Sustainable Wellbeing for Impactful Leadership,

Leadership development done differently…

At Embodied Leadership, our mission is to provide evidence-based training and consultancy to organisations and teams seeking realistic, integrative approaches to company culture and professional development.

Our ethos centers around creating environments where leadership is fostered through psychological safety, holistic wellness, and nervous system regulation.

Founded by Psychotherapist Michelle Leeder and Coach Mel Wiggins, Embodied Leadership is a brand new and necessary approach to the leadership development space in the UK & Europe.

We believe that true leadership begins with a deep understanding of self, and we equip teams and organisations with the tools to manage stress and conflict, build resilience, and cultivate trust within the workplace.

Holistic Development

Our training & consultancy focuses on all aspects of personal development, not just the professional. From refining your leadership skills and communication to boosting your emotional intelligence and resilience, our work aims to ensure you feel equipped to be a well-rounded and effective professional from the inside out - more connected with yourself and the bigger picture of your work than ever before.

An Embodied Approach

Unlike traditional training programs, EL emphasises the power of embodiment - integrating mind and body in all aspects of approaching leadership. By understanding this model, you'll not only lead with your head knowledge but also with a stronger connection to your intuition, creating a profound impact on your team and organisation.

What sets Embodied Leadership apart?

Research and Evidence Based

Our work combines cutting-edge leadership development training with a deep focus on proven holistic and body-based practices. We have gone to great lengths to compile all of our own training and research in the coaching and psychotherapy fields to provide you with only the best tools and skills to take away and use in your leadership and life.

“Burnout is what happens when you try to avoid being human for too long.” – Michael Gungor.

With burnout and work-related stress affecting over 50% of UK professionals and , we address the root causes by focusing on sustainable practices that not only enhance performance but also contribute to long-term wellbeing and satisfaction for employees.

Explore how you can work with us…

Training for Teams

A tailored training programme that takes teams through the principals of embodied leadership and explores how teams can use this practice to have better cohesion, communication and impact. Perfect for group sessions, done in-person or virtually.

Consulting

Bespoke training and coaching to help your leaders or organisation develop a more embodied approach to how they lead and work. We listen, create and deliver exceptional training for your organisation and its people. From one-off workshops to full retreats, we work with your needs to create the best plan.

Contact us to arrange a chat about your team or organisation.

What our clients are saying…

  • Mel and Michelle designed and delivered a series of incredible workshops during a two day retreat for our staff and lawyers working in our partner NGOs. We work on complex and often-heartbreaking cases with vulnerable clients, so wellbeing is typically last on our priority lists. But through their evidenced-based, pragmatic and uplifting sessions on building resilience, preventing burnout, sustainable self-care and building communities of care, Mel and Michelle’s program had a transformative and lasting effect on all of us. They’re also just beautiful human beings to work with and be around. I couldn’t recommend working with them highly enough”

    Marieanne McKeown - Director, Partnerships & Pro Bono Programmes, Europe - Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)

  • From the very first day, I felt truly seen and heard in a way I had never experienced before. Mel and Michelle’s approach is characterised by their warmth, authenticity, nourishment, and their innate capacity for connection which combines to create a really safe and supportive space.

    Programme Participant - Project Manager

  • Participating in the Embodied Leadership Programme was unlike any previous training I had encountered. The emphasis on mind-body connection transformed my perspective. I emerge from this programme with new knowledge and respect for the interplay between mind and body. Armed with this newfound understanding, I am confident that my approach to leadership has been transformed.

    Denise - Project Manager, Charity Sector

  • The legacy of this programme will remain with me for the rest of my professional life and its impact extends far the boundaries of my work life.  It has been an absolute privilege to be part of the programme and to share the space with the other participants too. 

    Programme Participant - Programme Manager

  • I stumbled upon the embodied leadership course on instagram and was instantly drawn to how it felt. Having pushed myself so hard over a very long time, I was ready for a new approach but wasn't quite sure what I was looking for. Luckily, it found me!My experience with Mel and Michelle has been refreshing, exciting and felt a bit like coming home. This space was held in such humility and integrity and allowed me to really return to the foundations of who I am and what I am here to do. I have been able to approach my work now in a different way - with more authenticity, aliveness and trust.

    Brenda - Founder, Wellbeing Charity

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