Leadership does not begin when someone gives you a title. It begins with how you think, communicate, make decisions, respond to challenges and take responsibility in everyday situations.
Many women have valuable ideas, skills and leadership potential but struggle to express their opinions, set boundaries, challenge unfair assumptions, negotiate for themselves or communicate their contributions confidently.
This course develops the everyday leadership capabilities that enable women to participate more effectively in professional, community, family and institutional environments.
Through practical exercises and real-life scenarios, learners will strengthen their confidence, communication, decision-making, problem-solving and self-advocacy skills. The emphasis is not on becoming the loudest person in the room, but on developing the ability to express yourself clearly, contribute meaningfully and act with greater agency.
What you will learn
- How to develop confidence through deliberate action and practice.
- How to communicate ideas clearly and assertively.
- How to express disagreement respectfully and constructively.
- How to set boundaries and advocate for yourself.
- How to negotiate, make decisions and respond to difficult situations.
- How to recognise and exercise leadership in everyday life.
Price: Free
- STUDENTS 0
- LANGUAGE English
- DURATION 6 HOURS
- LESSONS 5
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 5 Lessons
- 6 Hours
- Module 11 Item• Describe leadership beyond job titles. • Identify transferable strengths from work, business and community life. • Recognize situations where initiative and responsibility are appropriate.
- Module 21 Item• Use a simple structure to communicate a point. • Practise active listening and clarification. • Adapt communication to purpose and audience.
- Module 31 Item• Prepare a relevant contribution for a meeting or group discussion. • Ask questions that clarify decisions and responsibilities. • Disagree respectfully and constructively.
- Speaking Up and Contributing Ideas1 Item• Describe contributions using specific examples. • Make clear requests for feedback, support or opportunity. • Set respectful boundaries and understand basic workplace processes.
- Module 51 Item• Describe contributions using specific examples. • Make clear requests for feedback, support or opportunity. • Set respectful boundaries and understand basic workplace processes.
Target audiences
- Junior employees
- Frontline workers
- Administrative staff
- Entry-level professionals
- Women returning to work
- Aspiring leaders.
