Agency Leadership Programme: Growth Day

When it comes to agency leadership, there is no ‘how to’ guide to follow.

Every agency is different. And every leader is different. People step into leadership roles in different ways and at different times. Some are promoted quickly, while others grow into it gradually. Some arrive with a plan, others find themselves figuring things out as they go.

But what most agency leaders have in common is the reality of the role once they’re in it.

There’s the responsibility. The emotional load. The pressure of making decisions that affect other people, not just yourself and your own position. The challenge of supporting teams while still delivering great work, often at pace.

Leadership can be rewarding, but it can also be isolating. And too often, the learning happens quietly, through trial and error, when there’s little time or space to step back.

The leadership programme, and this Growth Day in particular, exists to change that.

This is a dedicated day for those rising stars within agencies, who are progressing on their own leadership journey, to step out of day-to-day delivery and talk honestly about leadership as it really shows up in agency life – the pressure, the pace, and the need to lead in a way that’s sustainable over time.

You’ll hear real stories from peers, share experiences with people who understand the context you’re in, and leave with perspectives you can take back into your role straight away.

Because leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about learning how to carry responsibility well – for yourself, your team, and the business.