Aiming Higher Women’s Leadership Programme

The ideal continuing education for women in lower to middle management positions who want to prepare for a more senior role
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Programme overview

Would you like to be promoted next year? Are you looking for a new challenge with more responsibility or a broader sphere of influence? Are you a female manager or specialist or have you been identified as a young talent?

The Aiming Higher Women’s Leadership Programme is the ideal continuing education for women in lower and middle management positions who would like to prepare for the next career step and acquire the skills necessary to take on a more senior role.

As a participant, you will

  • learn about various leadership approaches
  • gain personal insights into your own leadership style and development potential
  • learn how to motivate your team and maintain your own energy levels as well
  • improve your negotiation skills
  • enhance your executive presence and effectiveness in communication

The Aiming Higher Women’s Leadership Programme is a highly personalized and interactive online learning experience with lasting impact. This includes:

  • building your personal network through in-depth interactions with other female leaders,
  • mapping out a plan for your next career step,
  • participating in an online mentoring programme to continue your learning journey with a senior sparring partner.   

Develop your potential and prepare for your future career today!

 

 

Next step

Are you interested in this programme? You have the opportunity to visit an info event to find out if this executive education fits you and your career planning:

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Kristin Fuchs Senior Acquisition Manager

Programme management

Vera Wemmie

Vera Wemmie Programme Manager Aiming Higher

Programme details

Programme type

Seminar

Format

Online

Language

English

Duration

7 half-day modules and 6-month mentoring programme

Flexible entry

Possible

Modules

individually bookable

Location

Online

Price

CHF 5'500 Discounts available, contact programme lead for more information.

Target group

Lower Management, Middle Management

Next date

Start date: 08.05.2025
places available
Start date: 21.10.2025
places available

Target Audience & Application Criteria

This programme is designed for women in lower to middle management positions.

Participants should have a university degree or equivalent educational certificate and professional experience.

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Your Benefits

Enhanced Leadership Effectiveness
Strengthen your leadership competencies, executive presence, and negotiation skills

Personalised Expert Advice
Receive personalised expert advice for your continued development

Unique Female Leader Network
Expand your network and learn from other female leaders with various backgrounds

Your Next Steps in Your Career
Create a personal plan for your next career step

Mentoring Programme
Continue your learning journey with an innovative mentoring programme

Flexible Format
Further your education from the convenience of your home or office

Course Design

Next Start

  • 7 modules spread over 8 weeks
  • Each module consists of a live half-day online session as well as self-paced learning elements
  • Participants should expect to spend 1-2 hours each week for individual or group learning activities in addition to the live sessions

The course language is English, but participants can opt to complete the personality inventory and the mentoring programme in German or other languages upon request.

The programme includes a reunion in Zurich or St. Gallen each summer to give participants, alumnae and mentors the opportunity to receive additional inspiration and grow their personal network.

After completing the 7 online sessions, participants embark on an innovative 6-month mentoring programme. Mentors and mentees meet online at regular intervals to further reflect on leadership topics and to exchange best practices.

Next Start Date

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Content & Modules

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Kick-off: Meet & Greet Session

Tuesday, 22 October 2024
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

On the eve of our first course date, we will meet online for a brief and informal virtual reception. This “not to miss” event will provide you with the opportunity to meet the programme director and to get to know your course colleagues. Take this opportunity to start building your network and to establish rapport with those who will be accompanying you on the exciting journey ahead!


Module 1:
Introduction to Leadership

Friday, 25 October 2024
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

In this kick-off session you will learn about various leadership styles based on emotional intelligence using interactive case discussions. You will discover the role of leaders in shaping organisational culture and understand the interdependence between company values and organisation design. Finally, you will discuss the importance of role model behaviour and reflect on the kind of leader you want to be.

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Amanda Shantz, PhD
Professor of Management and MBA Director at the University of St. Gallen

 


 

Module 2:
Personal Leadership Styles

Friday, 8 November 2024
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Based on your personal results of the Hogan personality inventory, which you will complete before this session, you will discover more about your own personal work and leadership style. You will identify individual strengths and development potential and receive inspiration for integrating best practices into your own leadership style. A particular focus will be on the growing need for inclusive leadership and how to effectively manage and empower diverse and remote teams.

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Nicole Neubauer
CEO, Metaberatung GmbH

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Susanne Nannsen
Senior Consultant at Metaberatung GmbH
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Dr. Patricia Widmer
Founder and Managing Partner, aalto AG
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Module 3:
Sustainable Self-Leadership

Friday, 15 November 2024
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Becoming an effective leader starts with maintaining good self-leadership skills. In this session, you will reflect on your personal energy levels and discover key influencing factors and daily routines for sustainably managing your personal energy and resources. You will come away with effective tools for increasing your productivity and presence at work and for developing a growth mindset in every season of life. ​

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Dr. Maximilian Strecker
Keynote speaker and executive coach on the topics of leadership, motivation, and self-management


Module 4:
Team Leadership

Friday, 22 November 2024
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

In this session you will engage in interactive discussions and action learning sequences around the topic of how to motivate your team. Particular focus will be given to the topic of psychological safety- why it is the number one success factor for high-performing teams and how to foster it as a team leader.

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Dr. Anna-Christina Leisin
Coach for top executives and teams on the topics of leadership, psychological safety, and high-performance


Module 5:
Executive Presence

Friday, 29 November 2024
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

In this session, you will learn how to demystify the skills leaders need to inspire trust, confidence, and commitment from others. You will discover clear and compelling communication tools for different personality types and rehearse staying poised and confident even when discussing the most difficult topics.

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Lisa Christen
Executive leadership coach, trainer, facilitator and consultant 


Module 6
Negotiation Skills

Friday, 6 December 2024
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Negotiating successfully in challenging situations is a skill that can help you advance both professionally and personally. In this highly interactive module, you will practice proven methods of conducting negotiations according to the Harvard principle. You will learn how to focus on the interests of your counterpart and find constructive solutions in conflict situations without losing sight of your own goals.

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Catherine Mehrtens
Principal at Egger Philips and international negotiation consultant and trainer


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Module 7:
Driving my Career

Friday, 13 December 2024
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Be the author of your own career success story! In this final module, you will learn to increase your visibility and drive your own career goals. This includes identifying and communicating effectively with various key stakeholders. You will also acquire tools to help you identify your various options and map out a concrete plan for your next career step.

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Dr. Mike J. Widmer
Founder and CEO of aalto, leadership, executive search and career consultant


Mentoring Programme

January – June 2025

Take part in a unique virtual mentoring programme to continue your personal learning journey and discuss your next career goals with a seasoned sparring partner. You will be matched with a suitable female mentor and participate in 6 1-hour online sessions over a 6-month period.

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Volunteer Vision
Our partner for professional automated matching and online mentoring platform


Annual Reunion in Zurich

Thursday, 3 July 2025

Each year, participants, alumnae and mentors of the Aiming Higher Women’s Leadership community come together for a special reunion in Zurich or St. Gallen to receive further inspiration for their careers and to continuing cultivating their network.

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Impressions

Testimonials

This course changes women’s thinking, it makes you see things from another angle. I encourage every woman to aim high and attend such a powerful course.

Ghada Adel, Head of Tax

The course is a great opportunity for those looking to not only further develop themselves but also their career!

Emily Bridgman, Team Lead Guest Relations

The course helped me to identify the path I need to take for the next step in my career.

Stefanie Giger, Project Manager Industrial Engineering

This course allowed me to detect and work on areas where I can still grow professionally, but also privately. It was inspiring to meet so many professionals and to learn from each other. I really would not want to miss this experience.

Susanne Bonomini, Senior Media Services Manager

It was great to be surrounded by many women who were all keen to share and to learn, making the course really interactive and a lot of fun. I came away with many new tools that can help me to think about my future in a more structured way. I am now ready to take control.

Amy Wright, Head of Partnerships Development

I finished this course feeling very motivated – I strengthened my theoretical knowledge on leadership, I got inspired by amazing leadership professionals who shared clear and actionable strategies to take that next step, and last but not least I interacted with other remarkable women. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in owning and driving their careers to the next level.

Rodica Sandu, Global Human Resource Business Partner

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Events

Virtual Information Session: Aiming Higher Women's Leadership Programme

Tuesday, 04.02.2025
17:00 - 17:45
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Monday, 10.03.2025
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Tuesday, 08.04.2025
17:00 - 17:45
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Contact

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I am gladly available for you and look forward to hearing from you.

Vera Wemmie

Vera Wemmie Programme Manager Aiming Higher

Why University of St.Gallen

The HSG - your partner for first-class executive education in Switzerland

At the University of St. Gallen (HSG), you can choose from one of the largest executive education portfolios in the German speaking region – the right programme for your needs and career objectives. The renowned quality and practical relevance of the learning experience convinces more than 6000 participants per year. Profit from an Executive Degree from St.Gallen – the best business school in the German-speaking world – and get ahead in your career!

  • For high-quality teaching and executive training by top researchers

  • For competent executives

  • For Lifelong Learning

  • For international collaborations