services, HR (Personnel back then), training, leadership assessment, leadership development and business strategy firmly sowed the seeds for Bold Consultancy to be here today.

A sought after trainer, facilitator and coach. Studying Psychology, Advanced Interpersonal Behaviours and a Bachelor of Science (Counselling) Victoria has an ability to engage people in their own development.

Whether it’s on a training course, in a one to one coaching session or professional supervision session she can recognise where you need to focus and pinpoint practical strategies to achieve results. 

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