Speak Up!

How to be Heard in a Man’s World!

Do you want to fast track your career?

Do you want to make your voice count?

Do you work in a male dominated environment?

Yes? Then do come and join me and transform your career! March 12th at the Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath

Speak Up is a brand new type of leadership training for women devised by me, Jane C. Woods, to turn the latest research on gender difference into practical, useful information that women can use to successfully further their careers.

Sometimes it’s hard to get your point across as a professional woman in the workplace. Whatever your status at work, research shows men talk over you, interrupt you or dismiss your ideas and opinions. Object and you’re stuck with the bossy, overbearing, aggressive tag (note – only women get called ‘bossy’.) Say nothing and you’re a shy, going-nowhere wallflower. No wonder a recent Institute of leadership and management report described women’s lack of confidence as a significant factor in their failure to break through the glass ceiling!

Men and Women talk Differently at Work
Research shows that men and women have very different ways of communicating, both verbally and non-verbally. So do women need to walk, talk and generally behave like men to be successful in their careers? Or is there a better way…

Women Speak Up is Leadership Training with a difference. It doesn’t teach women how to be like men; instead it works directly with women on how to be strong powerful communicators who get their point across without being dogmatic, aggressive or disparaged. Learn how to make men listen to you, respect your views, and become an influential figure in your organisation. Fast track your career! Invest in your personal and professional development.

Next available course: March 12th at the world famous Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath. Preferential rates are available for Speak Up clients.

What is the Speak Up course about?
The course will address the issues raised by the Institute of Leadership and Management’s report, namely:

  • Low ambitions and expectations
  • Lack of self belief and confidence
  • A cautious approach to pursuing career opportunities
  • A less than straightforward career path

In particular we will be looking at the latest research on how men and women communicate in the boardroom and at work generally, and what that means for your style. Plus, we’ll take a look at attitudes to risk, how people get promoted within your organisation, and how you can effectively raise your profile and be on the radar for top jobs. (And it’s not by starting a women’s group!)

Let’s be clear, this is not an anti-men rant. The premise is that everyone gains when what women bring to the workplace is recognised and valued. We know that generally speaking women’s contributions aren’t valued and this course sets out to give you the means of changing that. It’s a clear logical examination of the differences that exist between genders with techniques and exercises to assist women to overcome obstacles in a practical, inspirational way that will really work for you! If you are a senior woman in an organisation, aiming high, or want to support other women in your organisation, this will help you achieve your aims.

We may not change the world, but we can change your bit of it!

One to One

Each participant can choose to have an hour of one to one personal consultancy looking at your particular professional issues and focussing on your Myers Briggs Type assessment. (If you haven’t done this personality profile before and would like to, I’ll send you information prior to the course. This is not shared during the course itself; it’s just a tool to help you get the maximum benefit from your day and is optional at a special rate.)

Free Time
The Speak Up experience is a spa for mind and body! If you choose to stay the night before you can make full use of the hotel’s beautiful spa and let the thoughts flow. You’ll receive a brochure detailing all treatments available before the day, or you may just wish to enjoy the pool, or the public rooms of this elegant Georgian hotel. The Royal Crescent Hotel offers preferential overnight rates to Speak Up participants. Book directly with them. (Of course, you can choose to stay elsewhere!)

Refreshments (hand baked biscuits, etcetera) are served twice during the morning, with Bath buns or scones in the afternoon, and a two course lunch.

Your booking includes:

  • one full day of quality training
  • all materials including an updated downloadable copy of  Jane’s book ’When Work isn’t Working‘
  • one to one pre course personal consult with Jane (optional)
  • a pre course Myers Briggs personality profile (optional)
  • a follow up copy of Jane’s Speak Out downloadable programme (in audio as well as written form and full of new information)
  • one hour telephone follow up coaching session to embed the learning from the day
  • all refreshments, including a 2 course lunch in the restaurant
  • preferential overnight rate at the 5* hotel (via hotel)

Contact me on 01761 438749 or email me jane@changingpeople.co.uk to reserve your place or to discuss your particular requirements. The cost for the course, download, and follow up coaching is £389 (ex Vat) per person. Please contact me for details of adding the MBTI, an additional £99 per person.

Please note, if an organisation wishes to send more than one person there is a 10% discount on the total. Certificates are provided for those using this course as part of their CPD.

Photo Credit: I’m unable to attribute this picture. Please contact me if you are owner of this image.