ABOUT THE COURSE
EMPOWERING WOMEN LEADERS FOR A GLOBAL FUTURE
NOW IN DUBAI & MONACO
AT A GLANCE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Location: Dubai / Monaco
Start Date: April 2026
Duration: 3 days | 15 hours
Limited Seats: 15 Participants Only
Dates of Session: April 2026
Course Fee: $3.100
Course Lead: Dr Michelle Darlington
Michelle Darlington
Dr Michelle Darlington is Head of Learning Design at Cambridge Judge Business School’s Centre for Social Innovation.
COURSE LEADER
Margaret Herde
Margaret Herde is an entrepreneur and personal branding and luxury industry expert.
COURSE LECTURER
COURSE OVERVIEW
This intensive professional development experience is built for women who are ready to lead with purpose, strengthen their leadership presence, and navigate complex challenges with confidence. Developed in collaboration with Cambridge academics and delivered as a part of St Edmund’s Global Programme, the course combines theory, diagnostics, peer learning, and reflective development, culminating in an official St Edmund’s College Certificate.
THIS PROGRAMME IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR:
Women intent on advancing their leadership capabilities with confidence, authenticity, and purpose who:
Are in the early to middle phases of their career
Have 5–12 years of professional experience
Hold management or team-lead roles
Seek transition into senior leadership, entrepreneurship, or cross-sector influence
Ideal for:
Professionals navigating career inflection points
Consultants or entrepreneurs strengthening strategic leadership
Future board-level leaders
Women committed to personal growth beyond corporate metrics
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Leading with Purpose in the Age of Change
Explore modern leadership frameworks that combine authenticity, impact, and adaptability. Redefine purpose for a rapidly transforming world.
Data, AI, and Digital Confidence. Strategic Innovation & AI-Driven Business Planning
Lecture: Understand how technology and AI are reshaping leadership.
Workshop: Develop and present mini business plans using an AI-powered planning tool
Inclusive Leadership & Cultural Intelligence
Build awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lead across boundaries and create psychologically safe, high-performing teams.
Personal Branding, Strategic Influence & Executive Presence in the Digital Age
Develop a commanding presence in both in- person and digital settings. Refine your storytelling, body language, and online communication.
Negotiation, Advocacy & Leadership Communication
Apply frameworks for persuasive communication, power dynamics, and effective negotiation in senior-level contexts.
Building Legacy: Mentorship, Impact, and the Future of Leadership
Translate leadership growth into mentoring, social impact, and long-term professional sustainability.
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Unlock your potential. Lead with purpose. Learn the Cambridge way.
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TESTIMONIALS
“I invited Margaret to speak to my business students on technology and innovations in fashion. It was very insightful to know her approaches to integrating fashion, Technology, and retail together, capitalizing on her knowledge in emerging markets.”
— ABDULLAH ABO MILHIM, POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME LEADER AT ISTITUTO MARANGONI
“Margaret has been instrumental in building my Personal Brand in the UAE and representing me and the "Reimagining Luxury" book. I'm very impressed with her can-do energy, media relations and professionalism.”
– DIANA VERDE NIETO, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & SUSTAINABLE LEADER, AUTHOR “REIMAGINING LUXURY”, CO-FOUNDER OF POSITIVE LUXURY
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