Dr Barrie Kennard - Call of the Wild

Dr Barrie Kennard

Head of Professional Practice

Barrie spent 6 years as Chief Executive of the Centre for Excellence in Leadership & Management development. Experienced business leader/manager across several sectors. Delivers workshops/speeches/presentations at events across the UK.
Doctoral research into Modern Apprenticeships with an interest in work based learning. External examiner on WBL programmes in Cardiff Metropolitan University and Cornwall College, Chief External in Bradford College Business School

Specialties;
Leadership, Management, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Competence, Communication, Mentoring & Coaching

The tutor  brought a wealth of experience and a level of expertise that really made a difference. She is an absolute asset to the Call of the Wild team. Her approach is both professional and deeply supportive, and she consistently goes above and beyond to help me navigate through the course. I’m really grateful for her guidance throughout, which has made the learning process smoother and much more enriching. My experience with Call of the Wild has been fantastic overall. As the first person from my organisation to complete this type of course, I initially had to jump through a few hoops, but the team has been incredibly accommodating and supportive throughout. The course content was engaging and insightful, and I always felt like I had the right resources at hand. The flexibility and professionalism of the team stood out, and I’ve felt genuinely supported during the entire process. The course has been invaluable, especially considering the niche nature of my role. That said, the tutor was instrumental in helping me overcome these obstacles by offering practical solutions and creative approaches to align my work with the course requirements. The leadership skills I’ve developed through this course have already had a positive impact on my ability to approach challenges with more confidence, clarity, and strategic thinking in my role.

C.Winter, 24th July 2025
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