Mid-level leaders face 7 unique challenges: from identity conflicts to high accountability with low authority. Here’s how to support them before they burnout.

At Purposefully Blended, awards are evidence that we live our values of Compassionate Leadership, Measurable Impact, Partnership, and Authenticity . We design leadership and learning programmes – and we measure their impact. Each recognition shows that we walk the walk when it comes to building leadership capacity, driving performance, and creating measurable, human change. Winners, Communiqué Awards (2025) Excellence in Global Education Meetings / Stand-Alone Events Recognising impact, not just innovation , the Communiqué Awards celebrate measurable change in healthcare. Purposefully Blended was recognised for our partnership with Tillotts Pharmaceuticals on LEAD in IBD – a leadership programme for IBD nurses across the NHS. Many IBD nurses are promoted for clinical skill, not leadership readiness. LEAD in IBD filled that gap through immersive learning and real-world coaching that delivered measurable results. Outcome: Confidence in leadership readiness increased by 52% (from 5.8 to 8.8 out of 10, p < 0.001). Judges called the entry “brave, insightful, and extraordinary – a programme that met an unmet need.” The impact on the nurses was unignorable: One nurse told us she'd been 'leading by instinct' for years – LEAD in IBD gave her the language and confidence to lead with intention. Best Female Leader (Best Business Women Awards, 2025) Lucy’s recognition as Best Female Leader honours authentic, values-driven leadership. Her entry shared her journey through grief in 2023 – leading with vulnerability, supported by her team, clients, and peers.

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Unlike traditional leadership models, Positive Intelligence zeroes in on the mental patterns that shape decision-making and interpersonal dynamics. This article looks briefly at the science of Positive Intelligence, explores its organisational impact and equips leaders with actionable steps to foster stronger, more adaptable teams.

When employees underperform or disengage, the root cause often lies in mismatched motivators. Leaders who fail to understand what drives their teams risk creating environments of low morale, missed opportunities and high turnover. In this article, we explore the science behind Motivational Maps, showcase a compelling case study and present actionable strategies for leaders to leverage motivation-driven leadership and impactful coaching.

We are delighted to announce that our CEO and Founder, Lucy Philip, has won the 'Live Facilitator of the Year' award at The National Facilitator Awards! The National Facilitator Awards are the UK’s only awards dedicated to celebrating facilitators who deliver exceptional training. They recognise facilitators who are making a real impact on the industry and the lives of those they work with.

Did you know that our Founder & CEO, Lucy Philip, was recently asked to write an article for the renowned online publication Chief Learning Officer (CLO)? CLO focuses on the importance, benefits and advancements of a properly trained workforce and brings together a community of visionary C-suite and senior-level practitioners, executives, scholars, consultants and solutions providers in corporate learning and talent management.

We are excited to announce that our CEO & Founder of Purposefully Blended, Lucy Philip, has been awarded the LinkedIn status of ‘Top Training and Development (HR) Voice.’