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Leadership Training with Martin Riley

Lead with clarity. Empower others. Remove what’s getting in the way.
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Simple principles that work

Leadership is complex. You’re expected to plan, decide, influence, communicate, and stay composed, often all at once. Even experienced leaders can feel stretched, unsure what to tackle next or how to bring others with them.

That’s why leadership training needs to be practical, focused, and based on how things really work, not on abstract theories or generic models.

I help business leaders understand the core dynamics of leadership, develop a language they can share with their team, and apply simple principles that work under pressure.

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Leadership, Simplified and Strengthened

Every business is a system and leadership plays a central role in how well that system performs. When you understand how the system works, and the fundamentals it depends on, leadership becomes far easier to diagnose, discuss and improve.

Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked with founders, directors, and senior teams across a wide range of sectors. What sets my work apart is how I strip complexity down to the essentials and help you apply those essentials immediately.

Leadership training is often woven into my business coaching, so we can work on the real challenges as they arise. But I also deliver focused leadership development for teams where that’s the right fit.

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Measurable Results, Lasting Impact

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"His support has helped us grow in strength and confidence. And for a long time now, we’ve maintained and developed a culture that we’re deeply proud of."
Donna Fielder
COO, Switchplane
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"Having Martin locally has been hugely valuable. He was instrumental in guiding our leadership approach through a major culture shift and he continues to support the development of our team, helping individuals build confidence and step up as stronger leaders."
Patricia Lochans
Director of Operations, De La Warr Pavillion
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"Martin’s support has been key in helping us balance the need for change and building the skills to achieve it, whilst maintaining the respect we have for the people who make Towners what it is."
Yasmina Podgorski
HR Manager, Arthur C. Towner Ltd
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"'I've been fortunate to work with Martin on and off over many years, as my role at Switchplane has grown and evolved. Both in group settings and one-to-one. I'm always up for a challenge, but talking things through has helped me build both the competence and confidence to step up. The practical models he uses helped turn challenges into manageable steps. His support has been instrumental as I’ve taken on more responsibility, ultimately leading and shaping the culture of the dev team here at Switchplane."
Lewis Hobden
Head of Engineering, Switchplane

What We Cover

Every business is different, but common themes include:

  • Strategic thinking and planning
  • Communicating with clarity and influence
  • Leading change and creating a positive culture
  • Understanding motivation and building trust
  • Making decisions with limited time or data
  • Resolving conflict and handling complexity
  • Translating vision into action
  • Significantly raising the strike rate of a successful hire
  • Delegation, training and development
  • Solving problems independently and collaboratively
  • Managing stress and staying healthy under pressure

My approach is shaped by over 20 years of experience and supported by my own tried and tested tools. These help create a shared language and approach that works across your business.

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A Fresh Perspective on Leadership

What makes this approach different is how it’s built from real experience and tested over time, not pulled from a training manual.

I design leadership tools that make things feel obvious, not overwhelming. They’re often based on analogies and visual models that make difficult concepts clear and immediately actionable.

Leadership doesn’t need to be complicated. But it does need to be understood, shared, and lived consistently across the organisation.

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Are You Ready to Strengthen the Leadership in Your Business?

Whether you’re looking to grow your leadership team, improve alignment, or simply remove obstacles that are slowing you down, let’s talk.

Get in touch today to explore the right next step for you.

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