Build your leadership confidence - get the promotion then smash it in the role with:
The Compassionate Leadership
Accelerator Programme
Next Intake: 2025
For managers who want to go further in their career: Sharpen your leadership management skills with this ILM accredited training.
Click the button below to be the FIRST to find out when the next intake of this programme will be, and get access to the limited spaces when sales open.
Build your leadership confidence - get the promotion then smash it in the role with:
The Compassionate Leadership
Accelerator Programme
STARTS AGAIN IN 2025
For managers who want to go further in their career: Sharpen your leadership management skills with this ILM accredited training programme from Hayley Gillard.
Click the button below to be the FIRST to find out when the next intake of this programme will be, and get access to the limited spaces when sales open.
The Compassionate Leadership Accelerator programme will take you from a place of doubting your decisions to a place of self-confidence with the qualification and job title to prove it!
Do you second guess the way you manage people?
Worry about saying the wrong thing?
Fear confrontational meetings and being judged by others?
Got a good technical ability but lack management experience?
Together, we will remove the barriers and turn you in to a successful Compassionate Leader.
Only 16 Places, each at £2997+VAT. Payment plans available!
Are you a department head looking to book spaces for your management team?
Register Your Interest for the next intake below:
"It has been one of the best investments of staff time and effort I have ever experienced. The leadership programme has transformed the way my colleagues think and behave and the fact that six of them have received promotions since beginning the course is testament to the efficacy of the programme. I couldn’t be happier with the training, and I couldn’t be more proud of my team for embracing the course’s lessons and applying them to their day jobs.”
- Neil Yeomans
LEVEL-UP YOUR LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND UNLOCK YOUR ABILITY TO MANAGE YOUR TEAM MORE EFFECTIVELY
- Build your self-confidence in your abilities
- Build self-awareness and learn to leverage it
- Develop your leadership style and practical skills
- Learn to build a high-performing, psychologically safe team
- Understand how to translate strategic into operational thinking
- Develop your ability to effectively motivate others
- Understand how to manage different personalities
- Learn to deal with conflict, and handle hard conversations
- Align employees with a shared vision and operational plan
- Build skills in communication and the benefits of being direct
Sharpen your leadership management skills with The Compassionate Leadership Accelerator, the ILM accredited training programme.
Join Business Psychology Consultant, Hayley Gillard, to kick off The Compassionate Leadership Accelerator in 2025.
For managers striving to be more effective leaders who are ready to level up their career - The Compassionate Leadership Accelerator is the key to helping you bring out the brilliant leader within.
The 6-month programme offers a rich learning experience, combining in-person training sessions, virtual group coaching, and one-to-one coaching sessions to help increase your leadership effectiveness.
For managers who want more than line management. They want to LEAD.
How we'll spend our time together:
6 Modules, 6 Months
Core training on the key skills, attributes and psychology needed to be a leader. Everything is science-backed and aimed to support you to develop as a compassionate and respected leader.
In-Person
ILM Accreditation
Gain a Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management during the programme to recognise and validate your learning experience. Strengthen your profile to employers and for internal promotion.
One to One Coaching
Six one to one coaching sessions online with your own dedicated and qualified coach to help you implement everything we learn in the modules and apply it to your own experiences and circumstances.
DISC Personality Profiling
An assessment that helps you recognise your personality traits so you can leverage them to your success, to begin your self-awareness journey. Personalised reports are provided and are bought to life via a workshop.
Group Coaching
3 online group coaching sessions (in action learning set style) where you will learn to coach others and receive coaching to help you feel comfortable asking for support with overcoming challenges and receiving guidance from peers.
E-Learning Portal
Access to tonnes of extra resources to help embed your learning including everything you need for the qualification and life-time access to the self study version of the programme, so you can revisit the content at any point.
6 modules, over 6 months. Value £3000
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management. Value £2000
6 x one-to-one coaching sessions. Value £900
DISC Personality Profiling and Masterclass. Value £300
3 x Group Coaching Sessions. Value £450
Lifetime access to e-learning portal. £997
TOTAL VALUE OF OVER £7,600!
PLUS!!
ALL THESE BONUSES ARE YOURS TOO:
(and some secret extras which I can't wait to share with you when we get started!)
BONUS: Career Progression and Interview Skills Workshop
Learn how to get interview ready, find senior manager jobs that align with your values and take next steps in your career with this online workshop.
VALUE £497
BONUS: Managing Difficult Conversations Masterclass
Free access to the masterclass that accompanies the Compassionate Leaders e-book '21 tools for managing difficult conversations'.
VALUE £197
BONUS: Templates and Cheat Sheets
All the resources you need to help with managing staff. Done-for-you sentence starters, conversation prompts and emails you can copy /paste!
VALUE £197
BONUS: Inspiring Interviews with Industry Leaders
Learn from the best and gain top tips from 6+ inspiring case-study interviews with industry leaders.
VALUE £1,800
BONUS: The Science of Self-Confidence Masterclass
Understand how confidence is formed, the threat response and how to over-ride habitual thought patterns.
VALUE £197
BONUS: Personal Branding Workshop
We have milliseconds to form a first impression. Learn how to influence that with this life-changing online workshop.
VALUE £497
All the core programme elements Value £7,600
Career Progression Masterclass Value £197
Getting Interview Confident Tips Value £197
Managing Difficult Conversations Masterclass Value £197
Managing Staff Cheatsheets Value £197
Inspiring Interviews with Leaders Value £1,800
The Science of Self-Confidence Masterclass Value £197
Personal Branding Masterclass Value £297
Building a Psychologically Safe Team Masterclass Value £197
Plus!, the surprise bonuses you get when you join! Value £350
TOTAL VALUE OF OVER £11,200!
Your investment is only £2997+VAT.
Payment plans available!
Are you a department head looking to book spaces for your management team?
Multiple spaces can be booked for organisations.
"I cannot praise Hayley enough with how well this course has impacted not only my working life, but also my personal life. My mindset and confidence has changed for the better, and this is being shown and noticed within my work... I am so glad I was given this opportunity to be able to develop myself."
- Eloise Kitchen
Six Modules, Six Months & 16 Only Spaces Available
Here's what we'll be covering in the Core Modules:
1
Confidence, self-awareness and who you are as a leader.
Build confidence, overcome self-doubt, and develop a mindset that empowers you to lead with assurance. Explore self-awareness exercises to identify strengths, blind spots, and the impact of your behaviours on others. Discover your authentic leadership identity by defining the values and principles that guide your leadership style.
2
Leadership styles and motivating staff.
Develop knowledge and skills to lead with impact. Explore various leadership styles and learn proven techniques to motivate and engage your team, driving performance and fostering a positive work environment. Understand psychological safety and how to build trust within a team.
3
Business tools, strategic & operational thinking and compassionate leadership.
Master essential business tools to streamline decision-making and drive results. Learn to balance strategic vision with operational execution, ensuring your leadership is both visionary and practical. Delve into the principles of compassionate leadership—understanding how empathy and care can enhance team performance and loyalty.
4
Effective Communication Skills
Designed to elevate your ability to connect, influence, and lead. Master the art of clear, concise, and impactful communication in every setting, from one-on-one conversations to team meetings and presentations. Learn techniques to actively listen, engage your audience, and convey your ideas with confidence and authority.
5
Coaching Skills
Learn tools to unlock the potential in others and lead with transformative impact. Learn the core principles of effective coaching, including active listening, powerful questioning, and providing constructive feedback. Develop the ability to guide your team members toward their goals, empowering them to grow and perform at their best.
6
Mental health, EDI and managing stress.
This module empowers you to lead with empathy, inclusivity, and resilience. Gain a deep understanding of stress and mental health, learning how to support your team's well-being while fostering a culture of openness. Explore Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles, and discover strategies to create a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected.
"Hayley has enabled me to change the way I manage stressful situations, challenged me to step outside my comfort zone and taught me skills I’ll carry long beyond the leadership course. I now feel more confident, able and equipped with the skills to be a good leader."
- Kirsty Taylor
The Compassionate Leadership Accelerator is a 6-month, hybrid, interactive learning experience, culminating in an ILM Level 5 in Leadership Management qualification.
Your programme will be delivered by Hayley Gillard plus a team of associates, both in-person (our most recent intake is in Birmingham) and via online coaching sessions.
Course Structure:
Month 1 | Modules 1 & 2: In-person training
Month 2 | Group coaching session: Online via Zoom
Month 3 | Modules 3 & 4: In-person training
Month 4 | Group coaching session: Online via Zoom
Month 5 | Modules 5 & 6: In-person training
Month 6 | Group coaching session: Online via Zoom
One-to-one coaching sessions to apply insights to YOUR situation
Via Zoom, at a date and time that works for you.
Guarantee!
We’re so confident in this programme that there are TWO guarantees!
90 day money back guarantee - improve your confidence or 100% money back
Get a promotion by the end of the programme - or we'll continue working with you until you do!
Register Below to get first access to the next 16 spaces available on the 2025 intake when details are released.
"You think you know yourself, but you don’t! A refreshing and unique course that allows you to not only learn and grow as an individual but helps you to use those skills to progress your career and be the best leader you can in your own style, whilst learning how to help those around you grow also. Topped off with a fantastic coach who has real passion and drive."
- Jagjit Braitch
Introducing your facilitator:
Hayley Gillard is Managing Director at Compassionate Leaders, and an empowering, engaging, and skilled leadership development facilitator and trainer.
She's managed staff before, but she's been a LEADER of a team of 120. There's a big difference. She's made all the mistakes and can help you steer clear of them! Hayley will show you show to move from basic line management to compassionate leadership and with a background and qualifications in both Business and Psychology, Hayley not only has the practical skills but the academic backing too.
Her passion is developing high-performing teams that are compassionate and psychologically safe.
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The ideal participant:
1) Has ambition to take their career to the next level, be that in their current role or in a future role. You want to shine in the workplace and be seen as someone with leadership potential. You do not have to have achieved the title of Manger yet. If you have the drive to develop into your next leadership role, the programme is for you.
2) Have an interest in people. You want to learn to get the best out of people, encourage people and empower people – including yourself.
3) Is concerned that effective leadership requires you to be brash, aggressive or forceful and you do not identify with these traits. You are kind and compassionate and want to learn ways of connecting with people that mean you are respected for being nice, without being seen as weak.
4) Is willing to share your experience throughout this process and understand that going through challenges with the support of peers will help you to grow.
5) Is open to answering questions about the challenges you are facing with a coach in a secure and safe way. You are excited about unblocking the things that are preventing you from being confident.
We appreciate this may not suit everyone.
In 2024 we chose a Birmingham city centre location as its in the middle of the country, making it geographically central for our northern and southern participants. The venue is in the city centre, within a hotel, next to a car park and with strong public transport links. Birmingham is also easily accessed by the motorway network.
We haven't confirmed the location for our 2025 intake yet.
The in-person training days are held during week days so travel will not eat into your precious weekend time.
If in-person really does not work for you, please email hayley@compassionateleaders.co.uk to have a conversation about next year's location or delivering this programme in house.
Coaching is a conversation where your coach, (or multiple people in group coaching scenarios) ask you questions to help you solve a problem. It’s an opportunity for you to talk with someone impartial.
A coach may not know your specific job role, must remain unbiased, and cannot lead you to a particular conclusion as a mentor might. Instead, your coach will ask you questions that help you to dig below the surface and provide opportunity for reflection.
In the first session, you’ll identify and explore a goal, whether that be a personal, professional or a goal for your team, and work to achieve this goal together.
Your coach will hold you accountable to achieving your goal, help you play to your strengths, help you feel positively about yourself and your skills, and challenge you to ensure you’re on the right journey of development, and are aiming to achieve the right goals for you.
Coaching conversations are an hour and your coach will keep the conversation on track if needed, or help you to follow your thoughts.
One-to-one and Group Coaching calls will take place via Zoom. You will receive the link to zoom meetings once you are enrolled on the programme.
If you’d like, you can opt for your one-to-one coaching calls to be recorded and sent to you afterwards. Just let Hayley know at the start of your session.
Please sit in a quiet place, where you will not be disturbed, and where you’re unlikely to be overheard.
Rome wasn’t built in a day! Confidence is a skill you learn, not something that develops overnight. By getting to know each other we can best tailor the programme to meet your goals and flex the support you get in coaching to meet you where you are at.
Coaching is about setting goals and taking steps towards them. Years of doing this has shown Hayley, the programme’s author and facilitator, that the best results come by way of building your relationship together over time, and gradually implementing the lessons bit by bit. Building rapport, trust and understanding grows the more time you spend together.
In addition, we don't want this experience to be a tick-box training course. You need to time to embed the learning and implement the lessons in the real world - you'll do lots of learning between sessions as well as in them!
No. Absolutely not.
Hayley will ensure you’re in groups with people you do not know. Hayley believes it’s important that you feel challenged, not terrified!
Unless you’re the founder, CEO or budget-holder of your organisation, you can seek clearance from the relevant people by:
- Linking them to this website page.
- Requesting to have a conversation about your development.
- Dedicating a regular one-to-one to discussing your growth.
- Articulating how attending this programme could benefit the team and organisation.
- Show them a 10 minute video explaining The Compassionate Leadership Accelerator and the benefits. Just email hayley@compassionateleaders.co.uk to request the link.
As much or as little as you want.
The Compassionate Leadership Accelerator programme is really powerful, sometimes emotional, and ultimately life changing. It feels incredible to have your fears validated by peers and brilliant when you can celebrate successes. You may just make lifelong friends!
You won’t be pressured to share anything, at any time throughout the programme, but we do encourage you to find your comfort zone and play with it!
The ILM Level 5 in Leadership Management qualification requires you to receive core learning on the topics included within this programme and then “prove” your learning through assessments.
Assessment is via taking part in group work, individual information sharing, written assessment and taking part in group coaching. Full information on these assessments will be provided on enrolment, and Hayley and her team will support you through every step of the journey.
In an ideal world you'd be able to attend all the sessions to get the most out of the experience - but we appreciate life happens and things come up!
You will have access to all the core learning in pre-recorded format via the e-learning portal so will not miss any key information. You can use your coaching sessions to support this if needed.
We will do everything we can to help you "catch up".
The venue is the Hilton Garden Inn in Brindley Place, Birmingham. It is within a hotel and right next to a car park. The full address is 1 Brunswick Square, Birmingham B1 2HW. The training room has lots of natural light and Brindley Place is a lovely area of Birmingham to explore, with galleries, restaurants and canal - its where Peaky Blinders was filmed!
The venue is walking distance from Birmingham New Street train station. Full details will be provided on booking, including travel information, parking discounts and catering information.
The venue is accessible by wheelchair and has a hearing loop. Full information will be updated imminently.
As our company name (Compassionate Leaders) would suggest, we are committed to meet any accessibility needs you may have. Please let us know if you require content in a certain format e.g. large print, coloured paper. We will work with you to make the programme accessible.
Everything is included apart from your travel, parking and accommodation.
The easiest accommodation will be at the venue (Hilton Garden Inn, Brindley Place) - you can book via booking.com here.
There are also other hotels within close walking distance if you search for Brindley Place, Birmingham. Brindley Place is a lovely area of Birmingham to visit, close to lots of restaurants.
During the Birmingham training days all food and refreshments are provided.