Leadership Development
The Leadership Accelerator
Leadership capability that keeps pace with responsibility while staying true to who you are.
FIVE DAY INTENSIVE
Building leadership capability that scales
The Leadership Accelerator is a five day, in person leadership intensive for senior technical leaders, aspiring executives, and new executives.
It is designed for people who are technically strong, carry significant responsibility, and want their leadership capability to keep pace with the demands of their role.
The focus is on practical leadership know how that works in everyday situations, not adopting styles that do not fit.
Who this is for
This programme is suited to leaders who:
Lead other leaders or specialists
Are doing a good job but feel leadership takes more effort than it should
Want to step into bigger roles with confidence
Want leadership to feel effective and sustainable
Value evidence based insight over generic leadership models
Many participants are seen as capable leaders, yet still find themselves filling gaps, holding too much responsibility, or spending more time in operational detail than they would like.
What the five days focus on
Across the week, participants step back from day to day pressures and work on the practical side of leadership, including:
Understanding how they lead, particularly under pressure
Working effectively with people who think and operate differently
Creating alignment and shared direction
Setting clear expectations and addressing performance issues constructively
Building capability so responsibility is shared across the team
The work is applied and based on everyday leadership situations. Participants work on their own context throughout the week.
What you walk away with
Participants typically leave with:
Clearer decision making under pressure
Greater confidence handling people issues
Practical tools they can apply immediately
Stronger alignment and capability across their team
A leadership approach that feels more intentional and sustainable
What this means for organisations
For organisations, the Accelerator supports:
More consistent leadership
Clearer prioritisation and whole-of-business decision making
Reduced reliance on one leader as the bottleneck
Teams that deliver with greater independence
This builds leadership capacity while freeing senior leaders to focus on strategic work rather than operational gaps.
About the facilitator
I’m Shanel Winning, a business psychologist and the founder of Winning Performance.
For nearly 20 years, I have worked with senior technical leaders and executive teams who carry significant responsibility. I specialise in helping leaders develop practical leadership capability that works in everyday situations, without relying on performative leadership or generic models.
As a psychologist, I am not able to use testimonials. If helpful, I am very happy to connect you with leaders or organisations I have worked with so you can hear directly about their experience.
For nearly 20 years, I have worked with senior technical leaders and executive teams who carry significant responsibility. I specialise in helping leaders develop practical leadership capability that works in everyday situations, without relying on performative leadership or generic models.
As a psychologist, I am not able to use testimonials. If helpful, I am very happy to connect you with leaders or organisations I have worked with so you can hear directly about their experience.
Practical details
Five day, in person programme
Small group format
Christchurch cohort, 2-6 March 2026
Next Step
The best next step is a short conversation to understand your context and confirm whether the Leadership Accelerator is the right fit.