Igniting Leadership — 5-Day Program for Emerging Leaders | Melbourne | Leadership Victoria
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Igniting Leadership Program · 2026 Series

Lead with confidence from the beginning.

Develop the skills you need to lead with a 5-day program, delivered over 5 weeks and created specifically for emerging leaders looking to learn and drive real change.

Emerging Leaders 5 Days · Across 5 Weeks Melbourne CBD 7,500+ Alumni
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This program is for you if…

You want to build a lasting foundation for your leadership.

You recently stepped into a leadership role, or you're ready to

Whether this is your first team lead role, or you want to take the next step in your career.

You lead through influence

You're consistently demonstrating leadership capability, even without the title.

You want real skills for the real world

You need a framework for everyday leadership, delivered by a trusted organisation with a 35-year proven track record.

Why leaders choose Leadership Victoria

Two minutes on how Leadership Victoria accelerates your journey and impact.

Trusted By
ANZ DuluxGroup Victoria Police Fire Rescue Victoria Ambulance Victoria WorkSafe Victoria Monash Health The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne City of Melbourne VicHealth
What you'll take away

A foundation for leadership you'll actually use.

Distinguish between technical and adaptive challenges

Identify and tackle the adaptive challenges, so you can stop solving for symptoms.

A cohort that stays in your corner

Create relationships with peers from across diverse backgrounds and sectors, and an Alumni connection that lasts.

Strengthen your capacity to build trust

Build the ability to influence others and mobilise people around shared work, even without formal authority.

Lead with adaptability, not reflex

Build the self-awareness to know your barriers and strengths — so leadership decisions come from deliberate choices.

Step into change with confidence

Leave with the skills to handle complexity, navigate change and make real decisions you feel confident about.

Access expert advice and experience

Hear and speak with seasoned leaders who are the experts in their field, and gain valuable insights across sectors.

This program brilliantly combines traditional and innovative leadership skills, with a strong focus on emotional intelligence and ethical principles.

Carla Hall
Carla Hall Disaster Resilience Coalition Principal, Youth Affairs Council Victoria
2026 dates & pricing

Find a series that works for you

Series 3
August 2026
Tue 11 & Wed 12 Aug · Tue 18 & Wed 19 Aug · Tue 25 Aug
$3,985+ GST · Early bird
Save $975 — early bird until 16 June
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Series 4
October 2026
Tue 6 & Wed 7 Oct · Tue 13 & Wed 14 Oct · Tue 27 Oct
$3,985+ GST · Early bird
Save $975 — early bird until 11 August
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Frequently asked

Questions about the Igniting Leadership Program.

The Igniting Leadership Program is designed for people stepping into leadership — first-time team leads, newly promoted managers or high-potential and high-performing contributors without a formal title. Our Leader Evolution Program may be a better fit if you're more than five years into your leadership experience.
Our programs are experiential, so there is minimal commitment outside the program days. There will be some pre-program preparation work, reflection and real-life experimentation between days, and a post-program survey so we understand your experience.
Spreading out the program days gives you space to absorb the material, and reflect and experiment in your workplace between sessions. It also helps busy leaders balance your work, life and learning commitments while staying fully present.
We encourage you to choose a series that allows you to make all the dates. This is to make sure you maximise your own experience as the program builds day by day, and also so your cohort mates benefit fully from your presence. You must attend 80% of the program to graduate.
All three! A unique feature of Leadership Victoria programs is that you will learn alongside a wide range of leaders. Along with uplifting your leadership capability, you'll gain new perspectives and build connections with a diverse new peer group.
Once you complete the Igniting Leadership Program, you'll join over 7,500 diverse leaders within our Alumni network. You'll also gain access to exclusive events and opportunities to continue your learning and connect with your Alumni peers.
You have the option to pay for your program registration through credit card, Google Pay, PayPal or by invoicing your organisation if they are sponsoring you.
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Whether you're ready to join, still weighing it up, or looking to sponsor your team — send us a message or book a time to talk.

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Pick a 30-minute slot that suits you and we'll call.

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