Connect

"Connect is extremely relevant to my business area. Over the last couple of years, the media industry has been through a tremendous change. Often in the media industry we tend to look at other media companies for a steer on how to move forwards and that is no longer enough. With all the competitive pressures and changes in consumer behaviour, we need to start looking elsewhere, to start getting inspired by what’s happening in other adjacent industries and the fantastic thing about Connect is that’s exactly what it does. I’ve got a cohort of people from across many different industries, with some of the same challenges, but with many different types of solutions and new ways of thinking. And this programme really brings all of that together, in the social interactions we have, as part of the speaker series, the questions we’re set, the coaching, it’s all about thinking outside of the norm, and that's absolutely brilliant, it’s what we need!"

“The atmosphere is electric! The Connect speakers have been incredibly inspiring, and quite mind blowing at times. They’ve all shared their personal stories and sometimes the lessons in leadership that we all need to take away are through those personal stories. It’s humbling to see such credible leaders open up and be vulnerable and tell us that it’s ok to be vulnerable, and show that vulnerability is the way to connect with your organisation. I’ve been in awe actually. It’s been incredible. I’ve been on quite a few programmes over the last 15 years and this is very different. Far more immersive, really thought-provoking and what I love is, it gives you the space for reflection and debate. It gives us all the platform to consider the new thinking that's coming out through leadership experience, that's relevant and not theoretical, and real."

"Connect is different to other leadership courses I’ve been on. It’s over an extended period of time so you have a sustained relationship with people, but also it's hugely varied. The Behind The Brand experiences we went on, to Liverpool Football Club, to Alder Hey Hospital and Pret A Manger, they’re really different businesses. So varied and you get to learn something different every time. The eureka moments for me - whether it’s the CEO of Liverpool Football Club, or the ex-President of Lufthansa Airlines, it’s about being human as a leader, and being prepared to wear your humility with pride, is something that I’ll certainly take away from Connect.”

Wavelength is a leadership programme with a difference – immersive, thought-provoking, inspiring and challenging. If you want a completely different learning experience, away from the traditional classroom – this is for you. Whether in a yurt deep in the countryside or touring around the country to look ‘behind the brand’ to learn from some of the most innovative and exciting brands, there is something to learn for everyone. Personally, it gave me inspiration and time to reflect on my leadership purpose; to consider the impact and outcome of each decision I am taking; to cut through the task list and really think about the value I am bringing to each interaction.

"Growth mindset + +. Not only did I come away from every Wavelength interaction with bags of new knowledge, it’s the critical thinking that I’ve brought back to the business that makes this a best in class leadership programme. I know I’ll be reflecting on all the content for years to come. The cherry to top is the brilliant connections I’ve made. Thank you Wavelength."

Connecting with fellow leaders from corporates, charities and government authorities was an enriching experience. Wavelength has awoken my consciousness on how I can make a difference in the world.

Connect helped me navigate a time of profound change - for my industry, my company and for myself. It could not have come at a better time, and proved to be a real anchor and inspiration in a time of immense uncertainty.

I have done the MBA, I have done the business school courses but Connect is in a league of its own. A truly powerful programme which has made me think differently about my leadership and my business.

"The 'eureka moment' for me on the Wavelength Connect programme has been the discovery that my purpose isn’t going to come from outside of me, that for it to be authentic, it's already within me. The presenters have been amazing. What’s really resonated with me is their personal stories and how they’ve explained their leadership journey, developing resilience, and understanding how to bring vulnerability into their roles. In an era where a lot of things are virtual, the in person element of the Wavelength programme has been so engaging, so refreshing. I’ve been really blown away."