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Company overview
Aspire Leadership is a London-based leadership development and management training company that has been delivering bespoke training courses for 16 years. We specialise in leadership skills, management training, executive and team coaching, presentation skills, and communication skills training delivered both face-to-face and online.
Aspire Leadership has a unique and diverse team of trainers with impressive qualifications and in-depth professional experience that spans Organisational Psychology, High-Performance Sports Psychology, Tech Start-Ups, Team Coaching, Psychotherapy, Education, Academia, Finance, Engineering, Theatre and Film, Arts & Media, and Large Corporate Institutions.
Tagline: Above and beyond training
Founded: Operating for 16 years
Location: 9 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V 7QH, United Kingdom
Phone: 020 3286 5446
Email: info@aspire-leadership.co.uk
Website: www.aspire-leadership.co.uk
Our Services
A registered B Corp organisation, Aspire Leadership, delivers tailored leadership development, presentation, communication skills and management training courses designed to meet specific organisational needs and budgets. All training is customised to the client’s requirements and adapted in real-time to meet individual participant needs. This means each person’s experience is unique and can be of immediate, specific and practical use in the workplace.
Delivery: Face-to-face or online via Zoom or client’s preferred platform
Group sizes: Small group sizes for in-house courses are often up to 6 for presentation skills and up to 10 for other courses with 2 facilitators but we often accommodate much larger groups and conferences according to requirements
Trainers: Typically two trainers per group for personalised attention
London-based CPD Accredited training in small groups (6-10 participants), focused on coaching specific needs with practical tools and techniques. Available both face-to-face at our Holborn venue and online. The human-to-human face of training.
Ideal for:
- Organisations wanting to try a course before running tailored in-house programmes
- Companies with one or two people needing specific training
- Individuals paying for courses themselves
- Complementing existing in-house training
Individual Coaching: One-to-one executive coaching
Team Coaching: Group team coaching sessions for C Suite or management teams
Delivery options: Face-to-face, online, by phone, or combination
- Bite-size training (Breakfast Bite and Lunch Bite sessions)
- Development centres
- Multi-module long-term development programmes
- Away days, conferences, and events
- Follow-up support including peer coaching, action learning sets, and facilitated group coaching
Book online: booking.aspire-leadership.co.uk/w/courses
Core Training Programmes
Presentation Skills
- Presentation Skills Training Course
- Train the Trainer
- Presenting for Technical Specialists
- Public Speaking Courses
Management Skills
- Line Management Training
- Women in Management
- Project Management
- Performance Management Training
- Change Management
- Workplace Wellbeing Training
Communication Skills
- Communication Skills Training
- Influencing & Persuading Skills
- Personal Impact & Assertiveness
- Personal Branding and Networking
- Networking Skills Training
Leadership Skills
Our Approach
Tailored Learning: Every course is customised not just to the organisation and team, but adapted in the moment to meet individual needs – what we call “tailored on a granular level.”
Small Group Focus: We work with small groups to ensure everyone receives personal attention and can practice techniques in a supportive environment.
Practical & Experiential: All tools and techniques are practical, doable, and immediately applicable in the workplace. We use a blend of theory, practice, and reflection to accommodate different learning styles.
Interactive Delivery: Whether face-to-face or online, sessions are highly interactive using challenges, small groups, breakout rooms, video, and visuals.
Real Experience: Our facilitators draw on genuine leadership and management experience from the workplace, not just theoretical knowledge.
Credentials & Accreditations
- CPD Accredited (Continuing Professional Development Standards)
- B Corp Certified – Meeting high standards of social and environmental impact
- Association for Coaching member
- FSQS Registered (Flexible Supplier Qualification System)
- The Institute of Leadership member
- Fully insured via Simply Business
Our Team
Aspire Leadership’s team of facilitators share common characteristics:
- Varied and successful business careers
- Creative backgrounds in performance
- Deep knowledge of the psychology of communication
- Consistent ethos and way of working
- Passionate about personal development
- Practice what they preach
Key Team Members:
- Liz McKechnie – Co-founder and Company Director: Over 20 years’ experience as actor, lecturer, facilitator, and coach
- Bronia Szczygiel – Co-founder and Company Director: Strong business background with empathetic training style
- Pradeep Jeyaratnam-Joyner – Creates inclusive working environments
- Tee Dobinson – Special Projects Director, award-winning author
- Plus 15+ additional experienced facilitators and support staff
Client Base
We work with clients from:
- Public sector organisations
- Private sector companies
- Third sector (non-profits and charities)
- Small start-ups to multi-billion pound global enterprises
Notable clients include: ITN, Royal Academy of Engineering, Paddle, Royal College of Physicians, Electoral Reform Services, XPS Pensions Group, Rabobank
Results & Track Record
- Rating: 5.0 out of 5 based on 627+ reviews
- Over 15 years of delivering training
- Satisfaction Guarantee: Full refund if not completely satisfied (claim within 48 hours)
- Clients report immediate practical application of learned techniques
- Long-term development relationships with major organisations