Gravitas for Women

Bespoke programmes to empower your female talent

Choose from corporate programmes or open courses in London

Level the playing field

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging is a global priority and critical to the success of any forward-thinking organisation. It can even be a dealbreaker when it comes to attracting and retaining the right talent.

In today’s competitive market, women are looking beyond targets and commitments to closing the gender pay gap, favouring organisations which invest in programmes that speak directly to their needs.

Command respect & stand out from the crowd

Building executive gravitas is critical for women who want to get taken seriously and accelerate their career progression. Doing so can be challenging, due to societal and cultural expectations (the classic ‘glass ceiling’). This is combined with psychological blockers that many women face, such as imposter syndrome, confidence issues and prioritising likability over respect (what we call ‘glass bricks’).

The good news is that anyone can tap into their authentic gravitas to power up their potential – when they know how.

Game changing for your female leaders

Our CIPD-accredited Gravitas for Women programme is an immersive course combining modular masterclasses and executive coaching.

The opposite of sheep-dip, class-room style learning, this course is experiential, fun and challenging, incorporating exclusive models and tools from both Antoinette’s books, Leading with Gravitas and Power Up which you won’t get elsewhere.

Women who come on the programme have what some call a life-changing experience which profoundly increases their confidence, visibility, assertiveness and executive presence.

Organisations that invest in this programme see increased engagement and retention of their female talent, stronger, more resilient leadership, greater gender diversity at all levels, a more inclusive pipeline and an enhanced corporate reputation.

“Antoinette delivered a talk on ‘Gender Equality and Confidence in the Workplace’. With 50+ attendees from across our London team, Antoinette shared practical examples and exercises we could all incorporate into our daily lives. We’re already seeing the impact and I’m really hoping she will come back and support us again.”

“I am much calmer, act with more confidence and have become a better leader for my team and my organisation. Inspirational and hands-on at the same time."

“Antoinette's programme left a huge and lasting impression: 100% of the attendees went on to be promoted within the organisation within 18 months."

“A personal, transformational course full of very practical exercises and advice on effective communication techniques, making impact and much more. Thank you for inspiring, powering us up and making it so much fun!”

“We had the highest participation rate within our program as well as amazing feedback on the value delivered.”

“Antoinette’s observations and feedback on my current communication style were incredibly helpful.”

“Transformational for my leaders and my business and undoubtedly the catalyst and stamina behind our success.”

Exclusive programmes to boost your female leaders’ potential

“When women find their voice, they lead with purpose and power.”

Antoinette Dale Henderson

Antoinette Dale Henderson designed our women’s leadership development course in response to the demand for a programme that accelerates high-potential women to senior positions and addresses the real challenges they face as they progress up the career ladder. Since then, we’ve:

Delivered a bespoke Gravitas for Women programme to Johnson & Johnson’s top 30 female talent, based in their Zug campus
Welcomed 20 senior female leaders from Siemens Healthineers to our open Gravitas for Women course, held in London
Delivered an Executive Gravitas programme to 55 of Allianz Tech’s global female leaders, including four online masterclasses and in an in-person Summit
Delivered 100s of Masterclasses and Keynotes to further the cause of women in business, empowering women at all levels to fulfil their potential
Run an exclusive Gravitas for Women programme for senior females at Finning.

The course is available as a Bespoke Corporate Programme or through an exclusive, Open programme, held bi-yearly in London.

Programme Overview

The Gravitas for Women programme is an immersive course combining modular masterclasses and executive coaching. It’s available to deliver both virtually and face to face, providing accessible, impactful development for senior female talent.

The programme is split into three progressive parts, each designed to deepen participants’ leadership skills, personal power and strategic influence. Each stage is supported by tailored coaching or mentoring, a rich digital toolkit and practical frameworks for lasting change.

Part I

Unlocking Your Gravitas

Impact, Influence & Leadership Brand

Part II

Stepping Into Your Power:

Navigating Relationships & Organisational Politics

Part III

Accelerating Your Progression

Mindset Mastery & Resilience

We recommend rolling the programme out over a series of months to allow for integration, reflection and momentum-building.

Outcomes are profound
and transformational

Through expert-led masterclasses, coaching and mentoring, women experience lasting, measurable change across three key domains:

Presence & Communication

Speak with confidence and clarity in every setting — from informal meetings to high-stakes presentations
Strengthen vocal presence, body language and personal style for greater impact
Receive tailored feedback to refine messaging and increase authority
Craft compelling narratives using structured storytelling techniques
Use assertive, values-based language to influence without force
Bring humour and warmth into communication without undermining gravitas

Influence & Relationships

Increase visibility and establish credibility as a strategic leader
Build and maintain powerful relationships with sponsors, advocates and allies
Navigate organisational politics with confidence and integrity
Handle conflict, difficult conversations and resistance with poise
Address inappropriate behaviour and bias with courage and professionalism
Create a culture of sisterhood and support for other women leaders

Mindset & Progression

Define and activate your authentic leadership identity
Overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome and comparison traps
Develop emotional resilience and recover quickly from setbacks
Build a magnetic presence that inspires confidence and trust
Embrace a future-focused mindset for ongoing growth and fulfilment
Step fully into your power and accelerate your career progression

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Turning promises into action

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes a goal to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by 2030. Businesses can demonstrate their commitment to gender equality by:

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As an alternative to our corporate programmes, women in leadership can increase their visibility and accelerate their progression at one of our open courses.