Evidently, even today, there are still many obstacles that women face in everyday life. Whether it's at work with continued lack of representation at senior levels, to ask for a pay rise and promotions or in the society, being a stay-at-home mother or a wife free from the judgment of others, challenges of joining the workforce, worrying about balancing career progression with childcare, and much more.

Our 1-day program equips women with the tools to overcome these challenges and achieve their personal and professional goals. Participants will learn how to be assertive, how to develop their self-confidence and how to project confidence to inspire and motivate others. They will hone the communication skills necessary to anticipate and rise to challenges in an arena that often puts them at a disadvantage.

Course Outline:

• Confidence:
  • What is confidence and why is it important? What we can learn from behavioral science
  • Practical tips for building and maintaining confidence
  • Projecting confidence to inspire others
• Communication:
  • Verbal communication: speaking up and being heard
  • Dealing with aggressive dialogue
  • Remaining polite without being passive
  • Non-verbal communication: body language and silent signals
  • Body language speaks volumes - Know what your body says about you
• Personal brand:
  • Learning how others perceive you
  • Defining your brand through self-knowledge
  • Identifying a role model, and becoming one to others
  • Adhering to your own values and attitudes while recognizing those of the workplace
• Networking:
  • Identifying and generating networking opportunities
  • Introduction to some of the best local UAE networking opportunities
  • The secrets to successful face-to-face networking
  • Making an entrance and stand out of the crowd
  • How to be elegantly persuasive
  • Dress for respect
  • How to be the most memorable person in every situation
• Negotiation Skills:
  • How to negotiate your way to success (as an employee, employer, a mother, a wife, etc)
  • How to communicate effectively in all situations
  • How to ask for a pay rise or a promotion
• Lifelong Interpersonal Skills:
  • How to be a refined lady
  • Act/walk/stand/sit and speak with power and authority of a first lady
  • Dress for success and respect
  • How to pose for graceful photographs
  • Perfect poise – flawless posture and deportment instruction

About the Instructor: Sep Moussavi; a Dubai-based Culture Coach and Corporate Trainer/ Facilitator with over two decades of experience helping individuals and businesses to reach new heights and build strong and effective relationships by bridging their cultural gaps and capitalizing on people development, with one goal in mind: to help cultivate the full potential in humans – their mindset and skills. In addition, as a passionate advocate for human rights especially for women and children, Sep supports initiatives that enhance women's development and advancement through education and training. Sep's expertise and interests lie in cross-cultural management, cultural intelligence, human capital and diversity, equity and inclusion.