At the annual off-site, Team Sleek were lucky enough to hear Debra Searle MVO, MBE, speak about the power of choosing your attitude – and how a positive mindset can transform both your work and your life.

Debra is a professional adventurer and serial entrepreneur whose expeditions have taken her across the Atlantic, around Antarctica, up to the Arctic Circle and everywhere in between. She has launched five companies, published a book, presented over 40 programmes for the BBC and is a trusted corporate speaker. The film of her story – rowing solo across the Atlantic after her husband was rescued – is currently in development in Hollywood.

Emma Cooke (neé Da Costa) has rejoined #TeamSleek as our Venue Sourcing and Suppliers Specialist.

Having a dedicated team member in this role is a game-changer – Emma’s got the knowledge, the relationships, and the instincts to find the perfect fit for every brief. From unique venues to trusted supplier partnerships, she’s already making her mark (again).

At Sleek, we believe the future of leadership is already here - and it looks a lot more human!

Recently, our Head of People & Culture, Claire Highton Barge (Known simply as ‘Barge’ to the team), had the exclusive opportunity to hear former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speak in London. Known for her kind, values-led approach to leadership, Ardern’s insights offered powerful affirmation of something we’ve always believed at Sleek: empathy, honesty, and clarity are the most important leadership tools of our time.