The project “Professional Reboot: Education Without Barriers” is being implemented by the NGO “Age of Opportunities” with support from the “Askold and Dir” Foundation, administered by ISAR Unity as part of the project “A Strong Civil Society in Ukraine: A Driving Force for Reform and Democracy,” funded by Norway and Sweden.
THE IRON LADY OR AN INSPIRING LEADER?
For a long time, it was believed that a female leader had to be “iron-willed”: tough and emotionally detached. But the experience of our resilient Kharkiv region has shown that in times of crisis, “iron-willed” structures break, while those grounded in values endure.
Today, the world needs a new kind of leader. What’s the difference?
- From control to trust: instead of the “I said it—you did it” approach, build a team where everyone understands the common goal. You trust people, and that gives them wings.
- From emotional detachment to empathy: empathy isn’t a weakness; it’s your main “antenna.” Understanding the team’s state helps you make accurate decisions and avoid burnout.
- From a mask to sincerity: you no longer need to play the role of the “stern boss.” True strength lies in your authenticity and loyalty to your own values.
Why is this so crucial right now? Statistics show that teams led by empathetic leaders are 40% more resilient to stress and 25% more productive. Value-based women’s leadership isn’t just a trend; it’s a strategy for survival and growth for communities and businesses.
We invite women living in the Kharkiv region to a free course, “The Basics of Modern Women’s Leadership”!
What will you learn in 12 sessions?
- Leadership Through Values: Define your inner “compass” for confident decision-making.
- Building Confidence: Master techniques for overcoming fears and public speaking.
- The Power of Empathy: Learn to build relationships based on trust and support.
- Women’s Leadership Style: How to combine professional resilience with soft power.
- Decision-Making: How to act in uncertain situations and lead others.
Course Syllabus for the Leadership Course "Fundamentals of Modern Leadership"
Overall Learning Outcomes (after 12 sessions)
- Develop your own leadership style (values, principles, scope of responsibility) and a 90-day development plan.
- Master tools for communication, delegation, decision-making, and feedback in conditions of uncertainty.
- Learn to create psychological safety and inclusive team practices, particularly in hybrid/remote work environments.
- Implement learning cycles through experimentation and “smart” mistakes, as well as after-action reviews (AAR).
- Build resilience: burnout prevention, team support, conflict and change management.
Session 1. The Modern Leadership Roadmap 2020–2025. The Role of a Leader in the Kharkiv Region: People, Safety, Results
Session 2. Leadership Identity: Values, Purpose, and Trust. Ethics of Decision-Making in a Crisis
Session 3. Psychological Safety and Inclusive Leadership: How to Discuss Complex Issues Without Breaking People
Session 4. A Leader’s Communication: Speech, Questions, and Listening. How to Create Clarity in Chaos
Session 5. Decisions, Priorities, Delegation: How a Leader Can Avoid Burnout and Micromanagement
Session 6. The Leader as Coach: People Development, Feedback, and Difficult Conversations
Session 7. Learning Culture: “Good” Mistakes, Experiments, and After Action Review (AAR)
Session 8. Leader and Team Resilience: Energy, Boundaries, and Burnout Prevention
Session 9. Conflicts and Negotiations: How to Avoid Damaging Relationships and Reach Agreements
Session 10. Leadership in Hybrid/Distributed Work: Trust, Asynchrony, and Rituals
Session 11. Change Management and Mobilization: How to Guide People Through Uncertainty
Session 12. Final Workshop: “90-Day Leadership Plan” and Case Presentations
Register now and take the first step to success!
Sign upFormat: 12 sessions of 2 hours on the ZOOM platform. Mentoring support from an experienced specialist for each participant.
Join the course “STABLE SELF-ESTIMATION” and become a part of the community of Kharkiv women who live on their own terms, confidently defend their own, say “NO” without remorse and “YES” to their wildest desires!
