Serendis Leadership

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴? It’s rarely just career advice. In webinar three of our four-part Rethinking Mentoring Series, we’ll explore what sits beneath these mentoring requests and why they matter now, more than ever. Many organisations hear the call for mentoring, but aren’t always sure what problem employees are actually trying to solve. This conversation will help you respond with programs that are meaningful, sustainable, and aligned to what your people need. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 📅 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🕒 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 – 𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗔𝗘𝗗𝗧 Join two of our Directors, Maud Lindley and Julie Washington as they explore: ♦️ The hidden signals behind mentoring requests ♦️ How to surface unmet needs in development, connection, and leadership support ♦️ Real examples of high-impact mentoring programs that are genuinely moving the needle. If mentoring requests are increasing in your organisation, or you want to understand how to help your people have more impactful workplace conversations, then this session is for you. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gn5__yQr #mentoring #organisationalgrowth #professionaldevelopment #inclusiveworkplaces #impactfulconversations

Leadership expectations have shifted dramatically in recent years. But this is likely no surprise to you. In my recent work with organisations, I have noticed a consistent tension: Leaders are expected to be more consultative than ever before, and more decisive than ever before. Diversity of thought is critical to complex decision-making in uncertain times. Leading a mutli-generational workforce requires different styles of engagement and a subtle balance between psychological safety and accountability. And at the same time, organisations need leaders to act with clarity and speed. Holding these different demands together is not always intuitive, but it is becoming a defining leadership discipline. I’ve written a short article exploring this leadership paradox and what it means for leaders and organisations moving into 2026. You can read it here on the Serendis Leadership blog: https://lnkd.in/g7yTGQgF I hope this helps (just a little bit!) with some practical ideas. I would also love to hear your perspectives. #leadership #adaptiveleadership #leadershipdevelopment

Many leaders build their careers on deep technical expertise. Their judgement is respected. Their analysis is trusted. But as roles become more senior, the definition of success begins to shift. In complex B2B environments, outcomes are rarely determined by capability alone. While organisations may reference pricing, governance or technical strength, decisions are often shaped by something more fundamental: 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. Leaders who succeed in these environments understand that influence, relationships and business development are not about “selling”. They are about building credibility over time through thoughtful questions, sound judgement and a genuine understanding of what matters to others. Our latest article explores how technically strong leaders can make the transition from expert to trusted advisor without losing authenticity. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gGqhBerX 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? #leadership #trust #influence #adaptiveleadership #b2bleadership

How do technically brilliant leaders succeed in roles where influence, relationships and business development suddenly become central to their success? Many leaders in investment banking, professional services, funds management and other B2B environments rise through the ranks because of their technical expertise. Their judgement is respected. Their analysis is trusted. And then the role changes. Success is no longer defined only by being right. It becomes about being chosen. Chosen by clients. Chosen by colleagues. Chosen for the next opportunity or strategic mandate. Technical capability still matters, but it is no longer the deciding factor. What often determines the outcome is something far more fundamental: trust. In complex B2B environments, decisions are rarely made on logic alone. Stakeholders may reference capability, pricing or governance frameworks, but in practice they choose people they trust, and then justify the decision with rational arguments afterwards. For many technically oriented leaders, the need to demonstrate influence, relationship building and business development, can feel unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Yet the most effective leaders are not the most persuasive or performative. They are the ones who build genuine trust. They do this by understanding what matters to others, asking thoughtful questions and demonstrating consistent judgement over time. In my latest article, I explore how technically strong leaders can make the transition from expert to trusted advisor without losing authenticity. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gj_hQazE I'm interested in your perspective: How have you seen leaders successfully build trust and influence in complex organisations? #leadership #adaptiveleadership #b2bleadership #organisationalculture

Today’s leaders face a growing tension: 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲. Holding these two capabilities together is not intuitive. Yet it is becoming one of the defining leadership disciplines of this era. In our latest blog, Serendis Leadership Founder Maud Lindley explores this leadership paradox and what it means for organisations developing leaders in 2026 and beyond. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gffnVNpt How are you seeing this tension show up in leadership today? #leadership #adaptiveleadership #cognitivediversity #organisationalculture

Most of my days are spent in rooms with leaders and teams, facilitating conversations, coaching executives, and helping organisations think differently about how to develop their people. I truly love what I do. But recently, I discovered a new passion… podcasting allows me to sit down for a different kind of conversation. It almost feels like a coaching conversation but with the awareness that other people will be listening :-) It's a privilege to listen to thoughtful leaders from across different industries and explore the moments that shaped them. The mentors who influenced their thinking, the questions that changed their direction, and the insights they now pass on to others. So, I’m excited to share that Season 3 of #MentoringUnlocked is now live on your favourite streaming app. We’re kicking off the season with Michaela Wortley, Oceania Inclusiveness Business Partnering Lead at EY, in a conversation about how EY has embedded coaching into its culture. Michaela shines a light on how coaching plays a pivotal role during key career moments. Those moments when you step into something new, take on greater responsibility, or begin asking deeper questions about who you are as a leader. What is your leadership purpose? How do you articulate the value you bring? Because when leaders take the time to explore those questions, they transform their impact from managing outcomes to leading people. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as Michaela and I did recording it. 🎧 Listen to the first episode of the new season by searching 'Mentoring Unlocked' on your favourite streaming platform. Or watch now on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gmuVdbHj