We’ve conducted a series of short interviews with our previous Future Leaders to get their insight on what it has been like being a Future Leader with us, and where they are now in their careers.

Looking back on your time as a Future Leader, how did being part of the initiative impact or help you and your career so far? 

First of all, being part of the Future Leaders Programme gave me a sense of confidence in being recognised as a ‘future leader’ in itself.  

I’m currently an Event Delivery Manager in corporate events but over the next year I’ll be considering whether or not to move into creative events. Through the programme’s mentorship element, I gained invaluable insight into music festival operations and what it would be like working in this part of the industry.  

Additionally, being involved in Attitude is Everything has been such a huge eye opener to the amazing work going on to improve accessibility in live events and I have been using everything I have learnt in my own workplace and at events I run. I’ve also been advocating for better accessibility at my company, creating templates for my colleagues to request accessibility information from venues, introducing Personal Assistant passes to my conferences, and making the importance of good accessibility more visible.  

Can you share your favourite career highlights since your time as a Future Leader? 

I was promoted to Event Delivery Manager from Coordinator a few months ago after being officially recognised for all my hard work!  

I recently managed an event in Berlin for over 1,000 people in a new venue and had new innovations including bespoke canvas paintings commissioned for our awards ceremony event, accessibility information, wellbeing sessions and sustainability initiatives. It was so satisfying seeing this event come together and I was very proud! 

In three words, can you summarise your experience of the long term career benefits of being part of the Future Leaders initiative? 

Useful, inspiring, rewarding