Women's Leadership Program Series 1 - 2026

This immersive residential experience offers a chance to pause, learn, reflect, and connect with a diverse network of women leaders in a supportive and nurturing environment.

The Women’s Leadership Program is a 3-day residential retreat for mid-to-senior women leaders looking to lead with purpose, navigate complexity, and drive meaningful change. Through practical strategies and peer learning, participants will build confidence and presence, learn to influence effectively, and explore gender-based workplace challenges.

Inclusions

Escape to a stunning retreat in regional Victoria, set in the picturesque Yarra Valley or Hepburn Springs area. Enjoy two nights in a private suite with all meals included. 

Join a diverse cohort of leaders from business, government and community sectors, learn from new and different perspectives, and extend your peer network.

The Outcomes:

Build Confidence and Strengthen Leadership Skills

The Women’s Leadership Program combines cutting-edge leadership development with interactive sessions led by seasoned leaders, and facilitated peer learning and deep connection-building. Participants gain practical insight into how leadership - both individual and collective -can be mobilised to strengthen organisations and communities.

Adaptive Leadership

Identify complex challenges, develop dynamic approaches, and lead through uncertainty.

Wellbeing, Voice & Power

Strengthen your executive presence, amplify your voice, and explore gender-based workplace challenges.

Character Strengths

Leverage your unique strengths to lead with confidence and impact.

Reflection & Application

Pause, reflect, and apply key insights for lasting growth.

Build Self-awareness

Explore values, triggers and personal challenges to build leadership influence.

Expert Faculty & Guest Speakers

Facilitated by expert leadership faculty with additional insights from seasoned leaders.

Who is the Women's Leadership Program for?

• Experienced mid-senior female and non-binary leaders

• Leaders facing complex and significant challenges, including gender-based challenges

• Leaders working in male-dominated environments

• Leaders seeking to develop a diverse and supportive peer group of women leaders

• Leaders needing time out to recalibrate, rejuvenate and reflect

• Leaders wanting to uplift their leadership capability and build new connections

Looking for a course catering to emerging leaders or early management roles? Visit Igniting Leadership Program or contact us for more information at info@leadershipvictoria.org.

Access the Leadership Victoria Alumni Network

After completing the Women's Leadership Program, you’ll join a diverse Alumni network of 7000+ leaders across Victoria, built over 35 years of Leadership Victoria programs. You’ll gain access to exclusive Alumni events, and have opportunities to continue your leadership learning and connect with other like-minded leaders. 

Workshop dates: 6, 7 & 8 May 2026 (Please allow 2 weeks before to complete pre-program work)

Reflections from the Women's Leadership Program