Two distinct programs.
One powerful journey.
Whether you're stepping into leadership or steering from the top, we provide the space, tools, and community to elevate your influence.

Women in Leadership Program
Leadership Development
Women in Leadership Program
Confidently enter the next phase of your professional journey with invaluable guidance, skills, and connections to thrive in leadership.

Women in Senior Leadership Program
Senior Management
Women in Senior Leadership Program
Transform the way you lead and amplify your impact among a highly supportive peer group who resonate with your journey.
Which program is right for you?
Two Pathways. One Purpose. Both programs offer a blend of evidence-based learning, personalised coaching, and a powerful peer network – designed by women, for women.
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Who it's for |
Emerging leaders ready to step into more senior, visible roles with confidence and clarity. Mid-level women leaders looking to step into more senior roles or expand leadership capacity. |
Established leaders seeking to deepen strategic impact, shape culture, and lead with authenticity. Senior women executives leading at the highest levels or preparing for executive and board-level roles. |
Key focus areas |
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Career stage | Emerging and mid-level leaders, technical specialists newly moved into managing people | Senior executives and experienced leaders |
Peer group | Cross-industry mid-career professionals | Executive-level leaders and seasoned decision-makers |
Program length | 2 modules, over 5 days, in-person (Carlton) | 5 days, in-person (stay on campus, Carlton) |
Delivery format | Face-to-face at Melbourne Business School | Face-to-face at Melbourne Business School |
Key outcomes |
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"The program addresses, educates and advises on how to work within, around and break through the systems and structures as a woman in a leadership position."LATOYAH FORSYTH
Chair of the Board (Emerging Writers' Festival) & Board Member (Music Victoria)

"I remember just sitting at one stage going, wow, these women are all so impressive, and do I belong in here? The answer is yes."JORJA CLEELAND
What You’ll Walk Away With
- A deeper understanding of your leadership style and identity
- Practical tools and strategies to lead with impact and navigate complex environments
- Confidence to own your seat at the table – carve your space and expand it
- A powerful community of like-minded women and a lifelong network of women who get it
Scholarships are available. Contact us if you need more information.
Volume Booking Discounts
Volume bookings for our short courses give your team shared tools, language, and strategies to solve real business problems faster and more effectively. Discounts may be available when you enrol your team or multiple employees from the same organisation in any of our short courses over a 12-month period.
Custom Programs - For Organisations

Transform your organisation’s culture, leadership, strategy and future with a customised learning solution.
We are the trusted partner of some of the biggest names in business, working with them to design online learning solutions that address the specific challenges that their senior leaders, managers and teams face.
Our customised solutions draw on evidence-based insights and practical industry knowledge and expertise. They can be delivered in a range of formats to meet your business capabilities and goals.
With teams based in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia, we offer regional reach and local understanding.
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