2024

Developing Feminine Leadership

Goddess in the Boardroom is a proven 6-month leadership program that includes 7 full-day workshops, and a 2-day immersion retreat.

Next cohort starts October 2024

As the world we live in continues to evolve, so too must the ways in which we lead. We are at a point in time where we are seeing structures crumble, and the world is calling women forward to create balance in leadership.

It has been common practice for women in leadership roles to feel like they have to “out-man” the men in order to be seen, heard and respected. The shift we are seeing in government, corporations, and institutions alike, is for leaders to step forward with more compassion, empathy and understanding; all of which are innate feminine super powers.

In a balanced leadership model, women balance out the masculine energies by embracing and leading from their feminine power.

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The vision of this program is to:

  • Unpack the limiting beliefs and patterns we have been taught throughout our lives as women in the workplace.

  • Teach female leaders to appreciate and leverage their uniquely feminine gifts and strengths, in order to reach their highest potential.

  • Guide women to build confidence in the way they lead and participate more fully in leadership roles.

  • Give women a framework and language to articulate and develop the deeper parts of themselves that they know exist, but don’t currently know how to cultivate or express.

  • Create a supportive network of like minded women.

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What’s included

  • Luxury 2 day retreat at Spicers Hiddenvale - including meals and accommodation

  • 7 full day sessions at the inner city oasis, Spicers Balfour - all catering included

  • World class content and facilitation

  • All course materials

  • One-on-one coaching session with Cherie

  • One-on-one coaching session with Rachel

  • Exclusive private community access 

This isn’t for the faint hearted. Choosing to be a beacon as a female leader in this world takes courage, strength, confidence, and determination.

Leadership isn’t just about leading others, it is also about leading ourselves.

This transformational program doesn’t teach women to do and be everything. It empowers them to use their own unique strengths and talents to fill the void that many corporations have at Senior Leadership and C Suite.

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WHO IS THIS FOR?

Goddess in the boardroom is for high-potential women who have a strong desire to:

  • Feel confident in every room they are in.

  • Cultivate introspection and growth in both professional and personal spheres.

  • Show up for their teams, families and partners as their best self.

  • Manage their stress, overwhelm and depletion.

  • Embody and celebrate more of their uniquely feminine qualities.

  • Desire promotion in the boardroom or their own business.*

  • Be a part of a connected, courageous community of women.

  • Drop the need to act like the men and embrace their feminine power.

    *Please note this course does not provide specific board or director qualifications.

Meet your guides

RACHEL O’BRIEN

A writer, speaker, leadership expert and founder of Goddess in the Boardroom.

After 22 years developing leaders in the corporate arena, Rachel has spent the last decade exploring ways to feel.

A life and death health crisis in 2010 sent her on a journey to find the secrets to really living. Prior to her illness, Rachel had all the material success she could hope for. The career, the house, the car and overseas jet setting lifestyle.

For years now Rachel have been teaching and speaking about leadership through the lens of our bodies 7 energy centres, and how they relate to our own different leadership archetypes.

“To choose to be a leader and to be a beacon takes courage, strength, grit and determination. Leadership is about facing ourselves - and not only that, but to face ourselves good AND bad.”

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CHERIE CANNING

Cherie Canning is a passionate optimist, an avid traveller and the Founder and Director of Luminate Leadership.

With two decades of leading and developing leaders at Luminate and previously at Flight Centre Travel Group, Cherie is passionate about people and their growth. Her authentic communication style and engaging workshop content continue to deliver results and leave a lasting impact.

Cherie is known for her passionate energy, a genuine love for people and raw vulnerability and authentic style that shines through in all that she does. Her intention is to embrace and enhance the human based Leadership skills such as connection, empathy, collaboration, and courage in as many Leaders as possible.

These days, Cherie calls Brisbane home, with her husband Andy, daughter Chloe and their puppy Coco.

How does the program work?

Goddess in the Boardroom is a proven 6-month program that includes 7 full-day workshops, and a 2-day immersion retreat. Please note workshops at Spicers Balfour don’t include accommodation.

Dates

16 + 17 OCT RETREAT SPICERS HIDDEN VALE

14 + 15 NOV SPICERS BALFOUR

13 DEC SPICERS BALFOUR

6 + 7 FEB SPICERS BALFOUR

12 +13 MAR SPICERS BALFOUR

Enhanced Leadership & Wellbeing

Gain insights into your personal leadership style while also experiencing improved health and reduced stress through our immersive program.

Confidence and Self-Belief Mastery

Cultivate confidence and self-belief to lead confidently at the highest levels of business, supported by a network of like-minded women.

Empowerment Through Connectivity

Forge deep connections with a supportive network of like-minded women, providing ongoing support and learning beyond the program.

You are here for a reason. You are here to lead. You are here to grow. You are here to shine. You are here to make a difference.

At GIB we take you on a journey home to your unapologetic greatness so you can deliver your full potential.

Everything is possible once you know how to unlock your own inner Goddess and her different expressions.

The Leadership Goddess of Belonging

Clear the path for your wildest dreams. No more excuses! No more limits! Own your story and make magic happen. Know your family, village and tribe.

The Leadership Goddess of Power

Be courageous. Be your own guru. Get the team and business you deserve. Wipe out ego and power games. Unravel from people pleasing and self-abandonment. Know what you stand for and take everyone on the journey with you.

The Leadership Goddess of Compassion

Do tough things with care and compassion. Bring more Love to what you do (not in an egoic, self obsession kind of way). Fit your own oxygen mask. Presence and kindness as superpowers. Let go of fear

The Leadership Goddess of Communication

Speak your truth. Learn to ask for what you want and need. Inspire others with your words and voice.

The Leadership Goddess of Creativity

Celebrate your uniqueness. Be the manifesting machine you are born to be. Ignite your creativity. Break the habits that keep you playing small.

The Leadership Goddess of Wisdom

No more depletion and exhaustion to be successful. Leverage your knowledge and experience. Upgrade your nervous system for a balanced body and mind.

The Leadership Goddess of Interconnectedness

Uncover your true purpose. Leave your legacy. Create ripples of influence.

Your Investment

Early Bird

$9,999 inc gst (save $3,000)

For applications received by 31 July 2024

Includes:

2-Day Retreat to launch the program at Spicers Hidden Vale

7 Full-Day Workshop sessions at Spicers Balfour

World Class Content with In Person Facilitation

Mid Program Coaching Zoom Check In

One-on-one coaching session with Cherie

One-on-one coaching session with Rachel

All Course Materials

Total Value: $16,000

Are you ready to unlock your inner goddess?

and embrace your feminine power?

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What’s Next

Spaces are strictly limited to 12 candidates.

Applications are open for eligible women who:

  • Have a track record of team building, community building, influencing, people development or entrepreneurship

  • Are highly motivated to progress into high levels of leadership

  • Are motivated for personal and professional development

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No and Yes. The program does not go into all of the technical and legal requirements of directorships. For that we suggest AICD. It will give you the confidence to build strong relationships, own your skills and be effective in whatever role you are in.

  • No. This program is about inspiring women to reach whatever level of leadership they wish to achieve. Board member is only one avenue to make a difference as a leader.

  • Yes. This program will provide a toolkit to lead through a multitude of complicated situations. You will gain a greater understanding of how to lead yourself and others.

  • Yes absolutely. It will help to improve all relationships with family and friends, health and vitality and much, much more.

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    “Connecting and sharing with other women creates a foundation from which to learn and grow. Rachel has a unique and nurturing way of both challenging and bringing the very best out of those around her. The journey truly begins and ends with you! ” - Simone Seiler, General Manager at Flight Centre

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    Goddess in the Boardroom was extremely powerful and challenged my thinking and reactions to situations and has provided me with life long tips on how to lead better teams, promote myself, be resilient and how to draw strength from my values and beliefs.” - Sara Williams, CFO at 99 Bikes

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    “It was exactly what I needed to get to the other side, this program is a game changer not only in the workplace but in all relationships. I found it helped me tremendously manage the leadership that still comes from a dysfunctional and patriarchal system.” - Michelle Deeb, Senior Manager at Mercedes Benz

Do the inner, inner work.