Corporate leadership training
Women Leadership Training Course in Liberia
Prepare women to lead with courage and compassion: amplify their voice, ask for what they need and get it, grow a network of mentors and sponsors, speak up for fairness at work and in the community, and build the resilience for a long career, through practical, hands-on training.
- In-person, virtual
or blended - Customised for
your organisation - Delivered worldwide,
including Liberia - For women leaders
at every career stage
Course overview
What Is Women’s Leadership Development?
Women’s leadership development equips women with the abilities, confidence and backing to lead, and to challenge the stereotypes and norms that too often limit them. The course strengthens leadership presence, assertive speaking, career planning, negotiation, handling conflict, mentoring and networks, advocacy for equality and resilience building.
Through interactive workshops, engaging seminars and immersive practical sessions, participants rehearse speaking up, negotiating and mapping their next step, learning with and from other women leaders in Liberia.
In Monrovia and beyond, women in Liberia are part of a nation rebuilding. The course brings women from diverse backgrounds together to amplify their voices, chart their own paths to leadership and form a network of solidarity that lasts beyond the training room.
Why it matters
Why Women’s Leadership Matters in Liberia
As Liberia rebuilds, its organisations and communities need the full talent of women leaders. Women who speak with confidence, negotiate firmly and lead with courage and compassion help challenge the stereotypes and norms that slow progress.
Talent is underused
Every woman held back from senior roles is leadership talent an organisation cannot use.
More voices, better decisions
Leaders choose more wisely when many perspectives are heard.
Barriers persist
Stereotypes and old norms still restrict women’s education, careers and earnings.
Communities progress together
Liberian women in leadership strengthen the households and communities around them.
The Knowles leadership approach
From Insight to Impact
Participants move through the stages of a woman’s leadership journey, from choosing what to lead to sustaining their energy for years to come, treating each one as a skill they can 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
A wider pool of women prepared for senior positions.
Confident Voices
Women whose ideas are heard in meetings and decisions.
A Mentoring Culture
Established women leaders who help others rise.
Wider Networks
Contacts that lead to new openings in every sector.
Fairer Workplaces
Leaders who challenge bias and open doors for colleagues.
Sustainable Careers
Leaders who cope with pressure and balance home and career.
Have questions about this course?
Our team is happy to help. Send us a message and we will get back to you within one business day.
Course curriculum
A practical and structured learning journey.
Twelve units in three stages lead from owning your strengths, to growing your influence with others, to leading change for women in your workplace and community.
- Unit 1
Leadership Barriers
- Explore the stereotypes and norms that slow women’s progress.
- Tell apart the barriers you can change and those to navigate.
- Learn from women who found their own routes to the top.
- Unit 2
Building Confidence
- List your achievements and the strengths behind them.
- Quiet the inner voice that says you are not ready yet.
- Lead with courage and compassion in your own style.
- Unit 3
Assertive Speaking
- Share your views directly and with conviction.
- Keep speaking when you are interrupted or ignored.
- Take ownership of the credit your work deserves.
- Unit 4
Career Strategy
- Write SMART goals for the leader you want to become.
- Seek the experience and visibility your goals require.
- Use time-blocking to turn plans into weekly actions.
- Unit 5
Win-Win Negotiation
- Plan how to negotiate for a role, resources or a pay rise.
- Ask firmly while keeping goodwill on both sides.
- Deal with resistance and settle on a fair deal.
- Unit 6
Calm Disagreement
- Voice disagreement constructively and hold your position.
- Resolve conflict through empathy and active listening.
- Challenge bias and unfair treatment calmly and firmly.
- Unit 7
Mentors and Sponsors
- Find mentors who advise you and sponsors who back you.
- Ask colleagues and mentors for help with a clear request.
- Learn from women role models who went before you.
- Unit 8
Women’s Networks
- Expand your network at events and online platforms.
- Build circles of women who support one another.
- Use your shared voices to drive change together.
- Unit 9
Advocating Equality
- Prepare a persuasive, evidence-based case for equality.
- Win over decision-makers and allies to your cause.
- Advocate firmly without pushing people away.
- Unit 10
Rights and Policies
- Learn the workplace rights and protections women can rely on.
- Use your organisation’s policies to secure fair treatment.
- Help other women know and use their rights.
- Unit 11
Opening Doors
- Open up schooling and training opportunities for girls and women.
- Encourage women’s enterprise and economic participation.
- Mentor and sponsor the women coming after you.
- Unit 12
Lasting Resilience
- Use coping strategies to manage stress and adversity.
- Balance the demands of family and working life.
- Hold boundaries that keep your energy for the long run.
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.
Role-plays and immersive practical sessions turn each idea into practice: speaking up, negotiating a request, finding a mentor and planning advocacy, side by side with other women leaders in Liberia.
Voice Practice
Practise putting an idea across and keeping attention when others cut in.
Negotiation Role-Play
Negotiate for a new role, extra resources or a pay rise.
Mentoring Circles
Share personal experiences and advice with peers and mentors.
Advocacy Planning
Design a campaign for one change your organisation needs.
Who should attend
Designed for women at every stage of leadership.
The course welcomes women from diverse backgrounds who want to lead and make a difference, from students and recent graduates to experienced leaders ready to step further and lift others with them.
- Women ExecutivesGrow their influence and sponsor rising women.
- Team LeadersGuide their teams with confidence.
- EntrepreneursExpand ventures and negotiate firmly.
- EducatorsLead change in schools and institutions.
- Early-Career WomenBuild skills and contacts early on.
- Community LeadersChampion progress where they live.
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 Liberia, online or a mix of both.
In-Person Training
Delivered at your organisation in Liberia 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.
The framework moves participants through a learning cycle: understand their own leadership, practise new skills, reflect on what happened and put the lessons into daily practice at work and in the community.
Practical and Actionable
Skills and plans ready to use as soon as you return.
Relevant to Liberia
Grounded in the opportunities and obstacles women in Liberia meet.
A Supportive Community
A network of solidarity that keeps encouraging each member.
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
Know your strengths and step forward as a leader.
- 02
Speak up
Express your views with confidence and stand by them in debate.
- 03
Negotiate well
Prepare well and negotiate for what you need.
- 04
Build your network
Gather mentors, sponsors and allies.
- 05
Advocate for change
Rally colleagues behind equality and fair chances.
- 06
Sustain your energy
Keep stress in check and make room for family life.
When one woman steps into leadership, she makes the path wider for those who follow.
Example exercises and tools
Learn by doing.
Practical exercises and planning tools help participants apply each idea to their own careers and to the change they want to lead.
Lively discussions and practical sessions draw on moments women leaders in Liberia may know well, such as speaking up when a meeting overlooks a good idea, or asking a senior colleague to become a mentor. Participants share personal experiences, set SMART goals for their next step, plan time-blocks that protect their well-being and agree how they will keep supporting each other afterwards.
Strengths Inventory
Write down the achievements and strengths you bring to a leadership role.
Ask Planner
Shape a clear request and prepare for the objections.
Network Map
Chart who mentors and sponsors you and who is missing.
Boundary Plan
Agree limits that protect your energy and time.
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 use the tools in organisations and communities across Liberia, from a conversation about promotion to leading a community initiative.
- Promotion TalksArgue for the role you want next.
- Pay DiscussionsSecure fair pay for your work.
- Committee RolesShape decisions from the table.
- Mentoring OthersGuide younger women at work.
- Women’s GroupsOrganise solidarity and action.
- Workplace PolicyPress for fairer workplace rules.
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 Liberia or other locations worldwide.
- Share your priorities
- Receive a tailored proposal
- Explore delivery options
Adapting for Liberia
Adapting the programme for Liberian 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 Liberia.
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 Liberia and worldwide.
We deliver this programme in Liberia 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 Liberia.
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 definitely. Gaining a deep understanding of structured mentoring models is incredibly beneficial for anyone stepping into a leadership role.
Yes, definitely. because it offers highly practical insights that help you navigate your role and better manage relationships within your team.
Yes, because it really highlights how our daily business decisions directly impact the local community and the environment.
Yes, the strategic frameworks shared are highly practical and worth learning for career growth.
Yes, I definitely would. The program teaches you exactly how to approach closing deals and handle tough discussions with confidence.
Yes, but you must come with an open mind to self-reflect.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this course.
What is the main focus of this course?
It builds the confidence and skills women need to lead: assertive speaking, career planning, negotiation, mentors and sponsors, advocacy for equality and resilience, applied to the situations women leaders in Liberia meet.
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 from diverse backgrounds who want to lead and make a difference: executives, team leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, community leaders and women early in their careers.
Is the course suitable for new or first-time leaders?
Yes. Students and women early in their careers build a strong foundation, while experienced leaders deepen their skills and learn to mentor.
Is the course practical or theory-based?
Very practical. Role-plays, seminars and practical sessions let participants practise speaking up, negotiating, approaching mentors and planning advocacy.
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 Liberia?
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?
Speaking-up drills, negotiation practice, peer mentoring circles, an advocacy plan, a strengths list, an ask planner, a network map and a boundary plan, with feedback all along.
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 Liberian context?
Yes. It is designed for women leading or aspiring to lead in Liberia, and the discussions draw on the experiences participants bring from their own organisations and communities.
Which cities in Liberia can the course be delivered in?
We can deliver it in cities across Liberia, including Monrovia, Kakata, Gbarnga, Buchanan, Zwedru, Harper and Voinjama, and other cities on request. We also offer a full range of leadership courses in Liberia.
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 Liberia. Fill in the form or contact our team directly.
- Email us[email protected]
- Call us+65 6714 6663
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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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