Rowena Khanna

TRAINER

Rowena Khanna is a learning and development specialist with over 25 years’ experience.  She has broad practice working with leadership teams and managers in both public and private sector organisations across the UK, the Gulf region and worldwide.

She is a qualified psychotherapist and therefore has extensive knowledge of the human condition which is very useful when discussing the challenges women face.

Rowena has an excellent reputation as an Executive/Performance Coach and selected coach at the London Business School.

Since 2008 Rowena has been offering management development, personal development and coaching solutions to executives from a wide range of sectors.

She has worked globally running inspirational events and specialises in working with diverse audiences and particularly with groups of women.  Her events are fully participative with psychological depth and lots of practical examples.

09.00 - 10.30

Thursday March 26

Session 5 – Nurturing Self-Esteem

Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of self-awareness when developing confidence
  • Reflect on the difference between self-confidence and self-esteem
  • Consider your presence and personal impact in front of an audience

 

Method: PowerPoint presentation, group discussion and small group discussion, self-reflection

10.45 - 12.30

Thursday March 26

Session 6 – PROVE IT! – Sell your business idea

Objectives:

  • Explore your presence and know how to develop confidence, charisma and energy from the inside-out
  • Practice structuring a business proposal and selling an idea to your team
  • Gain specific feedback on your vocal ability, presence and influencing skills
  • Experience the power of authentic communication and the importance of self-belief

 

Method: PowerPoint presentation, proposal delivery in small groups with feedback from the trainer

13.30 - 14.30

Thursday March 26

Session 7 – Understanding your motivational style and managing conflict

Objectives:

  • Understand your motivational style and what drives you to be successful
  • Identify areas for development and develop a personal formula for coping with challenging relationships
  • Explore the role of a manager in facing and resolving personality clashes and conflict
  • Discover your personal conflict resolution style as a woman in the workplace
  • Discuss strategies and approaches to handling conflict at work

 

Method: Small group discussion, PowerPoint slides and trainer presentation/summary slides, open theatre-forum dialogue

14.30 - 15.30

Thursday March 26

Session 8 – What is EQ?

Objectives:

  • Understand the key concepts of emotional intelligence for women in the workplace
  • Recognise the need to identify and respond to your emotions
  • Reflect on the emotional ‘charge’ in your current working relationships
  • Practice delivering challenging feedback with EQ

 

Method: Small group discussion, PowerPoint slides and trainer presentation/summary slides, open theatre-forum dialogue

15.45 - 17.00

Thursday March 26

Session 9 – Coaching and Learning Review

Objectives:

  • Practice 3-way coaching and action planning based on this event
  • Reflect on personal competencies and create well-formed outcomes for personal EQ challenges
  • Review the learning from the 2 days
  • Create an action plan for return to the workplace

 

Method: Small group discussion, PowerPoint slides and trainer presentation/summary slides, individual presentations

9.00 - 10.30

Wednesday March 25

Session 1 - The Global Picture and Your Vision of yourself as a Leader

This will be an interactive opportunity to set the scene with your fellow course participants with an engaging activity to explore your personal leadership style and your vision of yourself as a leader.

 

Objectives:

  • Explore the changing role of women in the workplace
  • Develop a vision of yourself as a leader
  • Raise awareness of the challenges within the workplace for aspiring female leaders

 

Method: PowerPoint presentation, group discussion and self-reflection

10.45 - 12.30

Wednesday March 25

Session 2 – Learning to Lead

Objectives:

  • Explore the specific leadership attributes and their associated behaviours that need to be demonstrated within your work environment
  • Discover how can you win credibility both within and beyond your organization through being accountable
  • Consider the kind of role-model you are when faced with challenges

 

Method: PowerPoint presentation, group discussion and self-reflection

13.30 - 15.00

Wednesday March 25

Session 3 – Authentic Leadership

Objectives:

  • Consider how to create a culture of safety and trust using Covey’s 13 Trust behaviours
  • Discover your communication style using the Social Styles questionnaire
  • Reflect on your communication style and the challenges of working with difference and diversity
15.15 - 17.00

Wednesday March 25

Session 4 – Authentic listening

Objectives:

  • Gain an insight into the importance of listening on a deeper level to oneself and others to truly understand
  • Practice listening on three different levels
  • Learn how to facilitate honest and meaningful dialogue with colleagues to influence and persuade

 

Method: PowerPoint presentation, group discussion, syndicate exercise