Corporate leadership training
Women Leadership Training Course in Iran
Help women lead with confidence, compassion and conviction: making their views heard, negotiating for win-win outcomes, building networks of mentors and sponsors, addressing bias to create fairer workplaces and keeping their resilience strong across a long career.
- In-person, virtual
or blended - Customised for
your organisation - Delivered worldwide,
including Iran - For women leaders
at every career stage
Course overview
What Is Women’s Leadership Development?
Women’s leadership development equips women with the skills, confidence and support to lead and to break through barriers that can hold them back. The course builds executive presence and a personal brand, assertive communication, strategic career planning, negotiation, conflict management, mentoring and networks, advocacy for inclusion and resilience.
Interactive workshops, discussion and practical exercises let participants practise speaking with influence, negotiating and planning their next step alongside other women leaders in Iran.
Women from every professional background in Iran, from recent graduates and aspiring entrepreneurs to executives, nonprofit leaders and government officials, develop executive presence and a personal brand, negotiate for win-win outcomes and build the networks and mentoring relationships that help them advance and lead with conviction.
Why it matters
Why Women’s Leadership Matters in Iran
Organisations in Iran draw on women’s leadership to drive innovation and diversity. Women who lead with confidence, address unconscious bias and mentor others widen opportunity across their organisations and communities.
Talent is underused
Organisations miss out when capable women do not reach senior roles.
More voices, better decisions
More perspectives at the table lead to better decisions.
Barriers persist
Unconscious bias still affects women’s chances to advance.
Communities progress together
Women who lead help organisations and communities in Iran grow.
The Knowles leadership approach
From Insight to Impact
The course follows the route women leaders take, from deciding what they want to lead to sustaining their energy over a career, making each step a skill to practise and share.
Women leading in action
- 1. AspireWhat do I want to lead?
- 2. VoiceAm I being heard?
- 3. NegotiateWhat will I ask for?
- 4. NetworkWho backs my growth?
- 5. AdvocateWho else can I lift?
- 6. SustainHow do I keep going?
Key benefits
Why Organisations Choose This Course
This programme helps your leaders and your organisation to:
More Women Leading
More women prepared for senior leadership.
Confident Voices
Women who influence meetings and decisions.
A Mentoring Culture
Experienced women who coach and mentor others.
Wider Networks
Networks that support career advancement.
Fairer Workplaces
Leaders who recognise and reduce bias.
Sustainable Careers
Leaders who thrive under pressure without burning out.
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Course curriculum
A practical and structured learning journey.
Twelve units in three stages lead from owning your leadership, to expanding your influence, to leading change for others, through workshops, discussion and exercises.
- Unit 1
Leadership Barriers
- Recognise the barriers women face on the way up.
- Distinguish what you can change from what to navigate.
- Learn from women who have broken through.
- Unit 2
Building Confidence
- Understand your leadership style and strengths.
- Build emotional resilience against self-doubt.
- Develop executive presence that feels authentic.
- Unit 3
Assertive Speaking
- Communicate views with clarity and conviction.
- Keep your place in the discussion when overlooked.
- Make sure your ideas are attributed to you.
- Unit 4
Career Strategy
- Set a strategic direction for your career.
- Plan the experience and visibility to get there.
- Turn your SMART goals into next actions.
- Unit 5
Win-Win Negotiation
- Prepare negotiations for roles, budgets and pay.
- Ask with confidence while building rapport.
- Answer objections and reach win-win terms.
- Unit 6
Calm Disagreement
- Disagree constructively and hold your view.
- Use mediation skills to resolve conflict calmly.
- Address unconscious bias when it appears.
- Unit 7
Mentors and Sponsors
- Find mentors who advise and sponsors who promote you.
- Request support with a precise ask.
- Learn from established women leaders.
- Unit 8
Women’s Networks
- Build professional networks across sectors.
- Cultivate relationships of mutual support.
- Use networks to advance careers and causes.
- Unit 9
Advocating Equality
- Make a reasoned case for diversity and inclusion.
- Enlist allies and decision-makers in the cause.
- Advocate persuasively and keep people with you.
- Unit 10
Rights and Policies
- Understand the rights that protect women at work.
- Use workplace policy to support fair treatment.
- Help colleagues act on their rights.
- Unit 11
Opening Doors
- Widen women’s access to learning and development.
- Support women in enterprise and the workforce.
- Coach and mentor the next generation.
- Unit 12
Lasting Resilience
- Stay resilient through change and uncertainty.
- Manage priorities across work and family.
- Overcome procrastination and protect your time.
Course agenda
Two-day course agenda.
A sample agenda showing how the two days run, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The final agenda is agreed with you.
Welcome, objectives and introductions
Leadership barriers
Morning break
Building confidence
Lunch
Assertive speaking
Career strategy
Afternoon break
Win-win negotiation
Day one reflection
Close
Recap and goals for the day
Calm disagreement
Morning break
Mentors and sponsors
Lunch
Women’s networks
Advocating equality, rights and policies
Afternoon break
Opening doors
Lasting resilience and action planning
Close
Participant resources
What participants receive.
A practical set of resources to support learning during the course and application afterwards.
Course Workbook
Content, summaries and activities for every unit.
Templates and Worksheets
Ready-to-use tools to apply learning at work.
Action Plan Template
Turn learning into clear next steps.
Job Aids and Quick Guides
Key models, checklists and frameworks for daily use.
Digital Resources
Additional materials to revisit after the course.
Certificate of Completion
Recognition of the training completed.
Practical application
From theory to real workplace impact.
Practical exercises and role-plays let participants rehearse speaking with influence, prepare a negotiation, approach a mentor and plan an inclusion initiative, alongside other women leaders in Iran.
Voice Practice
Practise speaking with influence in a busy meeting.
Negotiation Role-Play
Negotiate a budget, role or salary increase.
Mentoring Circles
Exchange advice with peers and experienced women.
Advocacy Planning
Plan an initiative that makes your workplace fairer.
Who should attend
Designed for women at every stage of leadership.
The course is for women from all professional backgrounds who want to grow as leaders, from recent graduates and aspiring entrepreneurs to mid-level managers, executives, nonprofit leaders and government officials.
- Women ExecutivesGrow influence and sponsor others.
- Team LeadersGuide their teams with assurance.
- EntrepreneursBuild businesses and negotiate deals.
- EducatorsLead in education and institutions.
- Early-Career WomenDevelop skills and networks early.
- Community LeadersLead change in the community.
Course format and delivery
Flexible options to suit your organisation.
Choose the format and duration that fit your schedule and learning needs, whether at your workplace in Iran, online or a mix of both.
In-Person Training
Delivered at your organisation in Iran or at a suitable venue.
Virtual Training
Interactive, engaging live online delivery.
Blended Learning
A combination of in-person and virtual sessions.
Customised Training
Tailor case studies, organisation focus, delivery mode, modules and duration. Explore Customized Training
- Typical Duration2 Full Days9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also available as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and experience level.
No prior experience is required. The course suits women at every career stage and works well for mixed groups of emerging and established leaders.
No formal prerequisites
Open to any woman who wants to lead and make an impact.
All experience levels
From students and graduates to senior executives.
Designed for mixed groups
Emerging and established leaders learn from each other.
Ready to take part
Bring a leadership goal or challenge you are facing.
Course framework
A structured approach to developing leaders.
Our framework takes participants from understanding their own leadership, through practice in workshops, to reflection and then to application at work and in the community.
Practical and Actionable
Skills and plans to use straight after the course.
Relevant to Iran
Grounded in what women leaders in Iran actually meet.
A Supportive Community
Peers and mentors who keep supporting each other.
The women’s leadership cycle
- 1. LearnCore leadership principles
- 2. ExploreCase studies and discussion
- 3. PractiseRole-plays and simulations
- 4. ReflectSelf-assessment and journaling
- 5. ApplyReal-world projects
- 6. GrowMentoring and peer support
Key learning outcomes
From knowledge to lasting leadership impact.
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- 01
Lead with confidence
Project executive presence grounded in your strengths.
- 02
Speak up
Speak with conviction and stand by your view.
- 03
Negotiate well
Negotiate for win-win outcomes that meet your needs.
- 04
Build your network
Build relationships with mentors, sponsors and allies.
- 05
Advocate for change
Promote inclusion and equal opportunity.
- 06
Sustain your energy
Thrive under pressure and balance your commitments.
When one woman reaches leadership, she can widen the way for many others.
Example exercises and tools
Learn by doing.
Practical exercises and planning tools are applied throughout to each participant’s own career and the changes she plans to lead.
In one role-play, a mid-level manager in an Iranian company negotiates with her director for the budget a new project needs: participants prepare the evidence, plan an opening that builds rapport, practise answering objections with calm conviction and look for a win-win agreement both sides can support.
Strengths Inventory
List the strengths and results you bring to the table.
Ask Planner
Plan your ask and your answers to objections.
Network Map
Map your mentors, sponsors and the gaps between them.
Boundary Plan
Decide the limits that keep your workload sustainable.
Assessment
Assessment and learning progress.
A mix of steps before, during and after the programme keeps learning relevant and turns it into action.
Before the training
Share your goals and team context.
Agree the objectives and focus areas.
Confirm the format, timing and group.
During the training
Role-plays, simulations and practical exercises.
Feedback from experienced leaders as skills develop.
Group discussion and reflection.
After the training
A personal action plan for the workplace.
Self-assessment and guided journaling to track progress.
Ongoing learning through peers, mentors and the alumni network.
Workplace application
Relevant to your context.
Participants apply the tools to real situations in organisations and communities in Iran, from a budget negotiation to leading a community initiative.
- Promotion TalksArgue for promotion.
- Pay DiscussionsNegotiate fair pay.
- Committee RolesShape key decisions.
- Mentoring OthersMentor younger women.
- Women’s GroupsBuild women’s networks.
- Workplace PolicyChampion fairer policy.
Let’s discuss your requirements
Request a Customised Leadership Programme.
Talk to our team about how this course can be tailored for your organisation in Iran or other locations worldwide.
- Share your priorities
- Receive a tailored proposal
- Explore delivery options
Adapting for Iran
Adapting the programme for Iranian organisations.
We tailor the course so it reflects your people, your sector and the context you work in.
Local case studies
Examples and case studies drawn from leaders in Iran.
Cultural awareness
Content that respects cultural nuances and builds inclusive environments.
Community focus
Projects that address real local and community issues.
Industry and organisation focus
Examples, terminology and scenarios from your sector.
Delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery across Iran and worldwide.
We deliver this programme in Iran and in other locations worldwide, with flexible formats and options to suit your organisation.
- In-person
- Virtual
- Blended
At Your Workplace
In-house sessions at your office in Iran.
A Venue You Choose
Delivered at a training venue that suits your team.
Live Online
Interactive virtual sessions wherever your people are.
Across Countries
Programmes coordinated across several locations worldwide.
Client experiences
What our participants say.
Word-for-word feedback from participants at organisations in Singapore. Read all reviews
Yes, I would recommend it. Gaining a clear framework on communication styles is highly useful for de-escalating tough client situations
Yes, particularly for beginners who need a clear, structured way to start organizing workplace information.
The most useful aspects were learning about active listening, empathy, and adopting a growth mindset. The case studies and brainstorming sessions provided practical ideas for managing remote and hybrid teams, building rapport, and leading effectively.
Yes, because it helped me learn the basics of critical thinking to generate new ideas, analyze articles, and make arguments.
Yes, definitely. because it offers highly practical insights that help you navigate your role and better manage relationships within your team.
The course allowed me to identify the area where errors could occur and the various steps to identify and reduce the errors. Case studies were also provided to give a real-life experience instead of theoretical lessons.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this course.
What is the main focus of this course?
It develops the confidence and skills women need to lead, from executive presence and influence to negotiation, mentors and networks, advocacy for inclusion and resilience, applied to real situations in Iran.
What topics does the course cover?
Twelve units in three stages: owning your leadership (leadership barriers, building confidence, assertive speaking, career strategy), expanding your influence (win-win negotiation, calm disagreement, mentors and sponsors, women’s networks) and leading change (advocating equality, rights and policies, opening doors and lasting resilience).
Who should attend this course?
Women executives, managers, business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, recent graduates, nonprofit leaders and government officials.
Is the course suitable for new or first-time leaders?
Yes. It suits recent graduates and early-career women as well as seasoned executives who want to grow and mentor others.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
It is very practical. Workshops, discussion and exercises let participants practise influencing, negotiating, finding mentors and planning change.
How long is the course?
The standard course runs over 2 full days, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It can also be delivered as a 1-day, half-day, 90-minute or 60-minute session.
Can the course be customised for our organisation?
Yes. We can adapt the content, examples and format to your goals, industry and team. See Customized Corporate Training for how we tailor programmes.
Can we use examples from our own industry?
Yes. We design and deliver our courses with subject matter experts in each field. Tell us about your industry, context and terminology when you enquire, and it will be taken into account.
Can we combine this course with other topics?
Yes. We can combine related topics into one programme or build a learning pathway across several sessions and levels.
Is this course available outside Iran?
Yes. We deliver this programme in other countries worldwide, in person or live online, and can coordinate it across several locations.
What delivery options are available?
In person at your workplace or a venue you choose, live online, or a blend of both.
What kind of exercises and activities are included?
Influence practice, negotiation role-plays, mentoring circles, inclusion planning, a strengths list, an ask planner, network mapping and a SMART action plan.
Do participants receive mentoring during the course?
Yes. Participants receive mentorship and constructive feedback from experienced leaders throughout the course.
Will participants build a professional network?
Yes. Participants connect with fellow participants, build mentoring relationships with facilitators and guest speakers, and can join an alumni network for ongoing learning.
How does the course support personal growth?
Through regular self-assessment and reflection, guided journaling to track progress and set goals, and techniques for mindfulness and stress management.
Is the course relevant to the Iranian context?
Yes. It is designed for women leading in Iran, with workshops and role-plays built around the barriers and opportunities women there meet as they advance.
Which cities in Iran can the course be delivered in?
We can deliver it in cities across Iran, including Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, Karaj, Tabriz, Shiraz and Ahvaz, and other cities on request. We also offer a full range of leadership courses in Iran.
Can we download a course brochure?
Yes. Download our course brochure for an overview of our training programmes.
How do we request a proposal?
Share your goals and requirements through the enquiry form on this page. Our team replies within one business day with suggestions and a tailored proposal.
Who can we contact about this course?
Email [email protected], call +65 6714 6663 or use the enquiry form on this page. We reply within one business day.
Next steps
From enquiry to delivery.
A simple, transparent process from your first message to the training day.
- 1
Enquiry
Share your training needs and priorities.
- 2
Consultation
We discuss and refine the scope with you.
- 3
Proposal
Receive a tailored proposal with delivery options.
- 4
Confirm
Review, adjust and agree the details.
- 5
Delivery
We deliver the programme for your team.
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Tell us about your team and goals, and we will recommend the right format for your organisation in Iran. Fill in the form or contact our team directly.
- Email us[email protected]
- Call us+65 6714 6663
- Quick replyWe get back to you within one business day.
- Ask before you commitTalk to our team about the right course and format for your needs.
This course is customisable
We can tailor the content, examples and activities to your team’s industry, goals and workplace context. Explore Customized Training
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