Taking the Stage®
Stand up, stand out, and elevate your voice with Taking the Stage® - a powerful leadership communication skills program for women.
When women come together to learn from and support one another, they create an open, trusting environment where learning and growth can flourish. Today’s women leaders face many complex, systemic challenges. Providing a purpose-built space to develop leadership communication skills while building a network of support enables your women leaders to thrive.
Ideal Audience
This program is ideal for new and aspiring women leaders and experienced professionals looking to strengthen their communication and presence
Delivery Method
In-Person: 2 days, or;
Virtual: 4, 2-hour live online sessions over four weeks.
Hybrid learning options are also available.
Available In: English, French, and Spanish.
Our Approach
Taking the Stage® transforms the way leaders communicate by shifting their mindset, providing practical tools, and reinforcing new skills through hands-on practice to develop exceptional leadership communication skills.
Sustainment
Continue to master new skills and behaviors with resources designed to reinforce learning:
- ELI, our AI-powered communication coach. Practice your delivery, receive personalized feedback, and track your communication growth over time.
- Ignite, our digital resource library featuring our entire suite of leadership communication resources to reinforce learning and explore complementary skills.
I first attended a version of this training in 2012, and it was instrumental in changing the course of my career. It gave me the confidence to lead with my beliefs and with inspiration. Revisiting the training 10 years later has again improved my communication skills, setting myself and my organization up for success in the coming years.
The program empowered me and made me feel seen. It provided practical tools that have changed the way I approach my daily interactions with my team.
The sessions are well designed, with practical skills and techniques brought to life through demonstrations. You'll notice the difference right away. After the sessions, you can immediately apply what you've learned to your day-to-day work, communicating with greater clarity and confidence.
What Participants Learn in our Taking the Stage® Program
Taking the Stage® is a purpose-built space for women to come together and discuss the specific challenges they face while developing their leadership and communication skills. You explore how gender norms shape leadership and communication, critically reflect on the leadership identity you want to create, and build a strong network of support through shared experiences.
With a structured, practical approach, you gain the tools to speak with confidence, authenticity, and presence. Led by The Humphrey Group's roster of inspiring women facilitators, you refine your ability to articulate ideas clearly, command attention, and navigate high-stakes conversations with impact. This program is an inclusive learning experience open to all women.
In this Signature Learning Experience, you receive the knowledge and tools to:
Embrace and communicate a leadership identity.
Craft message-driven communication using a logical structure.
Use strong, assertive language.
Adopt a powerful vocal presence.
Achieve an authentic physical presence, both in-person and virtually.
Capitalize on conversations as leadership opportunities.
Effectively navigate conflict in conversations.
Develop your network of women leaders across the organization.
Is Taking the Stage® Right for You?
Taking the Stage® is designed for women in leadership who are struggling with one or more of the following challenges:
Developing a powerful and authentic leadership presence.
Navigating gender biases that impact their communication effectiveness.
Balancing authenticity with authority in their leadership approach.
Organizations looking to develop high-potential female employees.
Bring the Power of Women’s Leadership Training In-House
Create a culture of confident, influential female leaders when you license our proven women’s leadership training program. With our enterprise learning experience, you gain everything you need to deliver Taking the Stage in-house. A master facilitator will guide your leaders through our train-the-trainer process transforming them into facilitators and champions ready to help all your women leaders Take the Stage.
Learn more about how you can develop female leaders in-house.
Taking the Stage® Program Modules
Embrace Your Leadership Identity
To lead with authenticity, it’s important to clarify your convictions. In this module, you’ll explore the beliefs and actions that drive your convictions and build the courage to lead authentically.
The Language of Leadership
Gain the ability to structure your thinking using The Leader’s Script and craft messages that can persuade and inspire any audience.
The Power of Presence
Captivate your audiences by learning tools and techniques to help you deliver every message with confidence and poise to build stronger connections.
Inspiring Conversations
Conversations provide opportunities to strengthen relationships. Learn how to build trust and inspire others through effective communication, and navigate difficult conversations by applying our DESP framework.
Spark Your Learning with Tailored Program Add-Ons:
As part of our extensive suite of leadership communication training offerings, we have a number of additional Spark modules that complement Taking the Stage®. If you are interested in strengthening a particular skill that is not covered in the core program, we make it easy to add additional modules to your core program design. Our top recommendations for Taking the Stage® are:
1:1 Coaching
Reinforce learning with a 30-minute, 1:1 coaching session. Address individual development goals, navigate communication challenges unique to your role, and apply new skills to real workplace situations.
Simple STORY Framework
Make storytelling accessible by learning a simple, effective method anyone can use to craft stories that resonate.
Or view our full library of Spark modules to explore a range of complementary topics.
Inside the Learning Experience
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Initial Skill Measurement
Begin the experience with an Al-powered skill assessment through ELl, our Al communication coach. This establishes a baseline of each participants’ skills and a benchmark to measure growth.Initial Skill Measurement -
Module I
Module I
Each module combines expert facilitation, AI-guided practice, and personalized coaching to help participants build and apply new communication skills. -
Learning Challenges
Between modules, complete guided challenges with ELI designed to strengthen communication habits and apply new skills in real-world scenarios.Learning Challenges -
Module II
Module II
Each module combines expert facilitation, AI-guided practice, and personalized coaching to help participants build and apply new communication skills. -
Learning Challenges
Between modules, complete guided challenges with ELI designed to strengthen communication habits and apply new skills in real-world scenarios.Learning Challenges -
Module III
Module III
Each module combines expert facilitation, AI-guided practice, and personalized coaching to help participants build and apply new communication skills. -
Learning Challenges
Between modules, complete guided challenges with ELI designed to strengthen communication habits and apply new skills in real-world scenarios.Learning Challenges -
Module IV
Module IV
Each module combines expert facilitation, AI-guided practice, and personalized coaching to help participants build and apply new communication skills. -
Spark Your Learning
Customize the learning experience with targeted add-on modules that deepen key skills and address specific communication challenges.Spark Your Learning -
Final Skill Measurement
Final Skill Measurement
Conclude the learning experience with a Final Skill Assessment through ELI that measures your skill development, providing clear visibility into individual and cohort level growth. -
Sustainment
Reinforce new skills with 30-day access to ELI and Ignite, our digital resource library. Revisit key concepts, and explore new complementary skills from our entire suite of offerings.Sustainment
Each module combines
Live Facilitation
AI-Guided Practice Labs
Feedback & Coaching
Delivery & Partnership Options
Multiple delivery and partnership options are available to meet your needs.
We Deliver
Our expert facilitators deliver this training directly to teams in your organization.
You Deliver
Licensing options are available. We will train your facilitators to deliver this training internally.
Our Partners Deliver
Connect with our open enrollment partners to find program options for individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why a leadership training program for women?
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Studies show that organizations with diverse leadership teams perform better, yet women are still underrepresented in executive roles. Women’s leadership training is crucial because it closes the leadership gap, helps organizations retain top female talent, and fosters inclusive leadership cultures. Without structured programs, many talented women struggle to advance into senior positions or leave organizations due to a lack of support and mentorship.
Taking the Stage® is more than just a training program—it’s a women’s leadership movement. When women support and learn from one another, they break barriers, redefine leadership, and elevate their impact in the workplace.
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How does Taking the Stage® support women beyond the training sessions?
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Taking the Stage® offers ongoing support and resources to reinforce learning. Participants receive 30-day access to ELI, our AI-powered communication coach and The Humphrey Group’s full digital leadership library, allowing them to:
- Practice their delivery and receive personalized feedback
- Revisit key concepts from the program
- Explore additional leadership content
- Continue strengthening their leadership skills
This sustainment approach ensures that women retain and apply their leadership training long after completing the program.
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What are the key differences between virtual and in-person Taking the Stage® training?
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Both our virtual and in-person Taking the Stage® programs deliver the same impactful content, but with different formats to suit your needs.
- In-person training is a concentrated, 2-day experience. It emphasizes hands-on practice and peer feedback within the classroom setting.
- Virtual training extends the learning over 4 weeks, with 1.5-hour sessions each week. This allows you to integrate new skills into your daily work and receive personalized feedback and one-on-one coaching from your facilitator.
Ultimately, the best format depends on your learning style, schedule, and organizational requirements.
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What qualifications do the Taking the Stage® coaches and facilitators have, and how does their expertise impact training quality?
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Our coaches and facilitators are highly qualified professionals with diverse industry experience, relevant certifications, and proven success in leadership communication. Backed by The Humphrey Group's 35+ years of experience and 1 million+ program alumni, our facilitators undergo a rigorous onboarding process, ensuring they meet our high standards.
This expertise, combined with a low facilitator-to-participant ratio, allows for personalized coaching in group settings and one-on-one for virtual training, maximizing your learning and development. Our team comprises seasoned industry experts and passionate leadership communication specialists dedicated to teaching and promoting inspiring communication.
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We want to get started right away. How soon can you begin training for my team?
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We’re ready when you are! We can deliver training for your team with as little as two weeks of lead time.
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Can we customize a program to better meet our needs?
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Yes! We specialize in tailoring our leadership communication training to your organization's unique goals. We customize the delivery and content to ensure the best fit. This includes:
- Flexible Program Design: Adjusting the core program, rearranging modules, or adding content.
- Targeted Skill Development: Enhancing your program with Spark modules focusing on specific skills like like The Q&A Playbook or The Simple STORY Framework.
- Expert Guidance: Our Learning Specialists partner with you throughout the process.
Contact us to discuss your specific needs and explore our full range of customization options.
Connect With Us
Whether you’re ready to invest in development for your leaders, or just want to learn more about who we are and how we can help, we’re ready to answer your questions.
Your Challenges Are Solvable
It doesn’t have to be complicated. Our solutions incorporate simple, easy-to-apply tools and methods that drive big impact.
We Look Forward to Chatting!
We can’t wait to talk about how we can help you develop leaders who inspire.
