10K Women 5: Leadership and Personal Development Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview: This 7-week course is designed for women seeking to grow their leadership capabilities and advance their careers. With a flexible structure ideal for working professionals, learners will engage in practical exercises, reflective activities, and peer discussions across four core modules. Expect to spend approximately 3–4 hours per week, totaling around 25–30 hours for the full course. The program concludes with a personal action planning module to translate learning into real-world impact.
Module 1: Foundations of Leadership
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Defining leadership for women
- Identifying personal strengths
- Leadership styles and adaptability
- Developing foundational leadership skills
Module 2: Effective Communication
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Active listening and assertiveness
- Non-verbal communication
- Negotiation techniques
- Influence tactics in professional settings
Module 3: Overcoming Barriers
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Recognizing unconscious bias
- Managing imposter syndrome
- Navigating workplace dynamics
- Overcoming gender-based challenges in business
Module 4: Personal Action Planning
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Setting career goals
- Building support networks
- Creating a roadmap for growth
- Designing a personal action plan for career advancement
Module 5: Leadership and Personal Development Integration
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Applying leadership skills in real-world contexts
- Enhancing personal presence and confidence
- Integrating communication and negotiation strategies
Module 6: Final Project
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Deliverable 1: Personal leadership statement
- Deliverable 2: Career advancement action plan
- Deliverable 3: Peer feedback and reflection
Prerequisites
- Basic proficiency in English
- Access to internet and digital learning tools
- Interest in personal development and leadership growth
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Develop foundational leadership skills tailored for women in the workplace
- Enhance communication and negotiation techniques for professional settings
- Build self-confidence and personal presence in leadership roles
- Apply strategies for overcoming gender-based challenges in business
- Create a personal action plan for career advancement and impact