The Young Leaders - Inspiring Mentors Program
The Young Leaders - Inspiring Mentors Program
Program duration and structure: The mentoring journey lasts 12 months, involving
Regular interactions with the IM’s of approximately every 4 to 6 weeks, through a mix of face-to-face, telephone, and digital contacts.
Via regularly organised YL gatherings that bond the group and cover different topics such as: enlarging one’s circle of comfort, develop a solid noble purpose, learn about societal impact, learn about one’s mindset, ego and human potential, leadership, ...
Customized goal setting: The IM-YL duo determines the objectives and desired outcomes at the start, deciding on topics, meeting formats, and frequencies. And yet, often it is during the journey that additional and/or different topics emerge and are taken on. This is OK!
Personal and professional growth: The journey focuses on both personal (soft skills) and professional (hard skills) development, maintaining a balance between these two aspects. It is through developing the YL that they will become better leaders in their respective fields, and better human beings.
Guidance and challenge: The IM provides valuable advice, helps to build self-esteem, and challenges the YL's objectives and perspectives to foster deeper self-awareness and impact. Guidance can often be going deep and become personal, depending on what emerges and how the journey evolves.
Exploration and decision-making: The IM helps the YL to explore different options, analyse their value and relevance, and make well-informed decisions about the next steps in their leadership journey.
Exposure to leadership aspects: The IM introduces the YL to various aspects of leadership, including organizational operations, governance, and strategy, enhancing their understanding of running organizations and projects.
Network expansion: The IM connects the YL with relevant people and networks and builds opportunities to support their growth and societal impact.
The Profile of a Young Leader
Age: all Young Leaders are under the age of 35.
High potential for impact: Recognized for their potential to make a positive and sustainable impact within their organization, and within the broader society, eventually from their organization.
Self-awareness & growth-oriented: Eager to learn how to become more conscious about self, and to better understand their strengths and weaknesses, and how these influence their thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Willing to learn from the past experiences.
Commitment to self-development: Actively seeking guidance to increase their personal and societal impact, and motivated to proactively learn from an IM.
Openness to new perspectives: Willing to engage in a reciprocal mentoring relationship where they are challenged by their mentor on views and positions, and also dare to challenge their IM.
Goal-oriented & reflective: Aims to achieve specific objectives through the mentoring process, including clarifying their noble purpose and strategy for societal impact.
Holistic approach to leadership: Interested in both personal (soft skills) and professional (hard skills) development, including core values, life principles, motivations, and strategic goals.
We embrace people from a variety of sectors and backgrounds such as private or public sector, sports, arts, politics, entrepreneurship, …
We look for YL’s who are interested in learning from the colleagues in the peer group of 15, by being present in the group sessions, and by initiating initiatives to learn together.
Your journey with the Inspiring Mentor
Based on what we evaluate as the best fit, As a Young leader, you will be connected with an Inspiring Mentor who will guide you personally in your journey.
Since the start we have mentors from business, politics, culture, NGO’s, … Inspiring Mentors are chosen because of their proven track record and human interest. You will meet your mentor frequently (approx. every 4 to 6 weeks) on moments that you choose, in mutual agreement with your Inspiring Mentor.
Participation cost:
Corporate participation fee: €5.000 (excluding VAT). This fee does not apply for individuals who work for an enterprise and pay it themselves.
Reduced fee: Available for specific categories to encourage diversity in participation:
Start-ups, cultural sector, social entrepreneurs, NGOs: €1.500 (excluding VAT)
Individual self-funded participation: €1.500 (including VAT)
What is included?
Kick-off dinner: An initial high end gathering to set the tone for the mentoring journey, allowing participants to meet and connect in a welcoming environment.
One-on-one mentoring: Personalized mentoring sessions with an IM, to be scheduled approximately every 4 to 6 weeks, ensuring consistent guidance and support throughout the program.
2-day residential kick-off: An immersive two-day event at an exclusive location, designed to launch the program with intensive learning and bonding experiences.
Young Leader gatherings: Four dedicated gatherings for YL’s, fostering community and shared learning, with dinners provided to facilitate networking and discussion.
Closing dinner: A final celebratory event to reflect on the journey, share insights, and recognize the achievements and growth of the participants.
Introductions: we introduce the YL’s to the entire prestigious YL-IM network, and to individual IM’s and other contacts whom we believe are of interest for the YL.
Support and advise throughout the journey each YL will be able to get support and advise from the YL-IM team on specific mentoring journey and/or personal development related matters.
Joining the YL-IM edition 2025
The 15th edition of Young Leaders - Inspiring Mentors will be launched on Wednesday, the 23rd of April 2025, beginning with an exclusive evening at a prestigious location.
There are two ways to participate as a Young Leader in the next edition of the Young Leaders - Inspiring Mentors program:
Via corporate participation: The organisation can select a high-potential leader who fits the profile.
Via individual participation: You can apply as an individual.
You cannot apply to become an Inspiring Mentor in the program. Instead, you are personally invited by the organisation, recognising your exceptional leadership and ability to inspire others.
Sign up for corporate participation
Preselect a high potential within your organisation to join the next edition of YL-IM. Download the detailed guidelines HERE
Do you still have questions about the YL-IM program? Contact greet@ylim.eu.
Apply for the next YL-IM edition as an individual
To become a Young Leader in our next edition, you can apply by completing the form below before 31/01/2025.
Do you still have questions about the YL-IM program? Contact greet@ylim.eu.