Pressure Reveals Weak Links. I make sure leadership isn't one of them.
Building resilient IT teams through strategic mentoring and leadership development





When Pressure Hits, Real Leaders Step Up.
Your biggest business risk isn't the economy, it's weak leadership.Leadership isn’t about control; it's about unlocking potential. When leaders are empowered, teams perform, engagement rises, and businesses thrive.I've led global teams for over 30 years, scaling remote teams of up to 670 people across four continents. Here's what I've learned: technology, talent, and strategy are critical, but leadership makes or breaks your business.
Maybe you've seen it:
Technically skilled leaders promoted without the tools to truly inspire and manage their teams.
Remote teams that look great in presentations but struggle with trust and connection behind the scenes.
Talented team members quietly disengaging, delivering just enough because they lack meaningful motivation.
Exceptional employees leaving, with leaders scrambling to understand why, often too late.
Senior leaders who are overwhelmed, burnt out, and stuck in survival mode.
These aren't minor setbacks; they're clear signs of deeper issues.That's why transforming IT leadership, mentoring emerging leaders, and building high-performing teams is my passion and why I founded Lightning Leadership Ltd. My focus is mentoring leaders at all levels, helping them find their leadership voice, build confidence, and inspire teams to perform at their best.

Here's how I help organisations:
→ Develop leadership pipelines for sustained growth and stability.
→ Dramatically reduce turnover by cultivating trust, accountability, and engagement
→ Transform struggling teams into motivated, high-performing units.
→ Equip leaders to confidently manage remote and hybrid teams.
→ Strengthen cross-functional collaboration to boost efficiency.
Real results
I've delivered:


I work closely with senior executives, emerging leaders, and HR teams committed to turning leadership into their competitive advantage.Your business thrives or struggles based on your leaders. Let’s build exceptional leaders and high-performing teams together.Ready to get started?Let’s talk.



The Harber Helix™
Unleashing Confident Leaders. Creating Stronger Teams
Stepping into management is one of the most important and challenging moments in any career. The Harber Helix is built to support new managers at every stage, offering practical learning, honest guidance, and tools that make a difference. Every programme is designed to boost team performance, engagement, and retention so both leaders and organisations can flourish.

Ignite: For New Managers Ready to Lead
Build Trust. Inspire Confidence. Strengthen Your Team
The first days in a management role can set the tone for years ahead. Ignite gives new managers the foundation they need to succeed:
Build genuine trust and respect with your team from day one
Communicate clearly and confidently, avoiding confusion and uncertainty
Manage difficult conversations with empathy and positive outcomes
Create a collaborative team culture with high engagement and motivation
For HR leaders, Ignite accelerates the transition for new managers, reduces disruption, and helps establish a high standard of people leadership across your organisation

Spiral: For Managers Ready to Expand Their Impact
Resilience. Influence. Adaptability.
Managers who want to move beyond their teams need new skills and broader perspectives. Spiral is designed to help rising leaders take on bigger challenges:
Develop resilience to handle change and uncertainty
Build influence across teams and departments, not just within your immediate group
Lead cross-functional projects and drive effective collaboration
Strengthen emotional intelligence and become a trusted leader in demanding times
Spiral helps HR leaders and organisations build a resilient, agile management layer that drives succession planning, breaks down silos between teams, and strengthens cross-functional collaboration. This programme prepares managers to lead through change and ensures your organisation is ready for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Ascend: For Managers Stepping Up to Develop Others
Mentoring. Culture. Legacy.
Leadership is more than delivering results; it is about making a lasting impact. Ascend prepares experienced managers to coach, mentor, and shape culture at every level:
Mentor and develop new talent across the business
Embed values into daily practice by leading through example
Promote positive cultural change and support team wellbeing
Contribute to succession planning and shape the next generation of leaders
For CHROs, Ascend turns experienced managers into mentors and role models, ensuring your leadership culture endures and grows stronger over time.
Why the Harber Helix Works
Achieve immediate, practical results that matter in the real world
Follow a proven development path from new manager to culture champion
Access coaching, workshops, and peer learning tailored to each leadership stage
Align your leadership pipeline with your HR and business goals for engagement, retention, and succession
Ready to Raise the Bar?
If you are a new manager, this is your opportunity to lead with confidence and purpose. If you are responsible for people and culture, the Harber Helix is your strategic partner for building a resilient, effective leadership team at every level.Discover what’s possible. Contact us today to find the right programme for your people






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I design programmes around your workflow. Options include 90-minute sprints, half-days or a paced series over several weeks. Delivery can be in-person or virtual so progress happens without disrupting the day job.
We focus on outcomes that protect your P&L: lower attrition, faster ramp-up for new managers, fewer escalations and better cross-team throughput. We agree success measures up front and size the engagement to your goals and budget.
I bring three decades in senior delivery roles and have scaled remote teams across four continents. We start with your context, set clear measures and review progress frequently so you see practical shifts, not theory. References are available.
In my experience, potential is there. We meet people where they are, build confidence quickly and give managers simple routines they can use the same week. The result is steady, visible improvement.
You can, but it is slower and harder from inside. I add fresh perspective, proven playbooks and the freedom to say what insiders cannot. That shortens the learning curve and avoids reinventing the wheel.
Replacing people is expensive. Within the Harber Helix, Ascend targets retention by developing mentors who embed trust, wellbeing and culture. When needed, Ignite lifts first-line management first, then Ascend locks in staying power. This reduces unwanted turnover and the spend that comes with it.
You will notice early wins within weeks in areas like clarity, morale and meeting quality. Culture shifts that stick typically bed in over two to three months. We track both quick wins and sustained change.
Time is tight, so we keep it lean. Sessions are practical, tools are plug-and-play and there is no homework. Leaders apply ideas in live work, not after hours.
Absolutely. I led a 670-person remote team across four continents, so this is familiar territory. The Harber Helix is built for distributed work. Ignite gives new managers the routines that make remote teams click, Spiral strengthens cross-team collaboration in hybrid settings, and Ascend builds mentoring and culture that travel across locations. We tailor delivery to your time zones, tools and cadence so distance does not mean disconnection.
I do the work with your people, not to them. My background building large, distributed teams means everything is practical and grounded. The Harber Helix gives a clear path from first-time manager to culture shaper, so momentum builds and lasts.
That is what the initial conversation is for. Tell me where you are today and what needs to change. I will point you to the best fit: Ignite for first-line leaders who need confidence and clarity, Spiral to expand influence and collaboration across teams, or Ascend to develop mentors who shape culture and retention. If needed, we can phase programmes to match your goals and capacity.
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Let's Get Started
Time for action.You've seen what's possible, and now it's down to making it happen. The leadership gaps in your organisation won't fix themselves, and every day they persist costs you in talent, productivity, and potential.I'm ready when you are. Let's get straight to solving your specific challenges.Complete the form below or book a discovery call today. No obligation, no pressure - just a straightforward conversation about what you need and how I can help.

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