Aspiring women leaders workshop

Aspiring Women Leaders

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?  

This one‑day workshop introduces key leadership concepts and explores the unique experiences of women who are working towards leadership roles within healthcare. Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your strengths, understand common barriers and identify practical actions to support your leadership development.

The workshop is open to all women in healthcare who are looking to build their confidence and enhance their leadership skills. You do not need to be in a formal leadership position to attend and all grades, backgrounds and roles are welcome.

The course is particularly supportive for women who are pre‑consultant or in the early stages of an SAS career and who are beginning to develop their leadership identity. It is also valuable for consultant and senior SAS clinicians who prefer a shorter and virtual option compared with our in-depth Emerging Women Leaders programme designed for consultants.

What will I learn? 

By participating in the Aspiring women leaders workshop, attendees will gain practical knowledge and skills to support their leadership development. The course is structured to deliver the following learning outcomes:  

  • Define what leadership looks and feels like as a woman 
  • Consider the barriers to being a leader and how to address them 
  • Develop awareness of your own leadership style and the behaviours of effective leaders 
  • Identify opportunities to develop your leadership experience 
  • Create strategies for effective communication in leadership scenarios 
  • Recognise areas for development and learn how to respond effectively to feedback 
  • Gain insight into limiting assumptions that may hinder your progress
  • Develop an action plan for navigating your next steps in leadership.


These outcomes are designed to empower women to reflect on their leadership journey, build confidence, and take actionable steps towards their professional growth. 

This workshop is approved for 6 external CPD credits.   

Women from all grades and roles in multiprofessional teams are encouraged to join. You do not need to be in a formal leadership position to attend. 

The course is particularly supportive for women who are pre‑consultant or in the early stages of an SAS career and who are beginning to develop their leadership identity. It is also valuable for consultant and senior SAS clinicians who prefer a shorter and virtual option compared with our in-depth Emerging Women Leaders programme designed for consultants.

This event is delivered on regular dates throughout the year. You can join us in-person at the RCP venue in London (RCP Regent’s Park), or Liverpool (RCP at the Spine), or join a virtual classroom session and attend online from the comfort of your own home or office. We are increasingly delivering our most popular workshops in regional centres as well. So keep an eye on all available dates and locations via the booking links at the bottom of the page. 

We offer significant discounts to RCP Members on all our education activities. Non-members are always welcome, but we encourage you to join the RCP, whatever your grade or specialty, to benefit from great-value professional development opportunities. Find out more about membership. 

Click on your chosen event below to see the full rate options. Resident members will pay slightly less than consultant members, and our virtual classroom events are priced lower than in-person sessions to ensure professional development is accessible and affordable to everyone. You must be logged in as an RCP Member to be eligible for the membership rates.  

Flexible payment plans for higher value in-depth programmes can be arranged, and we can directly invoice employers with the appropriate authorisation. Please contact education.courses@rcp.ac.uk if you have any queries about fees or payments. 

Our experienced medical educationalists work collaboratively to co-design programmes with senior clinicians who are active in hospitals throughout the UK. This ensures our courses remain relevant and respond to the changing needs of the clinical workforce, enabling high quality patient-centred care.  

This unique partnership approach is key to the value and success of our programmes both in the UK and internationally. Each course combines on-the-ground experience and professional knowledge of medical practice in the NHS, alongside educational theory, teaching and practical skills, designed for every stage of your career. 

This workshop is also available on a commissioned basis. Please contact us to discuss the RCP delivering this event exclusively for your doctors and healthcare teams, delivered in-person at your workplace, at the RCP sites in London or Liverpool, or in a virtual classroom. 

To discuss your specific requirements and how the RCP can work with you, please give us a call on (0)20 3075 1555 or email consultancy@rcp.ac.uk  

Further information about commissioned programmes from the RCP.

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