The gender pay gap and the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions remain critical challenges for organisations in Ireland. The Advancing Women in Leadership short programme was created to empower mid-to-senior-level female professionals with the skills, confidence, and strategic network needed to thrive in today’s workplace.
Through a blend of immersive workshops, practical seminars, and a powerful peer-to-peer support network, you’ll gain not only critical skills in resilience, emotional intelligence, and negotiation, but also the lifelong advantage of a trusted cohort of allies and advocates who will support you well beyond the programme’s end.
This isn’t just a course; it’s a transformative experience designed to help you reshape your career trajectory and grow into the leader you aspire to be. By joining, you’ll become part of an influential network of female leaders who share your drive to excel and your commitment to supporting one another. These are contacts for life—a powerful support system of peers who will inspire and uplift you every step of the way.
Every programme in our full suite of short programmes can be delivered exclusively to your staff. If you have 10 or more participants for a specific programme, we can partner with you to deliver it on our campus or at a location of your choice.
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Fiona Buckley is an experienced leadership consultant, facilitator and coach with over 20 years’ experience working across leadership, work behaviour, team dynamics and workplace relationships. She began her career on the IBEC graduate programme, where she developed a strong foundation in employee relations and resolving complex workplace challenges. Fiona has held senior HR and people leadership roles with organisations including Ericsson, Telefónica and RSM, and most recently served as Head of Professional Services for a US-based technology sales company. She holds a Master’s degree in Work Behaviour and Occupational Psychology from DCU, along with postgraduate qualifications in leadership coaching, mediation and executive and team coaching. Fiona is a certified MBTI practitioner and EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence assessor. She is known for her practical, values-driven and engaging approach to learning.
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