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
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.
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
Collaboration & Communication
Confidence to lead across cultures, functions, and hybrid teams.
Change & Innovation Readiness |
Skills to navigate uncertainty, drive transformation, and lead with purpose. |
Key programme features
Masterclasses
Coaching & Mentoring
Personalised guidance to address individual challenges.
Toolkit & Framework
Resources for immediate
application in the workplace.
Community & Accountability
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.
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
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.