Empowering Women in Leadership
Stepping into a management or leadership role as a woman often brings a unique set of challenges. You may have found yourself wondering:
- “How do I earn the respect I deserve?”
- “How do I keep people engaged, motivated, and on side?”
- “How do I balance my ambition with everything else in my life?”
Many women also face unhelpful labels and assumptions. Passion can be dismissed as emotional, and assertiveness can be misinterpreted as aggressive or pushy. These outdated perceptions can affect confidence, communication, and overall progression.
This programme has been specifically designed to support women who are stepping into, or already navigating, leadership and management roles, giving you the skills, mindset, and confidence to lead with authority, clarity, and authenticity.
Aim
To equip women with the confidence, tools, and practical skills needed to lead and manage effectively, while gaining respect, cooperation, and influence.
Objectives
By the end of this programme, you will be able to:
- Communicate your vision with clarity and personal confidence.
- Handle criticism constructively and give praise that motivates others.
- Run productive, focused, and engaging meetings.
- Present your viewpoints in ways that earn respect and attention.
- Deliver ideas with impact and influence.
- Say “no” appropriately and professionally, without guilt.
- Make requests in ways that encourage cooperation.
- Handle conflict, disagreement, and aggression while maintaining dignity for both sides.
- Manage your time effectively to protect your wellbeing and productivity.
- Develop a personal action plan for continued growth and long-term success.
Programme Content
1. Personal Style & Presence
- Setting a leadership tone that inspires trust and confidence.
- Understanding how your non-verbal communication influences others.
- Developing a leadership presence that feels authentic, not forced.
2. Getting to Win–Win
- Assertive negotiation techniques that build mutual respect.
- Practical tools for gaining cooperation and commitment.
- Strategies to influence without needing positional power.
3. Handling Conflict & Difficult Behaviours
- Expanding your toolkit for responding to challenging situations.
- Techniques to defuse aggression and manage emotional dynamics.
- Delivering constructive criticism and meaningful praise.
4. Beliefs & Inner Dialogue
- Identifying unhelpful internal messages that undermine confidence.
- Reframing your thinking to support resilience and leadership.
- Strengthening self-belief through practical mindset techniques.
5. Effective Time & Priority Management
- Understanding the difference between busyness and effectiveness.
- Using the Urgent vs Important matrix to make smart decisions.
- Setting boundaries and learning to say “no” to create balance.
6. Managing Meetings with Confidence
- Planning and leading meetings that stay on track.
- Encouraging participation while keeping the purpose clear.
- Managing dominant voices and drawing out quieter ones.
7. Back to Work: Making Change Stick
- Creating a tailored Personal Development Plan.
- Strategies for applying new skills immediately in the workplace.
- Maintaining momentum for ongoing growth and leadership success.
High Quality Training
Our training is delivered in small, high‑quality groups, ensuring every delegate receives meaningful one‑to‑one time with the trainer.This interactive environment encourages deeper conversation, personalised guidance, and genuine engagement. Delegates leave with tangible, practical takeaways they can apply immediately.
Will this course benefit you?
Discuss further with our expert trainers, get peace of mind and find out exactly what you/ your team will be learning.
