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.

Date

September 15-17, 2026

Time

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location

BARCELONA

Duration

3 Full Days (18) Hours

Meet Your Instructor

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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

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

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

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

Three intensive days packed with actionable insights, practical exercises, and real workplace application.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Programme briefing: leadership expectations and personal outcomes setting

Workshop Introduction

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Leadership self-assessment: style profiling, strengths mapping, and confidence baseline exercise

Know Your Leadership Style

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Coffee break

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11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

Coaching-led exercise: identifying limiting behaviours, strengths, and leadership patterns through guided reflection

Leadership Self-Reflection

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch

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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Real-world case study: leadership presence, credibility, and decision-making under pressure (group analysis)

Leadership in Practice

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Individual exercise: leadership positioning statement and development priorities

Personal Leadership Plan

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Welcome dinner - an opportunity to network, meet fellow attendees, exchange experiences, and build professional connections in an informal setting.

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Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for professionals who want to strengthen practical capability and apply learning in their organisations.

Mid & Senior Professionals

Female Entrepreneurs

HR Professionals

Team Managers

Emerging Women Leaders

Confidence Builders

Career Growth Seekers

Leadership Development Leaders

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