Take your talent to the next level, in an affordable & scalable way.
The EDGE develops and nurtures people to help them thrive, lead and deliver top performance, even in the face of uncertainty and instability.
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The EDGE is a transformative development journey, built around your team’s busy schedule, that drives behaviour change, improves performance and enhances impact.
Measurable Gains
Designed for a modern workforce facing real-world challenges, The EDGE will measurably increase your team’s performance within 6 months, with noticeable improvements after just 4 weeks. We capture key metrics and inputs from all participants and their line managers at the beginning, middle and end so we can demonstrate how the needle has moved on the core skills that matter.
Maximum Impact
Hands-on, interactive and practical learning with dynamic, inspirational and highly-effective training and resources curated by top experts, including the core skill sets needed for emerging leaders to thrive in 2025 and beyond.
Continuous Development
Carefully crafted development journey with holistic ongoing support and guidance (unlike one-on-one solutions that lose impact over time) from a community of highly experienced coaches and experts.
Imagine a world consisting of emotionally intelligent workforces, full of resilient and confident leaders.
The EDGE empowers corporate managers to take control of their own development, creates accountability and encourages community, to make growth happen FAST.
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The EDGE delivers results across all industries.
Of participants who think the money invested in the programme has been worthwhile
Positive shifts seen by Line Managers across of observable behaviours
Of participants who felt more confident after being on The EDGE
Would recommend The EDGE to a friend or colleague
The EDGE is improving workplace performance.
We've collated our final survey results from 2024, which show significant shifts across competencies.
Participants experience a fully interactive, live 10 month online programme that covers all 4 phases to create resilience and motivation in the workforce.
2025 Applications Now Open
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The world around us is changing at an incredible speed.
And as leaders, we need adaptable & agile businesses.
But this can only happen if we have adaptable & agile people.
So how exactly are successful leaders upskilling their teams to develop the mindset, skills and capabilities required for a rapidly-changing future, while continuing to lead their business?
Through The EDGE participants experience...
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Clients who have joined The EDGE:
The EDGE delivers professional growth, stronger teams and freedom for leaders.
Professional growth:
- Enhancing critical thinking skills and self-motivation.
- Increasing awareness that limitations are often self-imposed and require reframing.
- Developing a toolbox of effective questions and knowing when and how to use them.
- Deploying strategies for embracing uncertainty with more creativity and confidence.
- Establishing techniques for setting clear priorities and tools for optimizing personal capacity.
- Implementing strategies for managing stress positively alongside techniques for enhancing performance under pressure.
Stronger teams:
- A greater understanding of where they can ‘step up’ and the practical tools and skills to do so.
- Heightened awareness, adaptability and confidence in the face of change, challenge and uncertainty.
- Clarity on where to focus energy and resources especially during times of heightened pressure and stress.
- Advanced interpersonal skills for greater effectiveness in achieving their agenda.
- Significantly increased impact in the business.
- Accountability for their progress on actively enhancing and improving their performance.
“The EDGE helps round off the average workers edges and gives them the tools to become a valuable asset.”
Freedom for leaders:
- 2-5 hrs of time back per week due to fewer requests for 1 to 1s.
- A more independent, influential team who need support only on the big stuff.
- Focused people who manage themselves and their time, bringing you decisions rather than open questions.
- Creative problem solvers who can reframe setbacks into opportunities to always move projects forward.
- A team that is more productive and self-regulating under pressure.
- Peace of mind that your team are getting the support to become better business leaders.
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Meet the experts.
Over 300 participants from more than 30 organisations across the world, come together online each month for a two-hour live interactive training session designed by experts in their fields and delivered by a dynamic line up of facilitators.
Aldo Kane
Former Royal Marines Commando Sniper
Tendayi Viki
Innovation Consultant
Jodie Rogers
Leadership & Mental Fitness Expert
Dr. David Wilkinson
Ambiguity & Uncertainty Expert
Sam Kiani
Lead facilitator, trainer & coach
Bobby Bovell
Inclusive Leadership Consultant
Nicky Perfect
Former Hostage Negotiator & Communications Trainer
Andy Lopata
Professional Relationship Strategist
Des Christofi
Executive Coach & Facilitator
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What participants think of The EDGE:
"Powerful experts, empowering sessions! I really like the practical exercises that are supported with evidence. And there is always new information - that you did not know before."
Kirsten van Wingerden, Group Account Lead, MetrixLab
"It makes me stop and think and, most important, act! And it doesn't stop there, because I talk a lot about my learnings in the wider organization, so I believe the impact of this program is huge."
Felice Zieger, VP People & Culture, Atlas Copco
"I always look forward to the live sessions and have enjoyed seeing the different 'take' or new information presented on leadership topics. The positivity of Jodie and her team is infectious and some of the sessions very engaging."
Hazel Abbs, Customer Development Learning Manager, Unilever
"The EDGE is a worthwhile program for a multitude of reasons. Some being that it takes people out of their comfort zones and asks for participation. They preach for involvement and praise the willing for doing so. It's important to understand that you will only get out what you put in and with the diverse trainers having all sorts of backgrounds it makes it easier to relate or peak interest."
Damian Kula, Planning Lead , Atlas Copco
"I love the EDGE. It's a highlight of my month."
Jennah Fakhouri, Global eCommerce Agile Manager, Unilever
Accredited by The Institute of Leadership & Management
The EDGE is recognised as a worthy and engaging programme for developing leaders, by The Institute of Leadership and Management. Upon completion of our programme, qualifying participants will receive a certificate and MinstLM credentials.
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Who is The EDGE for?
Managers
Looking to take their corporate leadership skills to the next level.
Marketers
Who want to expand their influence and impact through the business.
L&D & HR Professionals
Ready to be at the forefront of leadership development.
Executives
Motivated to enhance their skills and boost their corporate careers.
Support Functions
Looking to enhance their business partnering skills & learn to lead.
Senior Leaders
Looking to network and collaborate with other senior leaders across the world.
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How do I enrol my team?
Download The EDGE brochure for more details about the schedule, syllabus, trainers, and discover our recent results. Feel free to reach out to our team via email with any questions you have.
You'll be invited to schedule a call with the Symbia Team, to discuss your organisation's suitability and requirements, and we'll share more detailed programme timings as well as your bespoke quotation based on your team numbers.
Nominate your team members to be put forward for The EDGE - we only need a few details from you and we'll take care of the rest.
Your nominated team members will be invited to apply for a place on the programme. They need to demonstrate their commitment and sense of agency right from the start – we only take motivated people. You will be notified about the outcome of applications.
Once the programme has commenced, you'll receive updates on your team’s development in the middle and at the end of the programme, so that you can stay informed about how your team is developing.