This four-part professional development programme has been designed for MGI's NextGen community and professionals from across the network.
Each module focuses on a different aspect of professional growth, from increasing professional impact and building confidence to enhancing communication and navigating feedback. Whether you're stepping into a new role, deepening your technical expertise or continuing to develop your career, you'll gain practical skills you can apply immediately.
The programme is delivered by Stretching the City, a leadership development consultancy renowned for its coaching programmes that build confidence, strengthen performance and create lasting behaviour change.
Building credibility, ownership and professional impact
As careers progress, people are increasingly expected to take ownership, influence outcomes and contribute beyond their immediate role. This session helps participants develop a proactive mindset, strengthen their professional presence and increase their impact within teams and across the MGI network.
What we’ll cover:
- The shift from task-focused working to broader professional contribution
- Building confidence and personal credibility in early- to mid-career
- Influence without authority — how to shape outcomes without a senior title
- Greater ownership and accountability for your own work and development
- Practical actions to increase your professional impact straight away
Participants will leave with:
- A clearer sense of how to step up and contribute beyond their role
- Language for influencing peers, colleagues and stakeholders
- Greater confidence in their professional presence and credibility
- A between-session reflection and small action to apply before Module 2
Your coach
Jenny Allen-Smith
This session is Module 1 of our NextGen Professional Development Programme. You can view the full programme and register for other sessions HERE.
