Wendy Lambourne is a renowned Registered Psychologist, best known as the proud Director of Legitimate Leadership. Admired for working with organisations to establish legitimacy, trust, contribution, and accountability, her work has taken the corporate industry by storm over recent years. Passionate to share her specialist insight with audiences across the UK, she has become the proud author of Legitimate Leadership, a book that discusses why employees strive to attain the willingness of employees at work. When looking to hire an informative workplace culture speaker to attend your future events, look no further than Wendy today.
Prior to her remarkable career success, Wendy began her professional journey by securing the role of Research Officer at the National Management Development Foundation. A driven individual, she spent 1 year developing her industry knowledge and experience before becoming the Senior Manpower Development Officer at Explosives and Chemicals Limited. Recognising her natural leadership abilities, Wendy became the Project Manager at Clive Action & Associates Management Consultants before transitioning into her 12-year career at AECI Limited. Beginning her journey in their Senior Manpower Development Office in 1986, she fulfilled a wide range of high-profile positions throughout her time at the organisation and worked her way up to become their Business Manager in Human Resources Consultancy.
A leading authority in her field, Wendy is widely recognised across the UK for transforming the expectations of workplace culture as the renowned Partner of the Schuitema Group. Having spent over 16 years at the industry-leading consultancy company, she has become an empowering female figure for shaping the workplace environment into an enjoyable atmosphere for all, not just the leaders. Determined to transform the workplace through her career, Wendy is now the proud Director of Legitimate Leadership. With aims to assist leaders in establishing effective management strategies, working to shift from ‘taking’ to ‘giving’ at work. An incredibly successful female businesswoman, Wendy has become a must-see speaker for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
An inspiring female figure, Wendy Lambourne is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. Passionate to showcase her specialist knowledge and experience with audiences within a wide range of industries, she released her debut publication ‘Legitimate Leadership’ in 2013, which discusses how employee willingness is secured by the personal relationship they develop with the authorities to which they report. When looking to hire a captivating female business speaker to educate audiences on a wide range of corporate topics, do not hesitate to hire Wendy today.
Books
Legitimate Leadership
How to hire Wendy Lambourne
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Wendy Lambourne's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Leadership that does not call for charisma
- How to get employees to trust management
- How to increase employee engagement
- Why employees willingly follow some leaders and not others
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
“Wendy Lambourne is the epitome of care and growth leadership. In a world full of theories, Wendy is able to articulate, translate and guide the implementation of the model in a very practical and purposeful way … I can vouch for both the content and knowledge that Wendy brings to the table. This stuff works in the real world!” - Ross, Managing Director, Komodo Ltd
“This leadership model has the potential to transform your organisation by transforming those who work there … The only reason why transformation is not attainable is a lack of courage.” - Hendrik, Operations, formerly Johnson Matthey catalysts (UK)
“Makes you realise there is a way to lead people without compromising values and beliefs.” - Chris, People and Organisational Development, Johnson Matthey Catalysts (UK)
“My success with my staff using your guidelines has given me the winning edge.” - Theuns, Restaurant Franchisee
“Care and growth supplies managers with easily applicable tools to do their jobs consistently well every time.” - Leonie, Former CEO, First National Bank Shared Services
- 2020 - Director of Legitimate Leadership
- 2013 - Released her debut book 'Legitimate Leadership'
- 1998 - Partner of the Schuitema Group
- 1993 - Business Manager at AECI Limited
- 1986 - Senior Manpower Development office at AECI Limited
- 1985 - Project Manager at Clive Action & Associates Management Consultants
- 1981 - Senior Manpower Development Officer at Explosives and Chemicals Limited
- 1980 - Research Officer at the National Management Development Foundation