The 4-Day
Women,
Voice &
Leadership
Journey

Unleash Leadership Excellence: Dive into a Brilliant and Unmatched 4-Day Training Program.

Lead with Authenticity, Amplify Your Impact, Master Your Voice Through Intensive Self-Discovery In The Way You Lead.

Embrace the Uncomfortable:
Find Comfort in Challenge.

If you're committed to profoundly and personally enhancing your leadership skills, and you're brave enough for deep self-reflection, ready to evolve into a top-tier leader and communicator, then this immersive journey is designed specifically for you!

Overview
  • A 4-day training program with Maike
    (in two 2-day blocks)
  • Women only course
  • All participants must self-nominate
  • Intensive, challenging, , and fun
  • Maximum of 12 participants
  • Face-to-face delivery
  • Three monthly 90-minute online practice transfer sessions after the training
  • Also available as an organisation-internal (in-house) course. Please contact us by email or via the contact form.
History

Around eight years ago, I was approached to create a leadership training program specifically for women because of my unique set of skills as a leadership expert, vocal and executive coach, speaker, and singer, as well as my background in health as a physiotherapist. Drawing on these, I was able to develop the WVL program specifically for women, addressing the unique challenges and issues women face in today's dynamic environments.

Content

This practical and cutting edge training program is designed for women leaders looking to elevate and expand their leadership capabilities. At its core, the program focuses on enhancing your already solid skills, enriching your style, and empowering you to communicate with vision, passion, authority, and credibility more effectively.

Understand that true leadership transcends mere instruction—it's about deepening trustful relationships, honing the art of listening, and mastering persuasive communication that resonates deeply. This mastery is rooted in a profound understanding of oneself.

A customised blend of training and coaching helps you refine your distinctive leadership voice, overcoming any mental and physical constraints that might be holding you back. By harnessing advanced vocal training techniques and integrating them with awareness and resilience strategies within a framework of established leadership principles, this program sets the stage for a transformative learning experience.

Set in a dynamic and experiential environment, the program not only connects you to your vocal intelligence but also boosts your executive presence, preparing you to navigate complex workplace dynamics with grace and effectiveness. It will amplify your impact, to lead authentically with excellence, and bring your leadership style to its full potential.

In-House Courses

The Women, Voice & Leadership Journey is available both as an open course and as an in-house option. In-house courses ensure that all participants come from the same organisation.

For the in-house courses, participants need to self-nominate. They cannot be sent by someone else. Our experience has shown that this is needed so that participants can fully commit to this personal journey, which can be challenging at times.

To scope the possibilities for organising in-house courses, please contact Maike via maike.brill@zeitgeist-ct.com.

Testimonials
  • “A brilliant course unlike any other leadership courses I have attended.”
  • “It was an awkward, testing, giving over, working through, culminating, wondrous journey. I have recommended it to others already.”
  • “The course was unique as it focused on our own voice and pushing ourselves outside our comfort zone that really appealed to me.”
  • “This style and approach of training allows for frank, deep and open discussion about challenges uniquely faced by women in the workplace, particularly male-dominated ones, without fear of judgment or reprisal based on misunderstanding. The training has been invaluable in assisting with core development and self-empowerment aspects of leadership and self-development.”
  • “This course has assisted me not only professionally, but also on a deep personal level that is of benefit to many aspects in my life. I would highly recommend this course to others.”
  • “I personally want to thank Maike and (organisation's name removed) for organising this training, it really has impacted me and my life in a way I can't explain, so thank you.”
Dates 2025
  • May Journey: May 1/2 and 22/23
    (completed)
  • October Journey: Oct 16/17 and 30/31
    (early bird until September 4)
  • Hours: 9am - 5pm
  • Venue: Canberra, TBA
Who is it for?
  • Women in Business and Executive Positions
  • Female Politicians
  • Female Senior Leaders or Emerging Leaders
  • And when you have these kinds of thoughts:
    • "I ramble without focus."
      During presentations, do you find your thoughts spinning in circles, making it hard to clearly convey your points and keep the audience engaged?
    • "My voice gets lost in the noise."
      In meetings, it feels like your contributions are the last to be considered, if they're heard at all. You struggle to cut through the group chatter, and often people talk over you, making it even harder to be heard.
    • "My confidence has plummeted."
      Struggling to communicate effectively can be draining. Over time, a lack of impact can erode your influence and diminish your self-confidence.
    • "I fear for my job security."
      Inability to influence and deliver results can lead to not meeting your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), which may make your position feel at risk.
    • "I doubt my job suitability."
      If your role requires strong communication skills and you're facing challenges in this area, it's natural to question if you’re well-suited for the job
What will be covered?
  • Understanding voice function: breathing, production, projection and articulation
  • Understanding and experiencing the connection between body, emotions, thoughts and voice.
  • Presenting on stage and in meetings, live and online.
  • Increasing communication skills in a virtual world.
  • Increasing self-awareness and self-reflection.
  • Increasing communication skills.
  • Understanding world-views and perspectives.
  • Understanding and increasing resilience and psychological flexibility.
  • Understanding and experiencing the connection between stress, resilience and voice.
  • (Re-)connecting to inherent female archetypes for female leadership qualities.
  • Integrating personal change and leadership skills.
  • Having fun!
What will you gain?
  • Toolbox filled with public speaking basics
  • Improved knowledge about the physiology of breathing, voice production, projection and articulation
  • Increased vocal presence through better breathing, better voice production, projection and articulation
  • Increased awareness and knowledge about postural function and the body as the instrument to support your voice
  • Increased awareness about your own physical and mental habitual patterns and the impact on your voice
  • Easy-to-understand framework for understanding and developing resilience through mindfulness and value-based actions
  • First-hand experiences with resilience-enhancing methods
  • Knowledge and first-hand experience with communication skills like deep listening and open questions for effective and difficult conversations, to give and take feedback
  • Knowledge and insights about female archetypes and their relevance to female Leadership qualities and their connection to your voice
What is it not?
  • This is not your typical leadership training program.
    Alumni from the past eight years consistently highlight the program's unique shift in focus on self-development as its defining feature, setting it apart from other leadership courses. This introspective approach makes this training exceptional. Participants are encouraged to have a close and honest look at themselves. By recognising, and understanding their own shadows, they can illuminate these areas and actively work to improve them.
  • It is not a standardised training program.
    It uniquely tailors training and coaching to align with each woman’s individual leadership attributes, characteristics, and styles, steering clear of a standardised approach.
Program pricing
  • $2,999 (incl. GST) per person.
  • $2,624 early bird until March 20.
  • This includes: 4-day training, full day catering (coffee, lunch, afternoon tea) and course materials
  • Not included: travel costs, accommodation.
  • Cancellation and refund policy:
    • Cancellations can be made up to 30 days before the start of the first session for a full refund.
    • Cancellations up to 14 days before the start of the first session will receive a 50% refund.
    • No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than 14 days before the start of the first session.
    • In case of emergencies, contact us to discuss options.
    • Should we need to cancel the program, all participants will receive a full refund.
Download the Women, Voice & Leadership Journey brochure!

Secure your Spot Today!

Register for the October course before September 4 and save 12.5%!

  • $2,999 (incl. GST) per person.
  • $2,624 (incl. GST) early bird until March 20.

Our early bird discount is available until 6 weeks before the course start date. Don't miss this opportunity to secure your spot at a reduced rate.

4-Day Women, Voice & Leadership Journey (start May 1 2025)

Total: $2999.00 AUD (incl. GST)

Important! If you are booking or making a payment on behalf of someone else, please email us with the payment date and the name of the person you are booking for.

4-Day Women, Voice & Leadership Journey (start October 16 2025) - Early bird

Total: $2624.00 AUD (incl. GST)

Important! If you are booking or making a payment on behalf of someone else, please email us with the payment date and the name of the person you are booking for.