Frustrated that much of the research on leadership stays behind the closed doors of academic institutions, Illuminaire believes there is a need, now more than ever, to bring the latest data and insight to leaders across the world.
Illuminaire Institute was founded in 2022 with a mission to inspire transformation at individual, organisational, and societal levels through insights grounded in research, helping us learn how to live out leadership in our everyday lives.
In 2024, we proudly launched Illuminaire Press, an annual print and digital publication that makes the latest research accessible through storytelling and art. It's a beautifully curated collection of the best of leadership research and data, as well as insightful interviews and inspiring stories with leaders from around the globe.
Looking ahead, we have big plans for 2025, including a full suite of digital masterclasses, Volume 2 of Illuminaire Press, and expanding our impact as a global leadership learning organisation throughout new cities and countries around the world.
About Illuminaire Institute
“The Illuminaire Institute is how we equip leaders with the research-led knowledge, skills and behaviours for leading change and transformation within themselves and in others.”
Our Services
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Considering the breadth and depth of leadership work, Illuminaire masterclasses tackle the top challenges facing leaders today. Illuminaire adopts a co-design approach working with leaders and organisations to co-create high quality learning experiences that yield real impact and transformation. Get in touch to find out more.
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Our experienced team offer executive coaching and mentoring services to leaders at every stage and level. Get in touch with us to find out more.
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Everything rises and falls on leadership. We know it matters, but what matters most? This is the question we help organisations explore, designing the right architecture that will build a strong and healthy leadership culture and sustainable future for your organisation. Get in touch with us to find out more.
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Illuminaire can deliver the latest thought leadership at your conference, event, or boardroom advisory session. We offer valuable insights and actionable strategies that will inspire your audience and drive meaningful change. Interested in having us speak at your event? Get in touch.
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We deliver commissioned research and reports that combine desktop and empirical data insights to deliver actionable, evidence-based outcomes for your organisation. Interested in commissioning research? Get in touch.
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Our annual leadership publication features unique research insight, interviews with leaders from around the globe and reflections to help you on your leadership journey. Interested in buying Illuminaire Press for your team? Check out our sharing bundle on the online store.
Masterclass Topics
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Taking into account the serious and profound challenges facing leaders today, there is no doubt it is a time for strong and healthy leadership – leaders defined not by their superhero powers, but by their fruit - healthy signs of growth and multiplication around them.
This masterclass will address some of the common stereotypes and misperceptions about strong leadership, addressing the inner work that requires as strength of character, an ability to make tough decisions, and a determination to remain true to core values against the tide of popularism.
The learning will also involve imparting some of the most compelling scientific evidence that will help leaders practice resilience – the capacity to sustain the physical, mental, and emotional demands of leadership over time.
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We are living through an era of unprecedented challenges and opportunities. What does leadership look like in an era where turbulence and disruption are the norm?
How should leaders navigate this moment? To explore the answers to these questions this masterclass approaches the ability to lead change today on three different levels – from leading self, leading teams and organisations, to wider community and society.
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If leadership is a conversation, then knowing your leadership voice - and the voices of those around you - is essential.
Weaving together powerful research insights on self-awareness and trust, alongside GiANT’s 5 Voices tool, this masterclass can be offered as a stand-alone session or a series of masterclasses to use within your team or organisation.
Illuminaire Masterclasses are:
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Research-led
We offer high-quality, interactive learning experiences based around our three key learning principles: knowing, doing and being.
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In-person
We are currently only delivering our masterclasses in-person. We can work with organisations large and small around the UK, and are hoping to extend our offering to international opportunities very soon.
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Tailored
We can offer one day masterclasses, or extend to a three-day model for leaders and their teams, including one-to-one coaching.
FAQs
What organisations do you work with?
We currently work with a wide variety of organisations within the private sector (SME’s to large organisations), public sector (government, healthcare and education institutions) and third sector (charities and social enterprises).
Do you cover other topics?
We are able to create bespoke learning experiences for you and your organisation. If you have a particular leadership topic or issue that you’d like to work through with your team, please get in touch!
What is the cost?
Our Masterclass offerings vary in length, to suit various budgets and needs. Please get in touch if you would like to know more about costs for courses, keynotes or research reports.
Do you travel outside the UK?
While most of our work thus far has been within the UK, Illuminaire has a global reach, and we have already received a great deal of interest in our work from organisations in other countries. If you are from outside the UK, please don’t see this as a barrier to working with us - do get in touch!
Do you offer coaching sessions?
Yes! We can deliver our work in collaboration with experienced executive coaches to deliver one-to-one coaching and professional skills development training with executives.
Get in touch.
There’s no such thing as a stupid question, so if you have something you’d like to ask, please get in touch using the online form below.
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