Women in Leadership: Beyond the Basics of Power and Impact
Conference Description
Women in Leadership: Beyond the Basics of Power and Impact is designed to equip women with the essential, yet often overlooked, skills needed to thrive in leadership roles across every industry and in life. Too often, technical training and formal education overlook the soft and strategic skills that set great leaders apart.
This conference brings together thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers to teach the tools that drive influence, resilience, and vision. Attendees will leave not only inspired but also prepared with actionable strategies to step into leadership with confidence, clarity, and impact.
Workshops
🌸 [WORKSHOP 1] Stepping Into Leadership: Leading with Purpose at Every Stage
Whether you are stepping into leadership for the first time or seeking to reignite your impact as an established leader, purpose is the foundation of influence. This workshop will guide participants through defining their personal leadership values, aligning actions with vision, and leading authentically. Attendees will walk away with tools to strengthen their presence, inspire others, and approach leadership with clarity and confidence — no matter where they are in their journey.
Outcomes:
Define and articulate personal leadership values to guide decision-making.
Build credibility and trust as a leader through authenticity and alignment.
Apply strategies to lead with clarity and confidence at any stage of the leadership journey.
🌸 [WORKSHOP 2] Leading with Emotional Intelligence: The Hidden Advantage of Great Leaders
Emotional intelligence is often the difference between a manager and a true leader. This workshop explores how to cultivate self-awareness, manage emotions under pressure, and build stronger connections with your team. Participants will learn practical strategies to communicate with empathy, navigate conflict, and foster trust — skills that inspire loyalty and drive performance in any setting.
Outcomes:
Recognize and manage emotions to remain effective under pressure.
Strengthen relationships by practicing empathy and active listening.
Use emotional intelligence to navigate conflict and foster team trust.
🌸 [WORKSHOP 3] The Negotiation Blueprint: Leading with Confidence at the Table
One of the most overlooked leadership skills is the ability to negotiate effectively — not just for salary, but for resources, opportunities, and influence. This workshop equips women with the tools and strategies to negotiate with confidence, transform “asks” into mutual wins, and secure the support they need to lead successfully. Participants will practice reframing negotiations as collaborative conversations and leave with actionable techniques to strengthen their voice at every table they sit at.
Outcomes:
Identify opportunities to negotiate beyond salary — including resources and influence.
Reframe negotiations as collaborative conversations for mutual success.
Practice strategies to advocate confidently and secure critical support.
🌸 [WORKSHOP 3] Leading with Charisma: Cultivating Presence that Inspires
Charisma isn’t about personality alone — it’s about presence, authenticity, and the ability to make others feel seen and inspired. In this workshop, participants will learn practical tools to develop their leadership presence, use storytelling effectively, and build the magnetic influence that makes people want to follow their lead.
Outcomes:
Enhance leadership presence through body language, tone, and storytelling.
Develop authenticity as a tool for inspiring and influencing others.
Apply techniques to engage and captivate an audience in any setting.
Lunch Panel: Lessons from the Top — Women Leading Across Industries
Leadership looks different in every field, but the core challenges of influence, resilience, and authenticity remain the same. This dynamic lunch panel brings together accomplished women leaders from diverse industries to share their journeys, lessons learned, and candid insights about navigating leadership as women. From breaking barriers to building teams and driving change, these trailblazers will discuss what it takes to thrive at the top — and what they wish they had known along the way.
🌸 Tickets & Registration:
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