PREMIUM Workshop: Blended Leadership: Rethinking How We Lead

  • A workshop for future-ready leaders

    What does it mean to lead in today’s world, and what kind of leader do you want to become? Modern leadership is no longer about rigid hierarchies or top-down control. As organisations and teams become more diverse, dynamic, and value-driven, effective leadership demands a shift in perspective, going from control to connection, from certainty to curiosity, and from authority to authenticity.

    This interactive online workshop invites PREMIUM students to explore a modern, blended approach to leadership. One that combines traditionally ‘masculine’ and ‘feminine’ traits such as clarity, empathy, resilience, and collaboration. Participants will reflect on their current approach to leadership, challenge outdated assumptions, and learn how to lead with both confidence and emotional intelligence. You’ll reflect on your own leadership style, challenge outdated assumptions, and learn how to navigate complexity with both confidence and emotional intelligence.

     

    • Understand the shift from traditional leadership models to modern, people-centred approaches
    • Explore how to blend different leadership traits for greater impact
    • Reflect on your current leadership style and identify growth areas
    • Learn strategies to inspire trust, foster collaboration, and handle complexity
    • Build a personal vision of the leader you want to be in your future career

    Please note that this workshop is one of the electives PREMIUM offers. Attend a minimum of 3 elective workshops/masterclasses.

     

    Available Sessions:

    • Wednesday 11.03.2026, 14:00-17:00 hrs (ONLINE);
    • Thursday 12.03.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs (ONLINE).

     

    All “Blended Leadership” workshops will take place online. All attendees will receive a reminder email with the login link, two days before the session.

     

    Register here for this workshop.
  • Richard Ayling

    Your Workshop Host: Richard Ayling (key2advance)

    Richard Ayling is an Executive Coach, Trainer, and the Head of Facilitation at key2advance, specialising in communication, emotional intelligence, resilience, and high-performance teaming. With over 17 years of experience and thousands of hours of impactful training and coaching, he has empowered C-level executives, senior managers, and emerging leaders across diverse industries globally.
    Drawing on a unique blend of neuroscience, mindfulness, somatic practices and entrepreneurial insight, Richard’s approach is dedicated to humanising workplace cultures and fostering emotionally intelligent, resilient teams. He is a certified train-the-trainer and practitioner of the scientifically-validated Executive FiRE index for resilience, and a Belbin Team Roles Accredited professional.
    As a former company founder and a global citizen who has lived in the UK, Germany, Indonesia, and is now based in Portugal, Richard brings a rich cultural perspective and a deep understanding of today’s complex organisational challenges. He is passionate about exploring the interconnected nature of diverse human traits and qualities beyond traditional gender roles, applying this grounded and practical approach to leadership and team development to foster more cohesive and dynamic work environments.