Women in Leadership Online Development Programme

The Call of the Wild Women in Leadership Online Development Programme helps to address many of the barriers that women face to pursue their ambitions in leadership and management roles. It focuses on self-development, self-perception, and ultimately self-acceptance as a leader. It will encourage and support self-actualisation for the future through a development plan for a successful career as a leader in the world of today and future proof that leadership skill set for tomorrow.

The learning has been designed to better equip women with the tools to navigate challenges and gender biases within the workplace and develop the critical leadership skills to effectively guide, influence, and mentor others.

Overarching Development Aim

Increase your impact as a woman in a leadership role

What’s covered:

Who am I? Accepting yourself as leader
Identifying your brand as a female leader and acknowledging the ‘Authority Gap’
Getting what you need when you need it: negotiating effectively as a female leader
Influencing with Impact: Effective influencing skills as a female leader
Circle of Trust: establishing and using ‘critical friends’ and supporters to build your own successful leader society
Planning your future and mapping your career as a strong, successful leader

Structured to cater to both new and seasoned leaders aspiring to enhance their leadership acumen, this 2-day online learning programme, is designed by women with significant leadership experience, for the next generation of women leaders. It’s a flexible programme designed to help you take the next steps in your career with confidence or regain your confidence in your leadership position! The Women in Leadership Online Development Programme will give you an opportunity to not only help you progress in your career but also meet like-minded people and expand your network.

Learning Outcomes

Create a personal development plan so that you may move into the future with confidence as a female leader
Critically examine your own identity and role as a female leader and recognise your leadership potential
Examine how to respond to culture and gender assumptions
Take ownership of your career, learn to leverage your strengths and identify limiting behaviours
Evaluate a range of methods and resources for developing as a woman in a leadership context
Acknowledge your agency positions to facilitate self-acceptance and self-development
Navigate effectively, negotiation scenarios using your strengths and influence.
Hear from other successful women in Leadership

Who Is It For

Whether you are a current leader, aspirational leader or even a current senior leader, this immersive programme will help you better understand who you are, how you show up and how you can leverage what you need to progress as a female leader.

Includes:

4x half-day sessions online

Session 1: Who am I?

Accepting yourself as leader

Date: Wednesday 4th June – half day

Reflect on your leadership style and journey.
Acknowledge your current skills, abilities and behaviours as a leader
Examine the ‘imposter phenomenon’ and its impact on you as leader
Examine TIARA syndrome and reflect on personal position to this
How self -aware are you and examine your emotional intelligence

Session 2: What’s your superpower?’

Identifying your brand as a female leader’ and acknowledging the ‘Authority Gap’

Date: Wednesday 11th June – half day

Emotional Intelligence and its role in the workplace
Values and behaviours
Reflect on context and be able to read and diagnose what that means
Navigate the ’authority gap’

Session 3: ‘Getting what you need when you need it’.

Negotiating effectively as a female leader

Are you an Influencer?

Date: Wednesday 18th June – half day

Being yourself…explore authentic leadership & feminine leadership style
Negotiating effectively as a female leader
Effective influencing skills as a female leader
Recognise how to use your unique strengths and abilities, to persuade and influence others and create successful outcomes

Session 4: Circle of Trust Establishing and using ‘critical friends’ and supporters to

Your Plan’ – Planning your future career as a strong female leader

Date: Wednesday 25th June – half day

Gain an appreciation of coaching and mentoring
Recognise and manage your ‘circle of trust’ – Find your Tribe
The 6 key elements of profitability
Develop a career plan for the future you

Cost

This is an open course and costs £495pp plus VAT.

We can run this as a group session for a number of people in your organisation or as an open session. Closed or in-house – from £2,950 plus VAT for up to 12

If you’re interested in joining an open group but can’t make these dates, please get in touch to discuss dates.

Experts Tutors

Meet Lynda Campbell: Transformational Leader and Culture Specialist

Lynda is an experienced and innovative people leader, with well-established expertise in driving cultural and service transformation across diverse industries. With over 20 years in senior leadership roles, including British Gas Director for Wales, she is passionate about creating the right culture for people to thrive, ensuring engaged teams deliver exceptional customer experiences and sustainable business success.

Lynda has worked with organisations such as British Airways, Welsh Water, and Swansea University to deliver impactful cultural change, customer service strategies, and leadership development. She combines her expertise in organisational culture, coaching, and customer experience to create tailored solutions that achieve tangible results.

Lynda is also instrumental in designing and delivering Call of the Wild’s Women in Leadership programme, empowering women to build confidence, develop their leadership style, and navigate career progression in a meaningful way. Her approach is rooted in fostering trust, authenticity, and a strong sense of purpose, equipping women with the skills and mindset to lead effectively.

A skilled speaker and trainer, Lynda has presented at global conferences and contributed to award-winning initiatives. Her leadership style is collaborative and inspiring, always focused on connecting people to a clear vision and helping them reach their full potential.

Specialisms:

Cultural transformation
Leadership coaching
Women in leadership development
Customer experience strategy
Team development and communication

With a deep commitment to creating high-performing teams and inclusive workplaces, Lynda Campbell is a trusted partner for organisations looking to lead with purpose and achieve lasting change.