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.

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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 Team

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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Look, I get it - you're already flat out. That's why I've designed my programmes to fit around what you're already doing, not disrupt it. I can run short, sharp workshops or spread sessions over weeks - whatever keeps your business moving. My clients find that leadership improvement just becomes part of the workflow, not another thing on the to-do list. You'll see the difference without the downtime.

I believe in providing a strong return on your investment through strategic team development. While my programmes require a commitment, the benefits of reduced turnover, improved leadership, and increased team cohesion significantly impact your bottom line. I’m happy to discuss how my solutions can align with your specific goals and provide a tangible return.

Fair question. You need confidence before you commit. I've been doing this long enough to know what actually works - not theory, but practical approaches that build resilient leaders and teams that deliver. Every business is different, which is why I don't do cookie-cutter solutions. We target your specific challenges using strategies I've refined over years of seeing what works on the ground.

I hear this one a lot. "Our team just doesn't have what it takes." Honestly? That's rarely true. I've worked with all sorts - from the super-shy to the seemingly difficult - and found talent in unexpected places. My job is to meet your people where they are and build from there. You might be surprised at what your team is capable of when someone helps them see their own potential.

You could give it a go - many try. But there's something about having someone from outside who can see the wood for the trees. I bring fresh eyes, battle-tested methods, and the ability to say things that might be tough to hear from a colleague. Plus, I save you from reinventing the wheel. Why spend months figuring it out when I can help you crack on with solutions that work?

Let's be blunt - replacing people is eye-wateringly expensive. When you're spending up to twice someone's salary just to get a replacement up to speed, that's a problem. My Lightning Core programme tackles this head-on by building the kind of workplace people don't want to leave. It's about creating genuine trust and engagement - not corporate fluff, but real connections that keep your best people on board and your hiring costs down.

I won't promise overnight miracles - that would be nonsense. But you won't be waiting ages either. With focused work, you'll spot changes quickly - often within weeks for team morale and individual leadership growth. The deeper stuff, like culture shifts that really stick, takes a few months to bed in properly. You'll get early wins to build momentum and lasting change that keeps delivering long after I've gone.

Time pressure? I know it well. I've been in leadership roles myself, so I understand the demands. That's why I've designed my approach to be lean and practical. I focus on delivering impactful sessions and practical tools that can be implemented immediately, without adding extra burdens like lengthy assignments or time-consuming readings. I respect your leaders' schedules and ensure they gain maximum benefit with minimal disruption. You won't find endless reading lists or homework here – I prioritize focused development that respects their time.

After scaling a 670-person remote team across four continents, I'd say this is right in my wheelhouse. Remote and hybrid setups bring unique challenges, but they're not the headache many make them out to be. My Lightning Momentum programme specifically helps leaders bridge those virtual gaps, building connection and collaboration regardless of where people sit. Distance doesn't have to mean disconnection.

I'm not interested in delivering glossy presentations and disappearing. My approach is hands-on - I roll up my sleeves and work directly with your people. Leadership isn't theoretical for me; it's about practical skills that create real change. I focus on mentoring at all levels and building cultures where people genuinely thrive. You're not getting a coach who drops in with a generic playbook - you're getting a partner who's invested in your success.

No worries at all - that's what our initial chat is for. I'll ask about your current challenges, what's keeping you up at night, where you want to be. Based on what I hear, I can point you toward the right solution - whether that's Lightning Ascent to get things moving or something more comprehensive like Lightning Catalyst. You won't be making this decision alone.

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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