Empower Confident Female Leaders in the Workplace
Workshops & Talks for Women’s Networks
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, confidence isn’t just a “nice to have”, it’s a business-critical asset. Yet, for many talented women, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to “prove themselves” continue to undermine their success and wellbeing.
As a confidence therapist and coach for working women, I specialise in delivering transformative workshops and talks for Women’s Networks within forward-thinking organisations –helping female staff own their roles with clarity, resilience, and confidence.
Why This Matters for Your Organisation
Women in business today are navigating unique challenges, balancing high performance with inner doubts and societal expectations. When organisations fail to address the psychological barriers holding women back, it doesn’t just affect individuals, it affects retention, productivity, innovation, and ultimately, profitability.
Forward-thinking companies are creating safe, supportive spaces for women to grow professionally and personally. My sessions are designed to support these internal initiatives by adding an expert therapeutic and coaching perspective that creates real impact.
The Cost of Ignoring Confidence & Imposter Syndrome
Clare Josa’s recent ground-breaking research found that 52% of women regularly experience imposter syndrome, and that it’s one of the leading precursors to burnout in high-performing female employees.
This research found that:
- Employees experiencing imposter syndrome are more likely to overwork, avoid visibility, and underperform in leadership roles, even if highly competent.
- This internalised pressure is directly linked to burnout, disengagement, and attrition – a hidden but serious cost to businesses.
- Organisations that ignore these challenges risk losing their top talent and damaging the culture of trust, growth, and innovation.
Investing in confidence-building interventions is not just a wellbeing initiative, it’s a strategic business decision.
It is also more common to experience imposter syndrome if you’re a minority in your field of work, so whether that’s female leaders in tech organisations or the only person of colour in a team, if your organisation has a focus on equity, this is well worth bearing in mind.
What I offer
I deliver bespoke, interactive workshops and keynote-style talks tailored to your company’s goals, with a focus on:
- Confident Female Leadership: Helping women overcome self-doubt and speak up with authority and authenticity.
- Reconnecting Mums with their Workplace Confidence: Invaluable support for mums returning to work after periods of leave.
- Understanding and Dismantling Imposter Syndrome: Teaching practical tools grounded in therapeutic and coaching techniques to reframe what’s been limiting their potential.
- Preventing Burnout in High Performers: Helping women balance ambition with wellbeing, and build emotional resilience.
All sessions can be delivered in-person or virtually, and are grounded in real-world corporate insight and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Organisations are also increasingly funding follow-up 1:1 therapy sessions for their staff to unlock lasting change.
Who this is for
This is ideal for companies with:
- Established or growing Women’s Networks or Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- A commitment to DEI and inclusive leadership
- Ambitions to develop female leadership pipelines
- Challenges retaining top female talent due to burnout or lack of confidence
- A network of women returning to work following periods of leave
- Goals to support mental wellbeing and performance in the workplace
From Tobacco Docks to the Czech Republic, and Hamburg to a beach hideaway in Antigua, I’ve delivered workshops across the globe, for organisations such as: Hachette Publishers, JCI London, Traverse Events, National Foundation for Educational Research, AQR and Borderless Live.
The business impact
Companies who actively support their female employees in building confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome see benefits such as:
- Higher retention of high-performing women
- More women stepping into leadership roles
- Greater innovation and collaboration
- Improved mental health and lower burnout rates
- A stronger reputation as an employer of choice for women
You’re not just empowering individuals, you’re strengthening the whole organisation.
Let’s build a confident, empowered culture for the women in your organisation, starting today.
Contact me to enquire about booking a workshop or talk: contact@gemmaholmes.co.uk
My credentials
BA Degree in Sociology
Including an extensive research study into the relationship between social anxiety and stage fright.
QCHPA Member
A proud member of the professional association for evidence-based Cognitive Hypnotherapy.
Training and CPD
Cognitive Hypnotherapy and Hypnotherapy Practitioner’s Diplomas and Compassionate Trauma Repair.
NCH Registered
Registered with the National Council for Hypnotherapy and adhere to their professional standards.
NLP Master Practitioner
A deepened level of knowledge and practice in Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
18 years of corporate experience
I have climbed the corporate ladder and have lived the pressures of the professional world.
Reach me
Phone
07885 979 935
Contact@gemmaholmes.co.uk