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Fellow (FIoL) status recognises leaders with substantial experience and contributions to leadership practice.

Achieving Fellow (FIoL) status of The Institute of Leadership positions you among the most respected professionals in the global leadership community.
As a Fellow, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of membership - including the prestigious post-nominal letters FIoL after your name - alongside exclusive perks such as invitations to high-level roundtable events, peer-to peer networking groups, and opportunities to host webinars. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to give back by mentoring and inspiring the next generation of leaders through our mentorship programme and other impactful initiatives.

 

 

Popular membership benefits.

Enjoy a variety of exclusive benefits designed for your success.
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Be a mentor

Make a meaningful impact by guiding future leaders on their journey and gain recognition with a mentoring digital credential.

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Recognition

Showcase your leadership expertise with the internationally-recognised FIoL post-nominal letters after your name.

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EDGE publication

Receive and contribute to our quarterly leadership publication, available digitally or delivered to your doorstep as a printed copy.

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Webinars

Join or host exclusive webinars and connect with an engaged community of over 50,000 managers and leaders.

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Networking

Exclusive invitations to valuable networking opportunities, roundtables and high profile sector-specific events.

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Give back

As a Fellow there are opportunities to give back and inspire the next generation of leaders within our community.

 

What qualifications or experience do I need?

Requirements
To apply, you must meet one of the following:
  • Over 3 years experience as a senior leader

PLUS

  • Level 7 qualification or higher

OR

  • Completion of an Institute Approved programme (or evidence of 3 years CPD) 
Membership fees
Annual payment: £175*
*Annual credit card payment or monthly direct debit available

Less then £15 per month

 

Register today

 

FAQs 

What's the process to become a Fellow?

Once you've registered your interest with us, you'll be sent the application form within 48 hours. The form asks you to evidence your level of seniority and your leadership experiences.

Once submitted, the form will be reviewed against our Fellowship criteria and if any further supporting information is required, you will be contacted. 

In addition, your sponsor will be asked to provide a statement confirming how you meet the criteria for Fellowship.

On the 2nd Thursday of every month your application will be reviewed by the Fellowship Panel, and you will be advised of the outcome the following week.

Typically, an application takes around 1-2 months to be approved from the point of receipt.

Do I need a sponsor?

Yes. You need a sponsor or a referee who can support your application and confirm you meet the criteria. The sponsor allows us to carry out due diligence and ensure all Fellows in our community share in our vision and values. 

 

What our Fellows think.

I am so proud of my fellowship. I wanted a recognisable membership that reflected the challenges in leadership I had faced before becoming an executive coach, something that reflected my experience to prospective clients at a glance. The Institute is highly valued by my clients and so it made sense that I should apply to join. I am honoured to be a member and thankful for the support I have received.

- Rebecca Mander FIoL, Executive Coach , Guru You

Without doubt, the greatest aspect of being a Fellow of The Institute is the power of connection to other Fellows around the world, who are shaping the future of work.

- Samie Al-Achrafi FIoL, Marmalade Fish

Being a member of The Institute of Leadership means much more to me than a certificate and post-nominal letters, although those are helpful indicators to clients that I am investing in knowledge and skills that will benefit them. I am a better leader for my membership, and a more reflective practitioner.

- Cathi Shovlin FIoL, Founder, Human Revolutions

Joining The Institute brought me into contact with other leaders and managers across the community, and their tools and platforms enable Fellows to support the development of the Associates and Members by sharing and mentoring. I also believe that leadership and management skills are nurtured and continuously developed regardless of our professional seniority, and the resources and research offered by The Institute help me to stay up-to-date and continue to grow as a leader.

- Alan Lambert FIoL People Development Projects Leader - Global HR Strategy, Total Energies

Being a Fellow of The Institute of Leadership is not just a recognition of your experience as a leader. It is also a great opportunity to share your knowledge, skills and experience to support growth and professional development of The Institute’s community of members through the MyMentoring platform. Therefore, being a Fellow means contributing to shaping the future of leadership and management thinking and practice worldwide.

- Zoryna O’Donnell, MBA, MSC, FIoL, Founder and Director of L&M Plus Consulting Ltd

 

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