Neuroscience of Leadership

Where Cutting-Edge Research Shapes Confident Leaders
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Lead with Confidence

At Thinking Through… Academy, we delve into the intricate workings of the human brain to uncover the secrets of effective leadership. We offer you a unique perspective on how to harness the power of cognitive science to enhance your decision-making, emotional intelligence, and overall leadership effectiveness. By understanding the neural mechanisms behind behaviour and motivation, you can lead your team with greater empathy, insight, and strategic acumen.

Our ThinkingThrough Academy courses include:

Neuroscience of Leadership

An 18-month intensive course that covers all aspects of effective leadership.

Start Your Journey

Stress Mastery

A 3-month course focused on mastering stress as a key component of strong leadership.

Take Control Today

Women in Leadership

A 3-month course addressing the unique challenges faced by women in leadership roles.

Lead with Confidence

The academy’s mission is to develop great leaders by enhancing their understanding of how the brain works, thereby creating self-aware, confident leaders who can foster safe and inspiring environments for their teams. 

Featured Insights

Understanding Infant Mental Health

Why the First 1,000 Days Matter More Than You Think

Did you know your baby’s brain develops faster in the first three years than at any other time? Discover how secure relationships, early experiences, and emotional regulation shape not just childhood, but a lifetime of mental wellbeing—and what we can do to support every family right from the start.

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The Power of Routine Outcome Measures

From Gut Feeling to Hard Evidence – Why Routine Outcome Measures Matter

What if we could track a young person’s mental health like a sat nav tracks your journey? Dive into how Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) are helping clinicians personalise care, improve outcomes, and empower young people to take charge of their own mental health journey.

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Clinical Supervision in Children and Young People’s Mental Health Practice

Keeping Therapists Mentally Healthy Too – The Power of Supervision

Behind every effective mental health intervention is a well-supported clinician. Explore how clinical supervision boosts skills, safeguards wellbeing, and ensures high-quality care—whether it’s CBT, family therapy, or frontline education support.

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Enhancing Mental Health Services Through Youth Participation

More Than a Seat at the Table – Young People Shaping Mental Health Services

True participation isn’t just being heard—it’s being taken seriously. Find out how young people across the Midlands are driving change, shaping services, and helping create a mental health system that truly reflects their needs and voices.

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Transforming Mental Health Services for Children and Young People

From Big Ideas to Real Impact – How the Midlands Is Rewriting the Rulebook

Born out of the CYP IAPT legacy, the Midlands CYP MH Collaborative is leading a quiet revolution in children’s mental health. Meet the people, principles, and partnerships making mental health support more accessible, accountable, and effective for young people.

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Mental Health Ambassadors

Empowering Students to Lead Change in Schools

The Mental Health Ambassadors Programme empowers students to speak up, tackle stigma, and inspire change. Through training, leadership, and lived experience, young people are gaining the skills and confidence to champion wellbeing and transform school communities.

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