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RISE Circles & Open Programmes 

Sometimes leadership needs us to take a step back to think, reflect, and listen. Our peer-based circles and programmes offer space to do just that, with others who are also navigating uncertainty, change, and complexity. Together, you build the perspective and capacity needed to lead with better connection and a steady hand, even when the path isn't clear.

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Open Programmes

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 Join a Circle 

RISE Circles are ongoing, confidential peer groups that foster trusted support, offer fresh perspectives, and provide practical tools to support development, impact and change.

They build connections, deepen capability, and strengthen your network, so you feel better equipped and more supported.

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 For Chief People Officers and HR Directors 

People Leaders' Circles

  • Manchester
  • London
  • Virtual
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 For Charity & Third Sector CEOS 

Impact Leaders' Circles

  • North West UK

Other regions coming 2026

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The Circle experience has been such an incredible source of knowledge, experience, support and friendship.

Sarah Sturmey

Sarah Sturmey,
CEO, Pure Insight

I've developed very strong, trusting friendships with my circle that have enriched me both personally and professionally.

John Heritage

John Heritage,
CEO, David Lewis

Upcoming  Open Programmes 

Our programmes are designed to support leaders to reflect deeply, collaborate more effectively, and strengthen their capacity to lead in today’s complex and rapidly changing environment.

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The HRBP Inside Edge Programme

 For HR Business Partners 

A development programme to build your changemaking and influencing capacity, strengthen your impact, and partnering within your organisation to achieve its strategic intents.


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The GenZ Future//Now programme

 For Early Career Professionals 

A leadership development programme for early-career professionals ready to grow their confidence, collaboration skills, and impact in today’s complex workplaces.


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Catalyst Programme

 For Cross-Sector Senior Leaders 

A cross-sector leadership development programme designed to develop capacity to drive meaningful organisational and societal change. Underpinned by our Collaboration Compass.


Coming 2026

 

Bring our programmes in-house

We also offer the option to bring any of our programmes in-house, tailored to your context, your people, and the challenges you’re facing.

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What are [^] Circles? 

Trusted peer groups designed for meaningful connection, reflection, and leadership development..

Circles offer a rare space for leaders to pause, think together, and work through real challenges with others who understand the stakes. Built on over a decade of experience facilitating peer forums, our approach combines developmental theory with principles from YPO Forum practice.

Each Circle is carefully shaped to create a supportive yet challenging environment, helping leaders strengthen the collaborative capacities needed to lead with confidence and deeper connection in complex times.

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Reflective Question

Who helps you think when it really matters?

 

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Some of us have individual support through therapy, coaching, or mentoring, but something different happens in a trusted peer group. Being with others who face similar pressures and dilemmas can ease the sense of isolation, sharpen your thinking, and support growth in ways that really matter.

That’s what RISE Circles are for.

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What to expect from our Circles & Programmes?

While every Circle or Programme is shaped by the people in it, most follow a familiar rhythm designed to build trust, deepen insight, and support meaningful connection and learning over time. Here's what that typically looks like: 

  • Confidential, facilitated sessions with a small, curated group of experienced peers

  • Supportive formats for reflection, challenge, and experience-sharing

  • Long term, trust-based relationships and expanded peer network

  • Space to strengthen core leadership capacities and support development

  • Meaningful discussions affect change and enable new opportunities.

Bring Circles to your Organisation

Bring the depth and connection of RISE Circles into your organisation. Create trusted, cross-functional and ongoing, learning networks for your leaders to reflect, grow, and lead together in complexity.

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