This workshop introduces the Springboard programme and begins the process of understanding yourself, your values and your approach to change.

Participants will:

• Be introduced to the Springboard programme and meet their home groups

• Explore their attitude towards change and consider how they respond to change in their lives

• Begin the process of identifying and exploring their personal values

• Explore what prioritising themselves means and why it is important

• Be introduced to the Springboard Reflective Journal and how it can support their development

• Hear from their first guest speaker

• Begin building connections and support networks with other participants

This workshop explores how participants can take greater control of their lives, build confidence and develop the mindset and habits needed to move towards their goals.

Participants will:

• Explore the challenges and positives of being a woman in today’s society

• Consider what is within their circle of concern and identify where they can increase their influence

• Explore how to interrupt autopilot and bring greater intention to their everyday lives

• Develop greater awareness of the thoughts and behaviours that can influence confidence

• Learn strategies for quietening their inner critic and strengthening their inner coach

• Explore practical ways to create habits that support their goals

• Be inspired by another guest speaker

• Use Springboard goal-setting tools to identify and explore potential goals

This workshop explores how assertiveness, effective communication and personal reputation can help participants strengthen relationships, set boundaries and increase their influence.

Participants will:

• Explore how setting boundaries and using assertiveness can support their goals, reduce stress and strengthen relationships

• Develop their understanding of assertive behaviour and practise using assertiveness in real-life situations

• Explore how their reputation can strengthen their influence

• Consider what they want to be known for and the reputation they want to build

• Develop their listening skills using the ACTIV framework

• Explore how effective listening can strengthen communication and relationships

• Be inspired by another guest speaker

• Use Echo storytelling techniques to inspire, persuade and influence others

The final workshop brings together the learning from the programme, celebrates progress and focuses on building connections, personal brand and confidence for the future.

Participants will:

• Review their Springboard journey, celebrate their achievements and recognise their progress

• Support each other in identifying and planning their next steps

• Explore the power of networking and how effective networks can support personal and professional development

• Set a networking goal and practise making strategic introductions

• Be inspired by their final guest speaker

• Explore personal branding and consider how they want to present themselves to others

• Reflect on how to promote themselves positively and intentionally

• Develop practical ideas for continuing their progress beyond the programme