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Online courses
Online leadership development for people who want practical tools they can use straight away.
Online leadership development for people who want practical tools they can use straight away.
Develop your leadership skills
at your own pace
Develop your leadership skills at your own pace
If you want to lead with more clarity, confidence and consistency, but you need a flexible way to learn, this is where to begin.
My online courses give you best in class leadership principles and simplified, step by step frameworks you can apply in real situations. They take the complexity out of leadership and show you exactly what to do in a clear, practical way.
Tools on demand
Wherever you are in the world
Whenever you need them*
(*for the duration of your access!)
These programmes are ideal if you want straightforward guidance you can use immediately, whether you’re running a business, leading a team in an agency or stepping into a bigger role.
WHAT I BRING
How my approach works
How my approach works
I’ve spent over 30 years leading and coaching inside agencies, SMEs and founder-led businesses. Over that time, I’ve learnt that leaders don’t need more jargon or dense theory. They need practical frameworks, tangible steps and simple ways to apply the essentials of good leadership in day-to-day conversations and decisions.
My online courses break down the core principles of effective leadership into clear, easy-to-follow guidance you can work through at your own pace.
The concepts are rooted in best practice leadership theory, but I make the complex ideas simple to understand and even easier to put into action. You get practical frameworks and tangible steps that work in real organisations with real people.
I’ve spent over 30 years leading and coaching inside agencies, SMEs and founder-led businesses. Over that time, I’ve learnt that leaders don’t need more jargon or dense theory. They need practical frameworks, tangible steps and simple ways to apply the essentials of good leadership in day-to-day conversations and decisions.
My online courses break down the core principles of effective leadership into clear, easy-to-follow guidance you can work through at your own pace.
The concepts are rooted in best practice leadership theory, but I make the complex ideas simple to understand and even easier to put into action. You get practical frameworks and tangible steps that work in real organisations with real people.
ONLINE COURSES
Choose your online learning path
The Digital Academy
The Digital Academy
A self-paced leadership programme that gives you the essential foundations of being a great leader, delivered over six months.
You’ll learn what makes an effective leader, how to inspire and motivate others, how to manage underperformance, how to handle tricky conversations, how to manage yourself well, how to think and act more strategically, and how to make better decisions.
You’ll also learn simple approaches for managing your time, running better meetings and creating more clarity for your team.
Inside, you’ll find video lessons, workbooks, templates and step-by-step tools to bring structure and consistency to the way you lead.
Ideal if you want flexibility, practical guidance and a clear path to developing core leadership skills.
Price £497 +VAT
A self-paced leadership programme that gives you the essential foundations of being a great leader, delivered over six months.
You’ll learn what makes an effective leader, how to inspire and motivate others, how to manage underperformance, how to handle tricky conversations, how to manage yourself well, how to think and act more strategically, and how to make better decisions.
You’ll also learn simple approaches for managing your time, running better meetings and creating more clarity for your team.
Inside, you’ll find video lessons, workbooks, templates and step-by-step tools to bring structure and consistency to the way you lead.
Ideal if you want flexibility, practical guidance and a clear path to developing core leadership skills.
Price £497 +VAT
I loved how the Digital Academy delivered practical insights in such an engaging, easy-to-digest way... I'm genuinely grateful for the clarity, inspiration, and momentum it gave me - especially being able to dip in and out around a hectic schedule. It just fits.
Maxine Eunson
EMEA Client Sales
I loved how the Digital Academy delivered practical insights in such an engaging, easy-to-digest way. The short videos broke things down into clear, actionable chunks - and the workbooks were brilliant for turning those ideas into immediate impact on real leadership challenges. I'm genuinely grateful for the clarity, inspiration, and momentum it gave me - especially being able to dip in and out around a hectic schedule. It just fits.
Maxine Eunson
EMEA Client Sales
What people say about Kate's workshops and masterclasses…
Engaging, informative, and full of practical tools…
...So much useful content to put into practice straight away…
...Great frameworks and insights I can use immediately with my team…
The Feedback Masterclass
A focused, bite-sized masterclass designed to help you master one of the most important leadership skills: giving effective, constructive feedback.
In this short, practical session, you’ll learn a simple framework for delivering feedback that builds clarity, strengthens relationships and improves performance.
It’s concise, actionable and designed for busy leaders who want a quick win they can put into practice immediately.
Perfect if you want targeted help on one topic without committing to a full programme.
Price £27 +VAT
What people say about Kate's workshops and masterclasses…
Engaging, informative, and full of practical tools…
...So much useful content to put into practice straight away…
...Great frameworks and insights I can use immediately with my team…
THE LEADERSHIP EVOLUTION QUIZ
Which learning path is right for you
Which learning path is right for you
Everyone’s leadership journey looks different. Some people want a structured, self-paced programme they can work through in their own time. Others prefer short, focused guidance on a specific topic. And some want deeper, personalised support through group or one-to-one coaching.
If you’re not sure which type of development is right for you, my leadership quiz will help you understand your strengths, your challenges and the kind of support that will move you forward most effectively.
Everyone’s leadership journey looks different. Some people want a structured, self-paced programme they can work through in their own time. Others prefer short, focused guidance on a specific topic. And some want deeper, personalised support through group or one-to-one coaching.
If you’re not sure which type of development is right for you, my leadership quiz will help you understand your strengths, your challenges and the kind of support that will move you forward most effectively.
TESTIMONIALS
What leaders say
Real stories from real people who have used these tools to lead with more clarity, confidence and ease.
Real stories from real people who have used these tools to lead with more clarity, confidence and ease.
Kate is someone who genuinely cares. She’s down to earth, easy to talk to, and brings humour into the sessions
I worked with Kate in one-to-one coaching over the past few months, and have to admit that I got loads more out of this...
Will Baker
Managing Director
Kate has an ability to assess a situation quickly and help build a framework for solutions and ways forward
I have been lucky enough to have Kate as my personal leadership coach, and to have her lead team development sessions at...
Suzanne Moss
RHS Director of Learning
Kate's insight and expertise is invaluable
We love inviting Kate to facilitate development workshops. Her insight and expertise is invaluable in shaping the day an...
Suzanne Moss
RHS Director of Learning
Kate helped us reconnect with the passion and energy that sits at the heart of what we do
After working with Kate over the past three years through one-to-one coaching, she was the obvious choice when we were l...
Josh Macaulay
Director and Clinical Lead
Working with Kate has been transformative in how I lead and see myself as a leader
Working with Kate has been transformative in how I lead and see myself as a leader. Our 1-2-1 coaching sessions over the...
Trudi Flanagan
Chief Executive Officer
Insightful, practical, and inspiring
Your Linda alter ego is brilliant, but even more impressive was your leadership talk – insightful, practical, and inspir...
Andrew McConnell
Civil Aviation Authority
Kate helped me strengthen my leadership confidence, sharpen my influence and lead with greater clarity
I worked with Kate over a six‑month one-to-one leadership coaching programme during a period of change and ambiguity. Sh...
Rachel Whittaker
Head of Sustainable
With Kate’s support, I have moved from doing the work, to leading it properly
Working with Kate has been incredibly valuable. Stepping into a broader leadership role brought a level of complexity an...
Robbie Mason-Grieshaber
Head of Marketing
The programme has helped me to gain clarity, practical tools, and a renewed focus on intentional leadership
The programme gave me a wide range of practical, usable leadership skills that I could apply immediately. I particularly...
Anna Gillings
MD
The practical frameworks have been invaluable
The Digital Academy helped me sharpen what good leadership really looks like - not copying someone else, but building th...
William Hoar
Operations Manager
It has helped me become a more consistent, supportive and people-focused leader
The Digital Academy helped me see that many of the things I already do align with recognised leadership behaviours, whil...
Zaina Reinink
People Manager & Leader
I’ve learnt more about myself, my leadership, and my organisation’s culture in this programme than I have in years
Before the programme I was stuck in fixer mode, overthinking and carrying everyone’s feelings. Now I’m far more resilien...
Liz Mills
Head of People
The mindset shifts I’ve made will stay with me throughout my career
I had the pleasure of working with Kate through her six-month Leadership Accelerator programme, and the experience excee...
Trevor Mason
Team Leader
Kate is simply brilliant at what she does
I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Kate, and I can confidently say she is simply brilliant at what she does...
Bradley Eccleshare
Fractional CMO
Kate cuts through the noise and gets you leading with real clarity and confidence
Working with Kate over the last six months has been hugely valuable. Kate has a rare ability to cut through the noise, h...
Paul Devlin
Chief Executive Officer
Kate helped me transform how I lead - and my team noticed the difference
I never really appreciated the value and power of taking external professional advice. I’ve always worked for myself or...
Andy Baxter
Managing Director
The Digital Academy gave me the structure and space to focus on my own growth
The mix of short, powerful videos and thoughtful workbooks made it easy to build new habits straight away. I came away f...
Jasmina Mularska
Group Product Manager
Kate has been instrumental in shaping my approach to leadership
I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to Kate for her incredible support throughout the Leadership Accelerator I recentl...
Robert Sangwa
Head of Programmes
Kate is thoughtful, insightful, and full of practical wisdom
Working with Kate over the past year has been one of the most grounding and impactful experiences of my professional lif...
Rachel Saywell-Burr
Founder
Kate combines tailored coaching with practical tools that actually work
I had the pleasure of working with Kate as my leadership coach over the past year, and I cannot recommend her highly eno...
Cassie Quartermaine
Head of Live
Kate pushes you to new heights while keeping the journey engaging and energising
Kate is an exceptional leadership coach who truly transforms the way you think, lead, and grow. Working with her over t...
Maxine Eunson
EMEA Client Sales
Kate creates a space for real growth
I had the pleasure of joining Kate’s Leadership Accelerator course and a six-month coaching program, and the impact I ob...
Maria Bedkowska
Medtech Marketeer
Incredibly engaging
Having seen the hilarious TikTok reels created by Kate Waterfall Hill her book How to Lead was at the top of my Christma...
Kristy C
Practice Manager
I would recommend a similar session to others most definitely - it felt like a safe environment
We had a great facilitation workshop with Kate today. It felt like a safe environment and having gone in quite closed mi...
Stephanie Bevan
Marketing Manager
I would highly recommend Kate for staff development delivery
I found the session very informative with lots of ideas. There was a great balance between keeping the delivery engaging...
Jon Childs
Kate was great at getting everyone to open up
Super insightful and great for problem solving ways of working - Kate was great at getting everyone to open up and helpe...
Heidi
Senior Account Director
Kate was very approachable and I would definitely recommend
It was positive to have a safe place to have discussions that are challenging with the wider team Kate was very approach...
Daisy Hoppen
Founder
Highly recommend Kate for a workshop
Highly recommend Kate for a workshop. Her guidance and insight was constructive and we are excited to implement the chan...
Marion Abramov
Agency Director
We’re leaving with tangible positive next steps
Kate was open and gentle enabling sometimes difficult conversations — we’re leaving with tangible positive next steps!
Tessa Griffith
Director of Talent and Brand
Kate was extremely insightful
Kate was extremely insightful and offered an interesting and very thoughtful approach to our workplace, offering a new p...
Brogan
Account Director
More proactive, more consistent, and far more confident
Reflecting on the coaching program, I'm genuinely pleased with the strides I've made in delivering effective feedback an...
Alex Shaw
Director
Very insightful and educational
Had a great session with Kate on the art of influencing and having difficult conversations. Very insightful and educatio...
Lou Stewart
Communications Manager
Thought provoking but action led
Thought provoking but action led. Love the toolkit and theory elements. Will remember to stay strong.
Sally-Ann Roberts
Culture & Engagement Lead
Every session with Kate leaves you clear, focused and ready to act
Kate has been a fantastic coach. So approachable and easy to talk to, each session meant I came away with a focused appr...
Beccy Gibson
Managing Director
I can handle awkward conversations
As a founder and director of a growing start-up business, Kate’s book has been a true eye-opener for me - full of golden...
Dan Chapman
Co-Founder of Extracted
A pocket leadership coach
Kate's 'How to Lead' is a game-changer! It's like a pocket leadership coach, packed with practical tips you can use righ...
Joanna Lott
Business Coach
A must read for all founders
This is a must-read for all Founders - and in fact all leaders. Some great insights and, as you'd expect from Kate, lots...
Sally Wilson
Found & CFO
I can confidently say the Leadership Accelerator is a transformative experience
If you’re looking to elevate your leadership skills, meet some amazing fellow leaders & join community, I wholeheartedly...
Jasmina Mularska
Group Product Manager
Kate has a friendly and open approach
Kate has a friendly and open approach which facilitated an important conversation enabling our management team to find b...
Aron Woolnough
Assistive Technology Manager
Kate's attention to detail and ability to make everyone feel included made all the difference
A huge thank you to Kate for organising such an excellent training day! The session was not only well-structured and eng...
David Martins-Hesp
Assistive Technology Manager
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Looking for deeper support
If you’d like to explore more in-depth learning, with personal support delivered live (in-person or online) you’re welcome to discover my team workshops, group coaching programmes and one-to-one support on the services page.
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