Women’s Leadership Workshop
The Women's Leadership Workshop in Barcelona is a dynamic and empowering 5-day program designed to support women in their journey toward impactful leadership. This workshop focuses on building confidence, developing essential leadership and communication skills, and providing practical tools through real-world case studies. Delivered through a flexible format—whether in-person, online, or hybrid—it offers tailored experiences for individuals, teams, and organizations. Participants will benefit from expert-led coaching, peer interaction, and personalized mentorship to accelerate their growth and leadership potential.
September 15-17, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
BARCELONA
3 Full Days (18) Hours
Meet Your Instructor
Susana Jiménez
corporate trainer, executive and team coach, and HR & company culture adviser with 20+ years’ leadership experience across multiple industries. Having led multicultural teams across the US and Europe, she now supports organisations in developing responsible leadership, strengthening talent retention, and building high-performing cultures aligned with sustainable business growth.
She is the Founder of Aprofitalents, delivering executive coaching, in-company training, and keynotes on leadership, people management, emotional intelligence, and organisational culture. Susana also serves as a Training Board Member at LPC, contributing to strategic and academic initiatives.
Annette Hills
Qualified psychologist and HR leader specialising in talent management and leadership development across multiple sectors. Combines psychological insight with organisational expertise to design and deliver strategies that build high-performing teams and strengthen leadership capability.
Focuses on strategic talent development, leadership coaching, and inclusive leadership, with a strong emphasis on empowering women in leadership roles. Works with organisations to improve recruitment, retention, and continuous development, helping to build resilient teams and future-ready leaders.
Lee Van Iderstine
Program Manager and International Development Specialist with 13+ years of experience leading high-impact programs across public health, humanitarian aid, and global development. Expertise in full-cycle program management, stakeholder engagement, operational compliance, and team leadership, delivering complex, multimillion-dollar initiatives that create measurable and sustainable impact.
Proven track record managing USAID-supported programs, humanitarian operations, and health initiatives across multiple regions. Experienced in driving operational excellence, monitoring and evaluation, strategic partnerships, and capacity building, with a strong commitment to advancing social impact, public health outcomes, and responsible innovation.
Hilary Blackshaw
Board & Executive Advisor, former CEO/COO, and transformation leader with extensive experience in strategy, operations, performance improvement, and business growth. Works with senior executives and organisations to strengthen operational effectiveness, support turnarounds, and align strategy with execution across complex and fast-changing environments.
Brings a global track record as CEO, COO, co-founder, consultant, and academic, leading large-scale transformation, operational excellence, and change programmes across multiple sectors. Experienced in advising boards and executive teams, delivering measurable performance improvements, and developing leadership capability to support sustainable business success.
Workshop Agenda
Programme briefing: leadership expectations and personal outcomes setting
Workshop Introduction
Leadership self-assessment: style profiling, strengths mapping, and confidence baseline exercise
Know Your Leadership Style
Coffee break
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Coaching-led exercise: identifying limiting behaviours, strengths, and leadership patterns through guided reflection
Leadership Self-Reflection
Lunch
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Real-world case study: leadership presence, credibility, and decision-making under pressure (group analysis)
Leadership in Practice
Individual exercise: leadership positioning statement and development priorities
Personal Leadership Plan
Welcome dinner - an opportunity to network, meet fellow attendees, exchange experiences, and build professional connections in an informal setting.
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