Welcome to the Defy Expectations newsletter, packed with everything you need to stay inspired and informed on all things leadership. 

Discover the latest news and where you can catch us speaking near you, catch up with a must-listen podcast episode and a thought-provoking blog, celebrate standout moments in our social shout-out, and grab a free resource designed to empower you!

Let’s push boundaries, embrace growth, and defy expectations together.


 

This month we've been speaking at the Channel Live event held at the NEC on 20th March 2025, where Helen Honisett and Chris Farnath co-hosted a breakout roundtable exploring the human impact of supply chain sustainability.

 

The session encouraged participants to move beyond environmental metrics and focus on the people affected by supply chain decisions—from frontline workers and suppliers to employees and local communities.

 

Delegates examined the shifting expectations of customers, who increasingly seek transparency and authenticity in sustainability claims. Participants shared examples of how they communicate social sustainability commitments and how trust can be eroded when messaging is perceived as superficial.

 

A recurring theme was the importance of aligning internal practices with external messaging—ensuring that what is promised to customers is supported by lived experience within the business and its supply chain.


Come and hear our CEO, Helen Honisett, at the D91 Toastmasters Conference, where she’ll be a panellist on the 'Skills in the Workplace' discussion.

🗓️ Sunday, 4 May 2025

📍 Radisson Red Hotel London Heathrow

🎟️ Find out more here

 


Set Me a Watchman

This month’s most-read blog is a must-read, exploring the critical role of leaders as sentinels—guiding their teams, anticipating challenges, and ensuring long-term success.

 

Drawing on historical and literary references, it highlights why foresight, accountability, and strategic vision are essential in leadership. 

 

📖 Read it here


 

How anecdotal evidence trumps  analytical data to delight your customer with Greg Williams

 

Don’t miss our most popular podcast episode this month! Tune in as Greg Williams explores how anecdotal evidence can outshine analytical data to better understand and serve your customers. 

 

🎧  Listen now 


 

The Wrong People in the Room?

​Is your team composition propelling you forward or holding you back? Explore how assembling the right mix of skills and personalities can transform team dynamics and drive success.​

Keep reading on our LinkedIn


 

Strong leadership drives success—but are you giving your leaders the tools they need to thrive?

Our Leadership Academy is a hands-on, engaging program designed to sharpen leadership and management skills. Through expert-led sessions and peer collaboration, participants gain real-world insights in a hybrid learning environment.

 

📅 Our next cohort begins: 24 April 2025 

 

🚀 Don’t miss this chance to elevate your leadership potential:

 

👉 Learn more & reserve your spot today!


 Our Impact

Over the past month, we’ve deepened our collaboration with clients through a dynamic mix of workshops, coaching, and mentoring. 

 

  • 20 hours of client coaching
  • 24 hours of training, and 
  • 118.5 hours of mentoring

 

These sessions have been all about sparking insight, strengthening capability, and supporting bold action — and we’ve loved every minute of it!

 

There’s nothing quite like the energy of being in the room.

Learn more about our impact

Take Your Leadership to the Next Level 🚀

 

Are you leading at your full potential?

 

Take our free Love Leadership Quiz to discover where you shine — and where there’s room to grow. It’s quick, insightful, and could transform the way you lead.

 

Answer 20 questions and we’ll give you a personalised report to give you insight into how to develop your leadership capabilities.

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