Leadership Unlocked: Real Connections. Real Ideas. Real Impact for the Workplace

Leadership Unlocked: Real Connections. Real Ideas. Real Impact.

A Half-Day Charity Conference to Transform Your Potential

We’re excited to welcome you to Leadership Unlocked, a high-energy, half-day conference crafted for HR, OD, L&D professionals and leaders across all sectors who are ready to grow, connect, and lead with purpose.

📍 Why Rodney Parade?

This isn’t just any venue. Set in the heart of Newport, the iconic Rodney Parade is one of the oldest sports stadiums in Wales, a place built on passion, perseverance, and performance. Hosted in the stunning Bisley Suite, with panoramic pitch views and a buzzing atmosphere, this is a venue that reflects what Leadership Unlocked is all about: momentum, impact, and vision. It’s a place where great ideas come to life, and the perfect backdrop for this powerful event.

🌟 What to Expect

Leadership Unlocked isn’t about theory, it’s about real-world leadership in action. You’ll enjoy a morning of fresh thinking, powerful conversations, and meaningful connection, fuelled by breakfast, good coffee, and a shared purpose.

Best of all? Attendance is complimentary. In the spirit of giving, we invite attendees to consider a suggested donation of £10, supporting Own My Life, a brilliant charity helping women to rebuild lives, confidence, and futures in the workplace and beyond.

🔑 Keynote Speaker: Graham Norris

Organisational Psychologist | TEDx Speaker | FuturistTopic: Future-Ready Leadership: Thinking Like a Futurist

Explore how the future of leadership lies in mindset, not job titles. Graham will challenge us to shift from today’s roles to tomorrow’s skills, equipping you with bold, future-focused strategies to lead through uncertainty.

📅 Agenda Highlights

8:30 – 9:30 | Registration, Breakfast & NetworkingStart the morning with fresh coffee, breakfast rolls, and great conversations overlooking the pitch.

9:30 – 9:45 | Opening with Emma ChandlerTopic: “Unlocking Human Potential Through Brain-Centred Leadership”Emma opens the day with a powerful call to lead with empathy, logic, and authenticity in a fast-changing world.

9:45 – 10:15 | Opening Panel: The Leadership Diary of a CEOWhere purpose meets pressure. Join our expert panel as they explore what leadership really looks like in 2025 – where strategy, culture, and humanity collide.

• Rhys Blumberg – CEO, Dragons Rugby – offering a unique lens on leadership from elite sport, sharing how to build high-performance cultures and lead under pressure.

• Megan Hine – Presenter, Explorer & Survivalist Leader – sharing insights from extreme environments that translate powerfully into leadership and resilience.

• Matt Jones – CEO, R4 Advertising & Dragons’ Den Winner – bringing energy, lessons from business battlefields, and the grit behind entrepreneurial success.

10:15 – 10:45 | Keynote: Graham NorrisOrganisational Psychologist, TEDx Speaker & Futurist“Future-Ready Leadership: Thinking Like a Futurist”

10:45 – 11:00 | Refresh & Recharge BreakRefill your cup, meet our sponsors, and reconnect with peers.

11:00 – 12:10 | Lightning Leadership Power TalksOur TED-style sessions – fast, focused, and packed with insight.

• Peta Young – People Director, Oxygen Activeplay“Grounded Leadership: Values, Vulnerability & a Little Laughter”

• Lucie Thomas – Director of Talent & Development, Pobl“The Leader’s Toolbox: Practical Skills for Immediate Impact”

• Sarah-Jayne Bray – Cultural Engagement, Thames Valley Police“Unlocking Innovation: Breaking Down the Barriers”

12:10 – 12:30 | Closing Remarks & Final NetworkingEmma Chandler wraps up the day with key takeaways and your final chance to connect over coffee.

🎟️ Ready to Lead the Change?

Spaces are limited to just 50 seats, and they won’t last long.

👉 Secure your complimentary spot now and join us for a morning that matters, for your leadership, your growth, and a powerful cause.

Let’s unlock our leadership. Let’s choose to grow.