Specific strategies and techniques for women in leadership roles
What you'll be able to do
•Recognize specific dynamics women often navigate in leadership, such as the likability-competence bind
•Advocate for yourself in promotion and compensation conversations with concrete framing
•Respond to being interrupted or having ideas reattributed without derailing the meeting
•Build sponsorship, not just mentorship, and understand why the distinction matters
•Lead with a style that is authentic to you rather than a borrowed template
Who it's for
Women in or moving into leadership roles who want practical strategies for the specific dynamics they encounter, and managers who want to support women on their teams more effectively. Open to anyone interested in the topic.
What changes on the job
•You go into advancement and pay conversations with clearer, better-framed asks
•Common meeting dynamics like interruptions get handled with less friction and more effect
•You cultivate sponsors who advocate for you when you are not in the room
Bring this course to your team
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It is written primarily for women in leadership, but managers and allies who want to understand and support these dynamics are welcome and often find it valuable.
How long does it take?
About 20 minutes, self-paced, included with a Thrive membership as part of the leadership track.
Does it assume I am already in a senior role?
No. The strategies apply whether you are stepping into your first management role or already leading, and you can take the specifics into a live workshop or AI coaching for your situation.