2026 EDITION UNLEASHING CORPORATE IMPACT THROUGH PERSONAL PURPOSE
Guided Leadership Journey: Change from Within
Are you a mid or senior corporate change leader who believes positive transformation starts from within? Would you like to help your company move forward toward driving sustainability and creating a positive impact?
The 2026 Guided Leadership Journey is a nine-month, hybrid program designed for mid- to senior-level corporate leaders based in Europe who want to drive meaningful change within their organizations. Complex systems call for a new kind of leadership, one rooted in purpose, empathy, adaptability, and the ability to navigate challenges with clarity and compassion.
Program dates: January 14th - September 22nd, 2026
Registrations are now closed. Contact us for more information, and follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed about the next edition of the program.
Lead positive change within your organization
74% of employees perceive a disconnect between their companies' social and environmental promises and actual practices.* This intention-action gap presents a risk to talent retention and brand loyalty.
The 2026 Guided Leadership Journey is a facilitated peer-learning experience curated by expert professional development coaches and Ashoka’s Changemaker Companies.
Changemaker Companies is Ashoka's corporate advisory arm, bringing over 45 years of social innovation expertise to the business sector. Through strategic partnerships with pioneering social entrepreneurs, we help businesses become engines of positive change, for people and the planet. Hear from previous participants.
Strengthening your self-awareness and inner abilities to lead a positiveimpact
Building up your ability to engage and influence your key stakeholders
Developing an action plan to foster a sustainability culture within your company
Learning how to effectively use storytelling to activate cultural and organizational change
Program dates: January 14th - September 22nd, 2026
Applications deadline: December 31st, 2025.
What We Offer You
You will engage in reflective practices, co-learning, and action planning, together with a community of 12–15 like-minded peers, gaining:
Access to a facilitated peer-learning space, and the insights of Ashoka social innovators
Personalized coaching sessions and an action plan aligned with your company
The power of community, a clearer sense of purpose, and resilience to drive positive change
A certificate of completion
What We Offer Your Company
Your participation will spark:
New contributions to accelerating your company's sustainability transformation goals
Traction, motivation, inspiration, and excitement among your colleagues
Interactions and trust building with other companies
The opportunity to be showcased at events and in the media
The Guided Leadership Journey was truly transformative. It aligned my purpose, clarified my focus as a leader, and ignited my will to drive change. Grateful for the space, support, and community that made this a powerful step in my leadership journey.
Claudia Roca Herms
Director Corporate Patient Advocacy and Public Affairs, Ferrer
The Guided Leadership Journey is where personal purpose meets collective power—a space to break silos, overcome resistance, and uncover the changemaker within. It has given me the clarity, courage, and community to lead with impact and embed sustainability as a core…
Virginie Le Barbu
Global Sustainability Director, Lenovo
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should join
This program is for you if you are:
A mid- to senior-level professional from any department (e.g., ESG, HR, Marketing, Procurement, Sales, etc.)
Deeply motivated to foster an impact culture within your organization
Interested in inner development, social innovation, and personal growth
English speaking
Based in Europe, including Turkey.
What you will find
This is a peer-guided journey that offers:
In-person gatherings
Virtual workshops
Personal and collective onboarding
Peer case clinics to tackle real-world challenges
Individual coaching sessions to deepen your personal and professional development
What we ask from you
Attendance: 100% attendance required, which includes:
In-person events
Online workshops
Learning circles & coaching sessions
2026 Program Cost
Ashoka Changemaker Companies Community Partners: free of charge.
External Partners: 4000 €
Additional costs: Participants are also responsible for covering seminar costs of up to 350 EUR per trip (including hotel and meals), plus travel expenses. This applies to the two in-person gatherings.
How a Collective Journey is Redefining Corporate Impact
The Guided Leadership Journey has reshaped individual leaders committed to accelerating their company's sustainability transformation goals.
Virginie le Barbu, Global Sustainability Director International Markets at Lenovo, embarked on the program two years ago. Her experience brought three powerful takeaways that have since guided her professional and personal purpose.
