Over the last two decades, Global Women thought leaders have advocated for practical strategies and policy reform to address the multiple barriers to women’s progression and economic security. As part of Global Women’s platform of change-making initiatives, the Breakthrough Leaders programme builds on the legacy built by our founders. The programme is an extraordinary accelerator – a chance for participants to widen their lens to take in the big picture, and to see their own leadership in the context of the futures they want to be part of creating.
The invitation to be part of the Breakthrough Leaders Programme is a frontier of self-determination. We have designed a programme set apart from other leadership development offers because of its experiential nature, its grounding in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand, its focus on gender equity. Uniquely, the programme stitches together intergenerational perspectives to create a view that combines the wins of the past, the intelligence of the present, and an understanding that the future can and should be more than the sum of these parts.
Participants will be challenged to set aside what they currently understand about organisational and leadership principles and models so that their imaginations are unconstrained. The explicit challenge is to understand how the past and present can be interpreted, embodied, and encoded within a hopeful view of the future.
Turning up the volume relies on us asking ourselves the questions that none of us yet know the answers to, exploring new perspectives and trusting in ourselves to hold the complexity. These questions endeavour to discern deeply practical insight from the past, present, future precedents, which may transpose directly to redesigning our organisational form, not at all or require some degree of bespoke fusion with other knowledge and practices.
Nation-builders intentionally build organisations with the intention they will endure for generations, that are derived from knowledge and values that create a context in which self-determination can flourish.
“Be an exceptional Futurist”
Over the last four years we have become used to navigating uncertain, and at times treacherous, waters. The pathways through might be different, but empathy, grit and determination have formed the pou of our successful wayfinding. We need new mindsets and capabilities to navigate the challenges ahead, to regenerate our own capacity to respond, and to conceive what new might look like. To create leaders of the future, we need to challenge our leaders to think differently.
Join us on this journey of discovery alongside influential thought leaders, explore place based leadership wisdom, and discern and sharpen your own sense of purpose: Te Tai Tokerau, Wellington, Christchurch, Samoa, and Auckland.
What does success look like?
“Boldness has genius, power and magic in it” – Goethe
We are now taking applications for Breakthrough Leaders 2025! Spaces are limited.
Contact us directly if you are interested in the 2025 cohort – noah.whaiapu@globalwomen.org.nz
2024 marks a significant milestone for Global Women in Aotearoa New Zealand: 15 years of empowering women to reach their full potential. Our journey began with a vision to create a powerful network of women leaders, and over the years, we’ve witnessed remarkable growth and impact.
The Breakthrough Leaders Legacy: A Growing Force
The Breakthrough Leaders program, a cornerstone of our mission, has flourished exponentially. We now have a larger, more diverse community of members and collaborators, united in our commitment to championing women in leadership. This expanded network fuels our efforts to:
Together, we can create a more equitable and thriving future for women in Aotearoa New Zealand. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and continue to break barriers, inspire change, and empower women to lead with confidence.
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We have an exceptional alumnae of Breakthrough Leaders that are reflective of both the Global Women vision and success.