Leadership Accelerator 2025

Leadership Accelerator 2025

Transform Technical Experts into Future-Ready Leaders.

Transform Technical Experts into Future-Ready Leaders.

STARTS ON

STARTS ON

01 June 2025

01 June 2025

FORMAT

FORMAT

Online / In-person / Hybrid

Online / In-person / Hybrid

PROGRAMME FEE

PROGRAMME FEE

Enquire now

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ELIGIBILITY

ELIGIBILITY

A minimum of 7 years of professional experience

A minimum of 7 years of professional experience

Unlock leadership potential

Help technical talent become confident, purpose-led leaders ready to navigate complexity.

Future-proof your talent

Equip next-gen leaders to drive change and thrive in a fast-moving global and industrial landscape.

Boost retention & engagement

Develop high-potential employees with coaching-led growth that builds resilience and reduces burnout.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

Challenges in leadership development

The transition from expert to leader isn't a promotion,
it's a transformation.

Challenges in leadership development

The transition from expert to leader isn't a promotion, it's a transformation.

Challenges in leadership development

The transition from expert to leader isn't a promotion, it's a transformation.

Why do so many high performers struggle when stepping into leadership roles?
Because technical expertise doesn’t automatically translate into leadership success. The transition from subject-matter expert to leader requires a mindset shift—and most organisations don’t provide the tools to support it.

Here’s what we see:

Technical experts (engineers, commercial advisors and analysts) and project managers struggling with leadership roles.​

Difficulties in managing cross-functional and hybrid teams.​

Gaps in soft skills like communication and emotional intelligence.​

This isn’t a performance issue —> It’s a leadership development gap.

60 %
of new managers fail within the first 24 months in their new role.

Source: CEB/Gartner, 2023

60 %
of new managers fail within the first 24 months in their new role.

Source: CEB/Gartner, 2023

60 %
of new managers fail within the first 24 months in their new role.

Source: CEB/Gartner, 2023

75%
of cross-functional teams are dysfunctional.

Source: Harvard Business Review, 2015

75%
of cross-functional teams are dysfunctional.

Source: Harvard Business Review, 2015

75%
of cross-functional teams are dysfunctional.

Source: Harvard Business Review, 2015

90%
of top performers have high emotional intelligence.

Source: Harvard Business Review, 2017

90%
of top performers have high emotional intelligence.

Source: Harvard Business Review, 2017

90%
of top performers have high emotional intelligence.

Source: Harvard Business Review, 2017

The Emerging Leaders Accelerator 2025

An actionable and affordable leadership experience to future-proof your talent pipeline.

The Accelerator Programme is a flexible, high-impact development journey designed for technical and commercial professionals ready to lead with more confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Developed by a senior leader with two decades of experience navigating complex, high-stakes environments across the energy and industrial sectors, it’s built to be both relevant and accessible.

The programme blends coaching, real-world learning, and team collaboration to equip high-potential talent to thrive in complexity and change.

Through a combination of curriculum, coaching, and community, participants learn how to lead across silos, navigate diverse teams, and operate strategically in fast-changing environments.

Human-Centred Leadership

Grounded in emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and personal alignment.

Measurable leadership transformation that fuels business success and innovation.

Collaboration & Communication

Confidence to lead across cultures, functions, and hybrid teams.

Change & Innovation Readiness

Skills to navigate uncertainty, drive transformation, and lead with purpose.

What will participants gain?

What will participants gain?

This experiential programme is designed to help technical experts and project managers lead beyond their technical role with confidence, clarity, and practical tools they can apply immediately.

This experiential programme is designed to help technical experts and project managers lead beyond their technical role with confidence, clarity, and practical tools they can apply immediately.

1. Self-awareness & leadership identity

Develop emotional intelligence, define your leadership style, and align with your core values to lead with authenticity and clarity.

2. Communication & influence

Strengthen coaching-style feedback, stakeholder influence, and trust-building across hybrid and cross-functional teams.

3. Strategic collaboration

Break down silos and lead across boundaries: globally, virtually, and across disciplines—with confidence and presence.

4. Leading change & innovation

Apply systems thinking, navigate ambiguity, and lead transformation in fast-paced energy and infrastructure environments.

5. Reflective growth & mindset shift

Cultivate resilience, accelerate insight through peer dialogue, and embed habits with weekly prompts, mentoring, and community support.

1. Self-awareness & leadership identity

Develop emotional intelligence, define your leadership style, and align with your core values to lead with authenticity and clarity.

2. Communication & influence

Strengthen coaching-style feedback, stakeholder influence, and trust-building across hybrid and cross-functional teams.

3. Strategic collaboration

Break down silos and lead across boundaries: globally, virtually, and across disciplines—with confidence and presence.

4. Leading change & innovation

Apply systems thinking, navigate ambiguity, and lead transformation in fast-paced energy and infrastructure environments.

5. Reflective growth & mindset shift

Cultivate resilience, accelerate insight through peer dialogue, and embed habits with weekly prompts, mentoring, and community support.

Key programme features

Masterclasses

Interactive sessions on
leadership principles.​

Interactive sessions on leadership principles.​

Coaching & Mentoring

Personalised guidance to address individual challenges.​

Toolkit & Framework

Resources for immediate
application in the workplace.​

Community & Accountability

Ongoing support from a network
of peers and mentors.​

Ongoing support from a network of peers and mentors.​

Programme curriculum

Programme curriculum

Designed by an industry leader, for the next generation of leaders.


Created by a seasoned senior leader in the development of complex engineering projects in the energy and industrial sectors, this curriculum blends real-world insight, coaching expertise, and leadership frameworks tailored for high-potential professionals in complex environments.

Designed by an industry leader,
for the next generation of leaders.
Created by a seasoned executive in energy and infrastructure, this curriculum blends real-world insight, coaching expertise, and leadership frameworks tailored for high-potential professionals in complex environments.

Leading Self with Impact

Leading Self with Impact

Leading Self with Impact

Leading Others with Trust

Leading Others with Trust

Leading Others with Trust

Leading Change with Vision

Leading Change with Vision

Leading Change with Vision

Note: The session topics mentioned are subject to change.

Designed by an industry leader,
for the next generation of leaders.
Created by a seasoned executive in energy and infrastructure, this curriculum blends real-world insight, coaching expertise, and leadership frameworks tailored for high-potential professionals in complex environments.

Programme delivery options

Programme delivery options

Whether you choose a flexible online experience or an immersive in-person workshop. The Emerging Leader Accelerator is built to create real leadership transformation for technical and commercial professionals.

Both formats include:

  • Small group learning: 8–12 participants per cohort for deep dialogue and peer learning (scalable on request).

  • Weekly challenges & reflections: Real-world mini tasks and guided prompts to embed learning between sessions because change takes time.

  • Dedicated channel: A private space to ask questions, share insights, and connect between modules. Upon completion, participants can access the wider community.

  • Toolkits that stick: Actionable models, leadership frameworks, and templates for immediate impact.

  • Custom pricing: Corporate and team rates available on request.

Option 1
Online (8 weeks)

A structured, high-impact online journey combining insights, coaching, and real-world application.

  • Weekly 90-minute live calls (alternating between masterclasses and group coaching and mentoring)

  • Weekly immersive content (mini-challenges, prompts, use cases)

  • Access for life to the Ignis Leadership community upon completion

  • Add-on 1:1 coaching (enquire for pricing) to fast-track progress

Perfect for: remote teams, individuals, or corporate cohorts looking for a scalable, sustained leadership development experience.

Option 2
2 days in-person

Immersive training delivered onsite or at a dedicated venue.

  • 2 full days of hands-on workshops

  • Masterclasses and peer learning through interactive and scenario-based activities

  • Ideal for internal cohorts or offsite events

  • Includes team-based activities, coaching rounds, and real-time application

  • Access for life to the Ignis Leadership community upon completion

Perfect for: companies wanting fast, energising team development with practical takeaways.

Free Lifetime access to Ignis Leadership Community

Graduating from the Emerging Leader Accelerator is just the beginning. All participants are invited to join the Ignis Leadership Community, a lifelong peer network designed to fuel continued growth, insight, and connection.

This exclusive community offers free lifetime access to a curated leadership space that supports personal and professional development well beyond the programme.

The Ignis Leadership Community isn’t just a follow-up, it’s a powerful ecosystem designed to help future leaders grow, lead, and thrive in complexity, for life.

Community benefits

Peer Network

Join a curated community of engineers, commercial analysts, and project managers to exchange insights, share wins, and grow together through authentic peer support.

Lifelong Learning

Access curated leadership content, monthly growth themes, and bonus masterclasses to keep evolving your thinking and confidence; well beyond the programme.

Real-World Impact

Apply your learning to real workplace challenges with help from weekly prompts, practical tools, and optional peer check-ins to reinforce habits that last.

Alumni Circle

Stay connected through post-programme coaching circles, group events, and exclusive Ignis community updates—nurturing long-term professional relationships.

Meet your trainer.

Executive coach and NLP practionner for leadership development
Executive coach and NLP practionner for leadership development
Executive coach and NLP practionner for leadership development

Yorik Tisseau (MBA)

From qualifying as a process engineer to earning an MBA from Warwick Business School, Yorik’s journey spans nearly two decades across energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors—blending deep technical knowledge with strategic and commercial leadership.

Most recently a senior leader at bp, he led the commercial development of multi-billion pounds integrated low-carbon energy projects across the UK and European markets. He successfully shaped and implemented offshore wind market entry strategies and managed the development and bidding of large cross-functional teams in international settings; overseeing cross-functional and international teams of 50+ FTEs and budgets of up to £15 million.

Now a certified executive coach and NLP Master Practitioner, Yorik blends technical expertise with commercial acumen and coaching experience. He helps emerging leaders shift mindset, build high-performing teams, and thrive in complexity.

Why partner with Ignis Leadership

Nearly 20 years of experience leading in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Nearly 20 years of experience leading in the
energy and infrastructure sectors.

Trusted by technical leaders.
We specialise in coaching engineers, analysts, and project managers—people who think critically and need leadership tools that actually stick.

Built for complexity.
Our programmes are grounded in real-world industry dynamics: cross-functional and/or hybrid teams, stakeholder demands, rapid change—not abstract theory.

Proven impact on performance and culture.
We don’t just build skills—we transform how teams think, collaborate, and deliver. Expect results in engagement, retention, and cross-functional impact.

Trusted by technical leaders.
We specialise in coaching engineers, analysts, and project managers—people who think critically and need leadership tools that actually stick.

Built for complexity.
Our programmes are grounded in real-world industry dynamics: cross-functional and/or hybrid teams, stakeholder demands, rapid change—not abstract theory.

Proven impact on performance and culture.
We don’t just build skills—we transform how teams think, collaborate, and deliver. Expect results in engagement, retention, and cross-functional impact.

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Ready to elevate your leadership in the energy, construction, or industrial sector? Enroll now to start your transformation.

Learn to influence beyond your technical expertise, navigate complexity with clarity, and lead people—not just projects—with purpose and impact.

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