What is Stewards Lab?
StewardsLab is a Career & Business Breakthrough Lab. A 9-month, cohort-based mentorship programme for anyone who wants to fast-track their career or launch a standout business. We start by mapping your strengths and gaps with our Awaken (iSTECAMMO™) Business & Career capability assessment, then guide you step-by-step through live mentor-led sessions, a tight-knit cohort of 12 peers, and real-world labs to turn your ambition into impact.
Target Audience
- Anyone (17+) with a desire to kick-start their career or launch a compelling business
- Mid-career changers ready to pivot into new industries, acquire advanced skills, and broaden their professional network
- Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking hands-on guidance and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs
- Graduates and young adults seeking to develop tech skills, an unshakeable confidence, and a supportive community aligned with their ambition
Schedule & Eligibility
StewardsLab runs annually from 1 August through 30 April. Admission is first-come, first-served, and—where demand dictates—we will open two cohorts each year to accommodate more participants.
StewardsLab is here to Ignite Your Ambition
Do you know what’s really holding you back? It’s not talent or education. Experience shows us that there are only two things stalling your rise to a successful business or career:
- No one to show you the ropes
- Likely surrounded by peers who don’t share your drive (at this point in time)
StewardsLab fixes both. You join just 12 passionate peers and work with mentors / guides who will personally invest their money and time in your success—so you’ll never wander in doubt again.
Your Mentors
These leaders invest their time in your career development—and, when it makes sense, money—in your business idea, joining your advisory board and championing every milestone:
- Kazem Adio, Founder StewardsLab & Lead Mentor
- Dr. Arfan Ismail, Strategy & Innovation Advisor
- Niyi Olajide, Data & Analytics Expert
- Ibrahim Dikko, Project Management Expert
- Hind Adeagbo, Business Coach for Women
- David Herring, Product Designer
- Samir Faraj, Service Management Coach
- Alex Nerguizian, Serial Entrepreneur
- Mohamed Ghouse, Leading Software Engineer
- Shazad Fiaz, Chartered Accountant
Programme Description
Live sessions meet Wednesdays 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm and Saturdays 10:00 am – 11:15 am (UK Time). All are recorded—catch up anytime, though live attendance supercharges your momentum.
Weeks 1–2: Wake Up! Capability Assessment to Reveal Your Potential, Mind the Gap
100 targeted questions on 10 core Business & Career capabilities
48-hour turnaround for your laser-sharp maturity map: where you excel… and exactly where to grow
Weeks 3–12: Capability Improvement – Forge New Skills
One Capability per week: Negotiation, Strategy, financial savvy, Leadership Presence, and more
Live Labs (2×/wk, 75 min): Immersive role-plays, real-world case studies, data drills, mentor-driven workshops
On-Demand Recordings: Life happens—catch up any time, but nothing beats the energy of being there live
Weeks 13–15: Plot Your Course – Chart Your Next Steps
Over these three weeks, we translate your assessment, new drive and capabilities into a clear, personalised career or business development plan:
- Career Accelerator: Map training & certification schedules, portfolio milestones, networking targets, job-search strategies
- Entrepreneur Launchpad: Finalise business model, go-to-market plan, sales strategy—and we’ll only invest in ideas we judge worthy and viable, with Chartered Accountant support on cash-flow projections and setup
Pin down milestones, resources & timelines—your GPS for the journey ahead
Weeks 16–36: Bring Your Vision to Life – Pure Execution
Now we move from planning to pure execution. Over the next 20 weeks you’ll:
- Continue live labs & workshops—tackle training modules, product development, or interview simulations
- Have one-on-one coaching each week to troubleshoot roadblocks and celebrate wins
- Receive Chartered Accountant support for entrepreneurs—tax planning, bookkeeping, funding rounds, scaling advice
- Access premium career resources for career climbers—mock interviews, industry referrals, certification prep
- Rely on peer accountability with group sprints, progress demos, and shared resources
Week 37: Celebrate Your Triumph – Re-Assessment & Graduation
Enjoy a complimentary follow-up Awaken assessment—see your Day 1 profile alongside your Year 1 progress
Celebrate measurable growth with your StewardsLab Certificate and join our alumni community
3-Month Post-Lab Mentorship
Entrepreneurs: your advisory board remains on call for new funding rounds, pivots, or expansion
Career Climbers: reach out for tailored advice on interviews, promotions, and next-level certifications
Your Commitment & Investment
9 months of transformation
2 live sessions/week (75 min each) with recordings
Max 12 participants per cohort
£1,800 total (£200/month)
Sibling Rate: £1,700 each for two or more
Professional Exam Fees (e.g. PMP, AWS, ITIL, TOGAF) not included
Thinking of Signing up?
Don’t wait for clarity to find you— just do it! You won’t regret insha Allah!