Women’s Leadership Programme
Built for women professionals stepping into larger leadership roles, this programme strengthens executive presence, strategic confidence, and influence to help you lead with clarity and create meaningful impact.
Avail early enrolment benefit by enrolling before Apr 18, 2026
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Programme Overview
Key Takeaways
Strengthen Your Leadership Capability and Influence
- Strengthen your executive presence and show up with confidence in high-stakes, high-visibility moments
- Align your personal values with leadership ambitions to create meaningful impact and embrace your unique leadership style
- Understand power dynamics, challenge biases, and develop the skills to make bold, data-driven decisions
- Strengthen your ability to negotiate, collaborate across differences, and lead change, while expanding your network of women leaders
- Lead transformation across culture, strategy, and systems with clarity, resilience, and conviction
Why ISB Executive Education?
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Programme Highlights
A distinctive learning experience combining research-led sessions, coaching, peer exchange, and real-world application — designed to develop confident, influential women leaders.
Learner Profiles
- Mid to senior-level professionals taking on new teams, broader responsibilities, or transitioning into senior roles
- Individuals seeking to strengthen confidence, decision-making, and leadership presence in evolving roles
- Women preparing to operate with greater influence across teams and functions
- Professionals seeking to overcome gender-related barriers and navigate workplace dynamics with greater clarity
- Individuals looking to strengthen executive presence, communication, and strategic confidence
- Women aiming to lead with authenticity and create meaningful organisational impact
Class Profile
Learner Stories
“The programme was incredibly engaging - whether online or on-campus, every session encouraged discussions, creativity, and new ideas. The faculty made learning interactive and insightful, and connecting with professionals from diverse industries helped me gain fresh perspectives. It also provided a holistic view of diversity, equity, and inclusion, leaving me empowered to implement these learnings for my team and customers”
“The programme helped me refine my personal leadership style to drive greater impact. Faculty seamlessly blended academic frameworks with real-world insights, and industry speakers provided an outside-in perspective, creating a truly holistic learning experience.”
“As a new mother, resuming my professional journey felt daunting, but the blended format provided the flexibility I needed to manage my time effectively. The online sessions allowed me to balance learning with my responsibilities, and being part of a diverse cohort of lawyers, designers, and marketers was truly inspiring, helping me apply new insights in my field.”
Curriculum
The programme unfolds across three integrated modules, moving from self-awareness to organisational leadership and long-term impact.
Module 1: Reimagine Self – Insight, Authenticity and Adaptability
- Develop self-awareness, clarity of thinking, and emotional agility to lead with confidence and composure
- Understand personal values, behavioural patterns, and leadership style
- Apply critical thinking to navigate complexity and make objective decisions
- Strengthen adaptability in uncertain and evolving environments
Module 2: Lead Forward - Alignment, Empathy and Stewardship
- Expand leadership from self to team and organisation
- Align teams around shared goals while building inclusive environments
- Strengthen communication, collaboration, and resilience in leading diverse teams
- Apply negotiation and influence to manage conflict and drive outcomes
Module 3: Amplify Impact – Imagination, Expression and Influence
- Translate learning into action and long-term leadership impact
- Strengthen executive communication and storytelling
- Build confidence to lead change and influence outcomes
- Adopt a growth mindset and foster innovation within teams and organisations
Note: Modules and topics are subject to change based on our faculty recommendations to keep the content contextual and relevant to the evolving environment.
What You Will Gain
Certificate
After successful completion of this programme, you will be awarded an ISB Executive Education Certificate, formal recognition of your professional development.
Programme Eligibility: Diploma/Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognised university; Minimum 5 years post-degree work experience
ISB Executive Alumni Benefits
On successful completion of this programme, participants gain the ISB Executive Alumni status. The privileges of this exclusive community include:
Community and Network Access
As an ISB Executive Alumni, participants gain access to the Executive Alumni portal and the ISB Executive Network LinkedIn group, fostering continued connection and engagement within a distinguished professional community.
Professional Recognition and Support
Participants receive official ISB Executive Alumni credentials, including a dedicated ISB email ID, and retain access to the ISB Executive Education support team via email for ongoing assistance and engagement.
Learning and Knowledge Resources
Executive Alumni may access curated newsletters, select ISB research, and institutional knowledge resources upon request, supporting continued learning beyond the programme.
Beyond the Classroom
Alumni are eligible to participate in masterclasses led by ISB faculty and industry experts and receive benefits, including a 10% programme fee benefit on ISB Executive Education programmes and a 20% programme fee benefit on ISB Online programmes.
Note: Alumni/network benefits are subject to ISB policy and may change without prior notice.
Programme Faculty
Deepa Mani
Professor, Information Systems, ISB
Chandrasekhar Sripada
Professor of Organisational Behaviour (Practice), ISB
Hemant Kakkar
Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, ISB
Siddharth Singh
Associate Professor of Marketing, ISB
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