It’s time to think differently about how to elevate the profile, confidence and presence of female leaders.

As the level of challenge and competition increases for leaders they are finding that the technical knowledge, hard work and drive that got them to where they are is no longer enough to get them to the top.

Before we can hope to influence others, we must seek to know ourselves.

Studies have shown that companies with women in senior leadership positions see a much higher financial return than other companies. Yet only 9% of Australia’s top executives are female. We already know that it’s rarely the skills holding women back.

Do you want more women in your organisation to step up into senior roles?

There is no one size fits all approach. The competitive edge that someone has when they understand the behaviours that are holding them back while having a strong appreciation of their strengths and gaps, allows them to flex their unique style. By investing in your high-potential women, you are fostering their professional growth, increasing their Executive Presence and positioning your company for a greater financial return on investment.

If you would like to inquire further about how I can help elevate the executive presence of your female leaders, please get in touch: or call me on 0405 440 366.

THE ASCENSION GROUP

The Ascension Group works with top companies across the APEC region to help female talent step into leadership roles. While having women as leaders is widely linked to better organisational performance, they face multiple challenges getting to that level. For many of them, their missing ‘X-factor’ is not their IQ or EQ, but rather their PQ®, their presence quotient®. With a focus on Executive Presence, our Group supports gifted, driven women to transcend these barriers for greater influence using a unique all-in-one approach. It combines an internal process (exploring leadership traits and behaviours for professional growth) with the external (improving image, brand and style). Our services enable companies to attract, retain and develop women who deserve success while championing gender diversity for greater results. The Ascension Group was founded by Melissa Lewis.