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rated the programme as having a positive or highly positive impact
average score for likelihood to recommend to a friend or colleague
took proactive action to progress their career during the programme
said the programme contributed to an improvement in their overall wellbeing
Read the full Impact Report for the Future Leaders Plus programme here.
Future Leaders Plus is for you if…
This programme is open to individuals who feel held back by caring responsibilities, whether your career has already stalled or you're determined to stop it from doing so.
You stepped back while your children were young
You may have taken time out, moved to a lower grade, or let opportunities pass. You're ready to rebuild your confidence and re-ignite your career without guilt.
You don't want your career to stall while parenting
You have younger children and demanding responsibilities, and you're determined to keep progressing without sacrificing family life.
You're ready for more responsibility but feeling stuck
You're not yet in a management role but you want to get there, and fear that progressing means sacrificing your home life.
You're currently on maternity, adoption or parenting leave
This is a great time to think about the career you want to return to. All sessions are baby and child-friendly.
By the end of Future Leaders Plus, you will have developed:
- A clear, actionable vision for your career and family life that works for you
- Renewed confidence to take on more senior roles without fear of compromising family life
- A peer network of other ambitious working parents facing similar challenges
- Practical strategies for career progression that fit around caring responsibilities
- Fresh perspectives from senior leaders who've combined a demanding career with family life
- The momentum to take concrete steps, not just inspiration, but a realistic plan
- Reduced feelings of guilt and a healthier approach to work/life balance
Honestly this Programme has been life changing. It's given me the dedicated time to really stop and ask myself the questions I've been putting off for a long time. It's been refreshing doing something for myself and I've felt that I've been in such a safe space to open up and show vulnerability.
Lucy Fisher, January 25 Cohort
Transformational impact in numbers
Impact data measured for the first 3 cohorts.
Average confidence score increase
Average confidence score increase
Average score for this limiting belief decrease
Average score for this fear decrease
94% of all participants in 25 and 26 were ready to put themselves forward for an internal promotion
75% of all participants in 25 and 26 said the programme increased the likelihood they will move to a more senior role in the next 12 months
What participants say
Made me more intentional about progressing my career. Given me the direction and courage to take voluntary redundancy and secure a new role.
My confidence has started to come back and I feel more positive about myself.
Taking the time to have some of these honest and vulnerable, thoughtful discussions has felt really valuable and something that rarely happens.
This course came at a good time personally where change was happening and it helped to identify what I wanted and ways to achieve that which I did not see before.
The programme has made me much more assertive at work, I now speak up and advocate for myself, where as previously I may have stayed silent.
Hearing stories from peers, and understanding the similar nature of perceived barriers, has given me confidence to seek to progress my career minimising the concern for impact on my family.
Find out more
We have put together some additional information below, as well as answers to our most frequently asked questions.
If you've got a question about Future Leaders Plus that hasn't been answered here, or you're wondering if it's right for you, please get in touch with our team.
- Session 1 (in person, London): Thursday 24 September, 10.00am – 4.00pm
- Online Check-In 1: Tuesday 20 October, 9.30am – 11.00am
- Online Check-In 2: Tuesday 24 November, 9.30am – 11.00am
- Fresh Perspectives (online): Thursday 10 December, 9.30am – 11.30am
- Online Celebration: Wednesday 16 December, 10.00am – 11.00am
Future Leaders Plus is accessed by a range of methods carefully designed to ensure connection, learning and action. Currently available in the UK, the programme takes place over 3 months.
- Welcome event (in person) — A face-to-face session in London where you will connect with your cohort, start to explore your vision for family and career, and begin to unpick the limiting assumptions that are holding you back
- Pre-recorded content and worksheets — Explore your strengths, build your vision, and take practical action at your own pace
- Online group check-ins — Sessions with your cohort to share progress, support each other, and problem-solve together
- Fresh Perspectives Session — Hear from senior leaders who've combined an ambitious career with raising a family, and gain mentoring from people who've done it before you
- Community platform — Access to peer network support between sessions
- All events and workshops are baby and child-friendly
Welcome (in person)
Start your journey by meeting your cohort and making connections. During this session you will start to explore your vision for family and career and unpick the limiting assumptions that are holding you back.
Online Learning 1
Have you stopped to think about what you're good at? This pre-recorded content will give the structure to explore your strengths and how to use them to support your vision.
Online check in
Connect with the group and discuss your thoughts and actions taken following Online Learning 1.
Online Learning 2
Are you presenting yourself in the most effective way? This pre-recorded content will explore exceptional CV writing, how to use LinkedIn well and the art of self-promotion to develop your career internally.
Online check in
Connect with the group and discuss your thoughts and actions taken following Online Learning 2.
The Power of Fresh Perspectives
Through the power of peer consultancy participants will gain fresh perspectives from a group of senior leader mentors from a range of sectors and organisations.
Celebration
To complete the experience participants will come together online to celebrate their successes, share their action plans and reflect on the impact of the programme.
| Length | 3 months |
| Time commitment | Approximately 1 day per month |
| Format | Blended learning: one in-person session in London, plus online sessions and pre-recorded content |
| Cost | £790 + VAT per person |
| Programme starts | September 2026 |
| Application deadline | 21 July 2026 |
| All sessions | Baby and child-friendly |
Most participants have their place funded by their employer. See the funding support section below, or get in touch with our team for advice on making the case to your employer.
Do I need management experience to apply?
No. Future Leaders Plus is designed for individuals who are not yet in management roles but want to take that next step. It is ideal if you're in a role without management responsibilities and are ready to start thinking about progression.
Can I apply if I'm currently on parenting leave?
Yes, absolutely. Participants on maternity, adoption or parenting leave are welcome to apply. This can be a great time to think about the career you want to return to, and all sessions are baby and child-friendly.
My children are older. Is this still relevant to me?
Yes. Future Leaders Plus is open to parents with children under 18. If you stepped back from your career when your children were young and are now ready to re-establish your progression, this programme is designed for exactly that journey.
Is the programme available outside London?
The in-person welcome event is currently held in London. The rest of the programme (group check-ins, the Fresh Perspectives session, and pre-recorded content) takes place online, so are accessible internationally (time zone dependent). Previous participants have reported highly positive impact when not able to attend the in-person module. Please get in touch for further information.
For further questions, arrange a call with a member of the team.
Funding support
Help with the cost of Future Leaders Plus
We don't want cost to be a barrier to participation. Many participants have their place fully funded by their employer, and we can help you make the case.
Access the Funding Support Guide hereA limited number of hardship fund places are available. See here for further details.
Not sure where to start? Get in touch with our team, we're happy to talk through your options.
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