What is the Programme?
This programme distinctly differentiates itself from all other generic 'women in leadership' options in the market. This is a powerful and influential senior leader programme.
It connects a group of senior women leaders facing similar challenges in an exclusive group coaching programme, to benefit from the collective wisdom, shared experiences and diverse perspectives of these peers.
The Benefits
The Connected Leadership Programme is unlike any other, blending connection, facilitation, and knowledge to elevate your leadership journey. It is specifically for women in Leadership roles. Each cohort engages in real-time through immersive peer learning clinics and collaborative sessions tackling real-world challenges.
Key topics include organisational strategy, strategic acumen, effective board engagement, navigating disruption, and building cultural capability for leadership in Aotearoa. Facilitated by women with CEO, and board experience, this in-depth programme features six in-person, 4-hour workshops.
Our cohorts consist of small, non-competing groups of senior women leaders, supported by private networking, online resources, virtual check-ins, and personalized coaching.
Join us to unlock your potential and make a lasting impact. Together, let’s connect, lead, and shape the future.
Next Programme Intakes:
Auckland:
March 2025 Cohort is Underway
Now accepting expressions of interest for our next 2025 Auckland cohort
Wellington:
Enrolment Open for 2025
Queenstown:
Enrolment Open for 2025
In this exclusive group coaching programme, you'll connect with a network of senior women leaders facing similar challenges. Benefit from the collective wisdom, shared experiences, and diverse perspectives of your peers.
Peer Learning
Access a wealth of online resources, including articles, video materials, and more through a secure login on to our course library. This repository complements the face-to-face workshops, providing you with continuous support and knowledge.
Resource Library
The key objective is to provide a powerful network for you as a senior leader. Join a private WhatsApp channel to stay in touch with your fellow leaders, fostering ongoing collaboration and support and accessing opportunities
Private Network
To keep you connected and support you to activate your learning and stay accountable between workshops. Additional one on one coaching opportunities are also available.
Virtual Check ins
Our unique peer clinic opportunities allow you to bring your live leadership challenges to the group. Collaborate, gain insights, and explore innovative solutions together.
Problem Solving
Led by Sue Watson & Tracey Taylor, skilled facilitators, experienced chief executives, and professional directors. Our program combines their expertise with the collective knowledge of the group, creating a dynamic learning environment.
Expert Facilitation
Membership of the Connected Leadership Alumni Community including access to private
Leadership Events & Leadership
Wellbeing Retreats.
Alumni Membership
You will receive first preference to attend our two day / one night Noho Marae before tickets are released to our network.
Noho Marae (optional)
Key Components
Programme Snapshot
Six, In-Person Workshops
4 hour workshops
Workshops Run 9am-1pm
Morning programme
Small Leadership Groups
Non-Competitive Industry Leaders
Diverse Leadership Topics
Practical Strategies
Investment in Leadership
$6,750 + GST
Two Day Noho Marae
Optional Add-On
Is The Connected Leadership Programme for you?
Women leaders tell us they often feel isolated in their role and want a confidential, committed network of other women leaders they can support and learn from. They want to bring their challenges for discussion and review. They want to gain insights from other women and they want rich informed kōrero and discussion about issues that impact them as leaders.
We recognise that women leaders are leaving at the highest rate in years. This exodus is a pressing issue, and the Connected Leadership Program aims to be part of the solution.
By connecting senior women leaders, nurturing their growth, and fostering a supportive peer network, we're committed to empowering them to stay and thrive in their leadership roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our 1st Auckland Cohort for 2025 is currently underway and meeting on:
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6 March 2025
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10 April 2025
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8 May 2025
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12 June 2025
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17 July 2025
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7 August 2025
Enrolment is still open in Auckland. Dates for the second intake for Auckland 2025 are coming soon. Please check back here or get in touch to learn more.
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The Programme will run in Auckland, Wellington & Queenstown.
Enrolment is now open for 2025, with one cohort currently underway in Auckland. Please 'contact us' to learn more & register your interest.
Workshops will take place from 9am-1pm, with the option to participate virtually.
Topics include:
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Developing a strategy for your organisation and strategic acumen
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Working effectively with your board and board reporting
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Developing an effective senior leadership team
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Refining your leadership brand and purpose
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Communicating effectively as a leader
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Leading and responding to change and disruption
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Developing political acumen and stakeholder engagement
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Cultural capability for leadership in Aotearoa
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Growing and leveraging your professional network
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Being intentional about your career direction and taking a strategic approach to getting there
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Gaining a governance role
We will also have the opportunity to address topics that you bring to the workshops.
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Simply select "Contact us" and fill out the form with a message. We will be in touch shortly after receiving your details.
The Connected Leadership Program is exclusively designed for senior women leaders: Chief Executives, or equivalent level roles in Aotearoa. If you are in a senior leadership role and seeking opportunities for growth, development, and peer support, this program is tailored to your needs.
If you're interested in the Programme, but unsure if you meet the qualifying criteria, please reach out so we can discuss your individual options.
Great news! The opportunity to participate in workshops via zoom is now available.
Due to interest from our overseas and wider local network, we've opened the programme to include those who could not join us in person and now offer the opportunity to join the workshops via Zoom.
No, access to the online resources, including articles, video materials and more, are included in the program fee. These resources are provided to complement the in-person workshops, virtual check ins, and offer continuous support to our program participants.
Peer learning is a powerful approach that allows you to benefit from the collective wisdom, shared experiences, and diverse perspectives of your fellow senior women leaders. We believe in the value of learning from each other, and your expertise and insights are integral to your growth and development as a leader.