We prepare business leaders for senior roles

Our portfolio of practical programmes and interventions is designed to enable leaders to thrive in the most senior roles.

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What We Do

The alchemy of leadership

With our extensive experience and research into the demands and derailers of leadership roles the School for CEOs can help you unearth the vital few lessons that will enable you to succeed.

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About Us

Helping senior leaders excel

Established in 2011, School for CEOs is a boutique executive development organisation specialising in CEO development, leadership succession, coaching and team development, executive assessment, and developing inclusive leadership.

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Wellness for Focus and Innovation with Rich Baker

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CFO Success Stories with Angus Cockburn

Testimonials

What our clients say

Testimonials

“We have transformed from 10 individuals into an integrated unit working towards common goals. I credit this remarkable transformation entirely to David’s coaching and feedback, which we will continue to engage to further evolve the team dynamics”

Chief Marketing Officer

Technology Travel Business

Team Development

“The five dimensions facilitate a leader looking at themselves through multiple lenses, which reduces the likelihood that they skirt over an aspect of their leadership journey which is uncomfortable or unnatural to them. It supports you to be thorough and comprehensive ”

Experienced Leadership Coach

Certification for Executive Coaches

“The overall programme was excellent, thought provoking, and I really enjoyed the broad perspective from the four areas challenging us to think holistically and recognise the importance of all 4 aspects in our roles as leaders.”

CEO

Construction business

“I learned a lot from Vital Few and was keen to experience and learn further from Vital Few: Part Two. It provided me a forum where I felt comfortable to share and openly discuss issues with peers”

CEO

Construction business

“Excellent overall. I gained a lot from the course and also found it very enjoyable and thought provoking. The other delegates were also first class and the level of engagement by all made the course first class”

Group CEO

Manufacturer

For New and Aspiring CEOs and MDs (2 days)

“Hugely positive. Very important messages and areas to concentrate on that get easily forgotten in the day-to-day business but which are the most impactful - that separate leaders from the weeds to focus on the business not in the business.”

CFO & Interim CEO

Asset manager

For New and Aspiring CEOs and MDs (2 days)