Aspiring CEO Development Programme: What to expect in your first 100 days (Part 3)
AELP Webinar
Facilitator: Kristina Preston, Head of Awarding, Assessment and Professional Education Appointments at Peridot Partners
Guest speaker: Fabienne Bailey, CEO, Gateway Qualifications
Member rate: £49.00 + VAT
Non Member Rate £99.00 + VAT
Overview
Stepping into the CEO role is both an exciting milestone and a defining test of leadership. In the final part of our Aspiring CEO Development Programme, we explore what the first 100 days at the top truly look like — beyond the title and into the real challenges and opportunities that come with the role.
Join us as we uncover the realities of CEO life: from managing the inevitable sense of isolation to building vital support networks and fostering strong, productive relationships with your Chair and Board. Our expert panel will share insights on how to find your leadership balance, navigate competing priorities, and stay true to your purpose as you establish yourself in the role.
This session will help you decide not only how to lead — but whether the journey to the top is right for you.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this webinar series, you will:
- Take away clear, practical action points to help you progress towards your first CEO role, whatever stage of the journey you are at.
- Gain insights from:
• First-time CEOs who have recently navigated the transition into leadership.
• Board members and stakeholders involved in CEO appointments.
• Experienced CEOs sharing lessons learned across multiple roles and appointment processes.
Develop a realistic understanding of the CEO journey — from the application process to life in the role — to distinguish between the aspiration and the reality
Facilitator
Kristina Preston, Head of Awarding, Assessment and Professional Education Appointments at Peridot Partners
With buckets of experience in education and skills this passionate cheerleader can provide a solid base to execute expert recruitment routines.
Kristina Preston leads our Awarding and Skills Appointments specialist team within our Education Practice. With over 10 years of recruitment experience at every level across the education and skills sectors, Kristina is skilled in the appointment of roles covering the design, development, delivery and quality assurance of educational products and services in awarding organisations, EPAOs and professional membership bodies. She leads our partnership with the Federation of Awarding Bodies as their Platinum Supplier of executive search, recruitment, and board development services.
Kristina enjoys the comradery, collaboration, innovation, determination, and passion of the sectors she supports and takes pride in advocating this niche area of the UK and worldwide education system. She sees the far-reaching impact of awarding and skills qualifications at all levels, raising the aspirations of so many people and helping them access and achieve life-changing qualifications and training.
Guest speaker
Fabienne Bailey, CEO, Gateway Qualifcations
Fabienne Bailey is Chief Executive Officer of Gateway Qualifications, a national awarding organisation. Fabienne has extensive experience in the FE and Skills sector, having held a number of senior roles.
Recognised for her business growth and international development expertise and her dynamic approach and dedication to fostering innovation and expansion which are expected to drive Gateway Qualifications into a promising new chapter.
Fabienne is committed to building on the success of Gateway Qualifications, leading the organisation into a future filled with innovation and growth. Ensuring the organisation continues to support learners and apprentices in achieving their education and career goals.
In her spare time, Fabienne is kept very busy by her 2 teenage daughters' social lives. When not being Mum's taxi, she loves walking her 4 dogs on the North Yorkshire Moors and on the many beautiful beaches around her home-town of Whitby.
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Fees
Member Rate £49.00 + VAT
Non Member Rate £99.00 + VAT
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Aspiring CEO Development Programme: What to expect in your first 100 days (Part 3)
Aspiring CEO Development Programme: What to expect in your first 100 days (Part 3)
