Ready to level up LGBTQ+ talent in your workforce? Here are some of our favourite training programmes designed for Queer Leaders looking to develop their skills.
At We Create Space we're passionate about empowering Queer people to take up space as authentic, compassionate leaders of the future, harnessing the unique strengths born from their experiences as LGBTQIA+ people. Queer people may not fit the traditional mould of what a leader looks like, and so are often passed over for experiences and opportunities where they would thrive if given the chance. This is why leadership development and training programmes are so essential to bring about the next generation of Queer Leaders.
The following is a list of our top ten training programmes to develop upcoming LGBTQIA+ leaders in the workplace, providing education on inclusive and authentic leadership as well as cultivating courage, self-compassion and resilience.
All of our events, training programmes and corporate solutions are fully bespoke, delivered by our global team of experts, and tailored to the needs of our clients. Don't be afraid to get in touch if you're looking for something not on this list!
1) My Intersectionality, Power & Privilege.
Webinar or Workshop.
Everyone has intersecting identities, but for many people, their sexual orientation or gender identity overlaps with other aspects of their identity (e.g. their race, religion or social status), compounding in increased levels of marginalisation and discrimination. This session explores the origins of intersectionality and how navigating these intersections can present unique challenges and opportunities. We’ll help participants identify their own power and privilege and how to utilise it in service of others.
2) Having Courageous Conversations.
Webinar or Workshop.
Whether we’re leading companies, building our career, raising a family or fighting for justice, we need to be able to communicate when it’s uncomfortable, confusing or difficult. This session will empower leaders to cultivate courage and overcome the barriers that are stopping them from moving forward. Participants will grow their active listening skills, learn how to set healthy boundaries, practice calling others in and challenging with compassion.
3) Developing Compassion and Emotional Intelligence
Webinar or Workshop.
A session supporting participants with looking inwards to create greater self awareness and identify areas of growth potential. Enhanced understanding of ourselves unlocks the ability to be a more compassionate leader. This session will consider how corporate cultures of perfectionism and a lack of compassionate role modelling in the workplace affects how we think of leadership, as we set out to challenge the status quo and inspire employees to feel more connected to one another.
4) Building Queer Resilience
Webinar or Workshop.
Whether we recognise resilience as a strength or not, we have each developed unique qualities from growing up LGBTQ+ and navigating a heteronormative world. This session brings participants through a process of self-inquiry, exploring the gifts of Queer resilience. We’ll discuss burnout, battle fatigue and the invisible cost and responsibility of being a visible Queer Leader. Individuals will be supported with identifying new tools for self-care, healthy boundary setting and developing self-compassion.
5) Having Influence & Impact.
Webinar or Workshop.
A self-empowerment programme for those wanting to make more of an impact in their community, organisation or in the world. We’ll be introducing new processes and tools for putting your purpose into practice and remaining true to your values.
We look at how story-telling can help unlock new opportunities for reflection, self-care and personal growth. Through courageous conversations we can foster brave spaces and bring allies with us. As leaders, we need to be able to communicate when it’s uncomfortable, confusing, and difficult, and do it in a way that actually builds trust and strengthens our relationships.
6) Authentic Leadership.
Talk or Panel Discussion.
Being true to ourselves as leaders calls us to draw on the very essence of our values, beliefs, principles, unique expression of our identities (and lived experience). When we show up in the world more fully, we open ourselves up to exciting new possibilities as leaders within our organisations, but also as members of our communities.
7) Nurturing Future Leaders.
Webinar or Workshop.
This session focuses on developing and nurturing leadership skills in individuals to prepare them for future leadership roles. The need for Queer Leadership development has never been more urgent. As the emphasis on recruiting 'diverse' talent increases, how do we ensure that we are attracting, nurturing, and empowering future LGBTQIA+ leaders. This covers fostering spaces, systems, and cultures where future Queer Leaders are inspired to challenge the status-quo, think critically, and take up the mantle on the path to driving change and creating a better working world for all of us.
8) Shaping My Purpose.
Webinar, Workshop or Panel Discussion.
Only when we dare to show up authentically can we craft our path to more purposeful living. This session supports individuals with re-calibrating their personal and professional ambitions, identifying what drives them and the barriers standing in the way of their goals. Participants will be provided with the tools to challenge self-limiting beliefs, cultivate creativity and discover possible ways forward.
9) Shifting Systems, People and Mindsets.
Webinar, Workshop or Panel Discussion.
This is an interactive webinar exploring how people, mindsets and systems can be shifted to challenge policies and practices to create a more inclusive workplace. Participants will learn how to navigate difficult conversations and educate others, address microaggressions, advocate for themselves and empower others in service of creating cultures of belonging.
10) Leaving a Legacy
Talk or Panel Discussion.
A session exploring how we can shape history through our own personal allyship and activism. Hear from inspiring individuals on a mission to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people around the world, and leave with actionable steps to create a more-inclusive organization.
While you're here...
Did you know we consult with Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke corporate solutions? Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce DEI insights and craft bespoke content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Find out more here.
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