The Rising Leaders Fellowship is a bold programme designed for some of the finest, high-potential leaders from across the UK to operate in a world that is becoming increasingly diverse and polarised.
How often do you question your own beliefs, values and behaviours? How frequently do you engage with people from different backgrounds and viewpoints? The Rising Leaders Fellowship identifies individuals who think and act differently, come from different backgrounds, communities and professions across the UK.
The programme supports Rising Leaders (aged 21 to 35) to develop a deep understanding of their own ethics and values and to recognise how these influence their actions and decisions as leaders.
Rising leaders will reflect on their personal beliefs, values and leadership style and explore differences in a structured and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to challenge, to debate and to foster long-term collaborative relationships.
“Being connected with such brilliant minds, who are also caring and considerate, gave me reason to be hopeful for the future.”
Helena, BBC News 
“I think being able to bounce ideas and approaches off a diverse group is incredibly formative.”
Robin, Ergon Theatre 
“[I valued] being in a room with individuals from all different backgrounds and walks of life that I wouldn't have met previously”
Camilo, Expedia Group 
“It's so rare to get time away from your day to day to be able to really think about your values and how they connect you your leadership style...”
Glen, Hatch Films CIC 
“[The programme] helps the next generation root their leadership style in their values and stretch themselves to realise more than their potential.”
Alban, The Prince's Trust (UK) 
“There is something very enriching about just being in a 'room' with people who are so different to you!”
Marta, Boston Consulting Group 
“As a result of the seminar, I am reevaluating how and where I want to lead...”
Anna, RTCEducation and Comedy & Confidence 
It was a brilliant opportunity to engage with other people from different industries from other parts of the country
Siroun, London Legacy Development Corporation 
“I am confident that the seminar experience has given me strong intellectual foundations as I seek to leave my imprint on my organisation.”
Jonathan, FSD Africa & British International Investment 
“I loved the questions from the facilitators - very structured and thought provoking.”
Farai, Shasha Network 
The two days were more than memorable and gave me a rare opportunity to step back and analyse my strengths and weaknesses as a young leader.
Mehreen, The Times 
“Everything is recommended; the reading selections, the great moderators, the engaged participants, the organised agenda, and the insightful conversations.”
Hayah, Financial Times 
“It provides a much needed step out of everyday life/work to re-examine your own principles and views.”
Rebecca, Big Issue Invest 
“The Fellowship is a catalyst for positive change”
Walker, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe 
“Being connected with such brilliant minds, who are also caring and considerate, gave me reason to be hopeful for the future.”
Helena, BBC News
“I think being able to bounce ideas and approaches off a diverse group is incredibly formative.”
Robin, Ergon Theatre
“[I valued] being in a room with individuals from all different backgrounds and walks of life that I wouldn't have met previously”
Camilo, Expedia Group
“It's so rare to get time away from your day to day to be able to really think about your values and how they connect you your leadership style...”
Glen, Hatch Films CIC
“[The programme] helps the next generation root their leadership style in their values and stretch themselves to realise more than their potential.”
Alban, The Prince's Trust (UK)
“There is something very enriching about just being in a 'room' with people who are so different to you!”
Marta, Boston Consulting Group
It was a brilliant opportunity to engage with other people from different industries from other parts of the country
Siroun, London Legacy Development Corporation
“As a result of the seminar, I am reevaluating how and where I want to lead...”
Anna, RTCEducation and Comedy & Confidence
“I am confident that the seminar experience has given me strong intellectual foundations as I seek to leave my imprint on my organisation.”
Jonathan, FSD Africa & British International Investment
“I loved the questions from the facilitators - very structured and thought provoking.”
Farai, Shasha Network
The two days were more than memorable and gave me a rare opportunity to step back and analyse my strengths and weaknesses as a young leader.
Mehreen, The Times
“Everything is recommended; the reading selections, the great moderators, the engaged participants, the organised agenda, and the insightful conversations.”
Hayah, Financial Times
“It provides a much needed step out of everyday life/work to re-examine your own principles and views.”
Rebecca, Big Issue Invest
“The Fellowship is a catalyst for positive change”
Walker, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
BENEFITS OF BECOMING A RISING LEADER
- Gaining and improving critical leadership skills for personal and professional development
- Membership of the powerful Aspen UK leadership network
- Access to a monthly programme of activities with high level speakers
- Access to exclusive virtual, in-person, and international opportunities
- Membership of an Industry Network Group and a peer mentor group
- Invitation to the annual in-person Aspen UK alumni conference
- Invites to exclusive Aspen UK and partner events across the country
PARTICIPATION FEE
There are no fees for the participants, with the Fellowship made possible by generous funding partners (including the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Reid Hoffman’s Aphorism Foundation).
Most seminars are held online, which we hope keeps costs down for the participants.
IMPACT
Feedback from participants shows that almost 90% felt that they had better understanding of their own leadership ethics and values, as well as how they want to lead as a result of attending a Fellowship seminar. Over 98% of Fellows would recommend the programme to a friend of colleague. Combined with the ongoing Fellowship engagement, these results are making a lasting impact on leadership in the UK.
FIND OUT MORE
If you have any questions about the Fellowship, how the seminars are conducted, seminar dates or anything else about the programme or Aspen UK, please email fellows@aspenuk.org