Pressure Reveals Weak Links. I make sure leadership isn't one of them.
Building resilient IT teams through strategic mentoring and leadership development
When Pressure Hits, Real Leaders Step Up.
Your biggest business risk isn't the economy, it's weak leadership.Leadership isn’t about control; it's about unlocking potential. When leaders are empowered, teams perform, engagement rises, and businesses thrive.I've led global teams for over 30 years, scaling remote teams of up to 670 people across four continents. Here's what I've learned: technology, talent, and strategy are critical, but leadership makes or breaks your business.
Maybe you've seen it:
Technically skilled leaders promoted without the tools to truly inspire and manage their teams.
Remote teams that look great in presentations but struggle with trust and connection behind the scenes.
Talented team members quietly disengaging, delivering just enough because they lack meaningful motivation.
Exceptional employees leaving, with leaders scrambling to understand why, often too late.
Senior leaders who are overwhelmed, burnt out, and stuck in survival mode.
These aren't minor setbacks; they're clear signs of deeper issues.That's why transforming IT leadership, mentoring emerging leaders, and building high-performing teams is my passion and why I founded Lightning Leadership Ltd. My focus is mentoring leaders at all levels, helping them find their leadership voice, build confidence, and inspire teams to perform at their best.
Here's how I help organisations:
→ Develop leadership pipelines for sustained growth and stability.
→ Dramatically reduce turnover by cultivating trust, accountability, and engagement
→ Transform struggling teams into motivated, high-performing units.
→ Equip leaders to confidently manage remote and hybrid teams.
→ Strengthen cross-functional collaboration to boost efficiency.
Real results
I've delivered:
I work closely with senior executives, emerging leaders, and HR teams committed to turning leadership into their competitive advantage.Your business thrives or struggles based on your leaders. Let’s build exceptional leaders and high-performing teams together.Ready to get started?Let’s talk.
Unleashing Confident Leaders. Creating Stronger Teams
Stepping into management is one of the most important and challenging moments in any career. The Harber Helix is built to support new managers at every stage, offering practical learning, honest guidance, and tools that make a difference. Every programme is designed to boost team performance, engagement, and retention so both leaders and organisations can flourish.
Ignite: For New Managers Ready to Lead
Build Trust. Inspire Confidence. Strengthen Your Team
The first days in a management role can set the tone for years ahead. Ignite gives new managers the foundation they need to succeed:
Build genuine trust and respect with your team from day one
Communicate clearly and confidently, avoiding confusion and uncertainty
Manage difficult conversations with empathy and positive outcomes
Create a collaborative team culture with high engagement and motivation
For HR leaders, Ignite accelerates the transition for new managers, reduces disruption, and helps establish a high standard of people leadership across your organisation
Spiral: For Managers Ready to Expand Their Impact
Resilience. Influence. Adaptability.
Managers who want to move beyond their teams need new skills and broader perspectives. Spiral is designed to help rising leaders take on bigger challenges:
Develop resilience to handle change and uncertainty
Build influence across teams and departments, not just within your immediate group
Lead cross-functional projects and drive effective collaboration
Strengthen emotional intelligence and become a trusted leader in demanding times
Spiral helps HR leaders and organisations build a resilient, agile management layer that drives succession planning, breaks down silos between teams, and strengthens cross-functional collaboration. This programme prepares managers to lead through change and ensures your organisation is ready for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Ascend: For Managers Stepping Up to Develop Others
Mentoring. Culture. Legacy.
Leadership is more than delivering results; it is about making a lasting impact. Ascend prepares experienced managers to coach, mentor, and shape culture at every level:
Mentor and develop new talent across the business
Embed values into daily practice by leading through example
Promote positive cultural change and support team wellbeing
Contribute to succession planning and shape the next generation of leaders
For CHROs, Ascend turns experienced managers into mentors and role models, ensuring your leadership culture endures and grows stronger over time.
Why the Harber Helix Works
Achieve immediate, practical results that matter in the real world
Follow a proven development path from new manager to culture champion
Access coaching, workshops, and peer learning tailored to each leadership stage
Align your leadership pipeline with your HR and business goals for engagement, retention, and succession
Ready to Raise the Bar?
If you are a new manager, this is your opportunity to lead with confidence and purpose. If you are responsible for people and culture, the Harber Helix is your strategic partner for building a resilient, effective leadership team at every level.Discover what’s possible. Contact us today to find the right programme for your people
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