Podcasts
Business lessons from a sofa entrepreneur
Rohan Blacker looks back at his time with e-commerce pioneer Sofa.com and explains the thinking behind his latest online furniture project
Listen HereAuthor
Dougal Shaw
Date
27 January 2026
Business Leader
Empowering ambitious founders and CEOs of £3m+ businesses scale with clarity and confidence.
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We combine personal CEO coaching and peer forums, powered by the proven 9 Steps framework, alongside practical content, masterclasses and company visits, so you can focus on what matters and scale with confidence.
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- Meet a small group of other ambitious founders and CEOs
- Sharpen your priorities and clarify your next stage of growth
- Learn more about our growth programme
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World-class learning for leaders scaling serious businesses
We bring you inside the thinking, systems and real experiences of leaders who've scaled far beyond where you are today.
- When
- 26th March
- Where
- London
- Tickets
- Public £395.00 + VAT (Free for Members)
- Ask Richard
- When
- 5 February
- Where
- Online
- Tickets
- Members only
- Micro-learning webinar
- When
- 26 February
- Where
- Online
- Tickets
- Members only
- Company Visit
- When
- 10 March, 12pm - 3pm, Crewe
- Where
- Crewe
- Tickets
- Members only
- Micro-learning webinar
- When
- 23 April
- Where
- Online
- Tickets
- Members only
- Micro-learning webinar
- When
- 13 May
- Where
- Online
- Tickets
- Members only
Insights & Perspectives
Clear thinking for leaders navigating growth, from sharp journalism and informed opinion to podcasts, masterclasses and real-world case studies.
Expert
Why people power is at the heart of Virgin’s AI revolution
Leaders must realise the tech revolution can achieve its full potential only when human values remain central to change
Read ArticleAuthor
Nikki Humphrey
Date
26 January 2026
Features
Meet the 12 Northern businesses leading the AI charge
A closer look at the Northern companies turning artificial intelligence into measurable business results
Read ArticleAuthor
Chris Maguire
Date
26 January 2026
Podcasts
Rugby World Cup winner: The making of a resilient leader
Bob Skinstad’s journey from rugby prodigy to business leader is shaped by scrutiny, setbacks and second chances
Listen HereAuthor
Josh Dornbrack
Date
18 December 2025