Get ready for THE leadership event of the year
Leadership Live is a full-day CPD event designed to offer maximum value, insight, and interaction.
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Tailor your day by choosing from nine interactive workshops, led by experienced professionals, thought leaders, and award-winning authors. These sessions are designed to spark ideas, build skills, and provide practical tools.
As a full day of invaluable CPD, Leadership Live is your opportunity to connect with peers, expand your thinking, and gain fresh ideas to elevate your leadership practice.
Who is it for?
Leadership Live is open to all, but especially valuable for:
- Aspiring managers and leaders
- Middle managers and team leaders
- Senior leaders
- Anyone responsible for developing people and driving team performance
Inspiration, insights, practical takeaways,
and so much more…💡
We dive into critical leadership topics, with an emphasis on High Performing teams
Accelerating Success: Unleashing team potential through transformative leadership
Conference Agenda
9:00 – 9:45 AM | Registration & Welcome Refreshments | |
Welcome address from our Chair | Emrys Green, FIoL | |
Welcome address from our CEO | John Mark Williams, FIoL | |
We hear from the first 4 of our inspiring keynote speakers: | ||
“Own Your Story: Unlock confidence, Lead boldly, and Celebrate your wins” | Tiwalola Adebayo | |
“From the Track to the Team: Building High Performance Without Burnout” | Dr. Tarek Jomaa | |
“More Than Mindset: Protecting the Human Core of High Performance” | Dr. Vanessa Pozzali | |
“The New High Performance Environment: From Olympic podiums to the C-Suite” | Adrian Moorhouse | |
Refreshment Break, Explore MarketSpace Live & our LL25 Book Shop | ||
“Revive and Thrive with Breathwork” | Karen Farrell | |
“Tactical to the Strategic – Leveraging the whole team to reach high performance” | Paul Carney | |
We hear from our final keynote speaker: | ||
“From Me to We: Building High-Performing Teams in High-Consequence Environments” | Jo Bradshaw | |
Interactive Panel – Q&A moderated by John Mark Williams |
Tiwalola Adebayo Dr. Tarek Jomaa Adrian Moorhouse Paul Carney Jo Bradshaw |
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1:10 – 2:30 PM | Restaurant lunch, explore MarketSpace Live & our LL25 Book Shop |
Authenticity Workshops
Human-Centered Leadership: Skills for Building High-Performing, Healthy Teams
Choose 1 of the following Authenticity Workshops
Session 1 – 2:30 PM | “Leading with Joy: Creating Energised, Connected, and High-Performing Teams“ | Beth Stallwood |
45 minutes | “Leading with Empathy: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Build It” | Ed Kirwan & Anna Simmonds |
“Live Meet the Author – 12 Tools for Managing a Selfish Leader: Unlocking Authenticity for Resilience” |
Josefine Campbell, hosted by Belinda O’Neill |
Vision Workshops
Everyday Leadership: Wellness, Connection, and Communication for Results
Choose 1 of the following Collaboration Workshops
Session 2 – 3:30 PM | “Thriving Under Pressure: Wellness Strategies for High-Performing Teams” | Patricia Brooks |
45 minutes | “Sweating the Small Stuff: How micro-interactions define exceptional leadership” | Sarah Langslow |
“Speak with Impact and Create Change!” | Jose Ucar |
High Performance Workshops
Lead with Heart and Purpose: Culture, Connection, and Communication for High Performance
Choose 1 of the following High Performance Workshops
Session 3 – 4:30 PM | “Aligned for Impact: Building High-Performing Teams Harnessing Purpose, Values, Vision, and Strengths” | Mary Eniolu |
45 minutes | “Transforming Toxic Relationship Dynamics into High-Performing Teams” | Dr. Janine Roberts |
“The Leadership Superpower AI Can’t Replace: Storytelling That Inspires Action” | Graham David |
Following Workshops | ||
5:15 PM | Closing address from our CEO | John Mark Williams, FIoL |
5:20 – 6:45 PM | Networking Dinner and drinks reception | |
6:45 PM onwards | Depart |

VIP Ticket
Elevate your experience with full access to the conference, feature your brand as an official event supporter, and the opportunity to network directly with delegates via the event app, including one-to-one meeting bookings.
(All prices include VAT)

Individual Ticket
IoL Member: £264pp
Non-member: £312pp
Members of The Institute of Leadership receive a discounted rate. Non-member tickets are available – or consider becoming a member.
(All prices include VAT)

Group Tickets
Bring your team to Leadership Live and save! Benefit from The Institute of Leadership member rate plus an extra £50 off per person. A great way to experience the event together, spark new ideas, and strengthen your team’s leadership journey.
(All prices include VAT)
Top industry voices, including 18 special guests🎤
Keynote Speakers & Host

Tiwalola Adebayo
Confidence Coach & Speaker | L&D Specialist | Empowering People & Teams to Perform at Their Best
“Own Your Story: Unlock confidence, Lead boldly, and Achieve ambitious goals “

Adrian Moorhouse
Olympic gold medallist and CEO of Fieri
‘The New High Performance Environment: From Olympic podiums to the C-Suite’

Tarek Jomaa
Founder & CEO | Executive Coach | Dr in Engineering

Paul Carney
Army Sergeant Major | Chief of Staff | British Army | Pinnacle Service Families
“Tactical to the Strategic – Leveraging the whole team to reach high performance”

John Mark Williams
CEO at The Institute of Leadership

Vanessa Pozzali
COO at Synthosys | Psychologist, Group Analyst

Jo Bradshaw
Expedition Leader | Leadership Development Coach | Keynote Speaker
“From Me to We: Building High-Performing Teams in High-Consequence Environments”
Workshop Speakers

Patricia Brooks
CEO of Geneva Pearl

Mary Eniolu
CEO and Founder Can Do Academy
‘Aligned for Impact: Building High-Performing Teams Harnessing Purpose, Values, Vision, and Strengths’

Sarah Langslow
Author & Speaker
‘Sweating the Small Stuff: How micro-interactions define exceptional leadership’

Anna Simmonds
Marketing, Communications and Events Lead at Empathy Studios

Josefine Campbell
Executive Coach, Founder & Author

Karen Farrell
Breathwork Coach

Belinda O'Neil
Author, Speaker & Host
‘Meet the Author Live Host’

Beth Stallwood
Founder of Create Workjoy, Podcast Host & Author
‘Leading with Joy: Creating Energised, Connected, and High-Performing Teams’

Graham David
Founder of Blue Beetle Productions Ltd
‘The Leadership Superpower AI Can’t Replace: Storytelling That Inspires Action’

Ed Kirwan
Founder and CEO at Empathy Studios

Dr Janine Roberts
Executive Coach, Author & Leadership Development Consultant

Jose Ucar
International Speaker & Author | Expert in Impactful Communication & Influence for Business Professionals
Once you’ve secured your place at the conference, you’ll be able to book your workshops through our event app.
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Watch previous events in action
Leadership Live is just one of the three flagship events brought to our community each year by The Institute of Leadership.
Across these events we welcome over 650 guests, listening to over 20 speakers, with guests from over 14 countries.
“It really was the best awards ceremony anyone at my table said they’d been to (and between us I think we have probably done over 100 in the last few years)” – Leadership Awards guest.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
If you share our commitment to leadership and our excitement in this event, please take a look at this Sponsorship Brochure which gives details of ways you can become involved.
“Great value for money – attendees were actually decision-makers (I have been in similar events where 90% of the audience is students) – quality networking opportunities”
Leadership Live 2025 FAQs 
Got a question, don’t wait, get them answered below
Why should I attend Leadership Live 2025 & who should attend?
- An all-inclusive day.
- Workshops designed to help you learn and develop your own leadership capability. Choose yours and build your own day!
- Fantastic networking opportunities all day long.
- Refreshments throughout the day, restaurant lunch and networking dinner & drinks.
- A full day of invaluable CPD.
Leadership Live is open to all but particularly useful to:
- Aspiring managers and leaders who are looking for inspiration on their journey.
- Middle managers and leaders who are looking for practical takeaways to maximise their potential.
- Senior managers and leaders who want to embrace new challenges and explore what the future holds.
- Those responsible for the development and performance of teams, large or small.
I have additional needs, how will I be supported?
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for all attendees of the Institute of Leadership’s events. Our aim is to create a welcoming, respectful, and supportive experience that meets a wide range of accessibility and inclusion needs.
Click here to download our EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) Policy Statement.
If you would prefer to contact our Events team to discuss your individual needs please email us on events@leadership.global
How can I partner with The Institute of Leadership?
By becoming a partner, you will have a presence at all our flagship events and reach a wide range of audiences, International Leadership Week, Leadership Live, Annual Members Celebration and The Leadership Awards. Download our Sponsorship Brochure here.
“Great value for money – attendees were actually decision-makers, quality networking opportunities” Dr. Maria Katsarou-Makin, Leadership Psychology Institute
More about the venue & accommodation
We have secured an incredible venue to host Leadership Live 2025 and hope to make your trip as straightforward as possible.
Venue Full Address: Hilton London Wembley, Lakeside Way, Wembley, HA9 0BU
Accommodation at Hilton London Wembley
While there are a range of accommodation options available in the Wembley area, you may wish to stay at the Hilton London Wembley — the venue for our event — for added convenience.
Our discounted rooms have now been released but if you would like to book with Hilton London Wembley, please visit their site here.
How do I get to the venue?
If travelling by public transport:
Wembley Park Underground Station is a 5-7 minute walk away. Serving Metropolitan and Jubilee lines.
Wembley Stadium Overground is a 8 minute walk away.
Wembley Central is another option, about a 10-15 minute walk. Serving Bakerloo and London Overground.
Buses 18, 182, 297, 83, 92. stop for Wembley Stadium with the hotel 7 mins walk away.
If travelling by car:
Car parking is available adjacent to the hotel, less than a 3-minute walk, this cannot be pre-booked however our guests get a discount of £15 per day, payable to the hotel upon departing the event.
If travelling by air:
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 9.6 miles away.
Other nearby airports include London City 14.8 miles and London Luton 23 miles.
On your arrival at Hilton London Wembley, we will have a host in the main lobby to greet you, then make your way upstairs to the 3rd floor, lift also available, where you will meet our Events Team.
We will register you for the event, give you your lanyard and a complimentary gift awaits you. We can advise on WiFi, the location of toilets and our Leadership Live Book Shop and you can settle in for a day of inspiration and networking! Our Events team are on hand all day with any queries you may have.
Ticket options and pricing
We offer a range of ticket options to suit your needs:
- Member Ticket – discounted rate available to members of all grades of The Institute of Leadership. Simply enter your membership number at checkout.
- Non-Member Ticket – available to those who are not yet members. You’re welcome to join the Institute to gain access to exclusive events and a wide range of online learning resources.
- VIP Ticket – £750.00 (open to both members and non-members)
Elevate your experience with full access to the conference, your logo featured and hyperlinked as an official event supporter, and the opportunity to network directly with delegates via the event app, including one-to-one meeting bookings.
We also believe shared learning is powerful. Attending with colleagues or peers from your network encourages meaningful reflection and creates accountability after the event. To support this, we offer £50.00 off each ticket when you book five or more tickets as a group.
If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, please contact events@leadership.global and we can send you a pro forma invoice & bank details to make a transfer.
Our payment system is powered by PayPal but you don’t need a PayPal account to pay online. If you are having issues paying online, please contact our team who can take the payment over the phone on events@leadership.global
I'm attending, what's next?
Thank you for purchasing your ticket – we’re excited to welcome you to Leadership Live 2025!
We believe that shared learning has lasting impact. Attending with colleagues or peers from your network promotes deeper reflection and ongoing accountability after the event.
To help you share the news, we’ve created some downloadable graphics you can use to spread the word:
For Individuals: Click here to download the image ‘I am attending Leadership Live 2025’
For Organisations: Click here to download the image ‘We are attending Leadership Live 2025’
Why not share them with your network today?
We will be in touch with all delegates soon with details on how to book your workshops.
What is MarketSpace Live and The Leadership Live Book Shop?
Come and meet The Institute Team at our MarketSpace Live, you can meet the membership team, Corporate team and explore our products and services. We also have our Leadership Live Book Shop as we have a variety of notable authors within our speakers for this event and some past speakers too, you will have the opportunity to purchase their titles on the day. You may even have the chance to get your book signed by the author.
Is there a dress code for the event?
Networking isn't my strong point, how do I get the most out of it?
We understand it sounds daunting to some, that’s why we organised a virtual event prior to Leadership Live.
Click here to watch our “How to get the most out of networking events” video.
I have dietary/accessibility requirements, can they be accommodated?
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free or other, we may be in touch to confirm your requirements but please be assured most dietary requirements and allergies can be accommodated.
When booking your ticket you will also be asked if you have any accessibility requirements,
Please make sure you give us as much information as needed to make the necessary arrangements for the day, we want to make sure the conference is as inclusive for everyone so we may be in touch to confirm your requirements, but please be assured that you speak to us in confidence that we can assist with your needs.
Payment information & can I get a refund if I change my mind?
If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, please contact events@leadership.global and we can send you a pro forma invoice & bank details to make a transfer.
Our payment system is powered by PayPal but you don’t need a PayPal account to pay online. If you are having issues paying online, please contact our team who can take the payment over the phone on events@leadership.global
Tickets to the event are non-refundable, we are happy to give you virtual access to the morning sessions or transfer the ticket to another delegate. Please note depending on when this is done, the attendee may not be able to choose their own workshops. If you need to transfer your ticket, please contact us and we can discuss the available options.
Will there be photography and videography at the event?
Yes, photography and videography will be taking place throughout the event. This content may be used by The Institute of Leadership, as well as by speakers and other attendees, for promotional and marketing purposes – including on websites, social media, and other communications.
If you do not wish to be featured in any photos or video footage, please let us know in advance by emailing events@leadership.global
We’ll do our best to respect your preferences while capturing the energy and insight of the event.
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