Advanced Client Relationships Course

Course benefits 

Each module will be delivered by the experts in their field sharing best practice, experience, plus tools and techniques to help you take the leap from Account Director to Client Lead level and on your continued progression to Client Partner, Client Service Director, MD and into the C-Suite.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for those with 7-8 years of experience in an account handling role (Account Director level) and already operate at a senior level but are looking to unlock what it takes to progress to a leadership position.

Sessions: 

This is a seven-week course with six virtual sessions and one in-person session. The first six sessions will all be held virtually and the final session on Wednesday 5 March 2025 will be held in person at the IPA.  

Please note these sessions are subject to change.

Module 1 (virtual) - Wednesday 22 January 2025, 10am -11am: Building your profile

Sally Henderson, Leadership Mentor

• Clarify your role within an agency and build the foundations you need to define your reputation in the industry – how to set yourself up for a leadership role, learn about your career product and enhance your relationships with clients.

Module 2 (virtual) - Wednesday 29 January 2025, 10am -11am: Building and mobilising a strong client team 

Louise Hayward, Former CEO, NOW

• How to keep your team motivated whilst hybrid working, and how to pitch for more resources in a strategic way. 

Module 3 (virtual) - Wednesday 5 February 2025, 10am-11am: Developing long-term relationships

Genna Trentham, Client MD, Wavemaker

• Developing long-term sustainable relationships with your clients, and the importance of good work.

Module 4 (virtual) - Wednesday 12 February 2025, 10am-11am: Building an entrepreneurial culture

Sonya Arthur, Client President, EssenceMediacom UK

• Building the confidence to proactively maximise your agency’s opportunity with an existing client. 

Module 5 (virtual) - Wednesday 19 February 2025, 10am-11am: Courageous conversations

Pieter-Paul von Weiler & Matt Davies, BetterBriefs

• How to have courageous conversations, push back to clients, and challenge the ways of working to ultimately change client behaviour.

Module 6 (virtual) - Wednesday 26 February 2025, 10am-11.00am: Financial acumen

Alexandra Davis, Financial Director, 23red

• Understanding agency finances and the commercial model.

Module 7 (in-person) - Wednesday 5 March 2025, 10am-11:30am: Pitch contribution

Hannah March, Chief Growth Officer and James Joice, Managing Director, Fold7

• Why pitching is necessary to progress – how to make the greatest contribution to a pitch team, when to push back and when to support.

Bulk tickets

If you purchase 3 or more spaces on the course then you'll receive a 20% discount on the price. Contact Ava Gill to get the discount code.