By the end of the module, participants will be able to:

• Identify and apply diverse leadership styles and strategies, recognizing their influence on leadership practices both personally and professionally;
• Analyze gender stereotypes to develop self-confidence, assertive communication, and negotiation skills, and appreciate the value of mentorship and building professional networks;
• Understand and value the importance of women’s leadership and roles in governments, diplomacy and civil society and identify their own leadership styles;
• Develop their self-awareness and leadership agility in order to expand their impact, and best utilize their leadership style and new skills in their relevant teams and international settings.
• Identify key sources of influence within the sports sector and their role in shaping communication strategies;
• Analyze cultural and contextual factors that impact both persuasive and assertive communication, with sensitivity to gender dynamics;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of influence and assertiveness techniques in resolving conflicts and building relationships with diverse stakeholders;
• Demonstrate practical strategies for persuasive and assertive communication in real-world scenarios, including handling criticism and navigating organizational changes.
• Understand the psychological and emotional aspects of anxiety and self-doubt that may affect women speakers, and how these can be addressed;
• Demonstrate public speaking and presentation techniques – including preparation, structure and delivery, and analyse the differences between in-person and virtual presentations;
• Recall the importance of body language, tone of voice, and choice of words;
• Analyze the impact of gender biases and develop potential strategies to mitigate them.
• Define key concepts of gender and human rights in the context of sports;
• Analyze how gender norms and inequalities are perpetuated or challenged within sports institutions and practices;
• Evaluate real-world case studies to identify strategies for leveraging sports as a platform for advancing human rights and gender equality;
• Apply international human rights frameworks (CEDAW, the SDGs) to promote and support women’s leadership in sports.
• Define and explain the fundamental elements of the art of negotiation;
• Apply tools and approaches to resolve deadlocks and conflicts within negotiations;
• Categorize and analyse relationships between stakeholders to select the most influential path for negotiation;
• Identify points of leverage of your opponent and influence key elements during a negotiation.