Women in Leadership Program

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.

3 Day Program

1 day self-paced e-module (to be completed prior) and 2 days of facilitated delivery (8:30 AM–5:00 PM AEST).

Upcoming

In person: 21 & 22 October 2026
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Women in Leadership – Prato, Italy 2027

  • Dates available soon

Fees

General attendee:
TBA

Continuous medical education funds can be used and CPD points equivalent to 24 hours can be claimed.

Discounted rate (proof required):
TBA
Use discount code MCHRI_20

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

Access

Program information and resource packs are emailed 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the program.

Cancellation & Transfer Policy

We understand that sometimes plans change. Please read our cancellation policy here.

Enquiries

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 depending on facilitator availability.

Self-Paced Pre-Work E-Module

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, depending on program dates

  • Keynote: A Journey to Leadership
  • Power, Merit, Bias, and Imposter Syndrome
  • Ferocious Warmth Leadership
  • Building team and organisational culture

Day 2

Facilitated delivery either in person or online, depending on program dates

  • Leadership through purpose
  • Influencing change
  • Mentoring and 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.

– Manager, Royal Children's Hospital
 
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.

– Unit Manager, Monash Health
 
"This program was one of the most transformative programs I have attended in many years. Thank you to all for taking me on this personal journey, for being so supportive and for demonstrating vulnerability in sharing your own stories"