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This program is open to all female‑identifying leaders, aspiring leaders, and their allies who want to build inclusive, powerful, and sustainable leadership capability.

This 12-hour leadership experience is designed for women, women‑identifying leaders, aspiring leaders, and allies who want to build practical, modern leadership capability.

Participants strengthen influence, decision-making, feedback, and conflict navigation skills—while developing the confidence to lead authentically in complex, real-world environments.

While leadership skills are universal, women often navigate workplace dynamics that others may never have to consider. This program acknowledges those realities without centering them as barriers. Instead, participants learn how to recognize them, make sense of them, and move forward with strategies that work.

How It Works

1. Foundations (Online, Self-Paced | 5 hours) - $325

Build your leadership foundation through flexible, on-demand learning.

2. Leadership Practice Lab (Online, Instructor-led | 7 hours) - $450

Apply what you’ve learned through interactive, instructor-led sessions offered throughout the year.

Recommended: Complete Foundations before attending a Leadership Lab to get the most value.

Program Options & Pricing

Many participants begin with Foundations and continue to a Leadership Lab when they're ready—both options are designed to work seamlessly together.

What You’ll Learn

Women in Leadership Foundations (Self-Paced)

The asynchronous course focuses on conceptual grounding, reflection, and preparation for action:

Modern leadership realities for women

• The double bind, glass cliff, and visibility gaps
• Hybrid work and informal power dynamics

Leadership identity and values

• Leading authentically with strategy—not just instinct
• Clarifying non‑negotiables and leadership anchors

Influence fundamentals

• Understanding power, decision-making, and informal influence
• Knowing when to adapt—and when not to over‑function

Psychological safety through a leadership lens

• Micro‑practices that enable voice and trust
• Why “kind” leadership still requires clarity and boundaries

Preparing for action

• Framing leadership challenges intentionally
• Building awareness before practicing responses

Practical Skills Leadership Lab (Online Instructor-led Sessions)

This is where skills come to life through application and practice:

• Real-world case work and discussion
• Scenario-based learning
• Peer coaching and shared insight
• A personalized 90-day leadership action plan

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Diagnose leadership dynamics and respond in ways that strengthen credibility and results
• Influence effectively using stakeholder awareness and clear communication
• Lead hybrid teams with clarity, fairness, and accountability
• Navigate feedback and conflict with confidence and structure
• Apply psychological safety practices that support trust and performance
• Advocate for role scope, resources, and career progression
• Build visibility and sponsorship strategies
• Identify and mitigate bias in workplace decisions

Who Should Attend

• Women and women-identifying leaders
• Emerging and aspiring leaders
• People managers and team leads
• Allies committed to inclusive leadership

Upcoming Leadership Lab Dates (instructor led sessions)

3 sessions to choose from:

• September 18 & 25; November 27 & December 4; March 5 & 12
• Two Friday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

👉 Start with Foundations anytime
👉 Join a Leadership Lab when you're ready
👉 Or enroll in the full program for a complete experience

Registration will open soon, please email us at epd@smu.ca to join the interest list.