Leadership and Entrepreneurship



Overview

Understanding the blueprint of a leader and translating vision into reality. Identifying and applying methods to help aspiring leaders find common ground with their teams and peers and establish rapport. Bridging communication gaps and exerting leadership from the inside out. How to foster a culture of innovation to help your business stay ahead.

This one-day course is aimed at entrepreneurs, mid-level management, teachers, coaches, counsellors. Anyone who feels they have potential to lead but are unsure of where to begin and how to cultivate the right qualities.

Programme details

This course will explore:

  • Psychology of a leader - what are the psychological traits of effective leaders and how to implement them.
  • Impact of verbal and non-verbal communication - how our language and body language limits us and propels us. Especially beneficial to insecure public speakers.
  • Team building - how to identify and put to practice the practices used to enhance social relations in your team. How to motivate independent work while creating synergy among your employees.
  • Practical exercise - the culmination of the course. Group work to encourage attendees to apply the information gained to practice.

Digital Certification

To complete the course, you will be required to attend and participate in all of the live sessions on the course in order to be considered for a certificate. Participants who complete the course will receive a link to download a University of Oxford digital certificate. Information on how to access this digital certificate will be emailed to you after the end of the course.

The certificate will show your name, the course title and the dates of the course you attended. You will also be able to download your certificate or share it on social media if you choose to do so.

Fees

Description Costs
Standard course fee £545.00

Payment

Fees include course materials, tuition, refreshments and lunches. The price does not include accommodation.

All courses are VAT exempt.

Register immediately online 

Click the “book now” button on this webpage. Payment by credit or debit card is required.

Request an invoice

If you require an invoice for your company or personal records, please contact us. The Course Administrator will then email you an invoice. Payment is accepted online by credit/debit card, or by bank transfer. Please do not send card or bank details by email.​

Tutor

Alexander Johnson

Speaker

Alexander Johnson is an internationally renowned businessman, corporate strategist and keynote speaker. 

Born in the UK, Alexander grew up in both London, England and Kitzbühel, Austria. After an education that spanned England and Switzerland, he completed his undergraduate studies at business school and began his career with various entrepreneurial endeavours. 

Serving as a board director of waste-to-energy company Worldwide Natural Resources PLC, Alexander was cited as the youngest CEO of a company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It represented the first step into one of Alexander’s passions: progressive world-changing innovation. 

Alexander has served as an IPO, acquisitions and Venture Capital consultant. Working with companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and a number of US markets has given him in-depth knowledge of financial markets and business growth strategies. 

A regular keynote speaker and writer across a range of topics within entrepreneurship, leadership, investments, financial markets trading and economics. 

Alexander is a supporter of a number of humanitarian causes throughout Africa and Europe. He has also worked with the Royal Marines Charity to help with resocialisation programmes for Marines looking to find new careers after combat.  

Currently, Alexander is building a life skills programme for younger generations to provide financial and career guidance, which will be made available online and for free. 

Learning outcomes

Students will be equipped with the knowledge to create positive and enduring change in themselves and others. As aspiring leaders, they will understand what inspires individuals and how to tackle the energy of impact in themselves as well as other people to accomplish more prominent results. This course helps attendees achieve the know-how behind negotiation and team building. In the midst of change and instability, talented leaders are needed more than ever.

Application

If you would like to discuss your application or any part of the application process before applying, please click Contact Us at the top of this page.

Accommodation

Although not included in the course fee, accommodation may be available at our on-site Rewley House Residential Centre. All bedrooms are en suite and decorated to a high standard, and come with tea- and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi access and Freeview TV. Guests can take advantage of the excellent dining facilities and common room bar, where they may relax and network with others on the programme.

To check prices, availability and to book rooms please visit the Rewley House Residential Centre website. 

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