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Leaders and Aspiring Leaders

The Harvard Business Review article “How leaders create & use networks”, points out that “the alternative to networking is to fail—either in reaching a leadership position or in succeeding at it.”

 

They go on to say “that strategic networking—creating a fabric of personal contacts who will provide support, feedback, insight, resources, and information—is simultaneously one of the most self-evident and one of the most dreaded developmental challenges that aspiring leaders must address.”

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The Connection Lab understands this problem, the frustration it causes & the consequences that result from insufficient investment in development in this area; and we offer a range of solutions to help you change this.

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Leadership
Accelerator

Build the core networking and influence capabilities every leader needs.

 

The Leadership Accelerator is a practical, high-impact development experience designed to strengthen the relationship, communication and influence skills that define successful leaders.

 

Using the ELITE Leadership Blueprint, we benchmark capability, identify gaps, and equip leaders with the tools to build and sustain a thriving professional network.

 

 

This programme includes:

 

  • Online evaluation & benchmarking against the ELITE Leadership Blueprint

  • A leadership masterclass on strategic networking & influence

  • A half-day interactive group workshop

  • Digital toolkits, templates & resources to support ongoing action

 

 

Outcome:

 

Leaders who understand how to build meaningful relationships, increase visibility, influence key stakeholders and proactively create opportunities for themselves and their teams.

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Keynote

Shift mindsets, spark action and elevate leadership capability.

 

A powerful thought-leadership masterclass that reframes networking as a core leadership skill — not an optional extra.

This session is designed to inspire immediate behaviour change.

 

 

This keynote includes:

 

  • The proprietary Connection Lab Leadership Framework

  • The 3 pillars of a thriving leadership network

  • A practical “quick wins” plan for immediate action

  • Digital resources & optional virtual follow-up

 

 

Outcome:

 

Leaders leave with renewed clarity, confidence and motivation — and the practical steps to start strengthening their networks the same day.

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Personalised Service

Private, tailored support for busy Executives & Emerging Leaders.

 

Designed for leaders who want focused, tailored development based on their goals, ambition and leadership profile.

This is high-touch, high-impact support built around your schedule.

 

 

This service includes:​

 

  • Benchmarking against the ELITE Networker Blueprint

  • A personalised leadership networking strategy

  • A series of private 1:1 development sessions

  • Unlimited mentoring and coaching between sessions

  • Access to digital resources & leadership tools

 

 

Outcome:

 

A more confident, connected and influential leader — equipped with the relationships, presence and network needed to excel in their role and accelerate their career.

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Licensing
Solutions

Equip your organisation to deliver leadership networking capability in-house.

 

For organisations who want to embed leadership connection capability at scale.

We train, enable and empower your team to deliver our proven approach internally.

 

 

This programme includes:

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  • Access to the full ELITE Blueprint

  • Licensing of frameworks, tools, systems & techniques

  • Train-the-trainer support for internal facilitators

  • Templates for leadership development, strategy & implementation

  • Guidance on creating leadership networking programmes within your organisation

  • Optional sector-exclusive agreements

 

 

Outcome:

 

A scalable, credible and sustainable in-house capability that supports leadership development across the organisation for years to come.

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Benchmark Consulting

Understand your leadership network, identify gaps, and design a strategy for improvement.

 

A comprehensive research and consulting engagement that uses the ELITE Blueprint to assess your current leadership connection landscape.

 

 

This programme includes:

 

  • Full assessment of leadership relationship capital

  • Insight into gaps, strengths and capability barriers

  • A complete leadership networking strategy & vision

  • Timeline of events, activities & activation plans

  • Delivery of the leadership thought-leadership masterclass

 

 

Outcome:

 

Absolute clarity on how your leaders can build stronger networks, increase influence, improve decision-making and unlock new opportunities.

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All Digital
Experience

Coming soon.....

Richard Halsted,

Business Leader, Healthcare and Major Accounts, Konica Minolta

“The biggest shift for me has been realising the power of my core group. I’d never thought about who those people are or how to intentionally build those mutual relationships. This programme got me thinking in a completely new way.
 
One activity completely surprised me: diarising just 15 minutes to reach out to a few key people. I contacted five, and four replied within three hours. That immediate success really showed me how small, deliberate actions can transform your network.
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I’ve always been very ad hoc with my networking. This gave me a structure — a process — for the first time. I still have more work to do, but I now know exactly where to focus my time and energy.”
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Aggrey Lutta, 

Founder, Coach2Motiv8

“The workshops have been genuinely transformative. The exercises — especially the 15-minute connection challenge — pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best possible way. What started with fear became a massive breakthrough.

The biggest shift for me has been structure and accountability. It’s one thing to understand the theory of networking — but this programme made me take action. The combination of structure, support and accountability has been a game changer.”

Sebastien Guinchard  former Global CEO L’Occitane

“Working with The Connection Lab transformed the way I approach networking.
 
Neil’s refreshingly simple and powerful guidance helped me identify key barriers, especially around belief and reciprocity.
 
His practical tips and mindset shifts have given me the tools to build stronger, more intentional connections—and to maintain them through consistent daily habits. It’s been a game-changer for my professional journey.”
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