Meyler Campbell Digest: December 2025


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Each month we share the latest from Meyler Campbell; we let you know all the news from the community and details of upcoming CPD and how you can book your place in the Events area.  Featured each month in our Learn section, we share a range of curated resources which we hope you will find useful and interesting. Near the end of the Digest, we share how you can watch previous Event Recordings and listen to the Meyler Campbell Podcast Series.

If you have any suggestions on content or news for upcoming Digest issues, please contact connected@meylercampbell.com.

Seasonal Message 

Meyler Campbell CEO Simon Fenton shares his seasonal message celebrating our 2025 milestones, our community, and the spirit of giving – while looking ahead to 2026.

“As we close our 25th anniversary year, I want to extend a very big thanks to our Community, our Faculty, and our Team for your generosity, support, and professionalism.

Together, we have strengthened what makes Meyler Campbell so special and reinforced our privileged role as coaches – helping leaders reach their full potential and positively impact the communities they serve.”

Read Simon’s seasonal message here ⮕

12(ish) Reads of Christmas – Recommendations by our Faculty

In response to requests from the community for recommended reading, we’re delighted to present you with a curated selection of recommendations from the Meyler Campbell Faculty on their favourite reads (and listens) this year. We hope you find something that appeals – and watch this space for news of a virtual Meyler Campbell Community Book Shelf.

Earlier in the year our Alumni in Germany also shared their recommended reads, and if you haven’t already reviewed their suggested reads we welcome you to do so here.

John Stopford Scholarship 2025/2026 

Each year, through the John Stopford Scholarship, we offer a number of places on the Mastered Programme to leaders from the charity or not-for-profit sector. The scholarship aims to develop great coaches, grow coaching capability in the sector, and enhance diversity and understanding within the Meyler Campbell community. It is a wonderful opportunity for someone from the charity or not-for-profit sector to participate in a world-renowned business coaching programme.

Applicants must meet the standard entry criteria for the programme and work in the charity sector, either in an employed or voluntary capacity. To express interest and receive further information on how to apply, please email info@meylercampbell.com. We will be accepting applications until Friday 23rd January 2026.

Insight

Meyler Campbell Insight Article

The Chain of Disobedience by Stephen Page

Inspired by the recent Anniversary Lecture with Langley Sharp MBE, Meyler Campbell Mastered graduate Stephen Page OBE, an incredibly successful leader in a creative industry where innovation was a necessity to withstand the advance of big-tech, offers his perspectives on why disobedience can inspire creativity.

Read Stephen’s article here 

Events

Events from one of the world’s most vibrant leadership communities
Alongside ad hoc lectures, gatherings and other sessions, we run a range of regular events as part of our comprehensive CPD programme. See what events we have upcoming in the calendar, download the full events calendar here →.

You’re warmly invited to our Winter Drinks 2026

📅 Thursday 29th January 2026
🕕  6:00pm – 9:00pm
📍 Royal Society of Medicine (for anyone who has already RSVP’d please note we will be at the RSM not The King’s Fund)

Whether you’re a coach in training, an alumnus, or simply curious about our programmes, join us for drinks, nibbles, and a relaxed, sociable evening. Meet old friends, make new connections, and toast to the year ahead.

Register here →

If you know someone interested in our Mastered, Unleashed, or Unlimited programmes, they’re also very welcome – please email us at info@meylercampbell.com to be added to the guest list.

Demystifying Trait-Based Psychometrics with Penny Moyle & Jo Minns

Wednesday 21st January, 2:00pm – 5:00pm (UK), In Person
Faculty member Penny Moyle and alumna Jo Minns will explore popular trait-based personality assessments, highlighting key insights and what these reveal. Register here →

Faculty Coaching Fishbowl with Saverio Grazioli-Venier & Catherine Devitt

Wednesday 4th February, 10:30pm – 12:00pm (UK), In Person
Witness Faculty member Saverio Grazioli-Venier adapt fluidly in the moment, demonstrating how great coaches use diverse techniques to guide effective conversation. Register here →

Belonging with Dr. Saiyyidah Zaidi

Tuesday 24th February, 5:30pm – 7:30pm (UK), Virtual 

Belonging is more than a feeling – it shapes how we think, relate, and grow. Join Faculty member Dr. Saiyyidah Zaidi to explore how it affects behaviour, resilience, self-belief, and decisions. Register here →
Meyler Campbell: ‘Northern Chapter’
Inaugural Gathering (March 2026)

Calling Mastered participants and alumni based in the North! Following the success of our German chapter of Meyler Campbell alumni, a similar network is being launched for those based in the North of England. At this highly enriching and interactive launch event, kindly supported and facilitated by Faculty Member Helen Duguid, you will be:

  • Making new connections with more locally based MC alumni
  • Sharing and discussing highlights from your own coaching journeys
  • Exploring the individual and collective hopes for the network
  • Engaging in a dynamic workshop focussed on bringing further intentionality, breadth and creativity to your own professional development

When: 2pm – 5pm, Thursday 12th March 2026 (followed by informal drinks & food)
Where: Hill Dickinson, 1 St Michael’s, 36 Jacksons Row, Manchester, M2 5WD

RSVP: To confirm you would like to attend please email Derrick Watson at derrick@equitaspartners.co.uk

Learn from the Community
Tales from Beyond
What do people do post-Mastered? In our Tales from Beyond series, graduates of our business coaching programme share their many (and varied) stories, from career changes and professional transformations to breakthroughs in their coaching practice. These stories offer a glimpse into what’s possible when leaders invest in themselves.
This month, 2024 Mastered graduate Ritz Steytler – who specialises in helping leaders of investor-backed scale-ups thrive through change – shares what makes his coaching style distinctive and how investing in his own development through Mastered has strengthened his coaching and consulting practice since completing the programme.
In this recent Secret Resume episode, faculty member, coach, and psychologist Penny Moyle reflects on the lessons that shaped her and shares honest stories about juggling motherhood with academia. Listen here 
Alumna Herminia Ibarra argues that reaching the top isn’t a finish line but a rare moment to pause – using your success as space to rethink what you want to build next. Read more here →
Alumnus Geoff Bird is guest speaker on this recent episode of Strive & Thrive, exploring how leaders can master this delicate balance. Listen to hear practical insights on developingl social intelligence and leading with both authority and empathy. Listen here → 
JoJo Qiao speaks to fellow Alum David Mansfield on a recent episode of Cross Borders Coaching, exploring the personal journey of leadership – the habits, reflections, and challenges that shape us at work and in life. Listen here → 
For your Interest 
This article highlights how the most effective coaches embrace their imperfections, leveraging authenticity and vulnerability to build trust, strengthen relationships, and drive stronger performance outcome. Read more 
Listen to this podcast with Stuart Russell a world-renowned AI expert and Computer Science Professor and hear as he exposes the exposes the trillion-dollar AI race. Listen here 
Hult Ashridge research the six critical shifts in the pursuit of “better” leadership, and explore the key insights and implications it offers for effective leadership development. Read more 
Event Recordings 
For those of you who were unable to attend, and those of you who did attend but would like to revisit, all webinar recordings can be accessed by Connected & Connected+ members here

25th Anniversary Lecture: No One Leads Alone with Langley Sharp MBE

Watch or re-watch as the British Army’s former Head of the Centre for Army Leadership, Langley Sharp MBE, brings a fresh perspective to leadership, purpose, and performance and offers powerful lessons. Watch here →

Podcast Series

You can listen to all episodes of the Meyler Campbell Podcast series on the Meyler Campbell Connected platform. The series is also available to listen to on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.