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Blackburn with Darwen: The Trojan Horse of Leadership Development

Rewiring the State

Claire Trickett, Workforce and Organisational Development Consultant, Blackburn with Darwen Council

Sue Featherstone, Solace Associate and Director, Developing Success

The Trojan Horse of Leadership Development: How building internal coaching capability unlocked vertical development across the organisation


Developing coaching capability strengthens both individual leaders and the wider system. Leaders become more self-aware, purposeful, and inclusive - while also developing others through everyday interactions. This creates a ripple effect across the organisation, supporting culture change, improving wellbeing, and enabling more adaptive, equitable leadership.

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