Who is This Step Up - Speak Up Corporate Program For?
The management of organizations who want to support the success, career advancement, retention and well-being of their women (D&I objectives, leadership development, internal women’s network)
For women in these organizations to learn, practice and improve their communication skills toward personal development, promotion opportunities and career advancement , public speaking and networking with like-minded inspirational women.
Why is it Needed?
There are several important gaps that exist in corporate environments with regard to the promotion of women.
- Leadership Gap – Less women in leadership roles
- Promotion Gap – Glass Ceiling/Broken Rung –first promotion to management
- Employment Gap – Not enough women employed in technology
- Visibility Gap – Women underrepresented in panel discussions and at conferences
The Goals of the Program
- To COACH mid-level women to communicate confidently and show their executive presence in all workplace situations
- To ENCOURAGE more women to go for positions that are out of their comfort zones and go for promotions to reach the next career level.
- To INSPIRE women to believe in themselves and that they deserve success and share stories of courage from women all over the world
- To EMPOWER them to find their seats at the table, speak up there and be heard!
- To SHARE victories and challenges with other women in the community forum to lift each other up and be inspired to never give up.
Barbara is Your Expert Communication Coach
Barbara is an American executive speaker coach, pitch coach, senior TEDx speaker coach, professional speaker and author based in The Netherlands. Through her company Successful Speaker Now, Barbara coaches male and female speakers to tell their stories with impact and influence.
Be Part of our Community
Come be part of this inspiring and empowering program where we help women in corporate environments to gain more confidence, improve their interpersonal skills and advance their careers into leadership.
