LONDON LEADERSHIP SERIES - The Energy Crisis
About this Event
The London Leadership Series brings together business leaders to discuss the big questions shaping the future of work.
These are not conferences.
There are no keynote speakers, no slide presentations and no sales pitches.
Instead, each event centres around one carefully chosen question designed to spark thoughtful discussion between people leading organisations, shaping culture and navigating change.
Attendance is limited to 40 participants to ensure conversations remain open, engaging and meaningful.
Each session includes:
• Curated leadership discussion
• Facilitated small-group conversations
• Whole-room debate
• Light lunch and refreshments
• Time to have offline conversations with the people in the room.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival, Coffee & Informal Conversations
Info: A soft start. People arrive, grab a coffee, and begin connecting naturally.
No rush into seats.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Welcome & Framing the Day
Info: Introductions and intention behind the event
What this is (and what it isn’t — not a conference, no presentations)
How the day will work
Setting expectations for contribution and openness.
🕑: 10:20 AM - 11:05 AM
Question 1
Info: What is the difference between being present and being effective?
Whole-room discussion
Breakout conversations
Reflections shared back
🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:15 AM
Pause
Info: Short break to reset, grab a drink, and continue conversations informally.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Question 2
Info: How does sustained pressure impact decision-making and leadership style?
Large group discussion
Breakout groups
Shared experiences and observations
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Light Lunch & Open Conversation
Info: A proper pause.
Light lunch provided
No structure — just conversation
Opportunity to continue threads or start new ones
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Question 3
Info: Where should leaders draw boundaries in always-on environments?
Whole-room discussion
Breakout conversations
Key themes shared back
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:40 PM
Pause
Info: Short reset before the final discussion block.
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:25 PM
Question 4
Info: How do organisations support performance without exhausting their people?
Group discussion
Breakout conversations
Final reflections brought back into the room
🕑: 02:25 PM - 03:00 PM
Open Floor Discussion
Info: What hasn’t been said yet?
What challenged your thinking?
What are you taking back into your organisation?
A chance for anything unresolved or unexpected to surface.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Summary & Feedback
Info: Led by Graham Coath
Key themes from the day
Reflections from the room
Immediate feedback
What happens next
🕑: 03:30 PM
Stay & Continue Conversations
Info: No hard stop.
People are encouraged to stay, connect, and continue discussions beyond the structured day.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 47.50 to GBP 95.00
