Women & Leadership New Zealand

After more than 20 years championing gender equity and supporting over 60,000 leaders, we’ve made the difficult decision to wind down Women & Leadership New Zealand program delivery across 2026.
Our mission has always been clear. To provide a safe space for leaders to grow, and to support the creation of more inclusive workplaces.
We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished over the last two decades and the community of leaders we’ve helped to create.
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our alumni, delegates, clients, speakers, and partners. Whilst our chapter is coming to a close, the impact of Women & Leadership New Zealand’s work will continue to live on through yours.
There is an opportunity to take part in the final intake of our flagship women’s leadership programs. Visit our website to learn more - https://loom.ly/8dyl9zA
There are too many highlights from our programs and events 20+ years to list here, but we’d love to hear any of yours in the comments.

Feeling the weight of constant decisions, pressure, and uncertainty? You're not alone.

Leadership Recharge is a short course designed for women leaders who are ready to reset, restore their energy, and lead with clarity.

In just two half-day online sessions, you'll explore:
✅ The Science of Complex Decision Fatigue
✅ Surge Capacity: Building and Sustaining Energy Reserves
✅ Leadership in Crisis and Trauma
✅ Leader Wellbeing: Resilience, Accountability, and Balance

What you'll get:
✅ An expert-led masterclass on decision fatigue, crisis leadership, and navigating uncertainty
✅ An interactive workshop to apply practical tools to your own leadership context
Enrolments are now open for the next cohort and Early Bird pricing saves you $120, valid until 24 April. 🎉
Enrolling 2+ people? Use code RECHARGE20 at checkout for 20% off.

Link to book: https://loom.ly/ufBMuKw

How can leaders and workplaces create the conditions for confidence to thrive?

In Part 2 of our Confidence blog series, we build on last month's exploration of how workplace environments shape confidence. This time, we're getting practical. Here, we share tangible ways leaders and workplaces can help confidence grow.

Read Here: https://loom.ly/KSzH41E

Gender equality in New Zealand has strong support, but the 2025 Gender Attitude Survey from NCWNZ shows there is still work to do.

From rising complacency to persistent myths, these insights highlight both progress and the challenges we cannot ignore.

Swipe through to see the key findings and what they mean for leaders, organisations and communities in 2026.

We talk a lot about building confidence at work, but far less about the environments that shape it.

In Part 1 of our Confidence blog series, we unpack how workplace culture and everyday experiences influence confidence.

Link to blog: https://loom.ly/1VXCPnM

We’re proud to highlight Dellwyn Stuart and the impact she continues to make for gender equity in Aotearoa.

Real progress takes more than good intentions. It takes data, advocacy and leaders willing to challenge the status quo.

Through her work as the co-founder of the Mind the Gap campaign and as a board member of the National Council of Women of New Zealand, Dellwyn continues to push for fairness, transparency and meaningful change.

We talk a lot about finding mentors, but have you ever thought about becoming one?

We often picture mentors as extremely senior leaders, but mentoring is really about sharing your experience, supporting others, and learning together.

If you’ve navigated challenges and grown in your career, you already have what it takes to make a real impact.

Who knows, you might even find yourself practising reciprocal mentoring with your new mentee.

Our Expert Mentor Program helps you build the skills and confidence to create meaningful mentoring relationships. The next course starts 1 April, Early Bird discounts apply.

https://www.womenandleadership.co.nz/emp/

AI is already changing the way we work. Recently, our community told us that while many use it daily to boost productivity, a significant number are still experimenting or haven’t started at all.

This shows that AI is not just a tool, it’s a skill we are all learning in different ways.

We would love to hear from you. How are you using AI in your role and what has made the biggest difference for you? Or if you are not using it yet, what is holding you back?

Drop your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation.

New masterclasses just landed!
We’ve expanded on the success of our existing Vital Leadership Masterclass Series with a brand-new line-up of expert-led masterclasses, designed to help leaders like you stay sharp, resilient, and ready for what’s next.

The new Vital Leadership Masterclass Series features:
• 8 x interactive 90-minute online sessions
• Targeted, actionable learning to help you thrive in a changing world
• Choose one session, or get a discount if you bundle 3 or more

Find out more and book your spot at www.womenandleadership.co.nz/vitalleadershipseries

3 weeks to go until our sister brand hosts The Australian Women’s Leadership Symposium Online!

Taking place on Friday 29 August, this half day event focuses on real stories and practical leadership advice you can implement immediately, no matter where you are in the world or your leadership journey.

Be inspired by a dynamic lineup of speakers and panelists including Chanel Contos, Founder & Managing Director of Teach us Consent.

Our WLNZ audience can use the coupon code WLAONLINE100 to get a discount. Valid for a limited time only.

Don’t miss out! View the full agenda and secure your tickets today https://lnkd.in/gDv4pa7h