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OWL Outstanding Women Leaders: Coached Cohort

Award-winning: recognised by the Australian Centre for Leadership. The full OWL program, with Sonia coaching you through it: a one-on-one session to build your development plan, five fortnightly group coaching sessions with a small cohort of women leaders, ten modules from character and confidence to commitment and legacy, the 234-page workbook and all three of Sonia's books.
  • For: Women stepping into greater influence
  • Duration:  About 12 weeks, coached cohort
  • Includes:  Two 1:1s + five group coaching sessions + 3 months of Worksparks
  • Coached by:  Sonia McDonald
  • Leaders taught: 4,000+ over 18 years

Is OWL for you?

Stepping into greater influence

You're a capable woman who wants to be heard in the room, not talked over in it.

Leading in a male-dominated industry

You want the confidence, voice and networks to lead where women are still the minority.

Ready to back yourself

You want to turn character, confidence and courage into habits, not just ideas you agree with.

Ready for real accountability

You want more than a course. A small cohort, Sonia in your corner and a coaching session every fortnight keep you moving and hold you to account.
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What's included?

  • Coaching with Sonia

    A one-on-one kickoff to build your development plan, five fortnightly group coaching sessions (90 minutes, online) with a small cohort, and a closing one-on-one to review your progress and set your next steps.
  • Ten modules and a 234-page workbook

    Ten modules from character and confidence to commitment and legacy, with a 234-page digital workbook of reflections, exercises and tools, and lifetime access to everything.
  • All three of Sonia's books

    Leadership Attitude, Just Rock It! and First Comes Courage, alongside a lesson and reflection for every module, built from 18 years of work with more than 4,000 leaders. Plus 3 months of Worksparks AI leadership coaching, so you have a coach in your pocket between modules. We’ll email you a link to set up your access.
About us

The Leadership Association

The Leadership Association runs online programs for every stage of leading, grounded in neuroscience and the Human Leadership Framework and built from real work with more than 4,000 leaders over 18 years. OWL grew out of that work: what holds capable women back, and what moves them forward. TLA was founded by Sonia McDonald, CEO of LeadershipHQ, who has spent 35 years developing leaders and is the author of Leadership Attitude, Just Rock It! and First Comes Courage.

In their words

The Leadership HQ’s Online Self-Paced Program has already added so much value to myself and my fellow division leaders at Lauxes Grates. Sonia has a beautiful way of delivering the content that makes sense to a wide variety of individuals, bringing them together over a common goal: being courageous, kind and authentic leaders.
Alma Gerbavec, Culture Division Leader, Lauxes Grates HQ
You created an environment where the group could have open conversations, learn from one another, and feel comfortable contributing. You are an outstanding facilitator, and it was an absolute pleasure having you guide us through the program.
Darren Ludlow, Team Leader, State Revenue Office Victoria
I’ve taken away some useful tools and resources and it has helped me to refocus and re-prioritise. I also enjoyed the time to spend with peers from other branches and hear about their challenges, experiences and different approaches.
Felicity Beaton, Team Leader, State Revenue Office Victoria

Frequently asked questions

How long does the OWL Coached Cohort take?

About 12 weeks. You work through one module a week, meet your cohort for group coaching every fortnight, and start and finish with a one-on-one with Sonia. You keep lifetime access to the modules afterwards.

What do I get in the OWL Coached Cohort?

A one-on-one development plan session and a closing review with Sonia, five fortnightly group coaching sessions, ten modules, the 234-page OWL workbook, your personal Development Plan, all three of Sonia's books (Leadership Attitude, Just Rock It! and First Comes Courage) and lifetime access.

Is OWL an award-winning women’s leadership program?

Yes. OWL is recognised by the Australian Centre for Leadership, and it's built on the ten qualities that decide whether a woman is heard or overlooked.

Can I enrol my team in the OWL Coached Cohort?

Yes. You can enrol a group of women leaders, or have LeadershipHQ deliver OWL in-house with group coaching and facilitated sessions. Book a free call below to talk it through.
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