Faculty of Social Sciences

Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management

Executive Education

Women in Leadership 2026

Programme Overview 

Breaking Barriers, Building Boards

The Women in Leadership Programme is designed for the women who refuse to wait their turn, who will not shrink to fit outdated molds, and who are ready to claim the influence they’ve earned. In boardrooms, C-suites, and industries across the globe, women are breaking barriers that once confined them, rewriting the rules of power, shattering ceilings that were never meant to hold them, and shaping strategies that transform organisations and societies alike. This programme is the catalyst for those ready to step into that next level of impact, with purpose, with presence, and without compromise.

Across four immersive days, you will be equipped with the strategies, networks, and mindset to not only take a seat at the table but to reshape the table and dismantle the barriers around it. This is where you master the politics of influence, position your skills for the highest levels of governance, and raise your profile among the directors, founders, and funders who control access to opportunity. You’ll learn how high-performing boards drive value, how to disrupt entrenched succession pipelines, and how to claim visibility in the rooms where decisions define the future.

Most of all, this programme is about legacy. It is about breaking systemic barriers while building coalitions of power, creating pathways for the women who will follow, and leaving an indelible mark on the organisations, industries, and societies you touch. Breaking Barriers, Building Boards is not about playing the game better, it is about changing the game entirely, on your terms, and leading with the kind of bold, unapologetic power that outlasts you.

 

Programme Objectives

 

This programme will enable you to:

  • Claim and Command Influence – Develop the executive presence and authority you need by effectively contributing to boardroom discussions and influencing key decisions.
  • Strategically Position yourself for Boards – Articulate how your skills, experience, and leadership style align with the priorities and needs of high-performing boards.
  • Navigate Power and Politics with Confidence – Analyse corporate networks, alliances, and decision-making dynamics to anticipate challenges and leverage opportunities for strategic outcomes.
  • Negotiate and Persuade at the Executive Level – Apply advanced influence and negotiation techniques to win alignment and drive impact.
  • Raise Visibility and Build Strategic Sponsorship – Develop a plan to expand your network of mentors, sponsors and advocates to accelerate access to support board and leadership opportunities.
  • Design a Lasting Leadership Legacy – Define specific actions and metrics to convert your achievements into sustainable organisational and industry impact.

 

At a Glance

Course Duration:

March 3 – 6, 2026

Times:

9:00am – 4:00pm

Certificate Awarded:

Certificate of Completion

Cost:

US $6,680.00
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Modality:

In Person

Location: Miami

Registration Deadline:

February 17, 2026 We recommend registering at least 3-4 weeks before the programme start date due to pre-work assignments

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Programme Curriculum

Owning Your Power: Leading with Purpose, Presence and Personal Brand

 

  • Unapologetically You – Breaking Free from the Double Bind and Reclaiming the Narrative of Women’s Power
  • The Confidence Multiplier – Owning the Room and Converting Presence into Unstoppable Influence
  • Brand Authority – Elevating your Voice and Visibility as a Fearless, Board-Ready Leader
  • From Success to Significance – Transforming your Achievements into Purpose-Driven Legacy and Impact

 

Boardroom Mastery: Strategic Positioning for Women of Impact

 

  • Matching Skills to Strategic Needs – Translating your Executive Expertise into Board-Level Contribution
  • Power Plays at the Table – Commanding Board Dynamics, Alliances, and High-Stakes Decisions
  • Network Capital – Turning Connections into Champions, Sponsors, and Accelerators of Women’s Advancement
  • Breaking into the Boardroom – Disrupting the Succession Pipeline and Seizing your Place at the Table

 

 

Influence Without Limits: The Power of Negotiation and Influence

 

  • Decoding Power Dynamics – Navigating the Politics that have Kept Women Out and Rewriting the Rules of the Game
  • The Gender Lens in Leadership – Shifting the Narrative and Leading Boldly in the Male-Dominated Boardroom
  • The Art of Strategic Influence – Harnessing High-Stakes Negotiation and Persuasion at the Executive Level
  • Raising your Profile with Power Players – Gaining Visibility with Directors, Founders, and Funders who Open Doors

 

Legacy and Leverage: Leading Change that Outlasts You

 

  • Trailblazers in Action – How Women Leaders are Reshaping Industries, Economies, and Driving Systemic Change
  • Coalitions of Power – Building Networks and Ecosystems that Accelerate Women’s Leadership
  • Designing Your Leadership Legacy – Defining your Impact at the Intersection of Purpose, Power, and Progress
  • Your Influence Manifesto – A Personal Action Plan for Breaking Barriers, Building Boards, and Leaving a Lasting Mark

How You Will Benefit

 

You will walk away with:

  • Boardroom-Ready Confidence – Clarity on how to assert authority, command presence, and navigate gendered perceptions.
  • Strategic Clarity – Insight into how boards create value and how to position yourself as a contributor at the highest levels.
  • Influence Mastery – Practical tools to negotiate, persuade, and lead within complex executive and boardroom dynamics.
  • Visibility and Recognition – A personal action plan to raise your profile among directors, founders, and decision-makers.
  • A Legacy Mindset – A framework to turn leadership achievements into lasting impact and trailblazing influence.

Who Should Attend

  • Senior Women Executives seeking to ascend to board leadership
  • Women who are already in leadership positions and want to amplify their strategic influence and visibility
  • High-potential Women Leaders looking to disrupt traditional succession paths
  • High-performing women aspiring to join the C-suite in their next career move
  • Women seeking to expand networks, sponsorship, and advocacy opportunities at the boardroom and organisational level
  • Mid-to-senior level Managers who are seeking to take their leadership abilities to the next level and expand their impact and influence
  • Women identified for more senior roles or who are transitioning into more senior roles
  • Women leaders who desire to better understand their leadership identity to lead authentically
  • Women Leaders committed to leaving a lasting impact on organisations, industries, and communities

All notification of cancellations, deferrals, and substitutions must be received in writing. Please submit your request via e-mail to schsbmopen@cavehill.uwi.edu

CANCELLATIONS

  • The Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management (SCHSBM) reserves the right to make changes to any printed or online information on short courses, instructors, or course information; or cancel any short course due to under-subscription or circumstances beyond its control.
  • Delegates will be notified at least seven (7) days before the start of any course that must be cancelled.
  • Fees for short courses cancelled by the SCHSBM will be refunded in full.
  • The SCHSBM will not be liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that result from course cancellations.

REFUNDS

Due to the costs incurred for program preparation and administration any cancellations received 30 days or less from the program start date are subject to fees as described below. For programs with a virtual component, the start date will be considered the first day of live learning.

Written notice of cancellation received by SCHSBM Refund
30 days or more before the start of the specific course 100% of course fees.
29 to 15 days before the start of the specific course 50% of course fees.
14 days or less before the start of the specific course No refund