Join our 6-week programme designed to equip emerging business founders with the essential leadership capabilities required to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship with clarity, confidence and empowerment.
Dumfries & Galloway Dates:
- 28/10
- 04/11
- 11/11
- 18/11
- 25/11
- 02/12
Aiming to address the critical leadership dimensions that are often overlooked in the early stages of business development, including:
- Communication, influence, and perception – helping entrepreneurs articulate their vision, build trust with stakeholders, and shape a compelling brand narrative.
- Strategic thinking, decision making, and planning – providing practical frameworks for making informed decisions, managing uncertainty, and scaling sustainably.
- Leading with impact and purpose – encouraging founders to align their ventures with meaningful goals and lead with a sense of mission.
- Leading with authenticity and continuous growth – fostering self-awareness, adaptability, and a growth mindset essential for long-term entrepreneurial success.
Early-stage entrepreneurs often wear many hats, and this program is designed to help founders lead not just their businesses, but themselves—with confidence, clarity, and conviction.
The program is open to entrepreneurs across all sectors and is particularly suited for those in the first 1–3 years of their business journey.
It offers a blend of expert-led sessions, peer learning, and actionable tools tailored to the realities of startup leadership
Meet your facilitator
Jill Millar - Business Coach - South of Scotland Enterprise
Jill is one of our internal, experienced and qualified business coaches at South of Scotland. Enterprise. Jill coaches’ clients at the early stage and during their business journey.
Prior to becoming a coach Jill was a business advisor and supported over a 1000 thousand start-up businesses. Jill has over twenty years’ experience and has predominantly worked with women and young people. Jill is passionate about her role and the impact it has.
This event is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2026. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
