The Ember Program
A 6-month leadership development journey for senior women leaders ready to move from delivering results to shaping culture and driving meaningful change.
NOW OPEN: The Ember Leadership Program Founding Cohort
We're seeking 6 exceptional senior women leaders for our complimentary founding pilot cohort starting January 2026.
Join us in shaping the future of women's leadership development. Applications close 9th January Apply now for the complimentary Founding Cohort →
Deepen Impact. Sustain Resilience. Lead With Purpose.
The Ember Leadership Program is designed for senior women leaders who influence stakeholders, lead teams, and shape business strategy. Over six months, you'll explore three foundational dimensions of leadership: empowering others authentically, building resilience in a complex world, and leading courageous conversations that strengthen relationships and drive outcomes.
This isn't a workshop…it's a leadership journey. Through evidence-based frameworks, peer learning with 6-8 senior women, and sustained accountability, you'll deepen your strategic impact while building the resilience to lead without burning out.
In a trusted circle of peers committed to lifelong learning, you'll reflect on your leadership journey, renew your sense of purpose, and reshape how you see yourself as a leader. You'll leave with practical tools you'll use immediately, a network that lasts beyond the program, and renewed confidence in your leadership identity.
Founding Cohort: Virtual Delivery
The founding cohort will be delivered virtually via MS Team, enabling participation from exceptional senior women leaders across the UK and beyond. Sessions are scheduled for UK business hours and designed for interactive, engaging virtual participation with breakout rooms and collaborative exercises. Starting Early 2026.
This Program Is For You If You Are A Senior Leader Who:
Leads teams or cross-functional projects
Influences senior stakeholders or business strategy
Is stepping into expanded leadership roles
Seeks to balance ambition, authenticity, and well-being
Wants to connect with a trusted community of senior peers
Is ready to move from delivering results to shaping culture and driving meaningful change
This program is ideal for directors, senior managers, and experienced leaders who want to empower their teams while sustaining themselves, navigate organisational complexity with courage, and lead with enduring influence.
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Sparking growth in others is a hallmark of impactful leadership.
This module explores how women leaders can use coaching and mentoring mindsets to unlock potential, cultivate trust, and build inclusion. Participants develop the confidence and skills to empower others while amplifying their own authentic influence.
In this module, you'll:
Build a culture of psychological safety and trust within teams
Practice powerful questioning and deep listening to inspire growth in others
Create developmental conversations that strengthen engagement and performance
Distinguish between coaching and mentoring as a manager, and know when to use each effectively
Key frameworks: Coaching mindset, powerful questions, developmental conversations, psychological safety.
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Today's leaders not only adapt to change, they lead through it.
This session equips women with the mindset and tools to stay grounded under pressure, guide teams through uncertainty, and thrive amid constant change. Participants explore their personal resilience and learn how to foster it collectively within their teams.
In this module, you'll:
Understand the emotional and behavioral impact of change on themselves and others
Identify personal resilience strengths and strategies for renewal
Apply practical tools for self-regulation, confidence, and perspective-shifting
Build team cultures that promote adaptability, empathy, and optimism during change
Key frameworks: Resilience profile, renewal strategies, self-regulation tools, team resilience
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Conflict and challenge are inevitable, but they can be catalysts for growth.
This module strengthens participants' ability to handle difficult conversations, navigate power dynamics, and lead through tension with calm and clarity. It helps women leaders reframe conflict as a pathway to stronger relationships and better outcomes.
In this module, you'll:
Recognise sources and styles of conflict and their impact on team dynamics
Explore how gender expectations influence conflict and communication styles
Build confidence and composure when handling challenging situations
Apply practical frameworks to resolve conflict constructively and drive collaboration
Key frameworks: Conflict styles, gender dynamics, courageous conversation structure, clean conflict
Program Structure & Delivery
Core to the program are three modules, each building skills, reflection and development: The Empowering Leader (sparking growth in others), The Resilient Leader (sustaining yourself through complexity) and The Courageous Leader (leading through conflict with courage).
The Ember Program follows a carefully sequenced 6-month journey:
Weeks 1-2: Self-Awareness Foundation - 1:1 coaching session to discover your unique leadership strengths and what fuels you
Week 4: Module 1 - The Empowering Leader - 3-hour workshop exploring how to spark growth in others through coaching and mentoring mindsets
Weeks 5-7: Peer Learning - Structured peer session to reflect, share, and apply Module 1 insights
Week 8: Module 2 - The Resilient Leader - 3-hour workshop building tools and mindsets to sustain yourself through complexity and change
Weeks 9-11: Peer Learning - Structured peer session to deepen resilience practices and support each other
Week 12: Module 3 - The Courageous Leader -3-hour workshop strengthening ability to navigate conflict and lead difficult conversations
Weeks 13-15: Peer Learning -Structured peer session to practice courageous leadership and celebrate growth
Week 24: Program Impact Evaluation -Cohort check-in to measure impact, ensure accountability, and celebrate transformation
What’s Included?
1:1 Coaching Session - Your journey begins with a private coaching session using the CliftonStrengths assessment to discover what fuels and sustains you as a leader. This session deepens self-awareness and creates a personalised foundation for your development journey.
Three 3-Hour In-Person Workshops - Dynamic, interactive workshops that combine leadership theory with immediately applicable skills. Each module builds on the previous one, creating a holistic development journey. Workshops are optimised for in-person delivery to maximise peer connection and psychological safety, with virtual delivery available for distributed teams.
Peer Learning Sessions - Between each workshop, your cohort reconnects for structured peer learning sessions. These sessions, guided by provided materials, create space to reflect, share experiences, and support each other's growth, turning learning into confident, lasting leadership.
6-Month Accountability Check-In - The program concludes with a cohort check-in to celebrate growth, ensure accountability, and sustain momentum. This includes a program impact evaluation where participants complete a post-program assessment measuring leadership confidence, skill application, and development goal achievement.
Individual Leadership Action Plan - Throughout the program, you'll develop a personalised action plan that translates learning into workplace application, ensuring sustained impact beyond the six months.
All Program Materials & Resources - Comprehensive materials including frameworks, tools, worksheets, and resources you'll reference throughout your career.
All programs are facilitated by qualified (EMCC/ICF) executive coaches and grounded in evidence-based leadership models aligned with contemporary research on women's leadership
The Cohort Experience
Limited to 6-8 senior women leaders to maximize psychological safety and meaningful peer connection.
Small cohorts aren't just a nice feature—they're essential to the program's effectiveness. In a circle of 6-8 senior women, you can:
Share vulnerably about leadership challenges without performing or defending
Learn from diverse perspectives while maintaining intimate discussion
Build authentic relationships that extend far beyond the program
Practice new skills in a psychologically safe environment
Support each other's growth through transitions and challenges
These peer relationships often become one of the most valuable outcomes of the program, a trusted circle of senior women who understand your challenges and champion your growth.
The founding cohort will be delivered virtually via MS Teams to enable participation from exceptional senior women leaders regardless of location.
Future cohorts may be offered in-person, virtually, or as hybrid experiences.
All sessions are designed for interactive, engaging virtual participation with breakout rooms, collaborative exercises, and meaningful peer connection.
What Participants Gain
By the end of either program, women leaders will:
✓ Lead with greater clarity, confidence, and strategic influence
✓ Build trusted peer networks that last beyond the program
✓ Navigate organizational challenges with authenticity and courage
✓ Apply practical frameworks and tools to real workplace situations
✓ Develop a clear leadership action plan tailored to their goals
Participants leave with renewed confidence in their leadership identity, practical strategies to create impact, and the momentum to continue their development journey
Time Commitment
Approximately 27-28 hours over six months, equivalent to less than one hour per week:
12 hours of expert-facilitated learning (1:1 session + three 3-hour workshops + check-in)
3-4.5 hours of peer collaboration (three peer learning sessions)
12 hours of self-directed development work (applying new skills directly to workplace challenges)
This structure balances expert guidance with self-directed application, building the lifelong learning habits essential for sustained leadership excellence.
Investment
For Individual Leaders:
Standard Investment: £1,200 + VAT (£1,440 total)
Payment Options:
Pay in full
Payment plan: £240/month × 6 months (no additional fees)
Pilot Cohort Founding Member Enrolment:
The 2026 founding cohort is complimentary (standard value: £1,200 + VAT) in exchange for detailed feedback and optional participation in case studies.
Apply for the Complimentary Founding Cohort Pilot →
Future cohorts: £1,200 + VAT with payment plans available.
Please contact us to discuss
For Organisations:
Per Participant: £1,200 + VAT
What's included for organisational sponsors:
All program elements listed above
Detailed program impact evaluation
Anonymised cohort insights to inform future talent investment
Organisational partnership benefits
Volume Discounts: Available for organisations sponsoring multiple participants across cohorts
Organisational Consultation: Contact us to discuss how The Ember Program can strengthen your leadership pipeline and retain top female talent.
Join the Founding Cohort - Complimentary Enrolment
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Join the Founding Cohort - Complimentary Enrolment
The January 2026 pilot cohort is now accepting applications. Receive the complete program. Limited to 6 senior women leaders. Applications close 9th January 2026
How do I know if I'm "senior enough" for Ember vs. Spark?
Choose Ember if:
You currently lead teams or significantly influence strategy
You're navigating senior stakeholder dynamics regularly
Your challenges center on empowering others, sustaining through complexity, and leading strategically
Choose Spark if:
You're stepping into your first substantial leadership role
You're building influence without full formal authority
Your challenges center on confidence, visibility, and proving yourself
Still unsure? Book a discovery call and we'll help you identify the right fit.
