John Hovell, and I (David Gurteen) share a deep interest in the power of conversation, particularly through an approach we’ve been co-developing over the years—Conversational Leadership.
Most Thursdays, we meet for a casual chat at 9:15 AM Washington DC time (2:15 PM London time) to explore different facets of this idea. Starting April 24, we’ll be streaming these 20-30 minute conversations live on YouTube.
You can tune in live or catch up with the recordings at your convenience.
In Conversation: #18: The relationship between storytelling & Conversational Leadership? (source)
In Conversation: #9: Why don't people take a more conversational approach to their work? (source)
In Conversation: #8: Quality Conversations (source)
In Conversation: #7: Hosting Knowledge Cafés (source)
In Conversation: #6: The Conversational Leadership Framework (source)
In Conversation: #5: Thinking Out Loud (source)
In Conversation: #4: Why do we not ask why? (source)
In Conversation: #3: What is Use of Self? (source)
In Conversation: #2: Is conversation action? (source)
In Conversation: #1: What’s exciting for you in Conversational Leadership right now? (source)
In-person, 7–11 September 2026, Warbrook House, Hampshire, UK
We are living and working in conditions of uncertainty, complexity, and rapid change. Many leadership approaches still rely on control, expertise, and tools that no longer fit the realities people face.
This week-long immersive workshop brings people together to practise Conversational Leadership as a shared, lived experience. It is not a training course but a space to slow down, think together, and explore how leadership emerges through dialogue, responsibility, and real engagement.