What is the Connected Leadership 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: 2026
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
Structured, facilitated online sessions to maintain momentum and accountability 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 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.
We actively showcase the women in our community—positioning you as a leader through speaking opportunities, peer learning sessions, and curated introductions.
Alumni Membership
Join powerful conversations that explore the future of leadership in Aotearoa. As well as curated 1-day or overnight experiences, exclusively for CLP members.
Priority Access to Events & Private Wellness Retreats (optional)
Key Components
Programme Snapshot
Six, In-Person Workshops
4 hour workshops - no sessions December or January, or during school holidays
Workshops Run 9am-1pm
Held in central Auckland with refreshments provided
Small Leadership Groups
Non-Competitive Industry Leaders
Diverse Leadership Topics
Practical Strategies
Investment in Leadership
$7425 + GST
High-Calibre Peer Network
Build trusted relationships with other senior women who understand your context and challenge your thinking
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
The Connected Leadership Program is exclusively designed for senior women leaders: 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.
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Are you already leading—and want to stay sharp, strategic, and connected?
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Do you want to grow your leadership without compromise, all while balancing ambition, care, growth, and other responsibilities?
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Are you done with surface-level development and want a deeper, real-world edge?
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Are you ready to thrive in high-trust, high-calibre environments that offer challenge and support?
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.
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The Connected Leadership Programme runs over 8 months,
There are no sessions in January, and we avoid public holidays and key school holidays to help the programme fit alongside work, family, and life. The full schedule will be confirmed once we’ve brought together the right group of women for the next Auckland cohort.
If you’re interested in joining, let us know—we’ll keep you updated as dates are finalised.
The Programme will run in Auckland, at Alberts: 1 Albert St in the Auckland CBD.
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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The total investment for the Connected Leadership Programme is $7425 + GST.
This covers the full 8-month experience, including all workshops, coaching sessions, resources, and access to the Connected Leadership community throughout the programme.
We understand that investing in your leadership is a significant commitment—and we’re committed to making this programme accessible for the right women. If cost is a barrier, we offer a limited number of financial assistance options and can work with you to explore employer sponsorship or payment plans.
Please reach out, we’re happy to have a confidential conversation to see what’s possible.
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.
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.