The Human Leader Workshop

The Core Challenge

Work is changing faster than culture can keep up. AI is eroding the grind; hybrid is eroding connection.

Without new human systems, teams lose learning, trust, and energy.

At its essence:

The old structures that once taught people how to work — the office, hierarchy, repetition, apprenticeship — have dissolved faster than the new human systems are being built.

What We Do

We help organisations rebuild connection, culture, and confidence in the age of AI. We help teams re-learn how to be present, curious, and connected in a hybrid world.

Our work branches into three core offerings:

Connection Diagnostics — measuring the strength of “Me–You–Us” connections.

Connection Labs — short, embodied workshops to rebuild trust and energy.

Connection Rituals — coaching leaders to embed presence and meaning in hybrid routines.

Give your team a time to breathe, reset, and reconnect

Give your team the time and space to reset, reconnect, and refocus — a practical, energising workshop that blends modern leadership tools with simple movement, breath, and focus techniques.

Co-taught by business leader Jo Whalley and Qi Gong Master Peter Paul Parker — blending modern leadership tools with embodied practice to help people feel human again at work

Who's It For?

Leaders, people, professionals and teams who can feel that something vital has gone missing in the modern workplace — connection, energy, and shared rhythm.

Ideal for organisations navigating hybrid, restructuring, or rapid growth who want to restore focus, trust, and humanity at work.

Perfect for senior leaders, HR/L&D teams, or department heads who know culture is their competitive edge.

Outcomes You Can Expect

Stronger connection — to self, colleagues, and purpose
Clearer communication and more effective meetings
People who regulate before they communicate
Faster conflict recovery and higher trust
Simple daily rituals that sustain focus, energy, and momentum

Designed for leaders, teams, and professionals who want to strengthen connection, clarity, and focus in the flow of work — all leading to higher engagement, reduced friction, and a more cohesive team culture.

What Makes It Different

Most programmes train the mind. Ours starts with the whole human system — body, breath, and awareness.

We understand what today’s workplace is missing: time to pause, presence to connect, and rituals that make culture real.

By combining somatic practice with practical leadership tools, we help teams rebuild what technology and hybrid have eroded — the ability to connect, lead, and learn together.

The Flow (1 Hour, Half Day, Full Day)

Diagnose (before). Five-minute pulse on belonging, safety, and energy. Here's how your time will be spent.

Centre: Qi Gong and breath to regulate and focus.
Connect: Light-touch pair/triad practices to rebuild trust.
Lead: HUMAN tools applied to live team scenarios.
Agree: Co-create team norms and a “meeting reset” checklist.
Embed (after). Manager toolkit, 10-minute weekly huddle script, and a 30-day pulse to track progress.

What Your Team Will Practise

Two-minute “downshift” breathing and standing Qi Gong for busy offices
Listening without fixing; reflecting needs without drama
Psychological-safety micro-moves for meetings
Giving and receiving feedback with care and clarity
Resetting conflict in five human (not heavy) steps

Format And Logistics

Flexible delivery options — available in-person or online, for groups of 8–50 participants (larger groups on request).
Accessibility-friendly: low-impact movement, chairs welcome, comfortable clothing
Optional extras: Follow-up embed sessions, leadership coaching, or wellbeing days available on request.

The Facilitators Of The Human Leader Workshop

Joanne Whalley

Founder, Bee Human | Director & Advisory Board Member, Newcastle University BIS

Executive coach and strategic advisor with two decades at the intersection of data, AI and financial services (including fraud & financial crime).

Jo helps leaders build cultures where people feel safe, focused and accountable — blending strategic clarity with embodied leadership and practical systems thinking.

Peter Paul Parker

Founder of the Bright Beings Academy - Qi Gong instructor, Dahn Master in training, and award-winning self-image coach.

Calm, practical and trauma-aware, Peter brings 20 + years of somatic practice to help teams regulate their energy, restore attention and lead with authenticity.

Having spoken at the Care and Quality Commission, Peter is no stranger at bringing complimentary health practices to the fore, with his experience as an accomplished public speaker.

Proof and Measurement

Pre/post pulse on belonging, safety, and “meeting ease”
Tangible outputs: team agreements, huddle script, and a one-page summary for stakeholders