A Celebratory Evening for Viv Grant's New Book "Learning to Walk in the Dark"
Friday 7th November 5pm-8pm
The St Marylebone CE School
Leading through challenge takes courage, creativity, and connection.
Join us on Friday, 7th November at The St Marylebone CE School for an inspiring evening celebrating the launch of Viv Grant’s new book, Learning to Walk in the Dark.
Together, we’ll explore a fresh, creative way to face the realities of leadership and life — finding light, meaning, and hope even in the most uncertain times.
Reserve Your Place on the Waiting List below.
About the Book – Learning to Walk in the Dark
Viv Grant’s new book, Learning to Walk in the Dark, is a deeply personal and practical guide for leaders navigating the inevitable struggles of life and work.
Drawing on her own recent recovery from cancer, Viv explores how we can meet our “Dark Nights of the Soul” with courage and creativity rather than fear.
Through a series of guided reflections and questions rooted in the 5 C’s of Inner Leadership — Curiosity, Commitment, Courage, Compassion, and Connection — the book offers a framework for:
- Facing challenges with honesty and resilience
- Rediscovering purpose and meaning during difficult times
- Reconnecting with what it truly means to be human and to lead with heart
More than a leadership text, this book is an invitation: to pause, reflect, and discover the light that can emerge even in the darkest of seasons.
A Unique Conversation
At the heart of the evening will be a series of powerful, honest conversations. Drawing on the 5 C’s of Inner Leadership from her book. Viv will guide three special guests through reflective questions about their own Dark Nights of the Soul— moments of struggle, growth, and renewal.
To close, the roles will be reversed: one of the guests will interview Viv herself, using the same 5 C’s framework, offering rare insights into her own journey and the inspirations behind Learning to Walk in the Dark.
Programme For The Evening
5:00 – 5:30pm | Welcome & Arrival
Doors open, welcome drinks and nibbles served. Time to connect with colleagues and view Viv’s artwork on display
5:30 – 5:40pm | Opening Remarks
Warm welcome from Integrity Coaching
Introduction to the evening and the themes of Learning to Walk in the Dark
5:40 – 6:30pm | Conversations with Guests
Viv interviews three special guests about their own Dark Nights of the Soul, guided by reflective questions from the book and the 5 C’s of Inner Leadership
6:30 – 6:40pm | Break & Reflection
Light refreshments served
Attendees invited to jot down personal reflections inspired by the conversations
6:40 – 7:00pm | Turning the Tables
One of the special guests interviews Viv using the same 5 C’s framework, offering insights into her personal journey and the creative process behind the book
7:00 – 7:40pm | Songs of Hope, Joy and Inspiration: Adi Wolf
Neo-Soul Singer Adi Wolf will entertain guests with her unique songs of hope, joy and inspiration
7:40 – 8:00pm | Closing Connections
Networking continues with drinks and nibbles
Final reflections from Viv
Prices
Ticket Price – £50
Includes all of the above, plus
- drinks and nibbles
- An inspirational postcard of one of Viv’s original artworks from the book
- A signed copy of ‘Learning to Walk in the Dark”
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