Women in Film and Television UK (WFTV) has launched the 2025 Fast Track to Fearless Leadership Programme.
The programme for women in leadership roles, in partnership with Sunbelt Rentals, will see this year’s cohort embark on a six-month programme to leadership excellence under the guidance of senior leadership coach Tracy Forsyth.
The programme covers topics significant to leading a successful team, such as persuading and influencing, landing key messages, and motivating and empowering team members.
Through a mix of group coaching, 1-to-1 mentoring, expert-led masterclasses and speaking opportunities, the professionals will tackle key challenges such as “influencing industry change, shaping workplace culture, and positioning themselves as thought leaders.”
This year’s cohort of 12 execs includes Ita O’Brien – CEO of Intimacy On Set Ltd, Intimacy Practitioner & Author of “Intimacy”; Emma Hardie – Executive Commercial and Brand Director, Aardman Animation; Caroline O’Neill – Assistant Commissioner, BBC; Julie Clark – Director of Production, ITV Studios Drama; Liv Moss – Director of Digital Content, Banijay UK; Sian Price – MD, Yeti Productions; Christina Angeloudes, Commercial Director, Big Talk; Arabella Page Croft – CEO and Founder, Black Camel; Tolu Stedford – Chief Executive Officer, Story Compound; Rachel Arnold – COO, Fulwell 73; Kit Morey – (VP) Commissioning Editor Non -Scripted UK Originals, Channel5/Paramount + and Kate Davis – Head of Sound, Azimuth.
Katie Bailiff, CEO of WFTV, commented, “WFTV is committed to ensuring there are consistent, highly skilled women leaders shaping the future of our industry. For this to happen, it’s crucial for women to feel empowered and supported with the skills they need to enact change. We are proud to equip female leaders with this toolbox of skills, self-belief and confidence so they can have a positive impact on our industry.”
Tracy Forsyth, Fast Track to Fearless Leadership programme designer and host,said, “In the words of one of last year’s cohort, this is about taking leaders from ‘a world of hesitation to a world of making history’, it’s about enabling leaders to create outcomes that matter to them, the industry and beyond”
Jenny Clark, Head of F&TV Partnerships and Marketing, Sunbelt Rentals UK, commented, “We’re proud to be sponsoring the Fearless Leadership Programme for the third year running. By investing in the growth and visibility of women in senior roles, we’re not just supporting individuals, we’re helping to shape the future of the entertainment industry. Let’s keep pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and creating a leadership landscape that reflects the world we want to see.”
Photo Credit: Charlotte Levy / WFTV 2025 Fast Track to Fearless Leadership Cohort
Jon Creamer
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