The Paideia Centre for Reflective Leadership
Welcome to our Leadership Center, a space designed to nurture and inspire a community of like-minded leaders who are deeply committed to reflection, growth, and positive impact. We believe that true leadership begins with self-awareness and the courage to examine one’s own values, habits, and aspirations. By fostering a culture of reflective practice, we create opportunities for leaders to pause, consider, and reimagine their approaches in ways that are both authentic and sustainable.
Our mission is to promote healthy leadership - leadership that not only drives organisational success but also places a strong emphasis on personal wellbeing. We recognise that when leaders are attuned to their own mental, emotional, and physical health, they are better equipped to support others, inspire trust, and create environments where individuals and teams can thrive. The wellbeing of the leader, in turn, shapes the wellbeing of the wider community.
To support this vision, we provide innovative leadership tools and frameworks designed for long-term impact. These resources encourage resilience, mindfulness, and adaptability in an ever-changing global landscape. We also strive to broaden perspectives by embedding a global viewpoint into our programs and discussions, enabling leaders to engage with diverse cultures, contexts, and leadership traditions.
The Center is not only a place of practice but also of scholarship and research. We are dedicated to advancing new insights in the field of leadership, encouraging collaboration across disciplines, and creating platforms for the exchange of ideas. By bringing together diverse voices and experiences, we aim to strengthen the collective understanding of what healthy, effective leadership looks like in today’s interconnected world.
We invite you to join us on this journey - exploring, learning, and contributing to a shared vision of leadership that champions wellbeing, reflection, and meaningful impact.
Founder
David Shosanya
David Shosanya is a leadership development and transformative social action practitioner with a deep commitment to equity and justice. He has dedicated his career to addressing issues of inequality, marginalisation, and social cohesion.
Known for empowering individuals and organisations to engage meaningfully with the challenges of contemporary society, David regularly contributes to leadership mentoring, public discourse, and community-based initiatives.
A leading advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDI&B), David plays a significant role in shaping conversations around race, identity, and institutional accountability.
He serves as Chair of the Metropolitan Police’s London Race Action Plan Community Reference Group, where he works to ensure community voices are integral to shaping policing strategy and improving outcomes for London’s diverse communities.
His influence continues to grow through his strategic engagement with civic bodies, his facilitation of cross-sector dialogue, and his passionate commitment to fostering just and inclusive communities.
The Millennials in Ministry Programme
Welcome - we're so glad you're here!
THE Millennials in Ministry Programme is designed with you and your specific felt needs in mind.
Our hope is that it will become your go-to resource for navigating the unique journey of balancing faith, love, and leadership. Whether you're newlywed or seasoned in both marriage and ministry, this space is crafted to support, uplift, and equip you.
Here, we talk real challenges, celebrate wins, and offer tools and insights for spiritual and relational growth.You don’t have to do this alone - you can build strong marriages and thriving ministries together with couples just like you.
Explore our resources, join the conversation, and find your community. Welcome to a space made with you in mind,
Check out some of our ROOTED TOGETHER resources below - and don't forget to sign up for the conference!
ROOTED TOGETHER:
Workbooks to strengthen relationships
Balancing marriage and ministry, courtship and ministry, singleness and ministry, can be both rewarding and demanding.
ROOTED TOGETHER is a series of six-week interactive workbooks designed for millennial couples that are married, courting, or single navigating the unique challenges of faith, family, and leadership.
Each week offers Scripture, reflection prompts, practical exercises, and real-life case studies on finances, boundaries, resilience, and intimacy. With space for guided conversations and journaling, this resource helps married couples, tthose courting, and singles, strengthen, prepare for, and move towards their covenant, grow spiritually, and flourish in ministry.
Whether used individually, as a couple, or in a small group, ROOTED TOGETHER provides tools to move from surviving to thriving - where love and faith take root and flourish together.
ROOTED TOGETHER: THE CONFERENCE
An immersive space for married and courting millennials in ministry who are seeking to strengthen their relationship.
Conference Details:
Saturday 29th November 2025
9:30am - 5:00pm
Further details to follow
Purpose:
To create a Spirit-led, emotionally intelligent, and culturally relevant space for ministry-minded millennial couples and those courting to reflect, reconnect, and realign their relationship and leadership for sustainable impact.
Objectives
Through or various initiatives we will:
1. Explore the realities and tensions of loving and leading in a ministry context.
2. Recognise how cultural identity, gender dynamics, and spiritual performance pressure affect intimacy and calling.
3. Hear from diverse voices across generations, sharing personal stories of failure, growth, and divine alignment.
4. Engage with the Holy Spirit, allowing space for personal and relational healing.
5. Gain practical tools and insights to protect covenant, manage ministry dynamics, and build a healthy legacy.
Outcomes
By the end of the conference, participants will:
• Define their individual and shared sense of calling.
• Identify relational habits that build or erode trust in ministry contexts.
• Recognise how comparison, competition, and culture shape expectations.
The day will include:
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Keynote Speaker
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Christ-centred Worship
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Interactive Workshops
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Panel Discussion
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Complimentary Conference Workbook
Register below.
ROOTED TOGETHER Resources:
The Platform
Rediscovering Pure Motives in Christian Ministry
The Platform Self-Directed Course is designed for ministers and Christian leaders who want to pause, reflect, and rediscover the heart behind their calling.
Many begin ministry with sincere love for God and people, yet over time ambition, comparison, pressure, and fatigue can distort motives. This course is a guided journey back to the first love of Christ, helping leaders cultivate a servant-hearted ethic and authentic devotion.
Across seven weeks, participants will explore the hidden motives that shape ministry, the dangers of comparison, burnout, and the subtle presence of the “dark triad” (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) in leadership.
Through spiritual disciplines, psychological insight, and deep self-examination, leaders are invited to uncover what lies beneath the surface, confront shadows, and embrace renewal.
This course provides space for honest reflection and practical tools for leaders who desire to serve with integrity, humility, and joy once again.
Strategic Capacity
Reclaimng Time, Focus & Energy for Impact
Strategic Capacity is the ability to intentionally manage your time, focus, and energy so you can lead with clarity and impact. In today’s fast-paced world, many leaders feel stretched thin, reacting to urgent demands instead of working on what truly matters.
Building strategic capacity means shifting from busyness to effectiveness - creating space for reflection, decision-making, and high-value priorities. It’s about developing habits that protect your energy, sharpening your focus on the essentials, and delegating with confidence.
Leaders with strong strategic capacity are more resilient, make better choices, and achieve results without burning out. This skill isn’t a luxury - it’s a necessity for sustainable leadership and meaningful impact in both professional and personal life.
Indomitable
Building your resilience
The INDOMITABLE Course is a 10-week self-directed journey designed to help individuals, couples, and families strengthen their inner resilience and build thriving relationships. Rooted in practical tools, reflective exercises, and guided self-assessments, the course empowers participants to face challenges with clarity, courage, and conviction.
Each session explores key themes such as breaking unhelpful patterns, taking ownership, developing vision, transforming failure, raising personal standards, and anchoring in gratitude. By engaging with role models, practicing self-management, and embracing proactive mindsets, participants learn how to cultivate lasting change and resilience in every area of life.
Through thought-provoking questions, journaling practices, and growth-focused assessments, INDOMITABLE equips you with the skills to shift perception, strengthen belief, and step confidently into your best future. Whether you are seeking personal transformation, stronger couple dynamics, or deeper family connection, this course will help you unlock your potential and live with unyielding strength from within.
Tutors
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Dr. Lisa Adjei, Bsc (Hons), MSc, Phd
Head of Racial Justice, Priority, London Diocese
Akin Akinola, BSs (Hons), BA (Hons), MA
Church of England Minister & Leadership Trainer
Dr. Delroy Hall, Phd
BACP Accredited Psychotherapist & Corporate Trainer
Christina Shosanya, BA (Hons)
Naturopathic Nutritionist & Chef
Dr. Garrick Wilson, BSc (Hons), MSc, Phd
Convergent Scientist & Licensed Minister
Nick Hughes, Ba (Hons), Mth
Senior Pastor & Theologian
Dr. Mick Pope, Phd
Environmentalist & Theologian
Leondre Douglas, BA (Hons)
Deputy Headteacher & Minister
David Shosanya, BA (Hons)
Founder, Paideia Centre for Reflective Leadership
Sam Shosanya, LLB, FCCA
International Coach & Retail Expert
Anthony Williams, BA (Hons)
Director, Oasis Schools
Dr. Garrick Wilson
Convergence Scientist & Senior Pastor