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Welcome to your monthly does of fresh thinking, practical insight, and honest reflection on what it means to lead well.
In this edition: a podcast episode worth your time, a free ticket to our upcoming live webinar, and a quick quiz to explore your Love Leadership score.
No buzzwords. Just thoughtful tools to help you grow, connect, and lead with clarity.
How Strong Is Your Leadership - really?
Your Love Leadership Score reveals how well you’re leading with empathy, connection, and courage in a world where traditional leadership is falling flat.
What if the solution isn’t more strategy—but more love?
At Defy Expectations, we know leadership isn’t about control—it’s about creating environments where people feel seen, valued, and inspired to thrive.
Find out where you stand, and what to do next.
We’re thrilled to welcome Adrian Barker to Defy Expectations as an Associate.
Adrian brings a powerful blend of empathy, candour and curiosity to his work, and we’re excited to have him on board. With a background spanning corporate communications, leadership development, and coaching, Adrian knows how to help people unlock their potential and lead with authenticity.
His calm, purposeful approach and belief in continuous learning make him a fantastic fit for our team and our clients. We’re especially inspired by his passion for helping people find their voice and navigate change with confidence.
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What if we led with empathy, curiosity, and consent?Â
This month we were joined by the brilliant Jessica Katz to explore how rethinking communication and power dynamics can heal our workplaces.
From 'post-traumatic boss syndrome' to building trust through consent-driven leadership, this conversation is raw, real, and radically human.Â
LEADERSHIP CONSULTING
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Powered by Love Leadership and grounded in deep expertise, our consulting services blend coaching, mentoring, workshops, and leadership offsites to create bespoke, human-centred solutions that inspire trust, transform culture, and deliver sustainable results.1:1 coaching, group coaching
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✔️ Workshops and seminars
✔️ Conflict resolution
✔️ Developing high-performance teams
✔️ Business mentoring
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Are your leaders ready to drive real impact?
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Strong leadership is the foundation of high-performing teams and sustainable growth. But many leaders are promoted without the tools they need to succeed.
 Our Leadership Academy equips managers with the practical skills and confidence to lead effectively. Through expert-led sessions, applied learning, and peer collaboration, participants gain real-world leadership experience—delivered in a flexible hybrid format.
 Want to see how it works?Â
Join one of our free, no-obligation webinars for an inside look at the programme.
 It’s a clear next step—no pressure, just value.
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