EXCEPTIONAL YOU 2026

10 - 13th Oct Northampton, England
The very FIRST Institute
Conference for everyone!
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1000+
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3
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20+
Talks
10+
Workshops

About Exceptional You!

Welcome to the very first Institute conference for the IAD. We are so proud to be able to bring you this in 2026, just a few short years since our inauguration. We are thrilled to have such esteemed speakers, and Vertical Development experts. Please email Tickets @ The IAD and we can get you started.

Why Join Us

  • Unique chance to develop vertically together
  • Learn from the best in the industry
  • Discover the best methods for coaching
  • Meet developers from all over the world
  • Grow your network
  • Practical workshops in Adult Development
  • After-party lorem ipsum dolor
  • Free MCO t-shirts and merch

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Speakers

The line-up for the speakers extends the concepts we will be talking about and we are certain that participants will get so much out of their expertise that you'll wish you'd signed up sooner!
Dr Darren Stevens
Founder and CEO
Keynote Speaker on CDT
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Britt Sweden
Women's World
Jante and its Principles
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Sean Ellis
MCO8 Developmentalist
Entrepreneurial Thinking at MCO8
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Andrew Rooke
Internationally Renowned CEO
The CEO's Coach
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Dr Jude Martin
Head of Australian Development
How Antipodean Development Differs
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Ken Smith
South African Development
Vertical Development in Sports
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Dr Billy-Bob Bobson
Senior Women's Developer
Social Media and its Limitations
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Jurgen Wulffe
Lead German Developer
Cultural Differences in Thinking
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Schedule

9:00 - 9:30

Andrew Rooke

Introduction and Coffee

Conference Room A
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9:30 - 10:00

Britt Norway

The IAD and its Meaning

Conference Room A
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10:00 - 10:30

Coffee Break

Room A5
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10:30 - 11:00

Darren Stevens

Next Level Coaching

Conference Room A
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11:00 - 12:00

Sean Ellis

MCO6 Introduction

Conference Room B
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12:00 - 13:30

Lunch Break

Room B6
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13:30 - 14:30

Dr Jude Martin

Mindfulness and the PhD

Conference Room C
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14:30 - 15:30

Arne Maus

The Identity Compass

Conference Room C
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15:30 - 16:30

Dr Billy-Bob Bobson

The Yogic Awareness

Conference Room C
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16:30 - 17:30

Andrew Rooke

The CEO's Journey

Conference Room C
Andrew will guide participants through a myriad of expectations and outcomes using his extensive expertise. This is a final talk not to miss. If you run a large bank or insurance company, Andrew has the capacity and capability to grow your thinking in context.

18:00 - 24:00

Optional Drinks and Canapés

The Hotel Bar & Lounge
The first night sees an informal dinner gathering for anyone and everyone.

9:00 - 9:30

Andrew Rooke

Introduction and Coffee

Conference Room A
On Day 2 we ramp up the complexity...


9:30 - 10:00

Britt Norway

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room A
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10:00 - 10:30

Coffee Break

Room A5
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10:30 - 11:00

Darren Stevens

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room A
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11:00 - 12:00

Sean Ellis

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room B
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12:00 - 13:30

Lunch Break

Room B6
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13:30 - 14:30

Dr Jude Martin

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room C
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14:30 - 15:30

Arne Maus

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room C
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15:30 - 16:30

Dr Billy-Bob Bobson

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room C
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16:30 - 17:30

Andrew Rooke

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room C
Andrew will guide participants through a myriad of expectations and outcomes using his extensive expertise. This is a final talk not to miss. If you run a large bank or insurance company, Andrew has the capacity and capability to grow your thinking in context.

18:00 - 24:00

Dinner & After-party

The Hotel Ballroom
Every successful endeavour should be rewarded with a touch of class and hedonism. Join us to celebrate a day well spent with like-minded Individualists.

9:00 - 9:30

Another Person

Introduction and Coffee

Conference Room A
On Day 3 we ramp up the complexity...


9:30 - 10:00

Another Person

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room A
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10:00 - 10:30

Coffee Break

Room A5
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10:30 - 11:00

Another Person

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room A
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11:00 - 12:00

Another Person

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room B
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12:00 - 13:30

Lunch Break

Room B6
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13:30 - 14:30

Another Person

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room C
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14:30 - 15:30

Another Person

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room C
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15:30 - 16:30

Another Person

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room C
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16:30 - 17:30

Another Person

Another Awesome Talk

Conference Room C
Andrew will guide participants through a myriad of expectations and outcomes using his extensive expertise. This is a final talk not to miss. If you run a large bank or insurance company, Andrew has the capacity and capability to grow your thinking in context.

18:00 - 18:30

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