Award-winning work and personal development training programme

Springboard is for women who want to take control, become more assertive, increase their confidence & build themselves a more positive attitude in both their work and home lives.

The programme gives you the time to reflect, share and most importantly, set achievable goals for now and the future. Working across 48 countries, we take like-minded individuals on a transformational journey, as well as positively helping organisations change and reshape.

We have been delivering the Springboard Programme for more than 30 years across the globe, the programme results are outstanding.

  • Staff and employers alike affirm to the programme’s success.
  • Individuals speak of a new sense of purpose, an open approach to change and a more positive attitude.
  • Employers report being delighted with the changes to their staff, who show a more focused and positive outlook, offering solutions rather than problems as well as increased motivation.

Springboard helps organisations tackle the gender pay gap and work on the key issues of diversity and inclusion.

Programme Overview

By the end of the programme participants will have

  • increased confidence
  • improved self-esteem
  • be more proactive
  • take responsibility for their own self development
  • communicate effectively
  • be more assertive
  • define clear goals
  • be re-motivated and re-energised

The programme is composed of 4 one day workshops:

This workshop gets you starting to think about who you are, what differences gender makes and what that means for others. The workshop encourages the formation of coaching partnerships and networking within the group which gives inspiration and positivity.

Participants will:

  • Discover what they have to offer, understand themselves and what is important to them
  • Assess the influence that their gender has had and will have on others
  • Gain inspiration and positivity from others within the group and their role as a woman
  • Be inspired by a Guest Speaker
  • Form coaching partnerships
  • Understand how the Springboard workbook allows participants to support their development throughout the programme

This workshop explores the change process and taking control. It also explores core values and beliefs and how these are key in effective goal setting and decision making.

Participants will:

  • Assess where they currently are and where they want to be
  • Understand their core values and beliefs
  • Build self-awareness
  • Understand how to take more control over their lives
  • Share strategies for moving forward and managing change in their lives
  • Be inspired by a Guest Speaker
  • Establish ways of managing thoughts, feelings & behaviours
  • Practise relaxation techniques
  • Understand powerful and practical approaches to goal setting

This workshop explores the importance of building self-esteem by valuing individual achievements

Participants will:

  • Identify and celebrate successes achieved since the start of the programme
  • Build their own self-esteem by learning to recognise and value personal achievements
  • Understand the spectrum of behaviour and focus on the practical key ingredients for effective assertive communication
  • Practise using the assertiveness ingredients
  • Gain support for their goals
  • Be inspired by a Guest speaker
  • Recognise the importance of listening in the practice of assertiveness
  • Understand the use of body language and space to increase their communication and inner confidence

This final workshop focuses on how the learning can be implemented for the future, effective communications, presenting yourself positively and developing your personal brand.

Participants will:

  • Review their progress, share achievements and present their successes in groups to the rest of the participants
  • Gain practical ideas and support to take the next steps
  • Feel empowered and confident to take positive steps forward!
  • Explore the importance of Personal brand and develop the aspirations for the type of image to project for success (for you!)
  • Learn ways to network more effectively and explore how external networks can help to maximise their reach
  • Take personal ownership of their image and reputation
  • Be inspired by a Guest speaker
  • Learn techniques to demonstrate putting themselves across positively
  • Realistic plans for achieving their goals
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How to apply

If you are interested in being part of this exciting programme, please click the ‘Express Interest’ button above and you will then be emailed a link to an online application form.

Funding

We are hopeful that we can heavily support the cost of the programme depending on the number of applicants. We will confirm this with you once you have applied and have been offered a place.