Glen Sharkey

Glen has been inspiring people through education for over 35 years. He’s a Certified Speaking Professional (one of only nine in New Zealand) and was awarded the PSANZ “Speaker of the Year” in 2021 and twice awarded the NSANZ “Educator of the Year”. Most recently, Glen was recognised as the Supreme Winner at the 2023 David Business Awards. For free copies of Glen’s latest books on leadership: “People Leadership” and “Thrown in the Deep End”, just drop him an email [email protected]

The high cost of leadership neglect

Education & TrainingEducation & TrainingMay 14, 2025

Discover why investing in leadership development is essential for SMEs and gain practical tips to kickstart the journey.

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