28% Increase in Leader Wellbeing: New Independent Data from Inside Out Leadership
London, UK – 3rd June 2025 - A recent evaluation of 196 senior leaders and CEOs who participated in the Inside Out Leadership programme has revealed meaningful improvements in wellbeing, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Featuring three online sessions and one in-person day, Inside Out offers leaders a structured opportunity to reflect on how they lead - and how they live. Participants reported the following statistically significant improvements:
28% increase in wellbeing and work-life balance
20% improvement in emotional awareness and regulation
Over 15% increase in self-awareness and insight
12% improvement in interpersonal effectiveness
9% growth in present and balanced thinking
88% of respondents felt their learning goals were met or exceeded. Practices such as pause techniques and mindfulness, along with evidence-informed leadership frameworks, were frequently named as valuable.
One participant stated that:
“It has been the most transformational CPD I’ve had. I’m undoubtedly a better leader because of it - more present, more grounded, and more able to support others.”
The programme was co-founded by executive coaches Astrid Korin, Maggie Farrar and Dr. Roger Bretherton. While originally designed for education leaders, it is now attracting participants from a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, financial services, construction and professional services. Its growth has been driven primarily by word-of-mouth.
Astrid Korin, co-founder of Inside Out, said: “Inside Out is rooted in a simple premise: that leadership starts with how we relate to ourselves. These results are encouraging, and we’re grateful to work alongside leaders who are willing to look inward - not just for their own growth, but to create healthier cultures around them.”
Drawing on evidence from psychology, coaching, neuroscience, and mindfulness, Inside Out equips leaders to pause under pressure, regulate emotional responses, and lead with greater clarity, compassion and purpose.
About Inside Out
Inside Out is a development programme for senior and executive leaders who are committed to leading with integrity, and building the inner capacities needed for sustainable, values-driven leadership. www.astridkorin.com/inside-out-programme