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ABOUT
PROGRESSIVE LEADERS

A community for curious CEO's, MDs and Chairpersons who don’t want to go it alone.

You're invested in your business.
Now invest in yourself.

Progressive Leaders is a supportive, membership-based peer network for CEO's, MDs and Chairpersons across the North West & Yorkshire region.

Running a business can be rewarding - but also overwhelming, isolating, and full of uncertainty. Whether you're navigating tough decisions, stuck in the day-to-day, or simply missing a place to talk things through, you're not alone.

We bring together like-minded leaders each month to:

Listen to world-class, relevant speakers.
Share real-world challenges and solutions.
Learn from each other’s experiences.
Gain fresh perspectives.
Build lasting, trusted connections.

We believe the best growth doesn’t come from going it alone - it comes from open conversation, honest feedback, and the courage to keep learning.

If you’re looking for clarity, community, and a place to grow - you’ve just found it.

What We Offer

Monthly Group Meeting

Facilitated, confidential sessions held at a high-calibre venue with non-competing business owners who understand your world, will listen and help you and your business. Each meeting features exclusive insights from world-class speakers, handpicked to share their expertise solely with our members.

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Retreats

Take part in two exclusive, members-only retreats each year at top-tier venues. You’ll be supported and challenged by your peers as you work on personal and business goals, while engaging in hands-on experiences that strengthen your leadership and teamwork skills.

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A Trusted Network

Surround yourself with growth-minded CEO's, MDs and Chairpersons who will challenge, support, and inspire you - these are the people who you aspire to meet - with shared values, vision and the trust to lean on them for help whenever you need it through our active community.

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1:1 Mentoring

Tailored, in-depth support dedicated to you and your business - both personally and professionally - from your trusted Progressive Leaders mentor. This level of personalised guidance is truly one of a kind.

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Expert Speakers

Each members-only meeting features private, live learning sessions with industry-leading speakers - handpicked exclusively for our group - delivering cutting-edge insights on strategy, innovation, mindset, and leadership.

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Knowledge Hub

After every meeting you'll have access to an archive of expert speakers, and powerful resources - offering real-world insights on leadership, strategy, innovation, and emerging technologies to support your ongoing development.

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We’ll ensure you are the right fit, get to know your goals, and help you understand the value of a membership.

Meet our Speakers

As part of our monthly meetings and exclusive events, you'll have the opportunity to hear from industry-leading speakers and take part in workshops, focused on issues relevant to you.

Here are just some of our previous world-class speakers...

Sarah Furness

WELL BE IT COACH

Sarah spent 20 years flying helicopters in the military on combat operations. Her military career saw her triumph (and fail) as a leader, team player, risk manager, strategist, mentor and facilitator. This included multiple combat front line tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Sarah believes that human beings are extraordinarily capable when the correct training and support is made available… and she’s on a mission to revolutionise wellness culture, helping business leaders reclaim their power and perform at their best.

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Alex Atherton

GENERATIONS SPEAKER

Alex is an award-winning authority on Generation Z. A former secondary school headteacher, he grew tired of hearing his students dismissed as “snowflakes” and set out to change the narrative. After over a decade immersed in their mindset, he uncovered what truly makes them tick.

He now helps organisations understand, engage, recruit, and retain Gen Z - turning inter-generational challenges into opportunities and making a multi-generational workforce a driver of productivity.

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David Abbott

PRICING EXPERT

David is a pricing expert, and author of How to Price Your Platypus. He has held senior marketing and leadership roles across a wide range of industries and now, he helps organisations unlock hidden profits by understanding how customers really think about pricing.

David draws on behavioural economics and real-world examples to show how small, strategic changes in pricing can lead to big improvements in revenue and margin - equipping business leaders to price with more confidence - and more profit.

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Our Story

Get to Know Our History

As Progressive Leaders celebrates 25 years, discover more about our history, evolution and achievements as we look back on 25 years of global events that shaped us and our members.

"Being part of this group has been key to our continued success as a business.

I’d go as far as to say that the group has been part of some of the most crucial decisions of my career."

- Dave Lowe. Member

Members Say...

Hear for yourself why our members joined Progressive Leaders - and why they choose to stay...

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