Women in Leadership
Overview
Women bring essential perspectives to leadership, yet often face specific barriers to advancement. This programme helps women leaders build confidence, leadership presence, influence and strategic networks, and plan their career progression with clear goals and support.
Who should attend
Women managers, team leaders, and high-potential women professionals.
Training methodology
Interactive presentations, practical exercises, case studies, group discussions, role-plays where relevant, and a personal action plan that participants apply in their own work.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognise strengths and challenges of women in leadership
- Build confidence and leadership presence
- Communicate with influence and assertiveness
- Develop strategic networks and sponsorship
- Plan career progression and work-life balance
Course outline
Day 1Women and Leadership
- Leadership landscape
- Barriers and biases
- Role models
- Personal leadership story
- Reflection
Day 2Confidence and Presence
- Self-confidence and self-belief
- Executive presence
- Voice and body language
- Handling self-doubt
- Practice
Day 3Influence and Communication
- Assertive communication
- Negotiating for yourself
- Speaking up in meetings
- Handling pushback
- Role-play
Day 4Networks and Sponsors
- Strategic networking
- Mentors and sponsors
- Visibility of your work
- Personal brand
- Networking exercise
Day 5Career and Balance
- Career goals and planning
- Work-life integration
- Supporting other women
- Personal development plan
- Commitments
