The FirstHuman Community A Leadership Accelerator
Where good leaders become exceptional.
Join a worldwide leadership accelerator—all committed to thinking bigger, leading better, and achieving more for themselves and their organisations.
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Welcome
Who is this for?
You’re a Director, VP, or senior executive who’s already delivering.
But you know there’s another level, in how you lead, how you’re seen, and the results you create.
You’re ready to take yourself, commit to causing outcomes beyond what you can immediately see how to deliver and start leading with the impact you’re capable of.
Our promise
Step into high impact leadership in 12 months or we keep working with you for free until you do.
Develop your leadership through world-class coaching.
Access world-class coaches, domain experts, and C-suite leaders who will challenge how you think and lead.
This is not a passive membership. Getting connected with a peer community where you’ll be stretched, supported, and seen.
Limited cohort of 25 to ensure coaching depth.
Community
Join our worldwide network of senior executive leaders for practical support, wisdom, and shared experiences.
Weekly 'leadership gym'
Receive guidance from seasoned coaches and enjoy live discussions with thought leaders.
Professional edge
Proven frameworks and tools, including the 'Find Your Voice' programme, to sharpen your executive presence and strategic communication.
Career support
Strategic career guidance to help you navigate your next move, whether that's a C-suite role, expanding your remit, or raising your industry profile.
Structured development
A programmatic journey across three leadership dimensions: leading self, leading others, and leading the organisation.
Benefits to you
What you will come away with
- Gravitas under pressure You express yourself boldly in high-stakes moments. Under pressure, you lead with composure.
- Inspire your team and your stakeholders Conversations with your team and stakeholders shift from updates to influence. You leave people enrolled in your vision.
- Play the bigger game You’ve stopped getting pulled into the weeds. You think and operate at the level of the role you want, not the one you’re in.
- Know yourself and connect to others You have the self-awareness and relational intelligence that has people across our organisation trust you instinctively.
- ‘Be the room’ You use your presence to create a productive space around you, where people feel called to contribute.
- Deliver a ‘breakthrough result’ Commit to producing an extraordinary outcome that stretches your leadership, with the community behind you.
- Bring others with you You’ve learned to coach other leaders. You evoke accountability, ownership, and ambition in those you lead.

9 reasons to join
Total commitment to your evolution

Structured onboarding
Get connected, confident, and clear from day one.

Monthly guest speakers
Sharing fresh insight, practical tools, and real-world leadership experience.

Private app community
With 24/7 peer support always within reach.

Executive shadowing
Across three senior leaders navigating different organisations over 12 months.

1:1 coaching sessions
With a senior FirstHuman executive coach as part of onboarding.

Peer mastermind pods
With peers who challenge you to follow through, not just talk about it.

Weekly 'leadership gym'
To stretch your thinking and coach you through real leadership challenges.

Private guest workshops
Designed to accelerate both your personal and professional growth.

A structured journey across three leadership dimensions
Leading self, leading others, and leading the organisation.
Live sessions
Exclusive live sessions with exceptional speakers
Engage directly in weekly live sessions including Expert Q&As, Leadership Workshops, Executive Shadowing, Peer-to-Peer Mentoring and Pure Networking.
High Performance
Culture

Bob Chapman
CEO & Bestselling Author
Wellbeing
At Work

Dr Edith Ubuntu Chan
Wellness Expert
Values-Based
Leadership

Howard Behar
Ex-President, Starbucks
Adaptive
Strategy

Steve McCrone
Author and Strategy Expert
The FirstHuman difference
FirstHuman has worked with thousands of executive leaders, gaining deep insight into the challenges they face and how to help them achieve breakthrough results. Along the way, we’ve built a network of experts and executives committed to fostering extraordinary leadership. Now, we’ve distilled that experience into a powerful offer with a promise: step into high impact leadership in 12 months or less.
21-day guided onboarding
The 21-day onboarding series is designed to help you quickly feel connected, confident, and clear in your leadership journey.
Week 1: Welcome, Orientation & Mindset – Get grounded in the community, clarify your goals, and discover how to get the most from your experience.
Week 2: Core Practices & Inner Game – Start building practical leadership habits like emotional agility, self-awareness, and powerful communication.
Week 3: Connection, Impact & Integration – Strengthen relationships, apply what you’ve learned, and establish habits to support lasting personal growth. By the end, you’ll feel equipped, supported as part of the community, and ready to lead with greater intention and impact.
Monthly guest speaker
In line with our Monthly Theme, each month we host an exceptional guest speaker who brings fresh insight, practical tools, and deep experience on that topic.
These are thought leaders, authors, industry experts, and senior executives who have walked the talk and bring a wealth of real-world perspective.
Sessions are interactive, giving you the chance to ask questions and engage directly.
Whether the focus is on influence, resilience, or navigating change, these conversations are designed to stretch your thinking and inspire new possibilities.
It’s your opportunity to learn from the best—right inside the FirstHuman Academy.
Private app community
Leadership doesn’t stop at 5 p.m.
With 24/7 access to the community, there’s always support at hand.
Whether you’re navigating a difficult conversation, facing a crisis in confidence, preparing for a big presentation, or simply need a sounding board, you can tap into a network of experienced peers and coaches at any time.
Post a question, share a win, or ask for input—day or night, someone’s listening.
This constant access to support, insight, and encouragement helps you stay centred, resourced, and ready—whenever leadership moments arise.
Executive shadowing
We follow 3 senior executives across a 12-month cycle, as they unpack their leadership role within different types of organisation.
Every month we invite one to unpack their personal insights so that you get a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective of what life is really like as an executive.
Peer mastermind pod
As part of your journey in the FirstHuman Community, you’ll be matched with a small peer group of 3–5 members who share similar goals, challenges, or industry backgrounds.
These curated connections provide a trusted space for deeper conversation, accountability, and mutual support.
Meeting regularly, your group becomes a sounding board where you can test ideas, share progress, and explore insights together.
Whether you’re navigating a major shift or working toward a breakthrough, your peers will help you stay focused and inspired.
It’s about growing together—with others who truly understand the context you’re leading in and the stand your taking for your leadership.
Weekly group coaching calls
Join our weekly live Breakthrough Calls—your dedicated space to work through real leadership challenges in real time.
Each session is guided by a seasoned coach and offers a powerful blend of coaching, reflection, and peer insight.
Whether you’re facing a tough decision, navigating team dynamics, or stretching into a new role, this is your opportunity to pause, gain clarity, and move forward with greater confidence.
You’ll not only benefit from expert guidance but also from the presence and wisdom of fellow leaders who are on the same path.
Bring your challenge. Leave with a breakthrough—and renewed momentum.
Private guest workshops
Alongside hot topics and trends explored in our Q&A sessions, we host interactive workshops designed to support both your personal and professional development.
These sessions provide practical tools, fresh perspectives, and opportunities for reflection and growth.
Example workshops include:
— Personal Presence – how to present yourself with clarity and confidence
— Writing for Influence – for more effective communication.
— Meditation and Leadership – cultivating presence and calm under pressure.
— Wellness in the Workplace – building awareness and resilience.
— AI and People-First Cultures – maximising social capital in the age of AI.
— Complexity Thinking – leadership and strategy in uncertainty.
Join us to sharpen your skills, expand your thinking, and grow as a leader in every area of life.
Monthly leadership themes
Each month, we explore a key leadership challenge through a focused theme designed to spark growth and insight.
These monthly themes bring structure to your development journey, offering curated content, live sessions, and peer discussions to deepen your learning.
The community will ultimately drive the topics. The 12 twelve themes will be organised around:
— Leading Self – your internal state and how you show up to others
— Leading Others – moving people without relying on position
— Leading the Organisation – leading teams through uncertainty to achieve a breakthrough goal
Whether you’re an experienced leader or stepping into new responsibilities, these themes help you confront real-world challenges with fresh thinking, practical tools, and community support.
Testimonials
Browse the feedback below from our programme participants who have used our programmes to take their leadership to a new level.
Your community hosts
The FirstHuman team
Our partners and associates will be your community stewards. They bring a wealth of experience from senior corporate leadership roles. Our commitment is to walk alongside you, fostering your growth and equipping you to transform your leadership.
What people say
Being part of the FirstHuman community
Book a call with our community host
Still have questions and/or want to know if the community is a good fit for your career?
Book a discovery call and explore the community with one of our community hosts, Richard Atherton.

FAQs
How much time do I need to commit?
You can expect to engage for 1–2 hours per week. Everything is designed to fit around your schedule, with both live and on-demand options available.
What is the structure of programme?
Our main live call slot will be on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM GMT / 11 AM EST each week.
One-to-one coaching calls, which form part of the programme, can be arranged at your convenience.
Peer pod calls will be arranged by the pod themselves at their convenience.
Special workshops and events may be created outside of these times on an ad-hoc basis.
Who is this community for?
It’s for senior leaders and emerging executives who are ready to grow their impact, deepen self-awareness, and create breakthrough outcomes with their leadership.
The FirstHuman Community is designed for those who have leadership responsibility within their organisation. Ideal members of the community will have titles that include EVP, Director, MD, SVP, VP, Head of. The size of team managed would typically be 5 full time-employees or more.
Can I join at any time?
Our community will launch on Monday 5 January. After this launch, we will accept new members on a rolling basis. You’ll be guided step-by-step from day one.
What’s included in my 12-month membership?
You’ll get access to monthly themed workshops/talks, weekly live coaching calls, quarterly 1:1 executive coaching, guest expert sessions, a private community space, curated peer groups, and 24/7 support from senior leadership coaches.
What are the 12 themes that you mention?
Whilst these are open to being flexed with feedback from the community, our ‘starting 12’ are as follows:
Leading Self – how you show up and inspire confidence
- Developing self-awareness
- Managing energy, not just time
- Designing your leadership
- Letting go of limiting beliefs
Leading Others – move people without relying on position
- Listening and connecting to others
- Creating a space for high performance
- Eliciting commitment and accountability
- Inspiring growth in others – the leader-coach mindset
Leading the Organisation – lead people through uncertainty with clarity and courage
- Building a people-first culture
- Crafting and communicating a compelling vision
- Building alignment
- Unleashing creativity and leadership at every level
Secure your place
Apply today

Money-back guarantee
This community has been developed by corporate leaders for corporate leaders and is based on our nuanced understanding of what is needed to become an exceptional leader.
We’re confident in the value this community provides. The live sessions, resources and peer connections will broaden your knowledge base, increase your confidence and transform your ability to lead.
But if it doesn’t work for you, then we offer a “No Conditions Refund Guarantee” — if for any reason you’re not satisfied during the 30 days after joining the community, we will refund 100% of your money.
Just email refundme@firsthuman.com




















