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Leadership Development for Women

Advancing into leadership requires more than strong performance—it requires confidence, visibility and a clear strategy for growth. This course helps women strengthen their leadership presence and take a more intentional approach to their careers. Through practical exercises and discussion, participants learn how to leverage their strengths, communicate with confidence and build meaningful professional relationships. You’ll explore strategies for expanding your influence, taking smart risks and navigating challenges with greater clarity and resilience. By the end of the course, you’ll be better equipped to pursue your goals, increase your impact and position yourself for continued leadership success.

Seminar Number: 02010

5
(269 reviews)
  • In-Person
  • Live Online
  • At Your Company Location

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About This Course

This program is built to give women a strategic approach to their career and the ability to lead with confidence. You'll learn to navigate workplace dynamics, establish credibility, take smart risks and develop greater presence. Designed as one of AMA’s leadership workshops for women, the program strengthens women in leadership development by providing practical tools for career advancement and real organizational impact.

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Who Should Attend

Female business professionals who are looking to move forward in their organizations by developing the best possible leadership style to fit the positions they want

  •   In-Person2 Day(s)
    1.2 CEU, 14 CPE, 12 PDU, 12 PMU
  •   Live Online2 Day(s)
    1.2 CEU, 14 CPE, 12 PDU, 12 PMU
 
 

Advancing into leadership requires more than strong performance—it requires confidence, visibility and a clear strategy for growth. This course helps women strengthen their leadership presence and take a more intentional approach to their careers.

Through practical exercises and discussion, participants learn how to leverage their strengths, communicate with confidence and build meaningful professional relationships. You’ll explore strategies for expanding your influence, taking smart risks and navigating challenges with greater clarity and resilience.

By the end of the course, you’ll be better equipped to pursue your goals, increase your impact and position yourself for continued leadership success.

  • Overcome overt and hidden biases against women as leaders 
  • Adopt a competitive mindset that leverages your strengths as a woman 
  • Build a wide and strategic network of key stakeholders who will promote your career 
  • Avoid taking a perfectionist approach to competitive and challenging situations 
  • Recover from losses quickly by learning to take things less personally 
  • Develop skills to navigate challenges with hypercompetitive, low-trust colleagues
  • Becoming a more confident, assertive woman in a competitive, male-dominated world 
  • Getting out of your comfort zone and developing a more resilient mindset 
  • Gaining a competitive advantage by taking smart career risks 
  • Initiating and forming friendly competitor and challenger relationships 
  • Expanding your strategic network in a virtual world 
  • Learning how to collaborate with people you don’t like

Learning Objectives

  • Describe Collaborative Competition and How to Apply This Mindset to Lead with Confidence
  • Identify Opportunities to Take Smart Risks for Increased Competitive Advantage
  • Explain the Advantages of Pacing Partners to Become More Organizationally Savvy, Build a Strategic Network, and Expand Your Visibility

Developing a Collaborative Competition Mindset

  • Distinguish Between Male and Female Views of Competition
  • Explain How Perfectionism Inhibits Competition
  • Describe How Female Qualities Can Be an Asset in Leadership
  • Define a Collaborative Competition Mindset

Defining a Smart Risk-Taking and Resilience Brand

  • Describe Why Smart Career Risk Taking Is Critical for Your Brand
  • Explain the Importance of Having a Resilient Mindset
  • Describe the Four Performance Zones: Blah, Comfort, Stretch, and Yikes
  • Explain the Purpose of Getting Comfortable in the Stretch Zone
  • Identify a Practical Approach to Taking Smart Risks

Acting with Organizational Savvy

  • Apply Strategies to Create a Savvy Organizational Role
  • Describe Methods to Overcome Negative Labels That Can Limit Leadership
  • Identify and Use “Organizational Savvy” Strategic Tactics to Promote Leader Brand

Build a Strategic Network

  • Identify the Reasons Why a Strong Strategic Leadership Network Is Important
  • Create an Action Plan to Develop an Ideal Leadership Network

Collaborating with Hypercompetitive Colleagues

  • Distinguish Between Different Types of Hypercompetitive Colleagues
  • Explain the Beliefs of Having Competent Yet Unlikeable Colleagues or Those with Whom You Have Low Trust
  • Describe Strategies and Tactics for Dealing with Challenging Colleagues

Building Relationships with Pacing Partners

  • Define the Four Levels of Pacing Partners
  • Describe How to Form Friendly Competitors and Challengers and Overcome Common Pitfalls
  • Build Pacing Partner Relationships

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View a Sample of Our Reviews

5

269 reviews

 
The content was excellent and validating. The exercises helped bring the content to life and the instructor was engaging and knowledgeable.
5
Tonya L.
 
OPERATIONS PROJECT MANAGER
 
Industry: Manufacturing
The instructor did a great job facilitating the discussion. Everyone was actively involved and gave great insight. Great conversations!
5
Jill D.
 
Global Marketing Manager
 
Industry: Manufacturing, Chemicals & Related Products
The class was very beneficial. It helped to change my mindset. Anyone can be a leader, you don't have to have a "title" and this course gave us the blueprint to become leaders and influencers. Also, loved the format. It was more an exchange of information between instructor and fellow class participants and NOT a lecture. Very engaging learning environment.
5
Janet M.
 
Production Support Analyst
 
Industry: Finance
I loved the online version. We were still interactive with the instructor. She was fantastic in leading the course. She was knowledgeable and was able to answer questions off script. She relayed personal experiences and let members who wanted to share their stories.
5
Yvonne V.
 
Staff Engineer
 
Industry: Holding Companies & Conglomerates
This was a great training with a very detailed, well-spoken, and knowledgeable instructor. She engaged everyone in the course provided great feedback to our questions and comments. I learned a number of new techniques and ideas to help me on my leadership journey as a woman in a corporate environment.
5
Chelsea C.
 
Financial Analyst
 
Industry: Construction

This course is valid for 12 PMUs.

Talent Triangle PDUs
12 Power Skills [PS]
Project Management Institute (PMI) Talent Triangle, 2015.
Reproduced with the permission of PMI. Copyright and all rights reserved.

American Management Association is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy

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Recommended CPE Credit: – 14 hours/Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Group Live/Group Internet Based
Field of Study: Non-technical – Personal Development

In-Person Schedule

4 Sessions Available

Live Online Schedule

3 Sessions Available

  • $2,795.00 Non Members
  • $2,545.00 AMA Members
  • $2,478.00 GSA
Date Duration State City Zip
  2026-06-08 2026-06-09 Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 9, 2026 2 Days IL Chicago 60601-5927 Chicago Register Now

  2026-07-27 2026-07-28 Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026 2 Days DC Arlington/Washington 22202-4807 Arlington/Washington Register Now

  2026-10-26 2026-10-27 Oct 26, 2026 - Oct 27, 2026 2 Days IL Chicago 60601-5927 Chicago Register Now

  2026-12-09 2026-12-10 Dec 9, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026 2 Days NY New York 10019 New York Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions

What is leadership development for women, and why is it important?

Leadership development for women focuses on strengthening the skills and confidence needed to lead effectively in today’s organizations. These programs often address challenges women may encounter in leadership roles, including communication dynamics, influence and career advancement. By developing these skills, participants can better position themselves for leadership opportunities and increased organizational impact.

What will I learn in this leadership workshop for women?

This leadership workshop for women focuses on practical leadership skills that help professionals guide teams, communicate effectively, build a competitive mindset, strengthen professional networks and influence decision making. Participants explore strategies for strengthening leadership presence, building credibility and navigating workplace challenges that often arise as women advance into leadership roles.

Who should attend this leadership development for women program?

This program is designed for women professionals who want to strengthen their leadership capabilities and prepare for expanded responsibilities. Individuals moving into leadership roles or looking to increase their influence within their organizations often benefit from structured leadership development for women programs.

How does this program support women in leadership development?

This course explores the leadership skills that help professionals lead confidently and effectively. By focusing on communication, influence and decision making, the program supports women in leadership development and helps participants strengthen the capabilities needed to lead teams and initiatives.

How is this different from other leadership workshops for women?

Many leadership workshops for women focus primarily on inspiration or networking. This program emphasizes practical leadership strategies that participants can apply immediately in their roles, helping them strengthen leadership effectiveness and advance professionally.

How can leadership development for women support career growth?

Participating in leadership development programs can help women professionals build confidence, expand their leadership capabilities and increase visibility within their organizations. Developing these skills helps participants prepare for leadership opportunities and take on greater responsibility.
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