Women & Leadership

This program is a journey of connection filled with unique encounters and experiences. By acquiring the right skills and practicing in a safe environment, we create the ideal conditions for maximum results: in just 3 sessions of 2 days each, over a span of 3 months, you will gain all the soft skills necessary to effectively break through the glass ceiling.

The content of the program is intensive and effective, thanks to a combination of modules, speakers, networking dinners, and relaxation, set amidst an exclusive, forested environment.

The program is centered around learning and deepening new skills and unlearning old skills. ​

What elements are included?

€ 7.945,-

  • Identifying and breaking through ingrained patterns and understanding how the brain works

  • How to create an inclusive work environment and what it requires from you as a leader

  • Business Etiquette and Business Dining

  • Which leadership style suits you based on your natural strengths

  • The importance of a Sisterhood United environment and creating a safety net

  • Strategy Development and Personal Leadership

  • Reputation Management, Crisis Management & Personal Branding

  • The importance of effective networking and how to maintain your established network

  • How to prepare for the job interview and what to include in your curriculum vitae

  • Work–Life Balance: Women and Health

  • The rules of negotiation

  • The art of debating

  • What are the rules for a political career?

  • The importance of additional roles and how to secure them

  • Strategic Applications for Executives and Supervisors

  • The dynamics within non-executive boardrooms

    One-on-one meetings with our ambassadors and/or masterclass leaders form an integral part of the program, alongside various networking opportunities during the alumni gatherings. We conclude the masterclass sessions with special attention to the growth and successes everyone has achieved during this learning journey. There is also the opportunity to schedule follow-up sessions and individual coaching.

The results
  • After completing this program, you will be ‘ready to board,’ equipped with the soft skills and confidence needed to achieve your goal.

  • These skills will help you join the most important executive networks in the Netherlands. In short, a win-win for all parties.

    If you want to master the unwritten rules to position yourself for a top appointment, choose this program.

COURSES 2024

Course 2 (Q2 2024):

June 13/14 • July 04/05 • September 12/13

Course 3 (Q4 2024):

October 03/04 • November 07/08 • November 21/22

COURSES 2025

Course 1 (Q1 2025):

March 13/14 • April 10/11 • May 15/16

Course 2 (Q2 2025):

June 05/06 • July 03/04 • September 11/12

Course 3 (Q4 2025):

October 09/10 • November 06/07 • December 11/12

The modules (spread over 3 sessions of 2 days each)

Day 1

  • Identifying and breaking through ingrained patterns and understanding how the brain works
  • How to create an inclusive work environment and what it requires from you as a leader
  • Business Etiquette and Business Dining

Day 2

  • Which leadership style suits you based on your natural strengths
  • The importance of a Sisterhood United environment and creating a safety net

Day 3

  • Strategy Development and Personal Leadership
  • Reputation Management, Crisis Management & Personal Branding

Day 4

  • The importance of effective networking and how to maintain your established network
  • How to prepare for a job interview and what to include in your curriculum vitae
  • The rules of negotiation
  • Work–Life Balance: Women and Health

Day 5

  • The rules of negotiation
  • The art of debating
  • What are the rules for a political career?

Day 6

  • Identifying and breaking through ingrained patterns and understanding how the brain works
  • How to create an inclusive work environment and what it requires from you as a leader
  • Business Etiquette and Business Dining

Closing + Networking reception with all executives/ambassadors who contributed to the success of the Top Women Academy.

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