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Women In Leadership: Strategy, Influence And Advocacy Specialization

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The Expert Academy

Women In Leadership: Strategy, Influence And Advocacy Specialization

Women’s Leadership And Strategic Influence.

Build executive presence, strategic relationships and advocacy skills for leadership growth

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Intermediate level

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4 weeks to complete
at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Develop strategic influence by aligning your leadership vision with organisational priorities.

  • Strengthen executive presence through confident communication and persuasive leadership messaging.

  • Build strategic relationships and advocacy skills to support negotiation, influence and career growth.

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July 2026

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Develop a clearer leadership vision aligned with organisational priorities.

  • Strengthen executive communication, assertiveness and professional presence.

  • Build strategic relationships through networking, listening, persuasion and influence.

  • Navigate negotiation, advocacy, conflict prevention and resilience as a women leader.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Team Leadership
Category: Leadership
Category: Resilience
Category: Professional Development
Category: Business Priorities
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Communication
Category: Workplace inclusivity
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Business Leadership
Category: Executive Presence
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Adaptability
Category: Personal Attributes
Category: Prioritization
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Strategic Prioritization
Category: Decision Making

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate assertive communication that supports authority, clarity and respect.

  • Interpret body language and behavioural signals to strengthen leadership presence.

  • Deliver clear, confident messages in presentations, pitches and professional conversations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Expectation Management
Category: Influencing
Category: Non-Verbal Communication
Category: Professionalism
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Composure
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Presentations
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Executive Presence
Category: Oral Expression
Category: Concision
Category: Leadership
Category: Team Management
Category: Assertiveness
Category: Communication
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Business Communication

What you'll learn

  • Build professional relationships that support credibility, trust and strategic influence.

  • Use active listening and persuasion techniques to strengthen stakeholder engagement.

  • Navigate interpersonal dynamics more effectively in complex organisational environments.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Empathy
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Leadership
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Communication
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Stakeholder Communications
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Relationship Management
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Stakeholder Analysis
Category: Executive Presence
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Professionalism
Category: Professional Development
Category: Influencing
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Active Listening
Negotiation, Advocacy And Resilience For Women Leaders

Negotiation, Advocacy And Resilience For Women Leaders

Course 4, 11 hours

What you'll learn

  • Navigate gender dynamics that can affect negotiation, advocacy and professional influence.

  • Use negotiation and conflict-prevention strategies to build alignment and support.

  • Maintain resilience and well-being while managing pressure, expectations and leadership demands.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Team Leadership
Category: Advocacy
Category: Negotiation
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Resilience
Category: Communication
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Influencing
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Leadership
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Executive Presence
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Stress Management
Category: Professional Development
Category: Contract Negotiation
Category: De-escalation Techniques
Category: Trustworthiness

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