Telenor Accelerate Thought Leader

From Expert to Impactful Thought Leader

You already have the expertise. This program helps you find your voice, sharpen your message, and step into the influence your role demands.

Through deep self-awareness, psychological safety, and real-world application, participants evolve from high performers into leaders others listen to.

A Different Kind of Learning Experience

This program is designed as an immersive experience — not a series of lectures.

During short online sessions and four immersive, face-to-face, retreat-style days, participants engage in:

  • Real conversations, not simulations

  • Reflection that connects directly to daily work

  • Peer learning across diverse cultures and functions

  • Practical application between sessions

The environment is intentionally built to balance challenge and support — so that growth feels both meaningful and sustainable.

“Over the course of four days, I felt everything — overwhelmed, exposed, nervous, tired, transformed, but most of all, grateful. I learned how powerful vulnerability can be, how creating a safe space for people to show up as themselves makes all the difference, and how syncing up with others can create real magic. From crazy icebreakers that had us crying from laughter, to viking sauna experiences, deep talks, collaboration, and breaking down personal boundaries — you made it truly unforgettable.”

Julie Norholm Larsen

Strategic HR Business Partner

Telenor Denmark

How It Works

A journey designed to translate inner clarity into real-world leadership impact.

  1. Foundations of Self-Awareness
    Understanding identity, values, and personal leadership patterns

  2. Relational Leadership through Psychological Safety
    Building trust, presence, and high-quality interactions

  3. Thought Leadership in Practice
    Communicating ideas, influencing stakeholders, and shaping narratives

  4. Application & Integration
    Bringing learning back into real business challenges

  • "The great Fede: Our training in Bangkok was not only eye-opening, but also inspirational. I'm returning to Bangladesh full of insights and courage, ready to launch initatives and take on new challenges!"

    Nurul Ferdous Musanna

    Head of Govt. & Strategic Business

    Grameenphone Ltd.

  • “The program gave me something I had not made time for before: real self-reflection. It helped me reconnect with what kind of expert I want to be, how I show up, and how I navigate opportunities and stakeholders with more intention.”

    Kiran Zaidi

    Vice President, Sustainability

    Telenor

  • “To quote my wife: 'You've become a better husband, father, and person after the program with Fede.' That's how much you've impacted my life."

    Davies Reynold Lobo

    Process Architect

    Telenor

  • “The training created a level of psychological safety that made people open up far beyond what you normally see in a corporate program. By the final day, we were doing things I never would have said yes to at the start—and that says a lot about the trust this program builds.”

    Mikael Daaboul

    Strategy Manager

    Telenor IoT

  • “I came into the program skeptical after years of leadership courses that rarely led to anything lasting. This was different. It gave me one concrete insight that has stayed with me: the people I admire at work behave differently than I often do under pressure—and that has genuinely changed how I relate to others.”

    Ville Lehtinen

    Business Line Lead, Security Operations Center

    DNA Oyj

  • “I had been through many leadership programs before, so I was skeptical. This turned out to be by far the best training I've ever attended. What made Accelerate Expert different was that it completely pulled me out of my normal routine and forced me to reflect—on who I am, what I want, and how I actually lead under pressure.”

    Tuomas Henttonen

    Business Manager, Mobile Business

    DNA Oyj

Core Capabilities You Will Build

Participants don’t just learn concepts — they practice and embody new ways of leading.

  1. Clarity of Thought
    Turning complex ideas into clear, compelling messages

  2. Authentic Voice
    Communicating in a way that is both credible and human

  3. Presence Under Pressure
    Staying grounded and effective in high-stakes situations

  4. Deep Listening
    Understanding others beyond surface-level conversation

  5. Influence Without Authority
    Shaping decisions and direction without relying on hierarchy

  6. Confidence in Visibility
    Stepping forward, speaking up, and being heard

“Over seven years, Accelerate Expert has grown into one of the most sought-after development programs in Telenor. It has consistently received some of the strongest participant feedback and evaluations in our portfolio, while helping experts deepen self-awareness, strengthen influence, and grow into more human, reflective, and impactful thought leaders.”

Zubair Ahmed

Senior Leadership Developer & Program Director

Telenor

Who This is For

Designed for Experts Ready to Step Forward

This program is tailored for:

  • Highly skilled professionals moving into broader influence roles

  • Experts who want to communicate their ideas more effectively

  • Individuals navigating complexity across teams or markets

  • Those ready to grow beyond technical excellence into leadership impact