Empowering Women through Upskilling for Leadership

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, upskilling leadership for women is no longer a luxury but a necessity.?

As the CEO of The Resiliency Group, I've had the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of leadership development for women. It's not just about acquiring new skills, but about fostering resilience, confidence, and the ability to inspire others.?

The future of leadership is female. Women bring a unique perspective and approach to leadership that is increasingly valuable in today's complex and interconnected world. They are adept at building relationships, fostering collaboration, and creating inclusive environments where diverse perspectives can thrive.?

However, despite these strengths, women continue to be underrepresented in leadership roles. This is not due to a lack of ambition or ability, but rather a lack of opportunities for development and advancement.?

Upskilling leadership for women is about more than just providing training. It's about creating a culture that values and supports women's leadership and providing the tools and resources necessary for women to succeed.?

We need to act. We need to invest in women's leadership development, create opportunities for advancement, and challenge the biases and barriers that hold women back.? The critical word here is ACTION.? Consider these steps:

(1)? Conduct a 360-degree assessment of current leaders on how they are perceived in promoting (or not) and training women to take more visible leadership roles.

(2)? Offer communication coaching for women to discover how to be assertive vs. aggressive, how to clearly voice ideas, and how to claim (physically and verbally) a place at the table.

(3)? Consider providing speech training for women so they become more comfortable and clear in addressing teams as well as larger audiences.?

I invite you to join me in this important work. Let's commit to upskilling leadership for women and create a future where everyone has the opportunity to lead.?

If you agree that upskilling leadership for women is a priority, please like, comment, and share this post. Let's spread the word and make a difference together.?

?2024, Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE. All rights reserved.

Eileen McDargh is the CEO of The Resiliency Group. She is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, master facilitator, and award-winning author with expertise in resiliency and leadership. The British research firm of Global Gurus International ranks her in the top five of the 30 Communication Gurus worldwide. Her articles have appeared in countless publications and two of her books have been awarded national recognition, including the Ben Franklin Gold Award.?You can purchase her book “40 Tips for Speaking Up, Speaking Out, and Being Heard” at https://www.eileenmcdargh.com/40-tips-for-speaking-out .