CORE Leadership Certification
Pressure-proof your leadership
8-Week | CPD Certified
“…one of the most powerful personal development courses of my life. If you would like to learn how to overcome the many challenges you face using practical and proven strategies, learn more about yourself, and ultimately, be more happy, I cannot recommend this programme more strongly.”
Mark Jenkins - Director, The Gap
“...it has helped me to be a better leader and person not just in business but most importantly, at home and to self. I highly recommend the course if you know you struggle with negative self-talk, imposter syndrome, procrastination and being present...only 8 short weeks we could physically sense how far we've all come.”
Tania-Rose Tamati, CEO - Ake Accounting
“I got more out of this programme as far as personal growth and development than I have from any other PD in the other sectors I have worked in, Sales, Recruitment, and Education. I feel so much stronger and feel empowered.”
Megan Walker-Timu, Onboarding Leader - Tipu Prosperity Ltd
“...I decided to do this program because I wanted to work on myself. And since completing I feel empowered to take positive steps. I recommend Simonne and the program, it's a great opportunity to gain insights and learnings about your management style, how to communicate and the tools and resources to achieve.”
Craig Gardiner - Manager, Small Business Accounting (NZ) Limited
“I highly recommend this program as it takes you to a place of self discovery and insight like you won't get anywhere else. It gives you the essential tools on how to navigate all scenarios and behaviors you might encounter, both your own and others. This program is like no other, and Simonne is so full of knowledge and wisdom you won't regret going on this journey.”
Meredith Pick, McCallum & Dallas - Director
“The core leadership course is amazing. For me, learning how to calm the mind, dampen down negative emotions and being able to see the gift in everything negative has been life changing. The course is one of the must do things any leader should do.”
Mark Greer, Principal - Bizdom
Without a doubt the 8-week leadership programme was the best training I’ve ever done.
I got more out of this programme as far as personal growth and development than I have from any other PD in the other sectors I have worked in, Sales, Recruitment, and Education. I feel so much stronger and feel empowered.
Insightful course that strengthened my leadership capability and confidence. Clear frameworks, great facilitation and immediate takeaways I could apply in my role. A valuable investment for any leader.
The core leadership course is amazing. For me, learning how to calm the mind, dampen down negative emotions and being able to see the gift in everything negative has been life changing. The course is one of the must do things any leader should do.
It has helped me to be a better leader and person not just in business but most importantly, at home and to self. I highly recommend the course if you know you struggle with negative self-talk, imposter syndrome, procrastination and being present...only 8 short weeks we could physically sense how far we've all come.
It is a life changing experience. Challenges in life are inevitable. What we can control, is how we deal with them. This program helps you deal with them in a positive & effective manner. I feel that I have gained tools to give the best version of myself to loved ones and clients without having to compromise.
Leadership is easy when things are calm.
The real test is what happens when pressure builds, emotions rise, and the stakes are high.
That is where many capable leaders do not need more information.
They need more capacity, better regulation, and stronger skill.
Because under pressure, patterns show up.
Overthinking. Avoidance. People-pleasing. Rescue. Control. Shutdown. Second-guessing. Mixed messages. Delayed conversations. Standards slipping.
CORE Leadership Certification is designed to help leaders build the capacity, regulation, and skill to lead well when it matters most.
This is not surface-level leadership training. It is practical, inside-out leadership development that helps leaders say what needs to be said, hold what needs to be held, and lead without fear, collapse, rescue, or drama.
Who This Is For:
Directors, senior managers, and emerging leaders who want to:
Lead clearly under pressure
Handle hard conversations earlier and better
Hold standards without overexplaining, rescuing, or reacting
Build accountability without becoming harsh or avoidant
Reduce burnout caused by over-carrying, overthinking, and emotional leakage
Create stronger teams, cleaner communication, and more mature leadership culture
What You Will Learn:
How to recognise the survival patterns that hijack leadership under pressure
How to regulate yourself so pressure does not run the conversation
How to communicate clearly in high-stakes moments
How to hold boundaries and expectations without guilt or blow-up
How to lead conflict, feedback, and accountability with more maturity and less mess
How to build sustainable leadership from the inside out using neuroplasticity, mental fitness,
and practical tools
What Changes as a Result:
You stop delaying conversations that need to happen
You stop softening, circling, or carrying what others need to own
You become clearer in your expectations and steadier in your follow-through
Your team knows where they stand, what matters, and what good leadership feels like
You lead with more self-trust, more consistency, and less internal noise
What's Included:
20 hrs virtual trainings accessible for 12 months
1 hr LIVE weekly Q and A sessions for 12 months
Online Library - Phone App Neuro Exercises - accessible for 12 months
3 Day Certification Event - Available 3 x in 12 months
Exclusive Invite to Annual LIVE Client Meet-Up
Guided support and feedback through private group
PDF course workbook and handouts
Certificate of Graduation, 30 CPD criteria applies
*Up to 72 verifiable CPD hours available over 12 months, based on attendance and completion records.
The Bottomline:
This program helps leaders lead well under pressure. Not just when things are smooth.
When emotions are loud.
When conversations are hard.
When performance matters.
When leadership actually gets tested.
If you are ready to pressure-proof your leadership and build the capacity, regulation, and skill to lead with clarity, standards, and self-trust, this program is for you.
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Pressure-proof your leadership.
Leadership is easy when things are calm.
The real test is what happens when pressure builds, emotions rise, and the stakes are high.
That is where many capable leaders do not need more information.
They need more capacity, better regulation, and stronger skill.
Because under pressure, patterns show up.
Overthinking. Avoidance. People-pleasing. Rescue. Control. Shutdown. Second-guessing. Mixed messages. Delayed conversations. Standards slipping.
CORE Leadership Certification is designed to help leaders build the capacity, regulation, and skill to lead well when it matters most.
This is not surface-level leadership training. It is practical, inside-out leadership development that helps leaders say what needs to be said, hold what needs to be held, and lead without fear, collapse, rescue, or drama.
Lay awake at night worried about tomorrow?
Say yes when you really want to say no.
Find yourself ruminating over why they're not performing as well as they should.
Struggle to handle a delicate conversation or conflict, perhaps avoiding it entirely….
This 8-week CPD certification is designed for Directors, senior managers, and emerging leaders who are committed to building resilient teams, handling difficult conversations, and achieving sustainable success, both in business and in life.
Where procrastination, perfectionism, people pleasing become a thing of the past....
2026 Intakes Dates: Virtual Delivery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this going to be too ‘soft’ or personal for me as a senior leader?
This is leadership grounded in neuroscience, not fluff. The certification blends strategy, psychology, and practical tools to improve decision-making, communication, and resilience. Our participants consistently tell us it’s the most practical personal development work they’ve ever done, and the one that changed how they lead, live and sleep.
Is this only for accountants or financial professionals?
No. While many of our clients are accounting and professional services leaders, the tools and teachings are universally relevant for Directors, senior leaders, and business owners in any industry who are ready to lead without burning out.
What if I miss a session or fall behind?
Everything is recorded and available for you to access in your own time. Life happens, and we’ve built in flexibility so you don’t miss out, even if a busy week gets in the way
How is this different from other leadership or coaching programs?
We don’t stop at insight. This program rewires habits using proven neuro tools, daily practice, and real-time coaching, all in a safe, confidential space with other high-performing leaders. You’ll walk away not just knowing more, but being more. Our graduates consistently say, “this changed my life and my leadership.”
What kind of results can I expect by the end of the certification?
Past participants report sleeping better, leading with more clarity, navigating conflict without spiraling, and reclaiming energy they didn’t realise they were wasting. We’ve also had significant health results although we can’t claim that we can do this for all. Lower blood pressure, reducing medications, healing auto-immune concerns. You’ll leave with tangible tools to lead yourself and others with confidence, especially when the stakes are high.
Are you prone to perfectionism, procrastination or just plain people pleasing? Do you:
Lay awake at night worried about tomorrow?
Say yes when you really want to say no.
Find yourself ruminating over why they're not performing as well as they should.
Struggle to handle a delicate conversation or conflict, perhaps avoiding it entirely….
This 8-week CPD certification is designed for Directors, senior managers, and emerging leaders who are committed to building resilient teams, handling difficult conversations, and achieving sustainable success, both in business and in life.
Where procrastination, perfectionism, people pleasing become a thing of the past....
2026 Intakes Dates: Virtual Delivery
Register Your Interest
Speak with Simonne?
CORE Leadership Institute, 2026
CORE Leadership Institute, 2026