Speak Up
Speak Up is a one day course I wrote for women looking to move forward into leadership roles. It looks at research into the differences in how men and women speak at work. In part, it helps explain why women’s contributions are not heard. If you’re not heard, it’s hard to progress.
“We have not yet learned to hear the authority in women’s voices.”
Quote from Mary Beard.
During the day we look at the research. But also we use that research constructively. There are a series of practical exercises designed to promote discussion and reflection. It is most definitely NOT about making women behave like men. Or to denigrate men. It’s about understanding how all of us have been conditioned over the years into believing certain tropes about both genders. Generally these mainly disadvantage women but research shows men benefit too when changes are introduced.
Most recently it was used by Edinburgh University as part of their initiatives towards gender equality for staff. It works very well alongside RenewYou.
(Check out Should Women Speak Up More at Work?)
How Is Speak Up Delivered?
Speak Up is usually delivered by me, Jane Woods (above, speaking up..ahem..) in house. It can be a one to one coaching package delivered in three sessions online. Or I can train in house learning and development staff to deliver it.
Contact me for more information and an informal discussion.
RenewYou, My Tried and Tested Career Booster!
RenewYou has helped thousands of women make positive and lasting change in their lives. I deliver it one-to-one as part of a bespoke coaching package for women looking to move into leadership, to progress their career, or who wish to be the absolute best version of themselves.
Posted on August 20th, 2025 by Jane
