Invitation To The
Leadership Academy for Women (L.A.W)
For the woman already carrying responsibility, leading teams, shaping strategy and making things happen – this academy is built for your next level.
Join a focused three-day leadership experience designed for senior women professionals, managers, directors, C-suite leaders, founders, women in government and NGOs, and HR leaders who want to lead with greater authority, executive presence, influence and strategic impact.
- Nairobi cohorts: 23rd - 25th March 2026 & 30th March - 1st April 2026
- Novotel Hotel, Westlands | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
- KES 150,000 inclusive of VAT | Group rates for 5 or more
- Globally recognized certification, coaching and mentorship support
Built for women who need more than motivation.
You need practical leadership tools, sharper communication, stronger executive presence and a trusted network of peers who understand the weight of leadership. L.A.W delivers all four.
3-Day Immersive Academy
A premium, highly interactive learning experience for busy leaders.
Global Certification
Earn a globally recognized Dale Carnegie certificate of completion.
1-Year mentorship
Continue your growth through the Evolve platform and extended support.
1:1 Coaching Access
Benefit from personal coaching sessions with the program trainer.
Dale Carnegie Kenya invites you to the Leadership Academy for Women(L.A.W) 2026 Program. This is a program designed to support accomplished women leaders who are ready to deepen their influence, strengthen their executive presence, and lead with greater strategic impact.
Across Kenya’s corporate, entrepreneurial, educational, and public sectors, women are driving innovation, shaping organizations, and transforming communities. Their leadership is creating new opportunities, fostering growth, and inspiring the next generation of leaders across business, governance, education, and institutions, yet in senior decision-making, governance, and strategic leadership roles, women remain underrepresented across sectors. Research by the IBM Institute for Business Value and Chief indicates that women hold only 11% of C-suite roles and approximately 10% of board positions .
As more women step into positions of influence across Kenya’s organizations and institutions, the question is no longer whether women will lead, but how we can support them to lead with even greater impact.
Who this is for
- Senior women professionals, managers and directors
- C-suite leaders and executives
- Entrepreneurs and founders
- Women in government, NGOs and institutions
- HR leaders and people decision-makers
- Typically ideal for leaders aged 30 - 55
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The leadership experience
This immersive academy combines executive dialogue, practical leadership exercises and peer exchange to create a learning experience that is both highly engaging and immediately useful.
Personal Leadership & Leadership Identity
Explore how your experiences, values and beliefs shape the way you lead and the culture you create.
Building Trust, Influence & Executive Presence
Strengthen credibility, authenticity and the ability to inspire trust with teams, boards and stakeholders.
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Impact
Sharpen innovation, delegation, decision-making and strategic thinking for larger organizational results.
Communication, Influence & Leadership Dialogue
Handle complex conversations, present ideas clearly and influence outcomes with confidence and clarity.
The academy is led by a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer and combines executive dialogue, practical leadership exercises, and peer exchange to create a highly engaging learning experience.
What you will gain
By the end of the academy, participants leave with stronger leadership capability, clearer communication, practical tools and renewed confidence to lead at a higher level.
Lead with executive presence
Project confidence, clarity and authority in high-stakes environments.
Build trust faster
Strengthen trust, credibility and respect across teams and stakeholders.
Handle difficult conversations
Navigate tension, feedback and sensitive conversations with diplomacy.
Think more strategically
Analyze problems, make better decisions and unlock innovation.
Present with confidence
Prepare, inform and persuade with compelling leadership communication.
Grow your leadership network
Learn alongside other influential women leaders across Kenya.
Your 3-day academy journey
Each day is structured to move from self-leadership and trust, to communication and innovation, to persuasive leadership and powerful storytelling.
Day 1 | Modules 1 - 4
Dates: 23rd March 2026 or 30th March 2026
- Developing Personal Leadership
- Vision, Mission and Values
- Build Trust, Credibility and Respect
- Create Executive Presence
Day 2 | Modules 5 - 8
Dates: 24th March 2026 or 31st March 2026
- Analyze Problems and Make Decisions
- Communicate with Different Personality Styles
- Innovation
- Communicate to Lead
Day 3 | Modules 9 - 12
Dates: 25th March 2026 or 1st April 2026
- Planning Presentations
- Present to Inform
- Present to Persuade
- Stand Up, Speak Up, Tell Your Story
Jayne Leedham
Carnegie Master
Meet your trainer
Jayne Leedham brings deep leadership development expertise, executive coaching insight and global training experience to the academy. She is trusted by corporate leaders across industries and is known for creating practical, engaging leadership experiences that move people from insight to action.
- 10+ years in leadership roles in corporate environments
- 15 years as a multi-course certified Dale Carnegie Trainer
- 8+ years developing Dale Carnegie trainers
- Certificate in Training Practice (CIPD) and Diploma in Executive Coaching
- President of Dale Carnegie's International Training Quality Board
- Highest Overall Performance in Training (EMEA) 2024
Client and industry reach
Clients include: Safran Nacelles, Beumer Group, Merseyrail, KPMG, Cox Automotive, Macquarie, Vertu Motors, TikTok, Brother International, 2i Testing, Harworth Group, GAP Hire Solutions
Industries: Banking/Finance Media, Technology Retail, Automotive Hospitality, Manufacturing Business, Consultancy Legal, Construction Medical, Aviation
For organizations investing in women leaders
If you are an HR leader, founder, executive or institutional head looking to strengthen your leadership pipeline, L.A.W offers a strong development experience for high-potential and senior women leaders in your organization. Preferential rates are available for organizations registering groups of five or more participants.
Why organizations enroll teams
- Develop stronger leadership identity and confidence
- Improve trust, dialogue and cross-functional influence
- Equip leaders to make better strategic decisions
- Strengthen presentation and persuasive communication
- Create a visible investment in women leadership growth
Dates, investment and next step
Choose your cohort, complete your registration and prepare for a leadership experience designed to help you lead with stronger influence and greater strategic impact.
Academy schedule
Cohort 1: 23rd – 25th March 2026
Cohort 2: 30th March – 1st April 2026
Venue: Novotel Hotel, Nairobi
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Investment
KES 150,000 inclusive of VAT
Preferential rates are available for organizations registering groups of five or more participants.
Paybill: 400200
Account No: 40058733
Account Name: Bemerc Consult Ltd
Registration and enquiries
Lead with greater authority, trust and strategic impact.
Reserve your place in L.A.W 2026 or contact the Dale Carnegie Kenya team for group registrations and enquiries.
Email: training@dalecarnegiekenya.com | Phone: 0140-770222