LeadHERship: Empowering The Next Wave of Women Leaders

This course will equip women with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to navigate and overcome the challenges that hinder their advancement into significant leadership roles

How You Learn

It's not just about the classwork
Interactive Lectures
Interactive Lectures

Core concepts and technical materials delivered through engaging lectures, fostering foundational knowledge, discussion, and critical thinking.

Case Studies and Group Work
Case Studies and Group Work

Group analysis of real-world case studies enables participants to apply theory, fostering collaboration, problem-solving, and perspectives.

Panel Discussions
Panel Discussions

Experienced women leaders share insights and challenges, with interactive Q&A fostering deeper exploration of key topics.

Workshops and Role-playing
Workshops and Role-playing

Workshops and role-playing develop strategic decision-making, leadership communication, and self-advocacy in a safe practice space.

Mindfulness and Personal Development Sessions
Mindfulness and Personal Development Sessions

Mindfulness, grooming, and personal branding sessions support holistic development through interactive exercises and demonstrations.

Book Reviews and Leadership
Book Reviews and Leadership

Participants discuss leadership books, applying lessons to their journeys, fostering critical thinking and reflection.

Creative Leadership Activities
Creative Leadership Activities

Fun, innovative activities stimulate creative thinking and teamwork, reinforcing key themes in an enjoyable, educational way.

Leadership Development
Leadership Development

Participants create personalized leadership plans through workshops and one-on-one feedback, ensuring a clear growth roadmap.

Networking and Peer Learning
Networking and Peer Learning

The course encourages networking and peer learning through group discussions, collaborative tasks, and informal networking events.

Feedback and Reflection
Feedback and Reflection

Regular feedback sessions foster reflection, address challenges, and refine approaches, ensuring continuous improvement and deeper engagement.

Introduction

Despite the overwhelming evidence supporting the value of women in leadership, their presence in senior roles across organizations remains insufficient

This underrepresentation is not merely a result of individual choices but is deeply rooted in systemic barriers, including entrenched biases, rigid organizational structures, and cultural norms that undervalue women’s leadership potential.

Many women face significant challenges in balancing professional aspirations with societal and familial expectations, leading to hesitation in pursuing leadership opportunities.

Moreover, the scarcity of female role models and mentors in leadership positions perpetuates a cycle of underrepresentation, leaving aspiring women leaders without the guidance and inspiration they need to advance. Compounding this issue is a pervasive confidence gap, where women often feel the need to meet every criterion before stepping forward, resulting in missed opportunities for both the individual and the organization.

This course is designed to confront these barriers head-on by equipping women with the strategies, confidence, and support they need to overcome these obstacles, lift their hands to lead, and unlock their full leadership potential. By doing so, we aim to create a pipeline of capable, empowered women leaders who can drive meaningful change and bring the benefits of diverse leadership to their organizations.

Programme Overview Brochure

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Testimonials

Success Stories From RIKA Leaders

Hear firsthand from RIKA Fellows as they share their transformative leadership journeys, the impact of our program, and how RIKA has shaped their careers

Application & Eligibility

This course is ideal for:

Aspiring female leaders: Women aiming to advance into leadership, seeking skills, confidence, and insight to overcome barriers.

Current women Leaders: Women leaders seeking to strengthen governance, strategic decision-making, and communication skills for greater impact.

Board members: Women on or aspiring to boards, seeking to enhance governance and leadership skills in a BANI world. 

HR professionals and organizational development specialists: Human capital and organizational development professionals seeking to understand challenges and opportunities for women in leadership.

Business owners: Women entrepreneurs seeking to enhance leadership, improve governance, and prepare for board roles in other organizations.

Mentors and coaches: Women seeking new tools and strategies to help clients overcome leadership challenges.