Next Dates
Monday 27 – Tuesday 28 April 2026
Location
Central London
Format
2 day
in-person programme
Facilitators
Liz RIvers & Kiran Bhopal
Are you asking yourself questions that won’t go away?
On paper you’re doing well. In reality, you might be feeling:
- I know I’m good at my job, but I’m still undermined by self doubt
- I’m not comfortable in the spotlight and it’s holding me back
- How can I lead in a way that feels true to me?
- How do I tackle the difficult conversations I’ve been avoiding?
- I don’t want to plateau – but I don’t have the headspace to plan my next step
- Is it just me? Everyone else seems to be on track.
You’re not failing – you’re at an inflection point.
What you’re really looking for – and what you will gain from Athena…
✔︎ Deeper self‑belief
A steadier inner ground so you consistently back yourself when the stakes are high – not just adding another “confidence trick” to your toolkit.
✔︎ A way of leading that feels like you
Healthy power – power with, not power over – so you can influence others whilst staying true to yourself
✔︎ Clarity about what’s next
Protected space to think, clarify what you want, and shape a next step that aligns with your purpose.
✔︎ Ease with being seen
Greater comfort with visibility, authority and speaking up.
✔︎ Managing overload
Effective ways to set boundaries, prioritise what really matters and stay centred even when everything feels urgent.
✔︎ Skills for hard conversations
Practical ways to handle conflict, tricky relationships and managing upwards.
✔︎ Women who “get” you
A network of women at different stages who are ambitious, insightful and honest – and who will help you to pinpoint your unique gifts and talents
How we see Leadership
Our world needs better leadership at every level: global, national, organisational and in our communities and families. The era of the Strong Man needs to come to an end.
Instead we need leaders – both men and women – who can combine healthy power with warmth – to build a world where everyone can thrive and contribute their gifts.
Women are vital to this transition to healthy leadership. We have so much to offer, yet we don’t have generations of women role models behind us – so right now women benefit from focussed encouragement – spaces where we can step out of the “day to day” and get clear on what really matters.
Because every day we see brilliant, talented women who hold themselves back from acting on their ideas, vision and ambition by believing they are not ready or not good enough.
Whether it’s Imposter Syndrome, perfectionism, procrastination, people pleasing, lack of healthy role models or overwhelm – these are the usual suspects that keep you playing small and feeling dissatisfied.
Yes, leadership is demanding – it’s also exciting, rewarding and energising.
That’s why we created the Athena Leadership Intensive – drawing inspiration from the Greek goddess of wisdom and courage.
We’ve been running it for over a decade. Join us now to get clear on what your unique contribution is and ignite your fire to make it happen.
You Will Learn
Day 1 – From Surviving to Thriving
Leadership: Understand the influences that have formed you as a leader and create your own map of how you want to lead.
Embodied Presence: Experience how shifting your posture, breath and intention radically improves your inner calm and presence.
Purpose Deep Dive: Work with four key ingredients to uncover your unique purpose – generate a mission statement that becomes your North Star.
Embodied Listening: Learn how to listen with curiosity without taking challenge personally – move beyond the need for approval.
Power: Move from “Power Over” to “Power With”. Understand “healthy power” and how to avoid the Persecutor – Victim – Rescuer blame game.
Day 2 – Changing the Rules of the Game
Risk-taking: Reflect on your stories of successful risk taking. Strengthen your judgement – the skill that makes all the difference.
Leadership Models for the 21st Century: Work with our Athena Leadership framework™ – uniquely designed for the challenges and opportunities that women encounter in the workplace.
Influential Speaking: Express yourself with clarity and persuasiveness –cut through obstacles to create impact.
Leading Change: Learn how to structure and deliver powerful messages that generate enthusiasm and buy in.
Programme details
Why women?
Our vision is a world where EVERYONE can thrive and share their gifts.
Our consistent experience is that women benefit enormously from working in a women-only group.
The Athena Leadership Intensive provides a dedicated space to see more clearly the external and internal obstacles that hold women back – and to develop clear strategies to move beyond these.
Our participants go back into their worlds and make things better for everyone.
About the groups
We keep the groups intimate (maximum 12) in order to create a high-support, high-stretch environment. Athena is a protected space where you can “drop the mask” to do the inner and outer work of leadership. We work with both your light and your shadow, your purpose and your blocks – to help you grow into the kind of authentic leader you want to be.
Step out of your workplace for two days and spend time with women from different backgrounds and sectors who share your challenges and aspirations.
We attract extraordinary women. Our alumnae include professionals, managers, businesswomen, academics, health professionals, executives, CEOs, activists, entrepreneurs, consultants, creatives, engineers, coaches, regulators, sportswomen, arts leaders and more…
You’ll step out of your silo and meet women you’d never normally meet – building a richer professional network.
We purposely include a mix of senior and up-and-coming leaders at different ages and career stages to allow for multi-generational learning.
In-House
We also offer taster sessions to organisations, and can customise this programme to be run in-house.
PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS SAY…
“It’s provided me with a brilliant framework which I’m going to take forward with me and use in whatever I do next”
“A really safe space to explore leadership in all its forms”
“Gave me the courage and the conviction and the power to trust in my gut”
“It’s been challenging, it’s been interesting, it’s been joyous”
“Every woman should experience this”
QUESTIONS
To book a 15 minute, no-obligation chat to talk through whether Athena is right for you, email us on info@purpose-power-presence.com.
Otherwise you can reserve your place straight away using the button below.
LOGISTICS
LOCATION:
Central London
DATES:
Monday 27 – Tuesday 28 April 2026
FACILITATORS:
Liz Rivers & Kiran Bhopal
TIMES: 09:00 – 17:30 each day
PRICE:
Corporate/professional services – £1,250 + VAT
Public sector/charity/NGO – £975 + VAT
Self funding – £795 + VAT
HOW TO BOOK
Click the button below to enter your details in the booking form. We will reserve a place for you and send you an invoice.
