Our international leadership development business Hedfan takes to the skies….

In the literal sense of the word ‘hedfan’ (to fly) our business, who specialise in providing leadership development, flew to Egypt earlier this year.

Leadership training

Hedfan were commissioned to provide leadership training to mid-level and senior managers over a three-day period, and so our founder, Naomi Coleman, dutifully travelled to Sharm-El-Sheik.

The mission

Our mission was to provide topical insights into leadership today with a focus on:

• Leading with emotional intelligence
• Appreciating differences
• Being a trusted leader and developing trust
• Being a coaching leader
• Having difficult conversations
• Active listening…. and more

Programme objectives

1. Develop leadership skills and competencies
2. To unite the team
3. To utilise strength in diversity

The programme

• The programme was co-designed with our client. Once we understood our client needs, we created relevant content.
• It began with online orientation sessions to provide insight into the program and to set expectations.
• It followed with three in-person days.
• It concluded with online action learning sets, or group problem solving sessions, to continue embedding the learnt skills and behaviours.
• It utilised a learning software program called Giraffe Pad which enabled the cohort to access resources, keep track of events and maintain a conversation and dialogue throughout.

We become a part of your team

We develop close relationships during our delivery with programme participants. These relationships are built on ongoing accessibility, dialogue and trust between participants and our facilitators. We take the weight of ongoing communication and coordination off our clients and speak to our participants directly.

Programme feedback

“An extremely worthwhile course, most of which I will carry forward for a very long time”

“Presented with passion and conviction, showing belief in the subject”

“A main take-away was to focus on culture and shared values”

“I have a better understanding of the coaching process and its desired outcomes”

“Conduct more 1:1’s with individuals. I learnt how valuable and rewarding this will be to them and to me. I now have the tools to facilitate this in a better way.”

Next steps

We are looking forward to continuing to work with the organisation on focussed topics for continued development.

Hedfan return later in the year to work with another team to focus on creating an effective team culture. More to follow.

Contact us

Hedfan offer a no obligation 45-60minute consultation call to organisations who are in need of a little support and are interested to know more. After the call, we will issue high-level recommendations to begin addressing challenges discussed. Contact us to arrange a callback.

A personal note of thanks from Naomi

The night before I left to take to the skies, I fell over my suitcase and broke my hand. Can you believe it? The entire time whilst I was there, I spent prepping to deliver and setting up the room, and during delivery, I was very looked after. The hotel staff at the Park Regency Hotel in Sharm-El-Sheik were incredible – nothing was any trouble. They really made the experience what it was. I would highly recommend it as both a conference centre and holiday destination (I am planning on taking my daughters there in 2025).

Our client too, were caring, concerned and supportive. They met me at the airport, settled me into the hotel, ensured I was comfortable, showed me around, and made me feel a part of the team.

I am proud that I went on to deliver a successful programme to people who I hope to stay in contact with, and work with for years to come.

For this, thank you.