Discover Membership: Your Path to IoL Fellowship
Are you a senior leader with years of strategic leadership experience? Or an IoL member looking to take the next step in your professional journey?
This webinar will guide you through the Fellowship application process and showcase the value of achieving this prestigious recognition. Whether you’re looking to gain formal acknowledgment for your leadership expertise, expand your influence, or give back to the next generation of leaders, this session will provide all the information you need.
What to expect
Join our Membership Manager, Rachel Mullings, and Deputy CEO, Melanie Robinson, as they guide you through the Fellowship application process, providing exclusive insights into what the Fellowship panel looks for. You’ll also hear first-hand from Darrell McLennan Fordyce, an IoL Fellow, consultant, and mentor, on his journey to Fellowship and the impact it has had on his career.
During this session, you’ll discover:
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How to apply for Fellowship at The Institute
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What to expect from the application process, including key questions and requirements
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The top benefits of Fellowship, from enhanced recognition to access to an elite leadership network
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First-hand insights from a current IoL Fellow
This session will conclude with a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask your questions directly to Rachel, Melanie, and Darrell to gain tailored advice on your application.
Event details
Date: 22nd April
Time: 11:15am – 12:00pm BST
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free to attend
Who is it for?
This event is perfect for:
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Existing IoL members considering upgrading to Fellowship
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Senior leaders looking for professional recognition and a community of like-minded peers
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Leaders eager to give back through mentoring and knowledge-sharing
How to attend
Register by clicking the link below. Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email followed by a Zoom link to join the session. Feel free to attend with your camera on or off - our informal setting ensures a relaxed and welcoming experience.
Register now
Secure your spot and take the next step in your leadership journey with IoL Fellowship.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Speakers
Darrell McLennan Fordyce
Founder
Before founding FEED, Darrell spent 12 years as a British Army officer, where he developed his leadership foundations both on operations and as a specialist instructor. He went on to hold senior roles in global organisations including telecoms giant Orange, international marketing group WPP and the global US sports league, the NBA. He has also led fast-growth start-ups in the consumer and finance sectors and delivered high-profile projects around the world, including Camel Trophy in Mongolia, the BT Global Challenge and America’s Cup in Bermuda.
As a Fellow of The Institute of Leadership, qualified coach, NLP practitioner and Associate of the Compassionate Leadership Academy, Darrell brings his commercial and leadership experience to design coaching and development programmes for clients and organisations from a range of sectors, such as The Professional Cricketers Association, HCA Healthcare and West Sussex NHS Trust to sports teams, senior executives and emerging leaders.
Melanie Robinson
Deputy CEO
Melanie Robinson is Deputy CEO and Company Secretary at The Institute of Leadership, a professional membership body for leaders, managers, coaches and mentors. Melanie has a strong interest in Women in Leadership and Young Leaders.
Melanie possesses a comprehensive knowledge of internal business processes, with a particular interest in finance and corporate governance. Her leadership style and expertise are further highlighted through her co-hosting roles in webinars and podcasts, where she engages with leaders across various industries to challenge traditional leadership models and explore modern approaches to leadership.
She holds an MBA from Aston University, has completed the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme and is a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Melanie is a CIMA Fellow, a Fellow of both The Institute of Leadership and The Chartered Management Institute and a Graduate Member of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland.
In addition to her role at The Institute, Melanie serves as a Trustee for another non-profit organisation The Mighty Creatives, an award-winning charity dedicated to providing creative youth services for the most under-represented children and young people in our society.
Rachel Mullings
Membership Manager
Rachel Mullings is The Institute's Membership Manager. Rachel's early career was in digital marketing roles, before she joined a membership organisation. She has a passion for mapping out member journeys and being involved in developing communities, which is what led her to work in membership for the past eight years.
Rachel is particularly drawn to the IoL because its values closely align with her own. She is especially enthusiastic about its emphasis on self-awareness through the MyLeadership tool, a subject that she is passionate about because of her work as a counsellor in her spare time.