We recently ran a six-week programme for women stepping into senior roles. Smart, capable leaders who still had that wee voice saying who do you think you are and the habit of shrinking themselves to seem polite, non-threatening and “professional”.

Here’s what happened when they were given space to practise confidence instead of just talk about it.

They stopped over-apologising.
They spoke up without waiting for permission.
They backed their decisions.
Meetings got easier.
Email tone stopped sounding like a Victorian apology note.
And they led with presence rather than doubt.

Every single participant reported feeling more confident and every single one would recommend it. Real shifts, not motivational-poster chat.

We didn’t drown them in theory. We worked on confidence in the body, in the voice and in the room. Practical, grounded, and done with humour. Courage is easier to access when you feel safe, seen and allowed to be human.

Why it matters for organisations

Confidence is not a personality trait. It’s a leadership skill.
And when women step into senior roles without it, talent gets dimmed, not developed.

Brave Leaders helps women:

• speak with clarity
• lead without shrinking
• handle boundaries and difficult conversations
• trust their judgement
• bring their full skillset to the table

The knock-on effect is felt across the organisation.
Stronger decisions.
Cleaner communication.
Better collaboration.
People who look like leaders because they feel like leaders.

If your team need this

Bring Brave Leaders to your organisation and we’ll build a programme tailored to your people. No jargon. No performative girlbossing. Just real confidence, earned in real time.

Get in touch and let’s talk about bringing this to your staff.