In the complex and dynamic health sector, women leaders are driving innovation, equity, and superior patient outcomes, yet they often face unique systemic barriers to advancement. This training course is specifically designed to empower women to navigate these challenges, providing them with the advanced skills, strategic networks, and confidence needed to ascend to executive leadership positions. By mastering the art of strategic influence, authentic leadership, and professional resilience, participants will be equipped to not only break through the glass ceiling but also to redefine the future of healthcare leadership itself. This program is a catalyst for a new generation of powerful, purpose-driven women leaders prepared to make a lasting impact.

This comprehensive curriculum offers a practical and supportive deep dive into the competencies essential for executive-level success. You will learn to develop a strong personal brand, master high-stakes negotiation, build a powerful sponsorship network, and lead with empathy and authority. The course focuses on real-world case studies and hands-on exercises, helping you to build a robust toolkit for navigating organizational politics and leading change. By the end of this program, you will have not only enhanced your leadership skills but also created a personalized roadmap for your career, positioning you to lead with conviction and inspire a culture of inclusion and excellence.

Duration

5 days

Target Audience

• Emerging female leaders in healthcare
• Senior managers and directors
• C-suite executives and aspiring VPs
• Female physicians and clinical leaders
• Public health and government officials
• Board members of healthcare organizations
• Entrepreneurs in the health tech sector
• Consultants specializing in healthcare
• Senior researchers and academics
• Anyone in a key decision-making role

Objectives

• Understand the unique challenges and opportunities for women in leadership.
• Master a framework for developing a strong personal brand and executive presence.
• Develop advanced skills in negotiation, communication, and strategic influence.
• Build a robust network of mentors, sponsors, and peers.
• Navigate organizational politics and power dynamics with confidence.
• Lead with authenticity and resilience during times of change.
• Create a personal roadmap for career acceleration and sustained growth.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within your organization.
• Balance career ambitions with personal well-being and life integration.

Course Modules

Module 1: The Foundations of Female Leadership

• The current landscape for women in healthcare leadership.
• Identifying and overcoming systemic and personal barriers.
• Leading with authentic style and leveraging personal strengths.
• Understanding the power of emotional intelligence.
• Case studies of successful female leaders in the health sector.

Module 2: Strategic Communication and Negotiation

• Mastering high-stakes conversations and strategic communication.
• A framework for effective negotiation and advocacy.
• Using your voice and presence to influence key stakeholders.
• The power of storytelling to build a compelling narrative.
• Giving and receiving feedback with grace and authority.

Module 3: Building Your Personal Brand and Executive Presence

• Defining your unique value proposition as a leader.
• Creating a consistent brand image across all platforms.
• Developing executive presence and commanding a room.
• The art of public speaking and impactful presentations.
• Leveraging your brand to create new career opportunities.

Module 4: Sponsorship, Mentorship, and Networking

• The critical difference between a mentor and a sponsor.
• Strategies for finding and cultivating powerful sponsors.
• Building a diverse and supportive professional network.
• The importance of paying it forward and mentoring others.
• Leveraging your network for career growth and support.

Module 5: Navigating Organizational Politics

• Understanding the unwritten rules of the organization.
• Identifying key power players and influencers.
• Strategies for building strategic alliances and coalitions.
• Managing conflict and leading with integrity in a political environment.
• The importance of a proactive rather than reactive approach.

Module 6: Leading Change and Innovation

• A framework for leading large-scale change initiatives.
• Inspiring and mobilizing teams around a shared vision.
• The role of women in fostering a culture of innovation.
• Overcoming resistance to change and leading with resilience.
• Creating a blueprint for driving positive change in your organization.

Module 7: Resilience and Work-Life Integration

• Strategies for managing stress and avoiding burnout.
• The importance of self-advocacy and setting boundaries.
• Building a support system both inside and outside of work.
• Defining success on your own terms.
• A personal action plan for sustained well-being and career growth.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.