Immersive leadership programme
Lead with Humanity
- Where
- Durban & Phinda, South Africa
- When
- October 2027
- How long
- 8 days
Eight days in South Africa that change how you think, decide and lead under pressure, then made to last through D3 coaching back home.
The leadership reset
Why now?
The London Market asks more of its leaders every year: more change, more scrutiny, more pressure, and less time to think. Many are still leading with models built for a different world.
Lead with Humanity takes you out of that world completely. As Jo put it before her own trip, the most powerful leaders don’t need titles; they need purpose. In South Africa you see leadership without hierarchy, politics or authority, and you come home with a clearer view of the leader you want to be.
Why attend
Three things you take home
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Leadership under real pressure
See leadership in its rawest form: people who bring calm where there is fear and hope where there is little else.
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See yourself clearly
Step out of the day job and the hierarchy, and confront how you really think, decide and lead.
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Change that sticks
Coaching from D3 before and after the trip turns insight into new habits, with accountability.
Part one · Durban
Leadership under real pressure
In Durban’s townships you meet people who lead every day without titles or resources, bringing calm where there is fear and courage where there is danger.
It is a powerful mirror. Seeing what leadership looks like when everything is stripped away changes what you think it requires back in the office. [[TODO: confirm itinerary detail]]
Part two · Phinda Game Reserve
Systems, behaviour and reflection
At Phinda the pace slows. The natural world becomes a lens on systems and behaviour, and there is time and space to reflect on what you have seen.
Structured reflection and small-group conversations help you turn experience into insight about how you lead. [[TODO: confirm itinerary detail]]
Before, during and after
Immerse, reflect, embed
The trip is the catalyst. D3 coaching on either side is what makes the change stick. [[TODO: confirm arc]]
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Before
Immerse
Goal-setting with your D3 coach and your sponsor. Preparing practically and emotionally for the experience.
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During · 8 days
Reflect
Durban’s townships and Phinda Game Reserve, with structured reflection and small-group sessions throughout.
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After
Embed
D3 coaching back home to translate what you learned into how you lead, with accountability to your goals.
What you and your business gain
What you’ll come back with
- A clearer sense of purpose and the leader you want to be
- Calmer judgement under pressure
- Deeper empathy and a more human way of leading
- A personal plan, supported by coaching, to put it into practice
What your business gains
- A leader who builds trust and gets the best from people
- Goals agreed with you up front, and progress you can see
- Stronger retention of senior and high-potential talent
- A culture that leads with humanity as well as performance
Our partner
Lead with Humanity
The programme is run in partnership with Lead with Humanity, who have delivered immersive leadership experiences in South Africa for more than 17 years.
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From past participants
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Hear it first-hand
Podcasts and reflections
Jo’s reflections, before, during and after the trip
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who should attend?
Senior leaders and high-potential executives, mainly from the London Market, who want to step back and reset how they lead. [[TODO: confirm eligibility]]
What does it cost, and what is included?
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How much time does it take?
Eight days in South Africa, plus coaching sessions before and after with D3. [[TODO: number and timing of coaching sessions]]
Is it safe?
Lead with Humanity have run these programmes for more than 17 years. [[TODO: safety, security and medical arrangements]]
How are travel arrangements handled?
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How can a sponsor justify the investment?
Each participant sets goals with their sponsor before the trip, and the follow-up coaching is built around those goals, so the business can see what has changed. We can provide a short business case for your HR or talent team on request.
October 2027
Register your interest
Places are limited. Register now and we will send full details, dates and how to apply as soon as they are confirmed. No commitment.
Thank you, you are on the list
We will be in touch with full programme details, dates and how to apply as soon as they are confirmed. [[TODO: confirm response promise]]