Leadership Academy
Build leaders who think bigger and lead with empathy – uniting human and digital skills to transform culture and performance. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Lead the change, from the front
Fuel digital transformation
82% of UK managers are promoted without leadership training (CMI 2024). Our programmes build confident leaders who boost ROI on your AI and digital initiatives, driving culture and sustained, lasting performance.
Hone great leaders
UK businesses lose £84 billion yearly to poor management (CMI 2024). Turn leadership into your edge with applied training and high-touch, highly praised coaching.
Boost business performance
Companies investing in leadership training report 25% higher profit margins (Research.com 2025). Our programmes deliver recognised, results-driven development.
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Our Leadership programmes
The breaktrough you've been waiting for
96% of employers say Corndel positively impacts their business. Here’s how we do it.
Imperial Partnership
Built with the best
Ranked #1 in Europe and #2 in the world (QS 2026), Imperial Executive Education is home to the brightest minds in AI, data, leadership, and innovation.
- Exclusive access to mind-expanding Masterclasses with Imperial experts in leadership, AI, tech and innovation.
- Executive Education Associate Alumni status, joining a CV-boosting global network.
- Cutting-edge client events to connect with Imperial’s world-leading academics shaping the future of AI, people strategy, and data-driven decision-making.
Eye-opening one-to-ones
From day one, we’ll pair you with your own Corndel Coach. An expert in leadership, ready to guide, support and challenge you through every unit.
Kemi Akinboro
Leadership expert with 15+ years, Programme Director at London Business School, founder of The Black Career Guide.
Laura Anderson
ICF-accredited leadership coach with 20+ years in strategy, guiding 100+ leaders and championing resilience and well-being.
Darren Fuller
Former senior Army leader and charity manager with 22+ years’ mentoring, now Corndel coach in leadership and management.
Karen Mitchell
Leadership coach with 25+ years in HR, delivering Corndel programmes and CIPD Chartered professional in people leadership.
Joyce Fasanya
Leadership coach with 13+ years’ experience, delivering CMI programmes, MindGym certified, empowering inclusive growth.
Kemi Akinboro
Leadership expert with 15+ years, Programme Director at London Business School, founder of The Black Career Guide.
Laura Anderson
ICF-accredited leadership coach with 20+ years in strategy, guiding 100+ leaders and championing resilience and well-being.
Darren Fuller
Former senior Army leader and charity manager with 22+ years’ mentoring, now Corndel coach in leadership and management.
Karen Mitchell
Leadership coach with 25+ years in HR, delivering Corndel programmes and CIPD Chartered professional in people leadership.
Joyce Fasanya
Leadership coach with 13+ years’ experience, delivering CMI programmes, MindGym certified, empowering inclusive growth.
Kemi Akinboro
Leadership expert with 15+ years, Programme Director at London Business School, founder of The Black Career Guide.
Laura Anderson
ICF-accredited leadership coach with 20+ years in strategy, guiding 100+ leaders and championing resilience and well-being.
Darren Fuller
Former senior Army leader and charity manager with 22+ years’ mentoring, now Corndel coach in leadership and management.
Karen Mitchell
Leadership coach with 25+ years in HR, delivering Corndel programmes and CIPD Chartered professional in people leadership.
Joyce Fasanya
Leadership coach with 13+ years’ experience, delivering CMI programmes, MindGym certified, empowering inclusive growth.
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What people say about the Leadership Academy
“It’s the most valuable thing I have ever done for my career.”
LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
"Just because you're a manager doesn't always mean you're a leader. I learnt the difference and found my style as a coach, supporting my team rather than just directing them."
LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
"My team feel more empowered after I have actively used skills and tools to lead and manage them, particularly through challenging times, disruption, and conflict.”
LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
"If you can do it, you absolutely should. The quality of the content exceeded my expectations. It was just so relevant to my role.”
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
“The best thing I've learnt is to have difficult conversations and be more confident in my role. I've started to understand how far I can go and what I can achieve.”
LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
"The ability for me to lead has increased massively, as I now have the confidence to lead the team and delegate tasks effectively."
MANAGEMENT GRADUATE
“It’s the most valuable thing I have ever done for my career.”
LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
"Just because you're a manager doesn't always mean you're a leader. I learnt the difference and found my style as a coach, supporting my team rather than just directing them."
LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
"My team feel more empowered after I have actively used skills and tools to lead and manage them, particularly through challenging times, disruption, and conflict.”
LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
"If you can do it, you absolutely should. The quality of the content exceeded my expectations. It was just so relevant to my role.”
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
“The best thing I've learnt is to have difficult conversations and be more confident in my role. I've started to understand how far I can go and what I can achieve.”
LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
"The ability for me to lead has increased massively, as I now have the confidence to lead the team and delegate tasks effectively."
MANAGEMENT GRADUATE
“It’s the most valuable thing I have ever done for my career.”
LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
"Just because you're a manager doesn't always mean you're a leader. I learnt the difference and found my style as a coach, supporting my team rather than just directing them."
LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
"My team feel more empowered after I have actively used skills and tools to lead and manage them, particularly through challenging times, disruption, and conflict.”
LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
"If you can do it, you absolutely should. The quality of the content exceeded my expectations. It was just so relevant to my role.”
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
“The best thing I've learnt is to have difficult conversations and be more confident in my role. I've started to understand how far I can go and what I can achieve.”
LEADERSHIP GRADUATE
"The ability for me to lead has increased massively, as I now have the confidence to lead the team and delegate tasks effectively."
MANAGEMENT GRADUATE
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Why Corndel?
Business impact
Through our AI, Data and Leadership Academies, we equip your teams with the technical and human skills to shape the future of your business. Our difference makes all the difference.
Real partnership
We focus on what organisations and their people actually need. We are your enterprise-level strategic partner. Our tailored approach unlocks immediate value against real-world challenges and commercial goals.
Personal
Our secret to your success? The unrivalled quality of our people. We pair every individual with their own , averaging nearly two decades of real-world leadership experience. This personalised support drives market-leading achievement rates, turning individual learning into lasting impact.
Curious? Great.
Find out more about our Leadership Academy and how we can help transform your business.