Lead with more confidence.
We help you become a better leader in
6-weeks. Full stop.
Without changing who you are or overworking to prove yourself.
Applications now open
30 years of results, 5-star ratings and a proven method used by senior leaders, Olympians and public figures.
Leadership Essentials:
Authority & Influence Programme
Leadership Essentials is a structured six-week live development programme designed to strengthen how you think, decide and lead in real working environments.
Rather than teaching leadership as theory, we develop the internal authority, emotional intelligence and decision clarity that allow women to operate with confidence, influence and composure under pressure.
Closing the 'Authority Gap'
Many capable women experience what we call Leadership Authority Gap.
It's the gap between:
your role
and the authority level you feel inside
It shows up as:
• Being talked over in meetings
• Ideas being ignored until repeated by others
• Leading without real decision power
• Struggling to influence senior stakeholders
• Feeling like you must constantly prove yourself
Leadership Essentials is designed to close that gap by strengthening how you lead daily and under pressure.
Rather than focusing on leadership as a set of external behaviours, we develop the internal clarity, emotional intelligence and decision-making capability that allow women to lead with more confidence.
The Programme Includes:
6-Week Leadership Curriculum – taught live and by our Founder
Weekly Live Group Coaching so you can make fast progress
A Leadership School Community so you can grow your network
Year-long Access to Training Materials so you can revisit them at any time
Two VIP Tickets to INPOWERMENT DAY so you can be in the room with leadership experts and learn in the moment
“Leadership is about how you show up, how you influence outcomes, and how others experience your authority. ”
The Leadership School for Women exists because we believe that professional development should equip women not just with knowledge, but with the authority, clarity and confidence required to lead well.
This programme is designed for:
• women in mid-senior leadership roles
• new leaders transitioning into bigger authority
• high-potential professionals preparing for senior roles
Benefits and Career Impact
Organisations are increasingly assessing influence, decision-making, authority and leadership presence, not just output.
Working harder is no longer enough on its own. The women who progress are the ones who deliberately strengthen the leadership capabilities organisations now measure.
The Authority Leadership Framework™
3 Pillars:
1. Executive Presence
How you show up so people naturally defer to your leadership.
2. Strategic Voice
How to communicate ideas so they land with influence.
3. Power Positioning
How to build credibility and authority in the room.
Before - Participants often feel:
• capable but overlooked
• hesitant to challenge senior leaders
• unsure how to command a room
• stuck between manager and leader
After the Programme, they become leaders who:
• speak with authority in high-stakes meetings
• influence decisions and strategy
• lead teams with confidence
• are recognised for leadership potential
Learning & Development Lead, Global Retail Group
“Alexandra has an exceptional ability to get senior women to step up with clarity and confidence. We saw immediate results in communication, better collaboration, and a renewed sense of purpose across our cohort. It’s rare to find something that genuinely shifts behaviour, but this did.”
★★★★★
The Curriculum Overview
Why Six Weeks
Leadership capability develops through consistent application in real working environments.
Six weeks provides the time needed to strengthen new ways of thinking, practise leadership behaviours under pressure and embed the authority and clarity required to lead effectively.
Each week focuses on a specific leadership capability, allowing you to apply what you learn directly within your role while receiving live coaching and support.
Additional Bonuses:
Bonus 1: Executive Presence Playbook - Scripts for high-stakes conversations.
Bonus 2: Leadership Influence Toolkit - Frameworks for influencing senior stakeholders.
Bonus 3: Leadership Peer Circle - Small cohort support during the programme.
Weeks 1-2:
Authority and Confidence
Participants:
• Identify and address imposter patterns and over-thinking
• Strengthen grounded confidence
• Develop emotional regulation under pressure
• Build consistent trust in their judgement
Outcome: Stable, embodied leadership presence.
Weeks 3-4:
Role Clarity and Resilience
Participants:
• Clarify leadership identity and direction
• Strengthen resilience in complexity and conflict
• Improve visibility in meetings
• Navigate difficult dynamics with composure
Outcome: Composed, decisive leadership in demanding environments.
Weeks 5-6:
Communication and Influence
Participants:
• Communicate with clarity and authority
• Influence without over-justifying
• Strengthen credibility at senior levels
• Hold position while remaining authentic
Outcome: Visible executive presence and stronger influence.
Join the Next Leadership Essentials Cohort
Leadership Essentials is delivered in small cohorts to ensure depth of discussion, meaningful coaching and real application within participants’ roles.
Each cohort runs for six weeks with live weekly sessions, allowing participants to strengthen their leadership capability while continuing to operate fully in their professional roles.
Places are limited to maintain the quality of the learning environment and the level of individual attention provided during the programme.
Choose your preferred dates from our selection below:
Cohort 1 - February 2nd to March 16th FULL
Cohort 2 - February 23rd to April 6th FULL
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Cohort 3 - March 30th to May 6th 2026 FULL
Cohort 4 - May 4th - June 15th 2026 Applications now open
Fee per person: £1,950 (+VAT)
Many participants choose to self-fund or are sponsored by their organisation* as part of their leadership development.
- Payment plan available
*Need help requesting employer sponsorship?
We provide a short template you can share with your manager.
Email at info@alexandrawatson.com
The Programme Includes:
6-Week Coaching Programme
Weekly Live Group Coaching
Access to Leadership Community
Year-long Access to Training
Two VIP Tickets to Live Event
3 x Bonuses (Executive Presence Playbook, Leadership Influence Toolkit, Leadership Peer Circle)
Places are limited to ensure the quality of the experience and
depth of discussion.
The training and coaching offer a structured way to get more clarity, career momentum and measurable results.
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Over 6 weeks, you will strengthen decision quality, authority under pressure and communication clarity.
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Each week includes a live online Group Coaching Session, giving you space to ask questions, receive live coaching, and learn from the experiences and challenges others are navigating.
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Once the six weeks are complete, you’ll continue to have access to The Leadership School for Women for the remainder of the year. This includes the ability to re-watch session recordings and stay a part of the community.
You’ll also receive VIP invitations for yourself and a guest to INPOWERMENT DAY April 20th 2026 or our next live in-person event.
Stop being overlooked in leadership conversations and start influencing decisions in
just 6 weeks.
Secure your spot:
Leadership Essentials is designed for women who want to lead well and operate with greater clarity, authority and consistency in their roles.
If you know you are capable of more and want to strengthen how you think, decide and lead, this programme will give you the structure, support and practical development to make that shift.
Places are limited to maintain the quality of the cohort experience.
Complete the form below to apply for the next Leadership Essentials cohort.
Applications reviewed within 48 hours.
Learn together with your colleagues
Many participants choose to enrol with colleagues to deepen discussion, apply learning together, and maximise impact.
Enter 'group' into the form text box to get group-enrolment pricing.
You are done second-guessing. You are tired of shrinking. You feel the stretch of the next level, and you know you are capable of more.
Do you have a Question?
Email us directly on info@alexandrawatson.com
Results in their words...
Senior Leader, Finance Sector
“Working with Alexandra was a turning point. She helped me reset how I think and lead. Within six months, I’d been promoted and my team were performing at a completely different level. Her InPowerment approach works because it gets to the root of confidence and clarity, not just the theory.”
★★★★★
Head of HR, Technology Firm
“We’ve put dozens of managers through high-end leadership courses over the years, but nothing had the impact of Alexandra’s programme. It’s accessible, personal, and the results are tangible like better communication, more self-assured leaders, and a visible lift in engagement across the business.”
★★★★★
Director, Professional Services
“Alexandra helped me find my authority again. I stopped doubting every decision and started leading from strength.
The change was immediate. My team noticed it, my board noticed it, and so did I.”
★★★★★
Operations Manager, Public Sector
“I was at a crossroads, ready to leave leadership altogether. Alexandra reconnected me with why I wanted to lead in the first place. I now run a larger team, and my confidence is higher than it’s ever been.”
★★★★★
CEO, Non-Profit Organisation
“Alexandra brings a mix of precision, empathy, and realism that’s rare. Our women came away more decisive, more visible, and more capable of influencing at every level. It’s been one of the best, and most cost-effective, investments we’ve made in people development.”
★★★★★
How We Can Help You & Your Team...
Full Stop.
Specialist & Speaking
Alongside our Leadership Essentials Programme, we offer specialist leadership sessions, executive coaching, and speaker training, delivered by Alexandra and a carefully curated faculty of experts aligned with The Leadership School for Women.
This work is designed for organisations looking to deepen leadership capability, sharpen thinking, and support women to lead with greater confidence and influence.
Executive Coaching & Workshops
Our trusted Expert Faculty works with organisations to take leadership development to the next level within female talent and leadership networks. Sessions are practical, relevant, and tailored to organisational context.
For further information, please contact
info@alexandrawatson.com
"The leading voice on female leadership performance dynamics in the UK"
About Our Founder
Alexandra Watson is Founder of The Leadership School for Women, leading expert and creator of The InPowerment Principles™.
With over 30 years’ experience coaching Olympic athletes, senior executives and founders, she is recognised for delivering measurable behavioural and performance shifts grounded in commercial reality. Her work has been featured in the national media like BBC and ITV and embedded within leading UK organisations.
Who Is The Leadership School for Women?
The Leadership School for Women is a specialist leadership development organisation with over 30 years’ experience strengthening how professional women lead.
We combine applied leadership strategy with deep internal performance development, ensuring growth is visible in real working environments — in meetings, decision-making, team dynamics and progression.
Founded by Alexandra Watson, the School delivers structured cohort programmes and expert-led development designed to create measurable behavioural and performance shifts.
Leadership becomes stronger when developed from the inside out.
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