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Lead Talent: Unlocking your Success. Consultative end-to-end support in Strategy, Talent & Brand. We help you build it, implement it and own it.

Delivering tailored solutions for entrepreneurial SMEs in Yorkshire and the North West. Lead Talent is a highly experienced, people-focused management consultancy. We work with SME’s in the UK and overseas helping clients realise their commercial objectives through sustainable, profitable growth. Our results speak for themselves. Over the last seven years, Lead Talent has helped clients realise th

eir business worth and generate over £50M of additional profit. Drawing on over 100 years of experience in the recruitment, training, and brand sectors at both board and senior management level, Patrick and the Lead Talent team specialise in the three fundamentals of any successful business: Strategy, Talent and Brand.

28/08/2026

Is your business growing… or just getting more complicated?

For many SME Founders and MDs, growth creates a new problem:
❌ They become the bottleneck.
❌ Too many decisions.
❌ A stretched leadership team.
❌ Strategy that isn't being executed.
❌ Technology creating complexity.
❌ Everyone busy - but not necessarily focused on growth.

The good news? It can be fixed.

Our new blog explores 6 practical ways to unlock your next stage of SME growth - from leadership and strategy to technology, AI, people and finance.

And we're taking the conversation into the room.
WHY SME GROWTH STALLS – AND HOW TO FIX IT
📍 HSBC Leeds
📅 1 October 2026
Hosted by Connect Yorkshire & HSBC, with:
Nick Halliday | Patrick Maloney | Mark Summerson | Vickie Kielty

No clichés. No generic growth formulas.
Just straight-talking insight, practical solutions and some uncomfortable questions.

The big one:
👉 What needs to change for your business to grow without everything continuing to depend on you?
Read the blog: https://loom.ly/eXVfRUY
Join the event: https://loom.ly/ewOCyc0
Limited places. Come prepared to challenge your thinking.

Or, if you'd like to explore where your own business may be getting stuck, DM Maloney “HEALTH CHECK” for an honest, no-hard-sell conversation or drop him a message on 0771 5 326502.

27/08/2026

Your best manager gets promoted. And then struggles.

Not because they aren't capable. Not because they aren't ambitious.

But because being a great manager and being a great Director are two very different jobs.

A great manager often succeeds by:
→ Knowing the detail
→ Solving problems
→ Being the person everyone relies on
→ Getting things done

But strategic leadership requires something different.
Stepping back. Thinking commercially. Making difficult decisions. Developing others. Creating accountability. And leading the business rather than constantly working in it.

That transition isn't always easy.

And simply giving someone a bigger job title doesn't give them the skills, confidence or perspective to succeed at the next level.

That's where Executive Mentoring can make a real difference.

An independent, experienced sounding board can help leaders:

✅ Think more strategically
✅ Challenge their assumptions
✅ Make better decisions
✅ Navigate difficult leadership challenges
✅ Build stronger teams
✅ Move from reacting to leading

At Lead Talent, we work with ambitious leaders to help them make that transition — with practical, commercially focused mentoring rather than generic leadership theory.

Your best manager could become your next great Director.
But don't leave the transition to chance.

👉 Read the full blog: https://loom.ly/BR6HG2w

Interested in Executive Mentoring for yourself or someone in your leadership team?
📞 Call Patrick Maloney on 07715 326 502

Or explore Executive Mentoring: https://loom.ly/RCDAssk

Lead Talent. Strategy. Talent. Brand.

26/08/2026

The apprenticeship funding is changing. Your leadership pipeline shouldn’t.

1 September 2026 is a big date for leadership development.

The Government is withdrawing funding from 16 apprenticeship standards, including several established management and leadership routes.

For businesses that have relied on the Apprenticeship Levy to develop their managers, this raises a serious question:
What’s your plan for developing your next generation of leaders?

Because the need hasn’t gone away. In fact, it’s arguably more important than ever. Strong businesses need leaders who can:

✅ Lead people with confidence
✅ Build high-performing teams
✅ Manage conflict and accountability
✅ Communicate and influence effectively
✅ Turn strategy into action
✅ Make better business decisions
✅ Drive performance and continuous improvement

That’s why we’ve created Leadership Development with Impact at Lead Talent.

A six-month, CMI-registered leadership development programme, designed for current and aspiring leaders who want to make a measurable difference - not simply collect another qualification.

Delivered by David Davies, Head of Leadership Development & Mentoring, the programme combines:

🚀 9 highly experiential leadership modules
🚀 Talent Dynamics Psychometric Assessment
🚀 1:1 feedback and development
🚀 Practical action learning
🚀 A live business challenge
🚀 A clear 90-day action plan

The focus is simple:
Develop better leaders. Create better businesses. Deliver real impact.
And with the apprenticeship landscape changing, now is the time to think beyond the funding mechanism and invest in the capability your business will need next.

📩 Interested in developing your leaders? View the Leadership Development with Impact programme here: https://loom.ly/O78EmBY

Talk to David Davies today about the next Leadership Development with Impact programme.
David Davies
Head of Leadership Development & Mentoring | Lead Talent
📧 [email protected]
📞 07734 389 434

About David Davies:
David is Head of Leadership Development & Mentoring at Lead Talent, bringing extensive senior leadership, mentoring and organisational development experience to help leaders build the confidence, capability and practical skills to deliver meaningful business impact.

Lead Talent. Strategy. Talent. Brand.

10/08/2026

40% of new leaders fail within their first 18 months. 🚨

Congratulations on the promotion… now here is the harsh reality: what got you here won’t keep you here.❗️

In this video I break down the 5 common traps most new leaders fall straight into. This has been built over the last 35 years of my career working alongside leaders:

1️⃣ Firefighting: Putting out constant fires instead of stopping the person starting them. Take time to understand what you’re inheriting and what actually needs prioritising.

2️⃣ Relying on old habits: You were promoted for your technical skills, but now it’s about leadership. You need a new toolkit.

3️⃣ One-size-fits-all thinking: Every situation (turnaround, realignment, sustaining success) requires a different leadership tactic.

4️⃣ Refusing to look in the mirror: When things go well, give credit away. When things go wrong, look inward and ask what you could have done differently.

5️⃣ Trying to do everything: Driving 20 initiatives mediocrity-style gets you nowhere. Pick 3, smash them, and build real traction.

Navigating your first 90 days shouldn’t be a guessing game. Your first 90 days could shape the next 10 years of your career.

👉 Read the full breakdown and grab your guide here: https://loom.ly/AMbpQd8

Comment "90 days" below or reach out directly to me directly if you would like some more support or an impartial conversation on how to succeed in your new role:

Patrick Maloney. Managing Director. Lead Talent.
📞 Phone: 07715 326502
✉️ Email: [email protected]

07/08/2026

🚨 OFFICIAL LT MERCH DROP 🚨

The new LT tees have officially landed! To celebrate, we wrangled Simone, DD, and JP into a highly professional, high-fashion photoshoot out in the sunshine. ☀️

As you can see the front features our sleek new LT logo. The team looks great, but let's be honest—the real star of this shot is our furry assistant Barney trying to completely hijack the photoshoot. 🐶🐾 10/10 for effort.

We are literally wearing our core pillars on our sleeves (well, our backs):

💥 Strategy
💥 Talent
💥 Brand

We think Simone, DD, and JP absolutely nailed the modeling brief. What do you think of the new team uniform? Let us know in the comments! 👇

30/07/2026

Who will lead your business in five years' time?

It's a simple question but one that many growing businesses struggle to answer.

Too often, leadership development only becomes a priority when someone leaves, retires or is promoted. By then, you're reacting instead of planning.

I find most successful organisations don't leave leadership to chance. They build a pipeline of capable people who are ready to step up, ensuring the business can continue to grow with confidence.

Consider this:
📊 82% of UK managers are "accidental managers", promoted without formal leadership training (CMI).
📊 Managers account for around 70% of the difference in team engagement, according to Gallup.

Strong leadership isn't just about managing people, it's about protecting your culture, retaining talent and creating a business that's built for the future.

In our latest blog, we explore:
✅ Why every SME needs a leadership pipeline
✅ How succession planning reduces business risk
✅ The commercial benefits of developing leaders from within
✅ Practical steps to future-proof your organisation

We also introduce our new CMI Registered Leadership Development Programme, led by David Davies, designed to help businesses develop confident, capable leaders with practical skills and nationally recognised accreditation.
If you're serious about building a stronger business for the future, leadership strategy should be at the top of your agenda.

📖 Read the blog here: https://loom.ly/Y9uR3sY

📖 Find out more about our CMI registered leadership training here: https://loom.ly/O78EmBY

If you'd like to discuss how Lead Talent can help you build a leadership pipeline and succession strategy tailored to your business, get in touch with me.

I look forward to your call.

Patrick Maloney.
📞 07715 326502
📧 [email protected]

29/07/2026

Great leaders aren't born. They're developed.

Today marked the start of our latest CMI Registered Leadership Development Programme, and what a fantastic way to begin.

Our first module focused on three of the most important leadership capabilities:
✅ Self-Awareness
✅ Conflict Management
✅ Resilience

These aren't just leadership theories. They are practical skills that every leader needs to inspire teams, navigate difficult conversations and perform under pressure.

The feedback from today's delegates says it all:
⭐ 9/10
"I really feel it gives me the practical tools to immediately deal with conflict."

That's exactly what this programme is designed to achieve: practical learning that leaders can apply from day one, creating immediate impact for themselves, their teams and their organisation.

Congratulations to everyone who joined us today. We can't wait to see how your leadership develops over the coming months.

Could your organisation benefit from stronger, more confident leaders?

Our next CMI Registered Leadership Development Programme starts in November, and places are now open. Check out more information on the course here: https://loom.ly/LOyZNGg.

Whether you're developing future leaders or investing in experienced managers, this programme provides the practical tools, recognised qualification and confidence to lead with impact.

📞 To find out more or reserve your place, speak to David Davies:
📧 [email protected]
📱 07734 389434

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24/07/2026

🌟 A Week in the Life of Lead Talent! 🌟

It's been an action-packed week here balancing big-picture strategy with, well... trying to keep everything hydrated in this glorious hot weather! ☀️💦

Yesterday, we got the full Strategy, Talent, and Brand line-up together for a deep-dive Honest Accounting review. Nicola, Patrick, Jonathan, Barney, and Lilly were all in attendance as we reflected on the last 90 days and plotted out our exciting plans for the next 90. Nothing beats getting all those brilliant minds in one room to map out the future!

Of course, it hasn't all been spreadsheets and whiteboards. The heatwave means there’s been lots of watering down at the farm to keep our plants happy and surviving the sunshine. Naturally, we’ve had some very cute, fluffy supervision along the way to make sure we don't miss a spot! 🐶🌻

Looking ahead, the energy is high as we put the final touches on our preparations for next week. We are thrilled to be kicking off our next CMI registered Leadership Development With Impact workshop! Hosted in The Retreat, the workbooks are out, the pens are ready, and we can't wait to welcome everyone.

What’s everyone else focusing on as we wrap up the week? Let us know in the comments! 👇

23/07/2026

Your first 90 days in leadership could shape the next 10 years of your career.

Most new senior leaders don't fail because they lack technical ability.
They struggle because leadership is a completely different discipline.

The pressure to make an immediate impact can lead to what leadership experts call the "Action Trap" - making changes before fully understanding the business, its culture and the people behind it.

The statistics are telling:
📊 82% of UK managers receive no formal management training before stepping into leadership (CMI).
📊 Managers account for around 70% of the difference in employee engagement (Gallup).

Leadership isn't just about making decisions. It's about building trust, creating alignment and enabling others to perform at their best.

In our latest blog, we explore:
✅ Why your first 90 days matter more than you think.
✅ The biggest mistakes new leaders make and how to avoid them.
✅ Practical steps to build credibility from day one.
✅ Simple leadership habits that create long-term success.

Whether you're stepping into your first senior leadership role or developing future leaders within your organisation, this guide is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately.

📖 Read the full blog:
https://loom.ly/AMbpQd8

📥 Download our FREE New Leader Success Guide for additional tools, practical frameworks and actionable advice to help you make a confident start here: https://loom.ly/OR4SL5Y

The first 90 days don't just influence your next performance review—they can define your reputation as a leader for years to come.

If you're preparing for a leadership transition, or you're looking to develop the next generation of leaders within your business, we'd be delighted to help.

Patrick Maloney
Founder & Managing Director, Lead Talent

📱 07715 326502
📧 [email protected]

Lead Talent. Strategy. Talent. Brand.

21/07/2026

One of the most rewarding parts of leadership development is seeing the confidence and capability of managers grow over time.

We're incredibly grateful to receive this feedback from Caroline, HR Manager at Joule UK, following an 18-month Leadership Development Programme.

"David has been an invaluable partner in delivering our Leadership Development Programme. Every session was engaging, practical and tailored to the challenges our managers face. The ongoing support and mentoring has had a measurable impact on our leaders' confidence and capability. I would highly recommend David to any organisation looking to develop stronger leaders."

Thank you, Caroline, for your kind words and for trusting Lead Talent to support your leadership journey.
At Lead Talent, we believe great leadership isn't built in a classroom alone. It's developed through practical learning, coaching, mentoring and real workplace application that creates lasting behavioural change.

If you're looking to build confident leaders who inspire performance, strengthen teams and deliver better business outcomes, we'd love to have a conversation.

Check out details of our Training Programmes here: https://loom.ly/VvUj-CA

📞 David Davies – Head of Leadership Development
📱 07734 389434
✉️ [email protected]

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