Connecting the dots for 21^stcentury organisations

Global Business Leaders is a leadership development consultancy for the 21^stcentury.

As coaches, we help values-driven organisations around the world to connect the why, what, who and how for extraordinary results.

Who we are

We’re Helen Battersby and Anne Stenbom. We founded Global Business Leaders to help people make a positive and lasting difference to themselves, their organisations and the communities they serve.

We believe that the first step toward purposeful change is being accountable for one’s own leadership. Leadership as a service to the whole organisation, and the organisation’s service to its widest. communities.

More about us

What we do

We partner with our clients on four main areas of people development.

LEADERSHIP GROWTH

Executive coaching that grows individual potential to unlock leadership capacity in others.

OUTSTANDING TEAMS

Developing high-performing, well-connected teams united by shared goals.

CULTURE AND VALUES

Empowering people in purpose-driven organisations to co-create a healthy, thriving workplace.

Diversity AND inclusion

Bespoke programmes for workplaces where differences are celebrated and used to best effect.

Learn more

LEADERSHIP THROUGH COVID-19 AND BEYOND

This book is for leaders who want to emerge from the pandemic to create healthy, integrated organisations that thrive in the long term.

When everyone (and everything) truly comes together, the possibility for change is extraordinary. There’s a real buzz of energy that compels people to achieve their shared ambitions. This collective energy is what gets things done - it’s the essence of The Discovery Prism, our simple, insightful framework for success.

Learn more

Testimonials

On the strategy away-day, obstacles came tumbling down, bridges were built and a clear new vision emerged for our senior leadership team – one that each member recognises, has buy-in for and is committed to delivering.

Global entertainment business, UK

Without exception, the feedback from the participants was very positive – while our organisation benefits from the participants' increased skills and competences. Anne and Helen were able to connect to our people, understand them and quickly adapt to their learning needs.

HR department, national bank in the Netherlands

Anne adds warmth and humour and has a strong, calm presence, always finding the appropriate mood and tone. She creates an engaging working climate for participants at all times and her positive energy is contagious.

International airline, Germany

Coaching has made me grow professionally and privately. I know my strengths and what to work on to be the best version of me I can be. My confidence has increased and I dare to trust myself more now. With greater confidence everything is easier. I know my value.

Music industry organisation, Sweden

Anne and Helen demonstrate high credibility and depth of experience. They are very good listeners and were in touch with individuals as well as the group. They are personable, insightful and very engaging, bringing high positive energy.

Global telecoms group, Europe

our blog

THOUGHT LEADER

The Sheffield Tree Controversy

The Sheffield tree controversy started out as a small protest and escalated into a decade-long battle between between Sheffield city council and local residents. What lessons for leaders can be learned from this protracted dispute?

What’s success for you?

We often ask the question of our clients: "What's success for you?" The range of responses can vary widely. It may be the achievement of a measurable target within a specific period of time (market share, bonus payment, sales revenue, being promoted) or...

Press pause to go further, faster

As busy executives, we often feel the pressure of time. We try to manage our time efficiently to achieve our goals and be productive, but sometimes it feels like time is managing us instead. Instead of constantly struggling with time management, we can shift our...

See all