SIGNATURE PROGRAM ● MAY 2026 INTAKE
Courageous
Leadership
6 MONTH PROGRAM
EMERGING FEMALE LEADERS
You are not afraid of leadership.
You are afraid of wasting your potential.
LET’S NAME WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING
You are already capable. You deliver. You think strategically. You care deeply about doing good work.
But there is a quiet fear underneath it all.
That you will plateau. That louder, more outwardly confident people will be promoted ahead of you. That you will burn yourself out trying to prove you deserve to be here. That five years from now, you will still be 'almost' ready.
You tell yourself you just need more experience.
But every time you hesitate before speaking, over-prepare to avoid criticism, stay silent when you disagree, take on more instead of delegating, or leave meetings replaying what you should have said — you reinforce a version of yourself that feels smaller than what you know you are capable of.
You are not afraid of responsibility. You are afraid of not becoming who you know you could be.
And that tension is exhausting.
THE REAL CAUSE OF BURNOUT
Burnout is not just about workload.
It is about suppression.
You are burning out because…
You carry too much instead of holding others accountable
You soften your voice to avoid friction
You delay courageous conversations
You interpret nerves as inadequacy or a lack of confidence
That internal friction drains you more than the work itself.
Courageous Leadership addresses the root. Not surface-level skills.
THE METHOD
The Human Signature System .
01 - MINDSET
Grounded in what is.
You learn to interpret and understand what you believe about yourself and what you've held as truth that may not serve your leadership journey. We need to be present with 'what is' before we move to what we need or want to change.
02 - METTLE
Clear on your uniqueness.
You receive your personalised CliftonStrengths blueprint so you understand your uniqueness and how your natural wiring shows up under pressure. This allows you to clearly articulate your leadership style and amplify your impact from that place.
03 - METHOD
Leadership in motion.
You practise real workplace and life leadership — managing people, giving feedback, courageous conversations, using your voice. You leave with language, strategy, and tools. Not just awareness.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
A six-month, high-touch container.
01
1:1 Coaching Session + Strengths Debrief
One 90-minute private coaching session plus your personalised Strengths debrief - so you begin with clarity and a defined leadership goal at the start of the container.
02
2 × Group Coaching Calls Per Month
Two 90-minute small-group coaching calls each month, in pods of six or fewer — so you are coached in real time alongside other amazing and inspiring leaders.
03
Coaching via Whatsapp/Voxer voice notes
Coaching via voice note between coaching calls, so you get a high touch coaching experience and are never alone when you need it most.
04
3 Guest Expert Trainings
Three guest expert trainings so you expand your perspective and deepen your understanding of courageous leadership.
05
Ongoing Slack Support
Ongoing Slack support between calls — so you get the benefit of the group’s insights when real-life leadership moments arise
06
Presentation Review + Feedback
Have a presentation during the six months? Kate will review and support you to structure and elevate your visibility, executive presence, and delivery with Loom video feedback.
07
A Cohort of Emerging Female Leaders
You're not doing this alone. You'll be surrounded by a cohort of other incredible, emerging female leaders who get it.
EARLY PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE:
A bonus private 1:1 coaching session
The Imposter Complex Masterclass (includes the neuroscience behind imposter feelings, how to reframe nerves as evidence of growth, and a practical reframe worksheet)
FROM A PAST PARTICIPANT
I joined Courageous Leadership because I felt stuck in my professional development. What changed most was my mindset. I realised leadership is not something you are born with — it is a skill that can be developed. I began to understand my individual strengths and how to use them intentionally. The group experience was invaluable. Knowing others shared similar thoughts and doubts helped me normalise my own experience. Courageous Leadership gave me permission to use my voice and recognise that I am already a worthy contributor.
— EMILY, CLINICAL NURSE CONSULTANT
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YOUR COACH
Dr. Kate Cashman
Kate is the person who sees what's uniquely powerful in you — often before you do. She helps people find their courage, voice, and strengths in leadership, communication, and life.
With a background in policing, legal academia, and business ownership, Kate brings a rare mix of grounded practicality, insight, and real-world experience. She is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach with a PhD in Law and Forensic Criminology, a TEDx speaker, Co-Curator, and sought-after facilitator and MC.
Inside Courageous Leadership, Kate combines three things that rarely sit together: deep relational trust, strategic clarity and immediate action.
YOUR INVESTMENT
Spots are intentionally limited to maintain depth.
You are not behind. You are in stretch.
And stretch — handled intentionally — builds the leaders we need to be brave in the world right now.
If you are ready to stop shrinking and start inhabiting your leadership fully, this is your next step.
MAY 2026 ● 6 MONTHS
Pay in full
$3,990
+GST
Payment plan
$665
per month for 6 months
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Limited spots available.
The identity shift is subtle but powerful.
This isn't about eliminating nerves. It's not about being fearless.
You expand your capacity… and your courage.