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SHELeads Leadership Lab

Program Overview

Leadership isn't just for those in formal positions—it's a skill every young woman can develop. SheLeads Leadership Lab creates a supportive, empowering environment where young adults build the confidence, communication skills, and strategic thinking needed to make an impact. Whether you're starting your career, leading a community project, or navigating your next chapter, this program equips you with the tools to lead authentically and effectively.

Through a blend of in-person workshops, peer collaboration, and real-world projects, participants discover their strengths, build critical leadership competencies, and develop a vision for their future. SheLeads is designed for young women ages 18–30 who are ready to step into their power and create meaningful change in their communities and workplaces.

Workshops are facilitated by a Senior Project Manager, VP of HR and Director of HR

Core Components

1. Self-Discovery & Purpose

Explore your authentic leadership identity and define your vision for impact.

  • Personal Values & Strengths: Identify core values, personality strengths, and natural leadership abilities

  • Leadership Style Discovery: Understand your unique leadership approach (directive, collaborative, visionary, etc.)

  • Vision Mapping: Define your "why"—your purpose and intentions for impact

  • Building Self-Awareness: Develop confidence in your unique leadership voice

  • Goal Setting Foundation: Connect personal values to leadership goals

Outcomes: Clarity on personal strengths, authentic leadership identity, and vision for impact

2. Communication & Influence

Master the art of speaking, listening, and persuading with authenticity and power.

  • Public Speaking & Presentation Skills: Overcome nervousness, structure compelling talks, engage audiences

  • Active Listening & Feedback: Build trust through genuine listening and constructive feedback

  • Difficult Conversations: Navigate conflict, give feedback, and address challenges with confidence

  • Persuasive Communication: Use storytelling and data to influence and inspire

  • Building Credibility: Develop authentic presence and executive presence

Outcomes: Confident public speaker, skilled communicator, ability to influence and inspire others

3. Goal Setting & Strategic Planning

Create actionable roadmaps for achieving your leadership vision.

  • SMART Goals Framework: Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound goals

  • Action Planning: Break down goals into concrete steps and milestones

  • Obstacle Navigation: Identify barriers and develop resilience strategies

  • Time Management & Prioritization: Master productivity and focus for young leaders

  • Leadership Roadmap: Create your personalized 6-month and 1-year leadership plan

Outcomes: Clear goals, strategic action plan, resilience strategies, personalized leadership roadmap

4. Emotional Intelligence & Self-Reflection

Develop the emotional awareness and maturity that defines great leaders.

  • Emotional Awareness: Understand and name your emotions; recognize emotional triggers

  • Emotion Management: Develop strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions

  • Empathy & Perspective-Taking: Build capacity to understand and support others

  • Mindfulness & Stress Management: Practice techniques for sustainable, balanced leadership

  • Self-Reflection Practices: Use journaling and reflection to deepen self-awareness

  • Building Emotional Maturity: Develop resilience, adaptability, and growth mindset

Outcomes: Strong emotional intelligence, mindfulness practice, ability to lead with empathy and authenticity

5. Collaboration & Teamwork

Build skills for leading diverse teams and fostering inclusive cultures.

  • Diverse Teams & Inclusive Leadership: Understand the power of diversity and how to lead inclusively

  • Group Projects & Team Leadership: Lead and participate in real-world team initiatives

  • Conflict Resolution & Collaboration: Navigate team dynamics and resolve conflicts constructively

  • Networking & Relationship-Building: Develop authentic professional relationships and networks

  • Psychological Safety & Belonging: Create environments where all team members feel valued

  • Delegation & Empowerment: Learn to trust, delegate, and empower team members

Outcomes: Experience leading teams, strong professional network, ability to foster inclusive cultures

6. Project Management Basics

Develop practical skills for planning, organizing, and executing initiatives.

  • Project Planning Fundamentals: Understand project lifecycle and key phases

  • Breaking Down Goals: Decompose large goals into actionable tasks and subtasks

  • Timeline & Milestone Creation: Develop realistic timelines and track progress

  • Resource Allocation & Delegation: Manage resources effectively and delegate appropriately

  • Scope, Budget & Timeline Management: Balance competing priorities and constraints

  • Tools & Frameworks: Learn practical project management tools and methodologies

Outcomes: Ability to plan and execute projects, familiarity with PM tools, confidence in managing initiatives

7. Career Readiness & Financial Literacy

Build the professional foundation for career success and financial independence.

  • Professional Brand Building: Develop your personal brand and online presence

  • LinkedIn Mastery: Create a compelling LinkedIn profile and grow your network

  • Resume & Interview Preparation: Craft compelling resumes and ace interviews

  • Networking Strategies: Build authentic professional relationships and leverage networks

  • Financial Literacy Basics: Understand budgeting, saving, investing, and wealth-building

  • Career Navigation: Explore career paths, negotiate salaries, and navigate transitions

  • Entrepreneurship Basics: Explore starting your own venture or side project

Outcomes: Professional brand, strong LinkedIn presence, interview-ready, financial literacy, career clarity

Learning Outcomes

Leadership Competencies

Self-Awareness & Authenticity

  • Understand personal values, strengths, and leadership style

  • Develop authentic leadership voice and presence

  • Build confidence in leadership abilities

Communication & Influence

  • Communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity

  • Influence and inspire others through persuasive communication

  • Navigate difficult conversations and feedback with skill

Strategic Thinking & Planning

  • Set clear goals and create actionable plans

  • Think strategically about challenges and opportunities

  • Manage projects and initiatives effectively

Emotional Intelligence

  • Understand and manage emotions effectively

  • Demonstrate empathy and perspective-taking

  • Build resilience and adaptability

Collaboration & Inclusion

  • Lead and participate in diverse teams

  • Foster psychological safety and belonging

  • Build strong professional relationships and networks

Career & Financial Readiness

  • Develop professional brand and career clarity

  • Understand financial literacy and wealth-building basics

  • Navigate career transitions with confidence

Research Rationale

Leadership development for young women is critical for personal empowerment and systemic change:

  • Confidence & Self-Efficacy: Leadership training significantly increases confidence and belief in one's abilities

  • Communication Skills: Structured communication training improves public speaking, listening, and influence

  • Goal Achievement: Goal-setting and strategic planning increase likelihood of achieving personal and professional goals

  • Emotional Intelligence: EI development improves relationships, resilience, and leadership effectiveness

  • Career Advancement: Leadership development supports career progression and earning potential

  • Mental Health & Wellness: Leadership skills, peer support, and sense of purpose improve mental health outcomes

  • Community Impact: Young women leaders create positive change in their communities and organizations

  • Particularly Effective for: Young women from marginalized communities, first-generation leaders, and those navigating career transitions

Program Benefits

For Participants

  • Leadership Confidence: Build authentic confidence in your leadership abilities

  • Clear Vision & Goals: Develop clarity on your purpose and leadership direction

  • Communication Mastery: Develop skills to communicate, influence, and inspire

  • Emotional Intelligence: Build self-awareness and ability to lead with empathy

  • Professional Network: Create lasting connections with peer leaders and mentors

  • Career Readiness: Develop professional brand, resume, and interview skills

  • Financial Literacy: Understand money management and wealth-building basics

  • Peer Support & Community: Build strong relationships with other young women leaders

  • Practical Skills: Learn project management, goal-setting, and strategic planning

  • Portfolio Piece: Complete real-world project for resume and portfolio

For Organizations

  • Emerging Leaders: Develop pipeline of confident, skilled young women leaders

  • Leadership Pipeline: Invest in future leaders for your organization

  • Improved Culture: Foster inclusive, collaborative, and psychologically safe environments

  • Engagement & Retention: Invest in employee development and growth

  • Diversity & Inclusion: Support development of women and leaders from marginalized communities

  • Team Effectiveness: Build teams with stronger communication and collaboration skills

  • Community Impact: Support young women making a difference in their communities

  • Measurable Outcomes: Track leadership development and impact

  • Flexible Programming: Customizable for schools, nonprofits, corporations, and community organizations

  • Evidence-Based: Grounded in research on leadership development and youth empowerment

TANL GROUP, Inc., is a 501 C-3, not-for-profit, community based agency, operating from 240 W 40TH Street, New York, NY 10018 FL 2

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