Currently, $360 Billion per year is needed to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment across key global goals, including poverty and hunger.
As of October 2024, there are 29 countries where 30 women serve as Heads of State and/or Government.
At the current rate, gender equality in the highest positions of power will not be reached for another 130 years.
Why Step into Leadership ?
Despite progress in gender equality, women remain underrepresented in leadership roles globally, especially in traditionally male-dominated industries such as tech, finance, and manufacturing. According to recent reports, only about 30% of leadership roles globally are held by women. Gender biases, lack of flexible work environments, and systemic challenges like inadequate support for life events (e.g., maternity leave and menopause) often hinder women's career advancement.
This program is built on the principle that empowering more women to take on leadership positions leads to better decision-making and stronger outcomes for businesses and society. The content addresses both the internal challenges women face—such as self-acceptance and confidence barriers—and external factors, such as organizational culture and societal expectations.
This leadership development program is designed for aspiring female leaders and young female managers seeking to step into leadership roles, particularly in male-dominated sectors.
It aligns with SDG Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and aims to accelerate gender balance in leadership positions. You will be equipped with the tools to lead confidently, authentically, and unapologetically, while challenging stereotypes and building resilience to advocate for ourselves and each other.
What’s included
8 x 90-120 minute Masterclasses: Expert-led sessions covering key leadership topics such as emotional intelligence, negotiation, influence strategies, and gender equality in leadership.
3 x 1:1 Coaching Sessions with Andrea: Personalized coaching sessions to support your individual leadership journey, help you overcome challenges, and create a tailored development plan.
Access to Peer Circles: Join small, supportive groups of like-minded women for networking, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving throughout the program.
Downloadable Resources and Templates: Access leadership templates, self-assessment tools, and goal-setting frameworks to help you apply what you've learned in your daily leadership practice.
Leadership Assessment Tools: Includes a 360-degree feedback tool and self-assessments to help you identify your strengths, leadership style, and areas for growth.
Weekly Reflection & Action Guides: Structured reflection exercises and action steps to ensure you stay on track and make progress each week.
Access to Special Guest Speaker Sessions: Hear from inspiring female leaders across various industries, sharing their real-world experiences and strategies for success.
Lifetime Access to Course Materials: Continue your leadership journey with unlimited access to all course recordings, resources, and updates.
Private Online Community: Connect with other course participants in a private, members-only group for ongoing support, discussions, and networking opportunities.
Wellness Toolkit: A curated collection of wellness resources designed to help you maintain the physical, emotional, and mental energy needed for leadership.
Why Stepping into Leadership is Right for You:
You Have Valuable Experience: Even if you feel like an imposter, your experience and the skills you've gained in managerial roles make you more qualified than you realise.
You Want to Make a Bigger Impact: Leadership roles allow you to influence decisions and drive positive change for your team, organisation, and even the industry.
You’re Ready to Grow: If you're feeling stagnant in your current role, leadership is an opportunity to challenge yourself, develop new skills, and grow both personally and professionally.
You’re Passionate About Helping Others: As a leader, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor, support, and lift up other women, creating a ripple effect of empowerment.
You Want to Break Barriers: By stepping into leadership, especially in male-dominated fields, you’re helping to shift the balance and promote gender equality in the workplace.
You Already Have Leadership Traits: Whether it’s emotional intelligence, empathy, or the ability to motivate others, you likely already exhibit many qualities of a great leader.
You Want to Build Confidence: Taking on new challenges and achieving leadership success will boost your self-confidence and help you overcome imposter syndrome.
You’re Ready to Challenge the Status Quo: If you’re tired of seeing the same issues or inefficiencies at work, stepping into leadership gives you the platform to initiate change.
Course Structure
Duration: 8–10 weeks
Format: Online (can be facilitated in organisations)
Delivery: Weekly modules, each 90–120 minutes with additional resources and activities for participants to complete between sessions
Step Into Leadership
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Accepting Yourself as a Leader
Build self-awareness and self-acceptance as a leader.
Developing Agency and leadership capacity. Understanding your personal leadership style and strengths.
Self-acceptance and overcoming imposter syndrome.
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Overcoming Confidence Barriers and Leadership Behaviours
Overcome internal barriers to leadership and develop leadership behaviours.
The confidence gap: Understanding why women often struggle with self-confidence in leadership.
"Know Yourself, Own Yourself, Be Yourself" model.
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Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Styles
Cultivate emotional intelligence (EQ) and explore various leadership styles.
Goleman’s EQ framework (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, social skills)
Exploring leadership styles: Visionary, coaching, affiliative, democratic, pacesetting, and commanding
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Navigating the Organisational Context
Understand the impact of organisational culture on leadership and how to adapt.
Macro changes and megatrends (e.g. technology, remote work, DEI initiatives).
Navigating and shaping organisational culture.
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Negotiation Skills for Leaders
Develop essential negotiation skills for leadership roles.
Basic negotiation tactics.
How to negotiate salary, promotions, and flexible working conditions.
Types of negotiation: Collaborative vs. competitive.
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Becoming an Influential Leader
Leverage power and influence effectively.
Power dynamics and sources of influence.
Choosing the right influence strategy based on context.
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Health, Wellness, and Leadership Energy
Understand the role of health and wellness in sustaining leadership energy.
The energy required for leadership and how to maintain it (mental, emotional, physical).
Self-care practices for resilience (mindfulness, stress management).
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Women Supporting Women and Networking
Build a supportive network of women in leadership.
The importance of female solidarity and advocacy.
Building and leveraging networks for career growth.
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Gender Equality and Leadership Advocacy
Understand the role of gender equality in leadership.
Gender equality in the workplace: Global statistics and challenges.
How leaders can advocate for systemic change.
The future of women in leadership roles.
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Prepare for future trends and opportunities in leadership.
The future of work and its impact on women.
Risks and opportunities for women in leadership in the evolving workplace (e.g., AI, remote work).
Ready To Get Started?
This program is built on the principle that empowering more women to take on leadership positions leads to better decision-making and stronger outcomes for businesses and society.
We must challenge the status quo and strive for representation at all levels. By advocating for ourselves and others and pushing for equal opportunities.
Investment
For Individuals: $2,000 per participant
For Organisations: $15,000 per cohort (depending on the number of participants)
Organisational cohorts approximately 5–7 individual participants per month or two cohorts per quarter.
The Stepping into Leadership Program starts in February 2024.
Register Your Interest.
If you’re interested in Stepping into Leadership get in touch.
If you’re an employer interested in running this program in your organisation let’s talk!
If you’re an individual looking to suggest to your employer what your learning and development needs are, let’s talk!