We care about supporting emerging leaders in our region, especially those who didn't have the privilege of ready-made networks or might not have grown up in a household where corporate business talk was the norm at the dinner table.
For many young leaders, the career climb can still feel lonely, like there is a secret club that they're not yet part of. And that’s why we wanted to bring something to the table that would level the playing field and help future leaders to Fly.
Overview.
Fly is our emerging leadership and growth programme for ambitious people who want to progress in their careers, lead with purpose and make an impact.
The programme will introduce participants to some of the most senior leaders from across the region for candid and intimate knowledge-sharing sessions. There will be time for introspective reflection, for practical application and for peer-to-peer coaching.
Fly combines a nationally recognised qualification in relationship marketing with Agent Academy’s industry-led programme of learning and expert insights.
Fly is practical and focused on real-world learning. Throughout the programme, each participant will work on a project that creates measurable value for their own organisation.
By the end of the programme, our emerging leaders will have developed a keen commercial awareness, a deeper understanding of digital transformation and adoption, honed confident pitching skills and, most of all, developed deep, lifelong connections that will support them for the rest of their careers.
TAKING FLIGHT: THE STRUCTURE & SCHEDULE
Duration: 7th October 2027 - 11th February 2027
Delivery: In-person in Liverpool and some online sessions
The programme includes:
| Session | Date | Details | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTUMN SEMESTER - 2026 | |||
| Session 1 | 23 September | Onboarding - Online | 3 hours |
| Session 2 | 7 October | Leadership Lab 1 - Agent Academy HQ | 8 hours |
| Session 3 | 14 October | Online masterclass | 2 hours |
| Session 4 | 4 November | Presentations and Feedback | 3 hours |
| Session 5 | 11 November | Leadership Lab 2 - The Everyman Theatre | 8 hours |
| Session 6 | 18 November | Online masterclass | 2 hours |
| Session 7 | 2 December | Presentations and Feedback | 3 hours |
| Session 8 | 9 December | Leadership Lab 3 - HMP Liverpool | 8 hours |
| WINTER SEMESTER - 2027 | |||
| Session 9 | 20 January | Leadership Lab 4 - Everton Football Club | 8 hours |
| Session 10 | 3 February | Presentations and Feedback | 3 hours |
| Session 11 | 10 February | Leadership Lab 5 - National Museums Liverpool | 8 hours |
| Session 12 | 11 February | Leadership Lab 6 - LCR Combined Authority | 8 hours |
FLY LEARNING THEMES.
The curriculum is built around five key areas:
Partnerships and impact.
Creating partnerships, working across sectors, creating memorable experiences and delivering meaningful impact.
Commercial awareness.
Understanding how organisations make money, customer needs, commercial decision-making and converting opportunities.
Leadership and self-awareness.
Commercial leadership, leading with purpose, leadership styles, adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, inclusive leadership, decision-making and how to do less but better.
Communication and influence.
Written and spoken communication, public speaking, storytelling, pitching, listening, negotiation and coaching conversations.
Relationship management.
Building trusted relationships, stakeholder mapping, managing difficult situations, resolving conflict and connecting across sectors.
COST AND ELIGIBILITY.
Fly has been designed for emerging leaders with a minimum of 5 years experience in their career.
Fly is free for organisations who already partner with Agent Academy.
For SME’s we require a small donation of £500 per participant.
Individuals who are self-employed or seeking career progression outside of their existing employment may be eligible for a free place on the programme, subject to application.
APPLY FOR FLY.
To apply, complete this short application form.
Applications open: 15 August 2026
Applications close: 15 September 2026*
*We have limited places available and will be processing applications as we receive them.