Held at Another Place the Lake on the shore of Ullswater, the Leading Energy Profile workshop was led by Antony Penny of AWP Consultancy, a Registered Corporate Coach and Hospitality Consultant, and was organised by the Lake District Hotels Association.

LEP, says Antony, isn’t about strengths or ability. “It examines the cognitive energy (how we like to think) behind why people do what they do. Behaviour is the what, the energy behind it is the why. LEP enables self-exploration to understand our own energy drivers, but then shifts attention to how we may be perceived by others. By understanding what drives behaviour, we can change or modify elements of our behaviour and improve the way we interact with, communicate with and influence others.”

And he was impressed by the group of 10 delegates from the Managers Club.n“The group as a whole were highly engaged, open, and energised throughout. It made for a genuinely productive session, with some strong levels of self-awareness emerging, particularly around cognitive bias, decision-making, and the impact of their energy on communication and team dynamics.

“As part of the workshop, each delegate identified a number of specific commitments to action - practical changes they intend to implement to improve both their own effectiveness and the performance of their teams.”

Said Tracey Cragg of the LDHA: “We are now looking forward to the delegates sharing their key insights from the workshop, and to discuss their commitments to change and improvement. This level of learning is bound to have an impact on meaningful behavioural change that positively impacts communication, leadership style, and team engagement. And this will bring benefits to staff across all our hotels, and ultimately to our visitors.”