about the programme
In partnership with Women in Social Housing (WISH), this programme will support you in exploring and identifying your true self, enabling you to build confidence in your role at work. Building self-awareness and understanding will then enable you to define, with confidence, your own career path.
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The programme focuses on authenticity, raising self-awareness around who you are, building confidence, and addressing common challenges women face in owning their own careers.
throughout the programme you will...
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Be introduced to, and practice, a coaching approach to empower yourself and others
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Identify career goals and gain an understanding of your intrinsic motivation
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Develop knowledge of what it means to be authentic
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Build awareness of your own leadership style
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Explore personal values - what they are and how these influence (and impact) you at work
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Identify career highlights and unique strengths
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Overcome fears and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back
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Develop ways to challenge negative self-talk to enable you to move forward
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Develop your personal ‘brand’ and plan ways to execute a plan of influencing others to help you reach your career goals
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Build awareness around your personal needs in order to maintain resilience and boundaries at work
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Leave feeling empowered, inspired, and knowledgeable about what you want next in your career
included in the programme
‘Unlocking Your Potential’ is designed to be supportive yet empowering for women who want to take control of their own careers and personal development.
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An introduction call with the programme coach
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18 hours of group coaching, over 6 sessions
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Opportunities for private relection and journaling practice
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Structured and guided activities
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Breakout discussions and reflection with peers
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Opportunities to connect with peers in between sessions
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Support from the programme coach throughout
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A range of resources for continued reading and learning​
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A 1-2-1 coaching session with Gemma
who is this programme for?
This programme is specifically designed for women who work in the UK housing sector.
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Whether you’re starting out in your career, a first-time manager, looking for your next career move, or simply want to build self-awareness and confidence this programme is for you. The programme will help you work out who you are as a leader, and provide the time, space, and guidance you need to own your career, embrace your identity, and uncover your authentic self.
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You want to work with like-minded women on a similar journey who will support and share with the same generosity that you intend to.
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​You may already be a leader with the job title to match, you may be about to embark on your leadership journey stepping into your first leadership role, and you may strive to call yourself a leader in the future.
You are likely to be curious about personal development and developing a growth mindset.
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You want to better understand yourself so that you become increasingly comfortable with who you are, loosening the reliance on any ‘masks’ you wear and role-model the practice of being true to yourself with those around you.
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You want to build confidence and drive your career forward in a way that is aligned with your values, needs and purpose.
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You want to build confidence and drive your career forward in a way that is aligned with your values, needs and purpose.
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are”
Brene Brown
join the community
Building on the values held closely by the WISH network, this programme will facilitate the connection between participants and assist in expanding participants’ personal and professional networks.
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‘Unlocking Your Potential’ consists of 6 x 3-hour group coaching sessions.
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The programme will take place via Zoom with the opportunity for participants to connect with each other between sessions.
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WISH Members: £1450
Non-members: £1650
“I thoroughly enjoyed the programme - each week was so informative and interesting - emotional and empowering - loved it!! Thanks Gemma for delivering such a fantastic programme - it was interactive, lively, thought-provoking.”
Previous participant, 2022
programme overview
session 1
Group formation, coaching skills and setting intentions
session 4
Overcoming fears and barriers to confidently direct your career
session 2
Understanding and embracing authenticity
session 5
Building your personal brand and working your network
session 3
Honing and owning your unique strengths and skills
session 6
Well-being, resilience and action planning