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Leadership & Management

Women in Leadership: Influence, Visibility and Career Strategy

This course supports women professionals and leaders in advancing their careers and increasing their impact. It explores leadership identity, strategic visibility, influence, negotiation for career outcomes, building networks and sponsorship, and managing barriers and bias in the workplace. Through self-assessment, practical exercises and peer learning, participants develop confidence and a clear career strategy. The course is open to all who wish to support and develop women leaders.

5 days Classroom or live online English
Smart Horizon Certified - Global Leadership Consultants
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Talented women are often under-represented in senior roles, not because of ability but because of visibility, sponsorship and organisational barriers. This course helps you build influence, advocate for your career and lead authentically.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course combines facilitated discussion, self-assessment tools, case studies, influence and negotiation practice, networking exercises and individual career planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Clarify personal leadership identity and strengths
  • Build strategic visibility and a professional reputation
  • Influence decision-makers with confidence
  • Negotiate for roles, resources and recognition
  • Develop networks, mentors and sponsors
  • Create a personal career strategy and action plan
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Women managers and emerging leaders
  • Women professionals preparing for leadership roles
  • Senior women leaders seeking executive progression
  • HR and diversity professionals supporting women's development
  • Managers who sponsor women in their organisations
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Leadership identity
  • Strategic visibility
  • Influence
  • Career negotiation
  • Networking and sponsorship
  • Career planning
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Leadership Identity

  1. 09:00–09:54Defining your leadership style and values
  2. 09:54–10:48Strengths and development areas
  3. 10:48–11:00Confidence and self-belief
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Confidence and self-belief (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Authentic leadership
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Leadership identity statement

Day 2Visibility and Personal Brand

  1. 09:00–09:54Why visibility matters for progression
  2. 09:54–10:48Communicating achievements effectively
  3. 10:48–11:00Speaking up in meetings
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Speaking up in meetings (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Personal brand inside and outside the organisation
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Personal visibility plan

Day 3Influence and Negotiation

  1. 09:00–09:54Influence styles and strategies
  2. 09:54–10:48Negotiating pay, promotion and resources
  3. 10:48–11:00Handling push-back
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Handling push-back (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Assertive communication
  7. 13:06–14:00Role play: Career negotiation

Day 4Networks, Mentors and Sponsors

  1. 09:00–09:54Building strategic networks
  2. 09:54–10:48Mentoring versus sponsorship
  3. 10:48–11:00Finding and engaging sponsors
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Finding and engaging sponsors (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Navigating organisational politics
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Career journeys of senior leaders

Day 5Barriers and Career Strategy

  1. 09:00–09:54Recognising bias and structural barriers
  2. 09:54–10:48Resilience and wellbeing
  3. 10:48–11:00Balancing responsibilities
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Balancing responsibilities (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Setting career goals
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Personal career strategy

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Istanbul 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Vienna 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 3 May - 7 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 10 May - 14 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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