Women in Leadership – 2 Days
£640
Build confidence, influence and leadership presence to progress into senior roles in the public sector
Overview
Women across government and the wider public sector play a vital role in delivering public services and driving organisational change. Progressing into leadership roles often requires developing greater confidence, visibility and influence in complex environments.
This two-day programme is designed to support women in building the skills, confidence and leadership presence needed to step into and succeed in leadership roles. It focuses on practical approaches to leadership, communication and influence, helping participants navigate organisational complexity and lead with authority and impact.
The 2-day programme combines leadership frameworks, applied exercises and peer learning to support real-world career progression.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is designed for women working across government, civil service and the wider public sector who are:
- preparing for promotion into leadership roles
- newly appointed to management or leadership positions
- seeking to strengthen their influence and visibility
- looking to build confidence in leadership environments
What you will gain
By attending, you will learn how to:
- Lead with confidence, credibility and authority
- Develop stronger leadership presence and visibility
- Communicate effectively in senior and high-stakes environments
- Influence across teams, departments and stakeholders
- Navigate complex organisational and political environments
- Lead teams and manage performance effectively
- Handle challenge and resistance constructively
- Develop a clear personal leadership progression plan
Course Timing
| Time Zone | Start Time | Finish Time |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | 12:00 | 16:30 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 08:00 | 12:30 |
| United Kingdom (UK) | 13:00 | 17:30 |
Currency & Pricing
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Testimonials
“My experience in participating in the Women into Leadership training was timely with some of the issues I was experiencing in the workforce. It was an amazing opportunity to collaborate with women from various countries, who work in a variety of roles in both the public and private sector, and hear their experiences were similar to mine. The training provided awareness on gaps within my organization when it comes to empowering women. Also, it provided me with knowledge on how I can further enhance myself and other women in my organization” – Policy Analyst, Government of Bermuda
“The Women into Leadership training was really good, and the trainer was amazing, so open and warm, very knowledgeable” – Strategic Advisor, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
“The Women into Leadership trainer, Meena, was very welcoming and encouraging. The whole group remained very engaged over the two days” – Executive Officer, UK Civil Service
“Loved every minute and will recommend!” – Manager, Digital Realization Enteprise Information Management, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
“It was intensive but so important. Learned so much and identified so much more learning.” – Evaluation Officer, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
“Opened my mind to possibilities of exploring leadership opportunities and taking a growth mindset – thank you for the
training!” – Advisor, Royal Canadian Mounted Police“This was a great experience that captured much of what I hoped to get out of this training. The combination of minilectures
and discussions was spot-on!” – Acting Director, Government of Bermuda“It broadened my horizon and thinking. Made me feel that I’m not alone and has given me inspiration to change and be
confident in myself.” – Campaigns and Marketing Manager, Bristol City Council, UK
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Course agenda
Day One: Leadership identity and overcoming barriers
Welcome and introduction
1. Defining leadership and personal leadership identity
- What leadership means in a modern public sector context
- Developing your own leadership statement
- Using language to inspire, influence and engage
- The role of communication in shaping leadership perception
2. Leadership skills, qualities and effectiveness
- Key leadership models and what they emphasise
- What makes an effective and inspiring leader
- The importance of representation in leadership
- Skills needed to lead, influence and innovate
3. Self-perception and leadership identity
- Understanding your leadership profile
- How self-perception influences leadership style
- Reflecting on strengths, values and development areas
- Building your personal leadership brand
4. Barriers to leadership progression
- Structural, organisational and cultural barriers
- Confidence, visibility and opportunity gaps
- Bias, discrimination and workplace dynamics
- Balancing career progression with personal responsibilities
5. Strategies for progression
- Practical approaches to overcoming barriers
- Identifying what to stop, start and continue
- Building confidence and leadership readiness
Close of Day One
Day Two: Leadership development and career progression
Welcome and introduction
1. Leadership development support and tools
- Resources available to support leadership development
- The role of male allyship in progression and inclusion
- What effective leadership development looks like in practice
2. Mentoring, coaching and support structures
- Differences between mentoring, coaching and training
- When to use each approach effectively
- How support systems influence leadership progression
3. Networking and professional relationships
- The importance of professional networks
- Building effective relationships across organisations
- Overcoming barriers to networking and visibility
4. Core leadership skills for progression
- Leadership mindset and confidence
- Influencing and stakeholder engagement
- Emotional intelligence and assertive communication
- Building leadership presence and credibility
5. Coaching and personal action planning
- Group coaching and reflection exercises
- Identifying barriers and opportunities for progression
- Developing a personal leadership action plan
Reflections and close
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About Your Trainer: Meena Karawadhra
Expert training in leadership development, diversity and inclusion and professional coaching Meena Karawadhra is an experienced learning and development specialist with over 25 years of expertise in designing and delivering leadership, management and diversity and inclusion programmes. She is a qualified coach who works with public sector and global organisations to build leadership capability, improve…
