Women in Leadership Program
Expertly Led, Experience-Driven, Evidence-Based.
Are you a highly motivated woman working in Healthcare, Government or Research? We aim to inspire, encourage and support women to reach their full career potential.
Develop your leadership potential with a structured approach that blends experiential learning with practical application, focusing on overcoming the unique challenges faced by women in leadership.
Register here
3 Day Program
Comprised of an 8 hour self-paced E-module to be completed prior
& 2 Days Facilitation
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm (AEST)
2025 Dates – Registrations are OPEN
- In-person: 26 & 27 February
- Online: 26 & 27 March
- Online: 14 & 15 May **NEW DATE ADDED**
- In-person: 31 July & 1 August
- Online: 20 & 21 August
- In-person: 10 & 11 September
- In-person: 22 & 23 October
- In-person: 3 & 4 December
Women in Leadership in Tuscany - new in 2025
Fees
General attendee:
$1,590 + GST
Where available, staff can consider using continuous medical education funds.
Discounted rate:
$1,250 + GST
Available for:
- Employees of a Monash Partners organisation
- Women working in nursing or allied health
- Women working in a rural or remote area
- Non-clinical academics
Cancellation & Transfer Policy
We understand that sometimes plans change. Please read our cancellation policy here
Enquiries
The program information and resource packs are emailed out 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the program.
Please email our team at mchri.shortcourses@monash.edu
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the Women in Leadership program participants will:
- Understand the principles of leadership
- Understand and describe gender and intersectional barriers and enablers to career advancement and leadership
- Gain insight into power, influence and the value and role of leadership
- Identify their drivers for leadership and influence and their purpose in leading
- Participate in a dynamic community of Women wanting to deliver impact
Course outline
Note: This is a general outline and the topic/order may change due to the availability of facilitators.
Self-paced, pre-work e-module to be completed prior to Day 1
Please allow approximately 8 hours to complete; you will have access to the e-module 2 weeks prior to the facilitated program
- Background and the need for gender equity in healthcare leadership
- Beyond gender: leadership and the intersection of marginalised identities
- Leadership styles, mentoring and networking, and leadership through purpose
- Self-reflective activities, pre-reading requirements and additional resources
Day 1 (Facilitated Delivery either In-person or Online; dependant on program dates)
- Keynote: A Journey to Leadership
- Power, Merit, Bias, Imposter Syndrome
- Ferocious Warmth Leadership
- Building team and organisational culture
Day 2 (Facilitated Delivery either In-person or Online; dependant on program dates)
- Leadership through purpose
- Influencing change
- Mentoring & Networking
- Work-life integration
Course facilitators
Our program distinguishes itself by being grounded in evidence and led by authentic experts and leaders who bring real-world experience to the table. This approach ensures that our leadership and influence strategies are not only effective but also personalised to meet the unique needs of each participant.
The Women in Leadership Program has a number of motivational speakers from clinical, academic and professional backgrounds, including:
Testimonials
This was the most impactful course I have done in recent years. I have thought about it almost every day since, and still feel inspired and empowered as a result. | This course provided me with inspiration and knowledge to be able to get out and do what I already can but didn't trust myself to do. | This course helped to consolidate the elements of effective leadership, with key areas of improvement identified. |