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Training course:
Inspirational leadership

Two hours • In-person or remote • 4-15 participants
4.6 out of 5
★★★★½ from 71 reviews

About this training course

Inspirational leadership is all about engaging people – from a small team to an entire organisation – with common goals, a clear vision and shared values.

When leaders inspire teams to buy in to the ‘big stuff’, it boosts motivation, provides a group context for working together, and creates a clear narrative for future progress. This bitesize training course provides tools and techniques that enable leaders to build an inspiring team vision that empowers and motivates their team.

Participants on our Inspirational leadership training course will be able to:

  • Understand vision, values and goals

  • Build an engaging vision for their team

  • Clarify and communicate the vision

  • Connect the corporate vision to actions within their own team

  • Engage and inspire team members

  • Use a blueprint to create their own powerful vision

Key details

  • this bitesize training session is two hours long and packed with powerful ideas

  • designed for groups of 4 – 15

  • delivered by an expert trainer at your workplace, or virtually

  • interactive, with plenty of exercises that get people talking

  • customisable, to connect with your organisation’s values

Recent reviews for the ‘Inspirational Leadership’ training course

  • “One of the best training sessions we have had! Catherine was great - thank you!”

    ★★★★★

  • “Our trainer was really great, the content was insightful, and I really enjoyed the breakout groups.”

    ★★★★★

  • “You managed to scientifically articulate situations we currently face with our direct reports, and how we can address those situations and also gave us ideas on how we can increase engagement.”

    ★★★★★

  • “This course provided us with a structured approach to having more meaningful conversations with our direct reports and teams, allowing us to learn from and motivate each other to improve performance.”

    ★★★★★

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In today's rapidly changing work environment, leaders are expected to do more than just manage day-to-day operations.

They’re called to inspire — to ignite passion, align their teams around a shared purpose, and motivate others to achieve more than they thought possible. As an HR or L&D manager, you’ve likely seen the difference a truly inspirational leader can make within an organisation. But you may also notice that not all leaders naturally possess the skills needed to lead in this way. Some struggle to articulate a vision that resonates with their teams, while others may lack the tools to connect their team’s daily efforts with the broader organisational goals.

Our Inspirational Leadership training session is designed to help leaders move beyond transactional management into a role where they can genuinely inspire their teams. This course delves into the qualities of inspirational leadership, encouraging participants to reflect on the type of leader they want to be. They’ll learn how to build and communicate a clear, compelling vision —one that not only connects with the organisation's strategic objectives but also taps into the personal motivators of their team members. After all, vision without personal connection can often fall flat.

We often find that clarity of vision is where many leaders falter. They may have a sense of where they want their team to go but struggle to communicate it in a way that inspires action. This session provides practical tools for crafting and sharing an engaging vision, helping leaders transform vague aspirations into concrete goals that energise and focus their teams. Participants will explore the components of an inspiring vision and the power of consistent communication in reinforcing it. A well-articulated vision becomes a daily guidepost for the team, connecting their efforts to something bigger.

But vision alone isn’t enough. Leaders must also demonstrate a deep commitment to their values. Consistency in upholding values builds trust, while role-modelling those values encourages others to follow suit. Leaders who live their values, not just preach them, are far more effective in creating an environment where team members feel engaged and aligned with the overall mission. This course helps leaders reflect on their own values and how they can integrate them more consistently into their leadership style.

Understanding your team is another crucial part of inspirational leadership. We know that leaders who take the time to get to know their team’s intrinsic motivators are better equipped to inspire sustained engagement. This course offers strategies for having meaningful, proactive conversations that go beyond the surface, helping leaders understand what truly drives each team member. When leaders can tap into those individual motivators, they’re able to align personal goals with organisational objectives, creating a more unified, motivated team.

Here at BiteSize Learning, we believe that every leader has the potential to inspire, but inspiration comes from clarity, authenticity, and connection. By investing in this Inspirational Leadership session, you’re giving your leaders the tools to energise their teams, foster a sense of purpose, and turn corporate strategy into meaningful action. Leaders will leave with a clear blueprint for engaging their teams, grounded in vision, values, and a deep understanding of their people.

The impact of this training goes beyond immediate improvements in engagement. Over time, inspirational leadership leads to higher retention, stronger team cohesion, and a culture of innovation. Teams led by inspiring leaders are more agile, more resilient, and ultimately, more successful. When employees feel connected to a larger purpose and see how their contributions make a difference, they are more likely to stay, grow, and thrive within the organisation.

“Maximal learning in a short, but intense, session. This is definitely the way forward for management training, as far as I am concerned.”

Professor Niamh Moran, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland ★★★★★

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