A flagship fellowship of The SWIFT Institute

Formed for leadership.
Positioned for impact.

ELPEF is a structured formation fellowship for emerging leaders and professionals ready to strengthen leadership judgment, professional excellence, strategic visibility and execution.

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November 2026 Cohort — Applications Open
Nov 2026
Next Cohort
Live Online
Format
4 Weeks
Duration
8 Sessions
Intensive Formation
The Professional Gap

Competence is not the finish line.

Many emerging leaders and professionals are capable, hardworking and trusted with responsibility, yet remain under‑positioned for visible leadership. They have capacity, but they still need clarity, credibility, disciplined execution and the ability to translate contribution into influence.

ELPEF exists to close that gap.

"I knew I was capable, but I didn't know how to position myself for the next level. ELPEF gave me the framework."

— Founding Fellow, 2026

What ELPEF Is

A selective leadership and professional formation fellowship.

ELPEF is a selective leadership and professional excellence fellowship that helps emerging leaders and professionals build leadership posture, strategic judgment, execution discipline and measurable impact.

It is not built around passive lectures. Fellows engage through diagnostics, live facilitation, structured reflection, peer dialogue, practical frameworks and a 90‑day leadership action plan.

Formation‑led
Practice‑based
Evidence‑oriented
Community‑supported
Formation in action
Who Should Apply

This Fellowship is for emerging leaders and professionals who are ready to take leadership seriously.

Apply if you are already delivering value, but you want:

  • Stronger leadership clarity
  • Better professional positioning
  • Sharper communication
  • Improved execution discipline
  • A more intentional path of impact

This may not be for you if:

  • You only want a certificate
  • You cannot commit to live sessions and assignments
  • You are not ready for feedback and personal responsibility
The SWIFT Formation Model

ELPEF is built on four integrated formation pillars.

01

Identity

Leadership posture, self‑awareness and professional standards. Who you are becoming as a leader.

02

Clarity

Decision precision, direction and strategic focus. Knowing where to go and how to get there.

03

Momentum

Execution, visibility and advancement. Turning intention into measurable progress and impact.

04

Mastery

Contribution, evidence and sustained excellence. Leading with influence and lasting impact.

Your 8‑Session Formation Journey

Across four weeks, Fellows move from leadership self‑awareness to practical execution and impact.

Every session produces a tool, reflection or action output.

01
Understanding My Leadership Reality
Leadership self‑assessment; reality diagnostic; mindset vs. practice; personal gaps; capacity baseline
Tool: Leadership Reality Diagnostic
Outcome: Fellows identify their true leadership starting point.
02
Leading Yourself Before Leading Others
Self‑leadership; ownership; discipline; personal responsibility; emotional intelligence; character under pressure
Tool: Personal Leadership Operating System
Outcome: Fellows build self‑governance habits.
03
Leading People and Building Teams
Team leadership; delegation; accountability; building trust; managing diversity; team execution
Tool: Team Accountability Framework
Outcome: Fellows learn to lead teams with clarity and ownership.
04
Leadership Communication & Influence
Executive communication; difficult conversations; public speaking; stage confidence; active listening; influence without authority
Tool: Executive Communication Framework
Outcome: Fellows communicate with clarity and influence.
05
Strategic Thinking for Growth
Decision‑making; problem‑solving; systems thinking; leading change; organisational thinking
Tool: Strategic Decision Canvas
Outcome: Fellows learn structured strategic thinking.
06
Career, Business & Leadership Advancement
Personal positioning; relationship capital; networking; professional credibility; opportunity readiness; leadership reputation
Tool: Capacity → Positioning → Advancement Roadmap
Outcome: Fellows develop a practical advancement strategy.
07
Leadership That Creates Impact
Service; community transformation; leadership multiplication; mentorship; sustainable impact; legacy
Tool: Leadership Impact Blueprint
Outcome: Fellows design an impact strategy beyond personal success.
08
Leadership Integration & Commissioning
Reflection; capstone presentations; personal leadership roadmap; certification; commissioning
Tool: 90‑Day Leadership Action Plan
Outcome: Fellows integrate learning into a measurable execution plan.
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What Fellows Experience

Live online facilitation, diagnostics, reflection, frameworks and a 90‑day plan.

The goal is not information accumulation. The goal is visible formation.

Live Faculty Sessions

Interactive, applied, real‑time.

Diagnostics & Frameworks

Evidence‑based tools for self‑awareness.

Peer Reflection

Structured dialogue with fellow professionals.

Application Assignments

Practice what you learn each week.

Participant experience
What You Leave With

By the end of ELPEF, Fellows will have completed a practical leadership portfolio.

Leadership Reality Diagnostic
Personal Leadership OS
Team Accountability Framework
Executive Communication Framework
Strategic Decision Canvas
CPA Advancement Roadmap
Leadership Impact Blueprint
90‑Day Leadership Action Plan
Guided by Practitioners

Meet the Faculty

ELPEF sessions are facilitated by leaders with experience across leadership development, communication, strategy, people management, professional excellence and institutional formation.

Victor U. Edimeh
Victor U. Edimeh
Founding Director,
The SWIFT Institute
Tochukwu Kemakolam
Tochukwu Kemakolam
Leadership Coach,
Faculty Lead, USA
Chucks Gracious Maduka
Chucks Gracious Maduka
Co-Founding Director,
The Swift Institute, USA
David O. Jacob
David O. Jacob
Head, Nigeria & Africa
Operations, Nigeria
Havva Malyalizade
Havva Malyalizade
Co-Founder of Collective
Irritation, Netherlands
David Oslo Padmore Jr.
David Oslo Padmore Jr.
Founder, Ekklesia 1000,
Marketplace Leadership & Coaching, Liberia
Bidemi Olorukooba
Bidemi Olorukooba
Founder & CEO, Duketrah Ltd.
Kogi State Coordinator, Made in Nigeria Project Office
Dr. Loic Bethel Dje
Dr. Loic Bethel Dje
Leadership Development
Coach, USA
What Fellows Are Saying

Real evidence from real participants.

"Before ELPEF, I was unclear about my leadership identity. The fellowship helped me define my posture and communicate with conviction."
— Tolu A., Product Manager, Lagos | Founding Cohort 2026
"The strategic decision framework alone changed how I approach complex problems. I now lead with clarity and purpose."
— Bola O., Strategy Consultant, London | Founding Cohort 2026
"I entered as an emerging leader. I left with a clear roadmap, stronger executive presence, and a network that holds me accountable."
— Ngozi E., Regional Manager, Abuja | Founding Cohort 2026
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Community

A growing fellowship with cross‑border perspective.

The maiden ELPEF fellowship brought together participants from Cyprus, Nigeria, Canada, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa, Liberia and the USA.

Cyprus
Nigeria
Canada
Zimbabwe
Botswana
South Africa
Liberia
USA

This is not a global network claim — it is the actual reach of our first cohort.

November 2026 Cohort

Duration: 4 weeks / 8 live sessions
Delivery: Live online
Start Date: November 2nd, 2026
End Date: November 27th, 2026
Commitment: Two sessions weekly plus reflection & assignments
Certificate: Certificate of Completion from The SWIFT Institute
Fee: NGN45,000 (full programme)
Application Deadline: November 27th, 2026
Application Status: Open — Accepting Applications
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How to Apply

Application & Selection

1

Review the Fellowship fit and commitment.

2

Complete the online application form.

3

Submit your professional details and a short motivation statement.

4

Receive admission/payment instructions if selected.

Selection is based on leadership potential, professional seriousness, commitment to the full experience and readiness to apply the learning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions.

ELPEF is for emerging leaders and professionals who are ready to strengthen leadership posture, professional excellence and impact.

The next ELPEF cohort begins on November 2nd, 2026 and runs through November 27th, 2026. Applications are open until November 27th, 2026.

Yes. The fellowship is delivered through live online sessions.

Yes. Fellows who meet participation and completion requirements receive a Certificate of Completion from The SWIFT Institute.

Attendance, reflection, assignments, professional conduct and active participation.

No. ELPEF is relevant to emerging leaders across professional, entrepreneurial, organisational, community and institutional contexts.

For inquiries, please contact us at +90 542 857 6420 or email us at info@theswiftinstitute.org.

Ready to be formed for leadership and positioned for impact?

The November 2026 ELPEF cohort is now open for applications. If you are ready to strengthen your leadership clarity, professional excellence and execution discipline, begin your application today.

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