future leaders programme
Supporting future leaders to have the inner confidence, the vision and the capacity to evolve and contribute in new expanded ways as they grow as leaders and team-players.
aligned with the organisation’s goals
The coaching programme is aligned with the organisation’s purpose, vision and strategic goals, and includes plenty of application and practice in business activities to encourage this to be an embodied and energising living reality day-to-day.
testimonial
‘I can't recommend Ruth enough. I believe the work that Ruth did was a transformative experience for the group, propelling our young leaders towards their goals and helped them unleash their true potential, giving us a massive competitive advantage.’
Nelson Da Silva (full testimonial below)
Chief Revenue Officerat Receipt Bank (now Dext)
and Capitalise
the intention
future leaders are
active ambassadors for the business purpose, objectives and values
working openly as a team and aligning with a vision of collective success
achieving the necessary shift in approach and mindset that enables them to succeed as leaders and positive influencers at the heart of their organisation
nurturing a leadership culture, keeping the bigger business context in mind, achieving for the greater good
initiating and welcoming mutually beneficial conversation and feedback, courageously learning from challenges and mistakes
becoming enlightened collaborators, being valuable resources for one another and supporting each other
the elements
individual & group coaching for a small committed group of emerging leaders
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Each participant participates in the Leadership Circle Profile 360 feedback tool at the start of the programme.
We use the feedback data to refine and focus individual development plans.
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Each participant benefits from a personal one-to-one coaching programme tailored to support their unique leadership development plan.
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Everyone meets together regularly for collective coaching and learning throughout the programme.
These sessions include powerful teaching modules offering a range of models and frameworks to enhance personal and leadership effectiveness.
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Participants pair up with their colleagues, rotating partners every few weeks, in order to experience supporting and being supported by different personality styles.
They meet between sessions with a focus of reflecting, developing and learning with each other.
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(OPTIONAL)
Participants identify specific areas within the business where they can contribute value while practicing newly acquired leadership and collaboration skills.
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In order to always keep the business context in mind I have regular update conversations with sponsors / senior managers for the duration of the programme.
These meetings are also a chance for me to share the material we are covering so that participants can be encouraged to apply new skills in their work and can be supported in their learning.
the content
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Using the energy generated in ‘the gap’ between desired outcome and current reality to build a positive forward momentum.
Identifying a high-leverage focus for each person’s development to provide a ‘true north’ for all programme activities.
Techniques for navigating the discomfort of growing and developing.
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Enabling a shift from ‘driven by my own success’ to purpose-led leadership. Leading with a whole-organisation perspective.
Using integral coaching methods to explore what needs to change from multiple perspectives.
Transforming and expanding mindsets.
Using micro-practices to build new positive leadership habits.
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We all have many diverse parts within us that operate as an interconnected system. These parts are often pulling in different directions - some desiring our intended positive change and others resisting.
Using IFS, we provide space for participants to get to know their different parts in a fresh way. They learn to bring mindful self-awareness to all of themselves. They practice being a confident, caring and clear inner leader, growing powerful internal alignment and focus.
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Participants have an opportunity to explore their personal authentic leadership style.
They create an inspiring, energising vision for their leadership development and contribution.
We access energy from the powerful dynamic of ‘CREATIVE TENSION’ in the space between ‘now’ and ‘desired future’ - building on what we did earlier in the programme.
We spend time clarifying specific milestones they are aiming for and design a series of small experiments, micro-practices and tracking methods.
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Participants build their capacity to coach / develop others and to openly collaborate with colleagues. They learn to hold themselves and others to account with compassion, assuming positive intent.
They practice listening deeply, hearing beyond the obvious, engaging with others with curiosity rather than judgement.
They lean into greater courageous authenticity, respectfully and honestly voicing ‘difficult topics’.
They grow capacity for brave conversation, asking for, receiving and giving feedback.
They build strong collaborative relationships with fellow participants, being valuable resources for each other, sharing a sense of collective achievement - doing it together. This prepares them for potential future senior-teamwork.
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Participants practice using ‘systemic constellations’ to un-stick things that feel stuck and enable more clarity and movement.
They gain powerful insights by embodying multiple different perspectives and feeling into the ‘voices’ of the system.
They experiment with small moves towards something better that will unlock a healthy flow.
full testimonial
While the Chief Revenue Officer at fintech's Receipt Bank (now Dext) and Capitalise, we worked with Ruth to help us develop our global rising stars and young leaders.
Having Ruth as an executive coach for individuals as well as a group, gave us considerable business benefits but more importantly helped the development of our young leadership team.
Some of the benefits were:
Skill enhancement: Ruth's executive coaching helped our inexperienced young business leaders to develop essential skills such as communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership, which were/are crucial for their career growth.
Confidence building: The coaching provided a supportive environment for our young leaders to gain confidence in their abilities. It helped them overcome self-doubt and empowered them to take on new challenges with a positive mindset.
Personalised guidance: Ruth's coaching offered a personalised approach tailored to their specific needs and the goals of each individual. This ensured they receive targeted guidance to address their unique challenges and accelerate their professional development.
Network opportunities: Through the group coaching, our young leaders built valuable connections with their peers and this network could and has provided mentorship, guidance, and potential career opportunities for the group.
I can't recommend Ruth enough. I believe the work that Ruth did was a transformative experience for the group, propelling our young leaders towards their goals and helped them unleash their true potential, giving us a massive competitive advantage.
Nelson Da Silva
Chief Revenue Officer at Receipt Bank (now Dext) and Capitalise