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Activate Leaders Programme

Activate empowers you to step up from emerging to game-changing leader

PROGRAMME
OVERVIEW

The Activate Leaders Programme blends learning, reflection, and collaboration across four sessions held over four months — in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, and our virtual classroom.

Our virtual option ensures accessibility for women based in regional areas, those who travel frequently, or who prefer an online learning environment.

Each cohort is limited to 30 participants, ensuring an intimate and supportive environment where women learn from experienced senior leaders — and each other.

FOR WOMEN WHO ARE

  • At a middle management level
  • New managers looking to expand their leadership capacity
  • Looking for a wider external network to be part of
  • Considering a transition back into the workplace from maternity leave and career breaks.

KO TE MANU KAI I TE MIRO, NŌNA TE NGAHERE KO TE MANU KAI I TE MĀTAURANGA NŌNA TE AO

THE BIRD WHO FEEDS ON MIRO HAS THE FOREST THE BIRD WHO FEEDS ON KNOWLEDGE HAS THE WORLD

READY FOR ACTIVATE?

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 programmes:

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Next dates

Auckland #1

  • Wednesday, 18 March 2026
  • Tuesday, 21 April 2026
  • Tuesday, 19 May 2026
  • Thursday, 18 June 2026
 

Auckland #2

  • Monday, 29 June
  • Thursday, 23 July 
  • Tuesday, 18 August 
  • Thursday, 10 September
  • Tuesday, 5 May 2026
  • Thursday, 11 June 2026
  • Tuesday, 4 August 2026
  • Monday, 21 September 2026
  • Tuesday, 11 August 2026
  • Tuesday, 15 September 2026
  • Tuesday, 20 October 2026
  • Tuesday, 17 November 2026
  • Thursday, 23 April 2026
  • Wednesday, 27 May 2026
  • Wednesday, 24 June 2026
  • Thursday, 30 July 2026

Virtual #1

  • Wednesday, 25 March 2026
  • Wednesday, 29 April 2026
  • Monday, 8 June 2026
  • Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Virtual #2

  • Wednesday, 12 August
  • Wednesday, 16 September
  • Wednesday, 22 October
  • Wednesday, 25 November

Virtual #3

  • Monday, 7 August
  • Wednesday, 16 September
  • Tuesday, 13 October
  • Wednesday, 18 November

Virtual #4

  • Monday, 7th of May
  • Tuesday, 20th of May
  • Friday the 5th of June
  • Monday 22nd of June

INVESTMENT

$5,500

Standard Rate – In-Person Programme

$5,000

Partner Rate – In-Person Programme

$4,000

Virtual Programme Rate

scholarships available

We have partial and full scholarships available to Māori and Pasifika applicants, as well as applicants from community or non-profit backgrounds.

  • Are recognised as high-potential leaders or valuable employees.
  • Demonstrate strong motivation and community contribution.
  • Advocate for women’s advancement and leadership.
  • May come from non-profits, entrepreneurship, or be returning from a career break.
  • Are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION →

The Workshops

DOWNLOAD THE ACTIVATE LEADERS PROGRAMME GUIDE
1

WORKSHOP ONE

LEADING IMPACTFUL CHANGE
  • Importance of self-awareness and having an agile mindset
  • Leveraging the strengths of your style and adapting to get the
    best from others
  • Discover and develop a personal purpose – explore how that
    contributes to leadership actions and impact
  • Power of reflection to strengthen effectiveness
2

WORKSHOP TWO

INFLUENCING AND PRESENTING WITH IMPACT
  • Building confidence to communicate and influence across diverse situations
  • Crafting clear, compelling messages that position you to be taken seriously
  • Practical strategies to enhance presence, clarity, and communication impact
3

WORKSHOP THREE

PURPOSEFUL LEADERSHIP CONVERSATIONS
  • Developing supportive, courageous, and effective leadership conversations
  • Strengthening skills in feedback, coaching, and delegation
  • Creating inclusive, psychologically safe team environments
  • Understanding how to keep teams “above the line” and resolve conflict
  • Leveraging meetings effectively in today’s fast-changing world of work
4

WORKSHOP FOUR

PURPOSEFUL LEADERSHIP CONVERSATIONS
  • Leading with clarity and confidence throughout periods of change
  • Navigating resistance and maintaining momentum
  • Modelling behaviours that anchor and support teams during transitions
  • Learning from experienced leaders about enabling long-lasting,
    meaningful change

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