● ICF-Accredited Executive Coach
≈ WorkL Award-Winning Programmes
● Masters Lecturer UK & European Universities
● EQ-i Emotional Intelligence Specialist
● Prosci Change Management Certified
PEOPLE WE'VE WORKED WITH
PEOPLE WE'VE WORKED WITH
THE LEADERSHIP GAP
Most organisations promote great people.
Then leave them to figure it out
No framework. No real support. Just a new job title and a calendar full of problems. The result is always predictable.
1
Managers delivering but disappearing
High output, low presence. Targets hit. Teams neglected. They're surviving, not leading.
2
Difficult conversations being avoided
Performance issues dragging for months. Tension nobody names. Feedback never given.
3
Best people leaving citing "management"
People don't leave organisations. They leave managers. And it's showing in your data.
4
Leadership development is ad hoc
Training happens when something goes wrong. No framework. No follow-through.
5
Senior leaders firefighting daily
Directors pulled into the detail. CEOs doing their managers' jobs. The trickle-down effect.
THE LEADERSHIP GAP
Most organisations promote great people.
Then leave them to figure it out
No framework. No real support. Just a new job title and a calendar full of problems. The result is always predictable.
1
Managers delivering but disappearing
High output, low presence. Targets hit. Teams neglected. They're surviving, not leading.
2
Difficult conversations being avoided
Performance issues dragging for months. Tension nobody names. Feedback never given.
3
Best people leaving citing "management"
People don't leave organisations. They leave managers. And it's showing in your data.
4
Leadership development is ad hoc
Training happens when something goes wrong. No framework. No follow-through.
5
Senior leaders firefighting daily
Directors pulled into the detail. CEOs doing their managers' jobs. The trickle-down effect.
OUR PROGRAMMES
Three pathways.
One transformation.
Not workshops. Not away days. Sustained, blended programmes over 6–
9 months that change how people lead — permanently.
FOUNDATION
Coordinators & Officers Programme
6 Months · 4 Sessions
Designed for emerging leaders stepping into coordination and officer roles. Builds the foundations of confident, effective leadership from day one.
● 1:1 Coaching included
● Peer learning groups
● Blended resources
● Certification event
CORE · MOST POPULAR
Management Development Programme
9 Months
Our flagship programme. Four structured modules covering the full landscape of modern management — from difficult conversations to strategic thinking.
● 1:1 Coaching included
● Action Learning Sets
● 360° Feedback
● Certification event
EXECUTIVE
Executive Leadership Pathway
9 Months · Strategic
For senior leaders and executives ready to operate at a higher level. Deep work on strategic leadership, organisational culture and executive presence.
● Executive 1:1 Coaching
● EQ-i Assessment
● 360° Leadership Review
● Certification event
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMES
We deliver engaging and practical project management training, from introducing the core principles of successful project delivery through to internationally recognised PRINCE2® Foundation certification, as well as Agile project management training.
Over the past six months alone, we have supported 55 delegates to achieve their PRINCE2® Foundation certification, equipping them with the confidence and practical knowledge to lead and contribute to projects more effectively.
Whether you're looking for a formal accredited programme or a more flexible, tailored approach, we can design learning around your organisation's needs. Our programmes combine proven project management methodologies with leading change management approaches, including ADKAR, helping people not only deliver projects successfully but also embed lasting organisational change.
Our focus is always on making project management practical, accessible and immediately applicable in the workplace.
OUR PROGRAMMES
Three pathways.
One transformation.
Not workshops. Not away days. Sustained, blended programmes over 6–
9 months that change how people lead — permanently.
FOUNDATION
Coordinators & Officers Programme
6 Months · 4 Sessions
Designed for emerging leaders stepping into coordination and officer roles. Builds the foundations of confident, effective leadership from day one.
• 1:1 Coaching included
• Peer learning groups
• Blended resources
• Certification event
CORE · MOST POPULAR
Management Development Programme
9 Months
Our flagship programme. Four structured modules covering the full landscape of modern management — from difficult conversations to strategic thinking.
• 1:1 Coaching included
• Action Learning Sets
• 360° Feedback
• Certification event
EXECUTIVE
Executive Leadership Pathway
9 Months · Strategic
For senior leaders and executives ready to operate at a higher level. Deep work on strategic leadership, organisational culture and executive presence.
• Executive 1:1 Coaching
• EQ-i Assessment
• 360° Leadership Review
• Certification event
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMES
We deliver engaging and practical project management training, from introducing the core principles of successful project delivery through to internationally recognised PRINCE2® Foundation certification, as well as Agile project management training.
Over the past six months alone, we have supported 55 delegates to achieve their PRINCE2® Foundation certification, equipping them with the confidence and practical knowledge to lead and contribute to projects more effectively.
Whether you're looking for a formal accredited programme or a more flexible, tailored approach, we can design learning around your organisation's needs. Our programmes combine proven project management methodologies with leading change management approaches, including ADKAR, helping people not only deliver projects successfully but also embed lasting organisational change.
Our focus is always on making project management practical, accessible and immediately applicable in the workplace.
ABOUT CHRIS SIMPSON
Executive Coach.
Leadership Specialist.
Founder.
ICF Accredited
Executive Coach Practitioner (AOEC)
WorkL Award-Winning
Best Workplace for Employee Development
Masters Lecturer
Coaching, Mentoring & Leadership
EQ-i Specialist
Emotional Intelligence Certified
Prosci Certified
Change Management
MHFA Accessible
One of only 2 in the UK
Chris Simpson founded Sequel – Advancing Capabilities with one belief: that most organisations promote great people and then leave them to figure out leadership alone.
He has spent years developing leaders at the highest levels — from award-winning charity programmes to elite sporting organisations preparing for international competition. His work is underpinned by academic rigour, behavioural science and real-world organisational experience.
He teaches coaching techniques as part of a Master's module at universities across the UK and Europe, and hosts The StageLeft Podcast — with over 1 million global downloads — a platform dedicated to learning, development and leadership.
At Sequel, Chris and his team design programmes that don't just inform — they change behaviour. Permanently.
ABOUT CHRIS SIMPSON
Executive Coach.
Leadership Specialist.
Founder.
ICF Accredited
Executive Coach Practitioner (AOEC)
WorkL Award-Winning
Best Workplace for Employee Development
Prosci Certified
Change
Management
MHFA Accessible
One of only 2
in the UK
Masters Lecturer
Coaching, Mentoring & Leadership
EQ-i Specialist
Emotional Intelligence Certified
Chris Simpson founded Sequel – Advancing Capabilities with one belief: that most organisations promote great people and then leave them to figure out leadership alone.
He has spent years developing leaders at the highest levels — from award-winning charity programmes to elite sporting organisations preparing for international competition. His work is underpinned by academic rigour, behavioural science and real-world organisational experience.
He teaches coaching techniques as part of a Master's module at universities across the UK and Europe, and hosts The StageLeft Podcast — with over 1 million global downloads — a platform dedicated to learning, development and leadership.
At Sequel, Chris and his team design programmes that don't just inform — they change behaviour. Permanently.
CLIENT RESULTS
What happens when
development actually works.
"The best development I've had in 45 years of working."
Director
Thomas Pocklington Trust
"I got more out of 30 minutes of coaching with Chris than from all the coaching I've ever had combined."
Head of National Organisation
UK Charity Sector
"Without Chris's coaching I would not have been successful in applying for this role."
David Clarke OBE
CEO, ParalympicsGB
"If this programme hadn't happened, I would probably have left."
Programme Participant
Management Development Programme
"Chris never fails to impress — he consistently produces elite levels of work."
Prof. Neill Thew
Harvard & Oxford University
"Very inspiring and informative."
Phil Selway
Radiohead · Grammy Award Winner
PEOPLE WE'VE WORKED WITH
CLIENT RESULTS
What happens when
development actually works.
"The best development I've had in 45 years of working."
Director
Thomas Pocklington Trust
"I got more out of 30 minutes of coaching with Chris than from all the coaching I've ever had combined."
Head of National Organisation
UK Charity Sector
"Without Chris's coaching I would not have been successful in applying for this role."
David Clarke OBE
CEO, ParalympicsGB
"If this programme hadn't happened, I would probably have left."
Programme Participant
Management Development Programme
"Chris never fails to impress — he consistently produces elite levels of work."
Prof. Neill Thew
Harvard & Oxford University
"Very inspiring and informative."
Phil Selway
Radiohead · Grammy Award Winner
OUR LEADERSHIP IDEAS
GET IN TOUCH
Ready to invest
in your people?
If you're an HR Director, CEO or People Leader who knows your
organisation deserves better leadership development — let's talk.
PHONE
07507 983034
WEBSITE
GET IN TOUCH
Ready to invest
in your people?
If you're an HR Director, CEO or People Leader who knows your
organisation deserves better leadership development — let's talk.
PHONE
07507 983034
WEBSITE