A new programme: Leading from the Heart

The Future of Leadership is Heart-Led

I speak for the whole team at Ethical Quest when I say that we don’t just believe in heart-led leadership, we live it. Leadership today isn’t just about strategy and execution - it’s about humanity, connection, and courage. The best leaders don’t just lead with their heads. They lead with their hearts. In today’s fast-changing world, that matters more than ever.

What Employees Want

Employees want leaders who:

• Navigate complexity with confidence and compassion

• Balance intellect with emotional intelligence

• Inspire teams through authenticity and courage

That’s why we’re launching ‘Leading from the Heart’—a transformational leadership experience designed to help leaders move beyond fear-driven leadership and into purpose, trust and impact. It works with individuals from the INSIDE OUT.

Why Heart-Led Leadership Works

Most of us want to lead with courage and confidence. What gets in the way?

Here’s what we’re consistently seeing:
·     Fear of failure
·     Anxiety triggered by internal/external circumstances
·     A toxic work environment/dynamic which undermines courage and learning
·     Our own limiting beliefs and/or conditioning

The result? Burnout, disengagement, and teams that don’t thrive.

The Ethical Quest Team are on a Mission

We want to develop leaders who promote:

✔️ Self-awareness – Understanding their leadership impact
✔️ Emotional intelligence – Building deeper relationships
✔️ Agility & resilience – Adapting to uncertainty
✔️ Psychological safety – Creating environments where people flourish

‘Leading from the Heart’ isn’t just a leadership programme—it’s a transformational experience that shifts how leaders think, connect, and lead.

Our approach develops individuals from the inside out.

The Science Behind Heart-Led Leadership

Heart-led leadership isn’t just an idea—it’s backed by research.

Studies from Korn Ferry, Deloitte, and the Centre for Creative Leadership (CCL) show:

• 76% of CEOs say leading big change is essential for success (Korn Ferry)

• 66% say agility & openness to change define great leaders (Korn Ferry)

• Emotionally intelligent leaders drive 3-4x higher innovation, engagement, and retention (Deloitte)

• Authentic leadership increases trust, collaboration, and performance (CCL)

So why do so many leaders struggle with these skills?

Because fear-based, reactive leadership is the default.

That’s why our ‘Leading from the Heart’ programme helps leaders embed these capabilities into their DNA—so they don’t just understand leadership, they live it.

Are you Leading from Fear or From Heart?

Take a moment to reflect: Do you lead from fear or from heart?

Fear-based leaders often:

• Avoid tough conversations

• Struggle with vulnerability

• Focus on control rather than trust

Heart-led leaders, on the other hand:

✔️ Make courageous, values-driven decisions
✔️ Create environments where teams thrive
✔️ Build trust through authenticity and empathy

Leadership is evolving. The best leaders challenge old habits and choose a different path. The team at would love to understand more about leadership in your workplace.

Are you Ready to Lead Differently

Leadership today demands more than technical skills—it requires courage, authenticity, and emotional intelligence.

Our ‘Leading from the Heart’ programme is designed for leaders who are ready to:

✔️ Challenge old leadership habits
✔️ Move beyond fear-driven leadership
✔️ Create teams built on trust, purpose, and connection

To understand what's involved in our 'Leading from the Heart' programme, please email denise@ethicalquest.co.uk and we'll provide more details.