Training
Women in Leadership
Women In Leadership Program
Expertly Led, Experience-Driven, Evidence-Based
Are you a highly motivated woman working in healthcare, government or research?
Develop your leadership potential with a structured approach that blends experiential learning with practical application, focusing on overcoming the unique challenges faced by women in leadership.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will:
- Identify your leadership strengths
- Describe your barriers and enablers to career advancement
- Identify career drivers for innovative leadership – your why and your purpose in leadership
- Apply innovative leadership thinking
- Describe distributed and collaborative leadership approaches for greater impact
- Participate in a dynamic community of Women in Leadership
Course outline
Note: This is a general outline and the topic/order may change due to the availability of facilitators.
Day 1
- Ferocious Warmth Leadership
- Keys to Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
- Learning Intelligence for Leaders
Day 2
- Keynote: Journey to Leadership
- Leadership through Purpose
- Mentoring Essentials & Networking
- Work-life Integration
Day 3
- Influencing Policy and Practice
- Empowering change through Engagement
- Strategic Stakeholder & Consumer Relationships
- Women’s work: Driving equality for self and others
Who are the Course Facilitators?
Our program distinguishes itself by being grounded in evidence and led by authentic experts and leaders who bring real-world experience to the table. This approach ensures that our leadership and influence strategies are not only effective but also personalised to meet the unique needs of each participant.
The Women in Leadership Program has a number of motivational speakers from clinical, academic and professional backgrounds, including:
Ms Tracey Ezard
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Expert in the key pillars of learning intelligence: growth mindset, compelling environment and authentic dialogue.
Professor Helena Teede AM
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Clinician and academic, strongly committed to advancing women in leadership in healthcare.
A/Prof Elizabeth Sigston
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Clinician, social entrepreneur, author, thought leader, mentor and life coach for busy professionals.
Dr Jenny Proimos
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Clinician currently researching professional membership and training organisations to advance women in healthcare leadership.
Still want to know more?
Please email MCHRI.Shortcourses@monash.edu
Course Dates
Duration: 3 Day Program comprised of an 8 hour self-paced E-module to be completed prior and two days facilitation
Time: 8.30am – 5pm AEST
2026 Dates
- E-module Access: 25 February; In-Person: 4 & 5 March 2026
- E-module Access: 7 October; In-Person: 21 & 22 October 2026
Register here for your preferred session.
Course Fees
General Attendee: $1980 + GST.
Where available, staff can consider using continuous medical education funds.
- Employees of a Monash Partners organisation
- Women working in nursing or allied health
- Women working in a rural or remote area
- Non-clinical academics
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Cancellation & Transfer Policy
We understand that sometimes plans change. Please read our cancellation policy here
Enquiries
Please email MCHRI.Shortcourses@monash.edu for all enquiries.
Women in Leadership Testimonials
"This was the most impactful course I have done in recent years. I have thought about it almost every day since, and still feel inspired and empowered as a result," – Manager, Royal Children's Hospital
"This course provided me with inspiration and knowledge to be able to get out and do what I already can but didn't trust myself to do," – Unit Manager, Monash Health
"This course helped to consolidate the elements of effective leadership, with key areas of improvement identified," – Service Improvement Manager, Monash Health
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AHRA Women’s Health Research, Translation and Impact Network
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Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership
Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership (AWHL) is a Monash University led large-scale national research and impact project supported by an NHMRC Partnership Project grant and contributions from partners. Together in co-design with partners AWHL will generate a knowledge base and deliver multi-faceted organisational and individual level interventions that measurably improve career progression for women in healthcare.
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MIME Women in STEMM
The Monash Institute of Medical Engineering (MIME) is committed to creating more opportunities for women across healthcare and medical technology innovation. The MIME Women in STEMM Student Leader Awards aim to recognise, celebrate and support women students at Monash University who are contributing to innovation in healthcare and medical technologies.
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