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Advancing Women Leaders Essentials On-Demand

Designed for individual women leaders, this self-paced digital learning program drives results.

Gain Immediate Access to an Independent, Virtual and On-Demand Women’s Leadership Program

 

Are you a woman leader looking to take charge of your own leadership journey and gain the skills and tools you need to advance in your career?

Women leaders are balancing more than ever before. You need access to flexible, on-demand leadership development courses that fit your schedule.

Linkage’s Advancing Women Leaders Essentials On-Demand is a self-paced, online leadership development program designed to equip women leaders with the skills and best practices needed to scale the hurdles to advancement in the workplace.

AWL Essentials On-Demand is designed for the individual learner and is completely self-paced, allowing you to immediately access Linkage’s Digital Platform and customize how you interact with the innovative lesson plan. Experience Essentials On-Demand from anywhere with an internet connection! You will work through the content at your own pace—reading articles, watching videos and assessing your knowledge through quizzes, while taking time for self-reflection and goal setting.

One in four* women are considering downshifting their careers due to COVID-19. Now is the time to access the support and resources you need to thrive.

Advancing Women Leaders Essentials On-Demand is designed for individual women leaders who are looking to take the next step in their professional careers.

Looking to bring on-demand leadership development to women leaders at your organization?

Discover Linkage’s Advancing Women Leaders Essentials, designed for organizations looking to empower groups of women leaders with the actionable skills they need to thrive in critical times.

*McKinsey/LeanIn

What’s Included

  • 8 modules, 16 hours of content, delivered as an asynchronous learning experience, allowing learners to consume content on demand
  • Advancing Women Leaders Self-Assessment
  • Module Badges & Certificate after course completion to prove your skill

 

Get Started

Your leadership development journey starts right now.

Supercharge your leadership journey by gaining access to a premier, on-demand learning program.

Pricing: $679 per learner

What you’ll immediately gain access to: 16 hours of leadership development, available to you in an easy to use digital platform + access to Linkage’s Advancing Women Leaders Self-Assessment

An Innovative Approach

Grounded in Linkage’s 20 years of research in advancing women, this course addresses the unique obstacles women face as they advance.

Module 1 Advancing Women Leaders Foundations

Introduction to the concept of leadership and three foundational models: The AWL Competency Model, the 7 Hurdles and Mastering Your Inner Critic. Read and interpret your own Self-Assessment to identify areas of strength and opportunities for you as you continue your leadership journey.

Module 2 Bias

Begin to address both external Bias and internal Bias. Squarely look at what women are up against as leaders, focusing on the Double Bind that women leaders face: people accept a woman leader as likable or credible, but rarely both. Examine the cost of Bias to organizations. Finally, look within yourself and see if you have internalized the Bias against women.

Module 3 Clarity

Focus on three components of Clarity: Calling, Values and Dreams. Through a series of exercises, identify all three components in an effort to gain Clarity about who you are and what you want for yourself. Understand that Clarity is the result of constant work, look at the conditions for Clarity, and evaluate how you are spending your time. Are you spending your time in ways that achieve clear goals? Are you spending time ensuring that the conditions for Clarity are present? Clarity is the gateway to gliding over the remaining Hurdles.

Module 4 Proving Your Value

Take another look at perfectionism, noting that women often feel it is their responsibility to be perfect and in control. But perfection isn’t the job of leadership—the true job of a leader is in equipping and empowering others. Evaluate how much you “over-row the boat” in pursuit of perfection and control. Then, address how you can inspire others, discovering ways you yourself are inspired and exploring how you can reach and fully engage others.

Module 5 Recognized Confidence

Begin by thinking about the difference between worthiness, the value that is inherent in all human beings, and confidence, the belief that you are able to do things well. Confidence grows with action. Worthiness is always there. After exploring how the Inner Critic erodes confidence, look at the Confidence Gap in an article from The Atlantic magazine and pay attention to the Imposter Syndrome. You will then begin to create your Leadership Timeline, which will assist you in delineating the value you bring as a leader and the actions you can take to enhance that value.

Module 6 Branding & Presence

The Branding & Presence module does not address how women leaders dress and present themselves. Instead, it asks you to evaluate how your brand demonstrates how you fit into your organization and the unique value that you bring. It is by combining these two elements—belonging and uniqueness—that you can create a brand and a presence that will be valued by your organization. Take the space to reflect on whether you are “covering,” or hiding elements of your identity because of Bias. Consider whether or not the elements you are covering might be just what your brand and presence need to be valued. Conclude by creating and practicing an elevator speech that describes how you belong and how you are unique.

Module 7 Making the Ask

Women are typically known for being excellent negotiators when they are asking for what someone else wants. However, women face more difficulty when asking for themselves. This module begins with data on this disparity and the Bias underneath the data. After exploring the Bias and habits that keep women from asking for what they want, you will learn about various techniques and mindsets that will assist you in summoning up your courage and asking for: a job, money, an assignment, or a plum perk.

Module 8 Networking

Begin with a return to the tendency of women leaders to focus on perfection rather than relationships. While this serves you as an individual contributor, it is not useful for women leaders. Leaders get work done through others and with others. Relationships are key. Explore your relationships and identify what else you can do to build the relationships and trust that will help you advance. Finally, reflect on your learning from the complete AWL experience.

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