The first session in the Change Catalyst programme is delivered by Professor Damian Hughes, a leading expert in Organisational Psychology and High Performance. Damian is best-selling author of 12 books and current advisor to the Scottish Rugby Union Team. He kicks off the programme by exploring the theory of change in his own unique style.

This session will:

• Introduce delegates to the importance of change in both a personal and professional setting.
• Help delegates to re-frame their view of the world to improve their decision making.
• Explore the concept of “Best Behaviours” to improve both individual and team performance.
• Help delegates to identify simple routines to improve their consistency as a leader
• Introduce delegates to the fundamentals of Emotional Intelligence and how to use this to positively impact on their leadership capability.
• Give delegates a simple framework and practical tips that can be immediately applied back into the work place to help manage change and improve overall performance.

Drawing upon his academic background and experience in elite level sport, Damian provides a firm base for delegates to build on over the course of the programme.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from one of the world’s great experts in the area of resilience and workings of the mind. This masterclass features an overview of the model from Steve and then his team will take delegates into the world of The Chimp Paradox. By attending this session delegates will gain leadership insights, tools and techniques to:

• Understand the key elements of the “Chimp Model” i.e. The Chimp, The Human and The Computer
• Improve self awareness, manage your “Chimp” and understand the underlying elements of emotional intelligence
• Reduce individual stress levels and achieve stable performance
• Improve communication with both clients and team members
• Improve your performance both personally and professionally
• Develop strategy to improve your team’s confidence and performance

James Kerr, the best-selling author of ‘Legacy’, spent an unprecedented amount of time with the All Blacks, the world’s most successful rugby team.

Within this session, James draws upon his experience with the All Blacks, and other elite teams such as the Special Forces, the Red Arrows and the Ghurkas to emphasise what it takes to be a high performing team.

James’ session focuses on;

• Creating a team environment that maximises trust, psychological safety and high performance
• Humility as an individual and leader.
• Implementing and putting values into practice.
• The characteristics of High Performing Teams.
• Marginal gains
• Making leadership decisions under pressure

As well as providing some great examples that can be directly applied within delegates’ own organisations, James provides a framework which delegates can use to turn their intentions into specific actions.

Kirsty Mac is one of Europe’s most sought after Leadership Consultants and is co-host of one the UK’s most popular leadership podcasts. She uses her extensive experience working with organisations across the globe to challenge delegates to think about their role as a leader in the modern world.

This session will;

• Enable delegates to understand their preferred leadership style
• Explore what makes an extraordinary leader – the characteristics they possess, and behaviours demonstrated
• Explore the importance of purpose and its alignment with day to day activities to improve leadership capability
• Focus on personal brand and what is important to delegates as an individual and a leader.
• Ensure delegates have the right support structure in place to fast track their potential
• Re-focus on previous sessions to give delegates a roadmap to take away and build on to enable them to become the best possible leader they can in the new world.

Kirsty inspires delegates to reflect on their current style, enhancing self-awareness and further adding to the leadership toolkit.