This seminar will focus on some of the barriers to leadership progression that are within the control or influence of women themselves. We will acknowledge that there remain systemic, external barriers that are outside of the control of women in our society.  In discussions with other women, participants will explore ways that they themselves can move past some of their own barriers to achieve more authentic and powerful leadership. By silencing your inner critic and opening yourself to new and exciting possibilities, participants will uncover the potential they never knew they had. This is a highly interactive session with a balance of thought-provoking instruction, group discussion, and personal reflection.  

Target Audience

This session is designed for women at all levels in an organization.

Agenda

• Systemic gender bias is real and has a real impact on women
• Examining internal barriers to effectiveness and progression
  • Ways that women may ‘lean out’ or withhold their full selves at work
  • The internalized messages that lead to counter-productive and behaviors  
• Confidence and the inner critic (aka Your Over-Zealous Protector)
  • The incredible pressure to be perfect
  • The risk of being found out for the fraud that you suspect you are
  • The secret fear of being deeply flawed
• Building Your Confidence and Putting Your Protector in its Place
  • Fighting your inner critic
  • How to deal with your over-zealous protector
  • Alternate possibilities and getting comfortable with the risk
• Wrap up