About this Event
Group Discounts:
- Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
- Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants
Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included
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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Agenda
Module 1: Understanding Self-Advocacy & Leadership Identity
Info: • 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
Info: • 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
Info: • Clarifying workload, expectations, and limits
• Saying “no” diplomatically and professionally
• Managing emotional pressure or pushback
• Role Play
Module 4: Articulating Value & Increasing Visibility
Info: • 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
Info: • Negotiation planning and mindset
• Advocating for pay, workload, and advancement
• Responding to objections and hesitation
• Simulation
Module 6: Handling Pushback & Challenging Dynamics
Info: • 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
Info: • Leveraging sponsors, mentors, and advocates
• Networking strategically for career visibility
• Encouraging collaborative empowerment among women leaders
• Activity
Module 8: Leadership Presence & Confidence Reinforcement
Info: • 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
Info: • Identifying real-world opportunities to apply skills
• Establishing confidence-building routines
• Sustaining assertive behavior and visibility
• Action Plan Review
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Regus ON, Barrie - Downtown Barrie, 49 High Street 3rd Floor Barrie, Barrie, Canada
CAD 605.73 to CAD 776.51
