Aspiring Leaders programme

A practical introduction to leadership for junior and mid-level people with team-leader or talent-development potential.

Training that develops talent

This programme is for high-potential people who are starting to lead others — or are next in line — across functions and teams. Ideal for organisations focused on growing talent and improving retention.

Why this programme?

Many emerging leaders are promoted for technical excellence before they’ve had the chance to build people-leadership capability. Aspiring Leaders solves that by developing practical skills and habits leaders can use immediately, while still delivering in their current role.

How the programme works

  • On-demand foundations

    Building New Skills to be Future-Ready
    Six pre-recorded webinars covering:

    • Leadership foundations

    • Remote/hybrid working

    • Showing up well

    • Time management & prioritisation

    • Managing up

    • Navigating workplace dynamics

  • Live practice coaching

    Two x 1.5-hour interactive webinars with two facilitators to:

    • Apply the learning to their day to day roles

    • Provide peer to peer learning and support

    • Discuss any challenges with a coach

    • Build on-going accountability

    • Embed new habits.

  • In-person workshop

    Your Professional Identity in Action - Full day workshop covering:

    • The foundations of being a team leader

    • Working with friends and former peers

    • Relationship management & influence

    • Common early-leadership challenges

    • Personal development planning

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Our clients

How we support different learners

Our design meets people where they are, so everyone can engage and grow.

  • Visual: Clean diagrams, flip-charts and infographics to make ideas stick.

  • Analytical: Research-backed models, data and clear frameworks for evidence-minded thinkers.

  • Auditory & verbal: Story-led teaching, real-world examples, short videos and lively discussion.

  • Social: Breakouts, peer coaching and whole-team activities for collaborative learners.

  • Independent: Quiet reflection, journalling and personal goal-setting woven throughout.

Neuroinclusive by design
We can brief participants on the session flow in advance and discuss preferred seating and other simple adjustments—so people can focus, contribute and succeed in ways that work for them.

Physically inclusive in delivery

Beyond facilitation style, we work with you to ensure:

  • Venue accessibility: Step-free layouts and clear walkways for wheelchair users and colleagues with visual impairments.

  • Communication adjustments: Live captions, printed materials, or alternative formats for anyone with hearing or sight loss, agreed in advance with your team.

  • Psychological safety: Clear trigger warnings, voluntary sharing, and a coach available in breaks for one-to-one support, recognising that real lives come to work with us.

Don’t take our word for it.

We run pre- and post-programme evaluations for every cohort, giving you clear, data-backed evidence of progress at individual and team level.

Curious about how we can help build better leaders in your organisation?

Please complete the contact us form.

Email: leaders@scaffoldcoaching.com

Or call Rachael on: 0753 553 5352