Leadership Through Self-Advocacy for Women – 1 Day Training in Birmingham

Description

Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session

Course Overview

This workshop is designed to help women in leadership roles develop the confidence and clarity needed to advocate for themselves and their contributions. Participants will learn to communicate assertively, set healthy boundaries, negotiate effectively, and strengthen their presence in professional environments. Through guided discussions, real-world scenarios, communication frameworks, and role-based practice sessions, participants build the mindset and skillset to lead with authenticity, assertiveness, and strategic influence.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
• Communicate assertively with clarity and confidence
• Articulate your strengths, achievements, and leadership value
• Set and maintain healthy workplace boundaries
• Navigate challenging or high-pressure conversations
• Negotiate for outcomes that support your goals and growth
• Build strong leadership presence and visibility

Target Audience

• Women in mid-to-senior leadership roles
• Emerging women leaders preparing for greater responsibility
• Female managers and team leads
• Anyone seeking to strengthen voice, influence, and presence at work

Why Choose This Course

Confident communication is essential for leadership success. This workshop equips women with the mindset, tools, and practical strategies to speak with clarity, advocate for their ideas, and step into leadership roles with authority and authenticity. Participants gain real-world communication templates, negotiation tools, and strategies that can be applied immediately.

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Want to train your entire team?

We offer customized in-house sessions to support women’s leadership development initiatives, ERGs, and talent advancement programs.
This ensures shared language, aligned expectations, and a strong culture of confident communication across your organization.

Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: corporate@mangates.com

Agenda

Module 1: Understanding Self-Advocacy & Leadership Identity

• Defining self-advocacy and its role in leadership
• Recognizing strengths and personal leadership style
• Identifying communication barriers women commonly encounter
• Icebreaker Activity

Module 2: Confident & Clear Communication

• Assertive vs. passive vs. over-assertive communication
• Using voice, tone, and body language to project confidence
• Replacing minimizing and apologetic language
• Activity

Module 3: Setting & Maintaining Professional Boundaries

• Clarifying workload, expectations, and limits
• Saying “no” diplomatically and professionally
• Managing emotional pressure or pushback
• Role Play

Module 4: Articulating Value & Increasing Visibility

• Communicating achievements with clarity and confidence
• Increasing visibility and strategic influence
• Presenting contributions without over-justifying
• Case Study

Module 5: Negotiating for Resources, Recognition & Opportunity

• Negotiation planning and mindset
• Advocating for pay, workload, and advancement
• Responding to objections and hesitation
• Simulation

Module 6: Handling Pushback & Challenging Dynamics

• Responding to interruptions and dismissive behavior
• Staying composed in high-pressure situations
• Reasserting authority while maintaining professionalism
• Group Brainstorm Activity

Module 7: Building Support Networks & Allies

• Leveraging sponsors, mentors, and advocates
• Networking strategically for career visibility
• Encouraging collaborative empowerment among women leaders
• Activity

Module 8: Leadership Presence & Confidence Reinforcement

• Developing a consistent leadership communication presence
• Strengthening internal confidence and authenticity
• Using feedback loops to maintain growth
• Activity

Module 9: Action Planning for Ongoing Leadership Growth

• Identifying real-world opportunities to apply skills
• Establishing confidence-building routines
• Sustaining assertive behavior and visibility
• Action Plan Review