Enabling your talented women to communicate with impact and enjoy more influence. And build greater self-belief

This programme is for the 'at risk' women in your organisation. The ones in the middle. The ones you see exiting their roles prematurely, getting burnt out, feeling fed up or losing the ambition they arrived with...

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In recognition of this programme Bit Famous has become a finalist: L&D Supplier of the year

We understand the challenges in retaining and progressing critical talent groups.

Penny Haslam is the MD of Bit Famous Ltd

Talented mid-level women managers and subject matter experts are crucial to improving your DEI, gender pay gap and talent pipeline numbers. Yet, for all the last few decades of sponsorship, mentorship, networks and strategies - the dial isn't moving any where near as quickly as we'd like.

Bit Famous understands the issues you face in retaining, engaging and progressing critical talent groups having worked with 100s of clients in talent development, in male dominated sectors. And as such we have created this practical programme, that arms women with communication skills capabilities and confidence, to help you solve these huge business problems.

We now have a successful track record in enabling individuals to progress in their careers, become visible role models and make the shifts in organisational culture we all wish to see.

A remarkable success story

The IIC programme delivered by Bit Famous has been a remarkable success story that's reinforced our commitment to see women leaders fulfil their true potential. It's not only succeeded in strengthening our talent pipeline, it has rekindled a sense of dynamism, confidence and new-found ambition among attendees.

In terms of ROI, I would estimate the programme has created a cost saving in excess of 10x the investment, both in productivity gains as well as cost avoidance in terms of business continuity and recruitment fees through retention.
Debbie Griffin, Chief People & Marketing Officer, Shawbrook Bank

Programme overview

The Impact, Influence and Confidence programme is designed for talented women at work

Through discussion and experiential learning, we share theory, practical exercises, goal setting, peer support and accountability.

We teach our unique tried and tested techniques for:

Ensuring greater impact and influence in meetings, with colleagues and when presenting.
Building greater self-belief and resilience, countering imposter feelings.
Developing a strong personal brand profile and becoming more visible.

As delegates begin to deploy our specialist models and tools for communicating with confidence, you'll start to see transformation in your people and results for your organisation too.

We have an enormous amount of experience working with 1000s of individuals across global organisations. We have empowered them to be more effective, more engaged and most importantly, more confident - in their current roles and when in progressing their careers.

It gives your women:

A plan for development...

The programme is a hybrid of 1-2-1 and live group coaching. Executive coach Penny Haslam shares her unique models and techniques for communicating with impact and building confidence.

Results right away...

Each module is designed to support your talented women on their journey. By the end, they will have skills and strategy that helps them drive their careers with self-belief and greater resilience.

Support and accountability...

They join a group of peers they can connect with, learn from and who can hold them accountable to take action.

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I'm more efficient, decisive

The IIC programme helped me understand unnoticed strengths and ways to overcome self-imposed barriers. This has made me more efficient, decisive, and articulate at work, positively impacting my mental well-being.
Rachel Pegg, Head of Employee Communications at Shawbrook Bank

Life changing for my team member

This has been life-changing for my team member who participated. It has helped her regain confidence and brought her back to her true self after a career break.
Kat Klehr, (formerly) Director of Compliance and Ethics at Shawbrook Bank

What's included?

Client explorer session for you, with Penny Haslam

We use this time to identify your priority areas for development and share organisational context. It's also a chance to find out your key messages, vision and purpose so that Penny can underscore them throughout the programme's modular group sessions.

Two coaching sessions, for each individual that 'bookend' the programme

This helps individuals to focus their mind on what exactly it is they want to get from the programme before it even starts, so they can maximise its benefits. At the end of the programme, we focus on 'what next', ensuring your investment is taken beyond just attending the modules.

Four live group coaching sessions, on Zoom or in person - usually once a month

Each module gives participants tried and tested frameworks and models for developing exceptional communication skills and building confidence. They gain greater self-belief and can operate strategically on their professional and personal development.

An exclusive group of like-minded women

The group itself forms a powerful way to drive individual development through sharing experiences. It creates an instant network of supportive peers, gives built-in accountability and an enhanced awareness of their own valuable experience and knowledge. All of which boosts self-belief and confidence.

Own-time development resources and recommendations

Videos, books, talks and personalised challenges to support the participants and keep them focussed on progressing their actions between the group sessions. This expedites their development and embeds career-boosting habits of learning and reflection.

Membership of the cohort's accountability group

Participants get to stay connected to the energy and encouragement of the group and continue progress beyond the programme on WhatsApp. We also continue to input with further resources and opportunities for the group and celebrate their successes along the way.

A FREE copy of Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous by Penny Haslam

For reference when there's a chance to power up your profile and get known for your expertise and abilities. It might be a big presentation, an important meeting or even a panel discussion opportunity on the horizon.

By the end of this programme, your talented and valuable women will be able to:

Set clear goals for at work and in life, and be able to work towards them with courage and confidence.

Deploy their new skills and frameworks for impactful and confident communication.

Be more visible, demonstrate their value and share their expertise across the organisation.

Enjoy support and accountability from like-minded colleagues.

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The programme modules in detail

With confidence being THE key ingredient to success, it's important to establish ways to build and maintain it, in what are often busy and challenging work environments.

Confidence is the foundation stone for resilience, high performance, happiness, humility, professional and personal development - so once we have strong self-belief on board, we can pretty much accomplish most other things.

Penny shares her three confidence building steps and invites participants to explore and challenge their thinking on this important aspect.

The focus of this second session is to tap into the potential of your experience and knowledge - so you can share it more widely, with impact, among the people that matter to you.

We use Penny's Run for Mayor model and begin to build your strategy for visibility by exploring:

Why increasing your visibility is a benefit to you and of value to your organisation.
Your 'campaign issues' - key messages that enable you to have impact and be keen to showcase your credibility.
Your 'campaign trail' - where do you need to be seen and by whom?

Thinking on your feet, saying the right thing at the right time, is gold dust at work, whether you're in a meeting, having a one-to-one or responding to a question in client conversation or interview.

This session focuses on Penny's highly effective FACE communication planning tool, so you can be concise, compelling and authentic. And crucially, demonstrate your value - share your expertise and be more impactful.

Get ready to:

Communicate with impact in every meeting and conversation.
Flex your style and delivery to suit what your audiences need to hear.
Share your opinion readily and fluently, when you're under pressure.

Whether you're presenting to 10 people in a boardroom, 1000 colleagues online or in front of sector specialists or stakeholders at an external event, speaking is an invaluable way to share your ideas and get known.

Leaders who can do this well, stand out and are memorable. In this session we use Penny's time efficient Presentation Planner to prep for success, looking at:

Content - how to create compelling and relatable content for your talks and presentations.
Structure - keeping it clear and coherent, so audiences can easily follow what you're talking about.
Performance - masterful delivery that leaves people in no doubt that you're in control.

Plus, we troubleshoot any uncertainty or nerves about speaking!

This week's Bit Famous Challenge:

Try out your stories on unsuspecting recipients, gauge reaction and hone accordingly.
Put yourself forward to speak in a new setting that aligns with your goals.

FAQs

Women who want feel more sure of themselves, so they can achieve more, more easily.
Women who are experiencing overwhelm, self-doubt and worry that is affecting their usually exceptional performance at work.
Women who want to learn efficient and effective frameworks for successful and confident communication.
Aspiring women leaders who seek career progression and want to be front of mind for opportunities.

We start with a detailed recap on the goals or challenges you set yourself from last time. This enables you to get to know the rest of the group, and they get to understand your journey and challenges to overcome.

We then get into the main topic of the module, with skills learning and discussion. And finish off by establishing actions to focus on for the next session.

In between our time together as a group, we suggest and send you themed resources for your own-time learning. That might be a link to a TED Talk, a book or video to watch.

We know you're busy so have created the programme with that very much in mind. You'll be committing to:

An individual coaching session with Penny (60 minutes) at the start of the programme. We establish what you want to achieve with the programme and answer any questions you may have.
Four, half days for group coaching and training sessions, usually monthly – live on Zoom, or in person.
Minimum two hours a week for own-time development, reflection and taking action towards your goals.
That's around 24 hours in total, usually over four months.

Penny Haslam is your coach and facilitator. She's got an incredible background that absolutely fits with the aims of your programme.

She's an award-winning motivational speaker, coach and trainer on the subjects of Communication and Confidence. Prior to that she enjoyed a 20-year career as a national business journalist in the UK, presenting regularly on BBC Breakfast, the News Channel and Radio 5 Live.

As well as speaking at events, Penny works with leaders and emerging talent in some of the world’s largest organisations. She’s the author of two business books, Make Yourself a Little Bit Famous and Panel Discussions – The Ultimate Guide, and is a TEDx speaker on The Power of Visibility for Women

She prides herself on creating a relaxed learning environment that is fun, person centred and focused on four modules for increasing your impact, influence and confidence.