‘‘Empathy isn’t soft. It’s the strongest skill a leader can have’’
Neil Francis
The Leadership Book - Acheiving the empathetic Edge
Leadership Advisor and Thinking Partner
Develop Leaders Who Lead With Clarity, Humanity, and Impact
What I Do
I work with senior leaders and organisations as a leadership advisor and thinking partner who want to navigate complexity, lead with empathy, and deliver sustainable performance without losing themselves or their edge.
My thinking is informed by my six published books on leadership, creativity and positive psychology, alongside other works exploring meaning, identity and possibility.
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How I Work
A Thoughtful, Grounded Approach
My approach is not about quick fixes or generic leadership models.
It is about:
creating space to think clearly
challenging assumptions
strengthening judgement
leading with empathy and confidence
I work best with leaders who value reflection, depth and practical insight.
‘‘When you create the right conditions, ideas appear. Creativity doesn’t happen by accident — it happens by design.”
Neil Francis
The Creative Thinking Book - how to ignite and boost your creativity
How I Support Leaders
I offer a small number of focused programmes designed to create space for thinking, reflection and better leadership decisions.
The Empathetic Edge™
Executive leadership advisory focused on emotional intelligence, clarity and confidence.
The Creative Edge™
Creative thinking for leaders and teams navigating complexity and change.
The Entrepreneur’s Edge™
Advisory support for founders and early-stage leaders building something new.
Each programme is grounded in real leadership experience and delivered through confidential, structured conversations.
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Let’s Talk
If you would like to explore working together, or simply have an initial conversation, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
📞 0771 252 7158
✉️ neil@neil-francis.com
“The desire to act must outweigh the fear of getting it wrong.”
Neil Francis
The Entrepreneur’s Book - The Crucial ‘why’ questions that determine sucess’’