The challenge

High-potential leaders across a global pharmaceutical organisation were progressing more slowly than their capability justified. 

Many faced identity-based and systemic barriers, including bias linked to geography, culture and gender, low visibility, imposter syndrome and difficulty influencing without authority. The risk was not a lack of talent, but the loss of diverse, high-potential leaders without targeted, inclusive leadership development. 

The solution

Fieri designed and delivered a nine-month global Leadership Acceleration Programme combining inclusive leadership development with real organisational exposure. 

The programme blended a three-day, face-to-face flagship module focused on leadership identity, confidence, visibility and strategic presence, with virtual masterclasses covering resilience, influencing, inclusive leadership, communication and courageous conversations. 

This was supported by 1:1 coaching and action learning sets tackling live business challenges. Sponsor and manager check-ins reinforced application in role, culminating in a showcase where participants presented their leadership growth and impact directly to global senior leaders. 

The results

• NPS of 88 (face-to-face module) and 100 (virtual masterclasses) 

• 100% reported meaningful leadership growth and improved leadership behaviours 

• 39% promoted during or shortly after the programme 

• 89% took on expanded responsibilities; 78% gained greater decision-making authority 

• 83% reported stronger positive influence across the organisation 

• Coach quality rated 4.8/5; training quality 4.6/5