Event Overview
I had the honour of speaking at the prestigious Academi Wales Summer School 2025, a landmark event celebrating its 20th anniversary. This residential leadership programme brought together senior public service leaders from across Wales for four transformative days focused on “Connected, Collaborative, Courageous: Transforming Public Services Together.”
Event Details:
- Date: 1-4 July 2025
- Venue: Lampeter Campus, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- Audience: Senior managers and leaders from public service and voluntary sectors across Wales
- Theme: Connected, Collaborative, Courageous: Transforming Public Services Together
My Contribution
As one of the featured speakers alongside distinguished academics and experts, I shared insights on leadership excellence and organisational transformation with Wales’ most influential public service leaders. My presentation focused on practical frameworks for creating sustainable change whilst building collaborative partnerships across sectors.
The Summer School provided an exceptional platform to explore how authentic leadership drives transformation in complex public service environments. I was particularly pleased to contribute to discussions on building resilient teams and fostering innovation in challenging circumstances.
The Summer School Experience
This immersive residential programme offered delegates:
- Deep Learning: Four days of intensive workshops and keynote presentations
- Network Building: Connections with peer leaders across all Welsh public services
- Strategic Reflection: Dedicated time for personal and professional development
- Collaborative Innovation: Cross-sector partnership opportunities
The programme emphasised key leadership behaviours including learning and self-awareness, building collaboration and partnership, and championing innovation and change – areas that align perfectly with my BEACON Leadership methodology.
Distinguished Fellow Speakers
I was delighted to share the platform with an exceptional lineup of thought leaders and practitioners including:
- Dr Stephanie Hare (Independent researcher and broadcaster)
- Prof Catherine Mangan (University of Birmingham)
- Dr Kris De Meyer (University College London)
- Thimon de Jong (Strategic foresight expert)
- Dr Neil Wooding CBE (Hywel Dda University Health Board)
- Shereen Williams MBE OStJ DL (Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru)
Participant Feedback
The impact of this leadership programme resonated strongly with attendees:
“It was a totally immersive experience that has made me really look at who I am as a leader and how I can make positive changes in the workplace”
“Really interesting, with lots of great speakers that gave food for thought, as well as access to a network of people from across all public services in Wales”
Academi Wales Partnership
This engagement with Academi Wales reflects my ongoing commitment to developing exceptional leaders in public service. Academi Wales holds a unique position in the Welsh leadership landscape, with their ambitious purpose to transform Wales through excellence in leadership aligning closely with my own mission.
The organisation’s focus on embedding wellbeing for future generations, championing equality and inclusion, and fostering One Welsh Public Service creates the perfect environment for meaningful leadership development.
Speaking Inquiries
If you’re interested in bringing transformational leadership insights to your organisation or event, I’d be delighted to discuss how my expertise in leadership excellence and organisational transformation can benefit your audience.
This speaking engagement represents my ongoing commitment to developing visionary leaders who create lasting positive change in their organisations and communities.
