About Us
The Ylead Way
Ylead isn’t just a business. It’s a belief.
That inclusive, purpose-driven leadership is the single most powerful lever for improving business performance and society.
The Ylead Way is also a methodology. Leaders that have worked with us understand and practice the top 10 leadership behaviours, traits and skills that the World Economic Forum has identified are imperative for leaders by 2027.
Research tells us that:
Leadership starts with self-awareness
Purpose, values and clarity are the foundation.
Leadership is service
Built on humility, courage and accountability.
Leadership shapes culture
The best leaders create environments where people can thrive, feel safe and do their best work.
Ylead’s cause is to make this the norm, not the exception.
"We help leaders find their why; their purpose as a leader. We then support them to lead with purpose, authenticity and compassion, whilst ensuring that this has a positive impact on their people, their business and the bottom line.”
Jeremy Stockdale – our CEO and Founder
With over 25 years of frontline and strategic leadership experience across the UK and Africa, Jeremy brings expertise through lived experience and commercial results. From transforming underperforming banking teams into high-performing units, to shifting culture in complex, global environments, Jeremy knows what it takes to lead at scale and with impact.
But what sets him apart isn’t just experience - it’s purpose.
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Jeremy's Journey
From a bank cashier in Watford to leading diverse, multi-cultural teams in Barclays - including a pivotal turnaround of the Retail Banking business in Mauritius - Jeremys' journey provides him with rare credibility.
As a self-confessed 'accidental manager' himself, this experience fuels his commitment to helping other leaders avoid the same mistakes - and unlock their potential faster, with more confidence and lasting results.
A global initiative – “On Wednesdays We Smash the Patriarchy”
Jeremy’s perspective shifted dramatically in 2021, when he deepened his understanding of gender equity and began using his voice — and his platform — to challenge the status quo. His weekly “On Wednesdays We Smash the Patriarchy” LinkedIn posts have since become a widely read space for reflection, learning and advocacy. They reflect what Jeremy stands for: Curiosity, Compassion, Courage - and a continuous willingness to learn and grow out loud.
Inclusive Leadership is also about educating people to be allies for others in the workplace.
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If you believe your people are your greatest asset, leadership development isn’t a luxury... it's a business imperative.
Teams with inclusive leaders outperform others by 17% in team performance, 20% in decision-making quality, and 29% in collaboration.
"Your engaging approach and thought-provoking insights on the challenges and opportunities resonated deeply with many of us. You had us all gripped! It was refreshing and inspiring to have a male championing gender equality and I believe your words will motivate members to advocate further for positive change in our own environments. Thank you once again for your time, passion and dedication to this vital issue.”
Zara Brown, Detective Chief Superintendent, Bedfordshire Police.
Organisations with inclusive leaders see higher levels of innovation and responsiveness to changing customer needs – both essential for 2030’s complex and global marketplace. [Deloitte 2020]