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Women in Leadership

Overview

This one day workshop is for women who are seeking to develop their leadership skills in a safe yet stimulating environment where participants learn from and with each other. The focus is on positive and liberating strategies to address issues women have identified that they encounter in the work environment.

Designed For

This workshop is for women in leadership positions, team leaders or those aspiring to such positions. The workshop would be particularly useful for women who are working in traditionally male orientated industries or sectors.

Content

• Unique issues for women leaders
• Sorting the big stuff from the loud stuff to determine what really makes a difference
• Communication that demands respect
• Speaking with tact and truth
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Influencing people
• Comfortable and productive assertiveness
• Saying no at the appropriate times for appropriate reasons
• Getting your point across in meetings
• Developing a positive profile without burning yourself out
• Personal action plan

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding the unique issues that face women and how to address them
• Developing confidence based on competence
• Addressing and resolving difficult issues
• Negotiating workplace politics
• Crafting a positive profile through internal and external networks

This workshop will be led by Catherine Day, an experienced General Manager and leader in the area of women’s development, coaching and mentoring. Catherine has worked with many women to develop their potential in a way that is unique to them and which esteems ad supports their intelligence and professional goals.

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