WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SERIES
What does leadership mean for women in the workplace today? While great strides have been made towards women’s empowerment and equality, there is still work to be done. Join UNH Professional Development & Training for our ongoing Women’s Leadership series, which will challenge you to explore your role as a female in the workforce, and help provide you with a toolbox for personal and career success.
2026 Women in Business Conference
Fri, Feb 20 | UNH Durham - This one day conference brings together strong successful women to hear how they face the challenges and achievements that women experience while working in traditionally male-dominated sectors of the business world.
2026 UNH Leadership & Management Conference
Thurs, June 4 | Salem - Join UNH Professional Development & Training for a full-day conference designed to equip leaders at all levels with the mindset and skills needed to thrive in a changing world.
The Voice of Today's Woman Leader
Tues, Jan 20 | Live Online - Whether you are just beginning your woman leader journey or are a seasoned veteran, this workshop will help you leverage the power of your voice to increase self-confidence, improve communication and increase influence.
Leadership & Management Certificate
Whether you're a supervisor, manager, team or project leader, or simply someone aiming to enhance your leadership and management skills, this certificate program offers a range of tools to help you grow into a more effective leader.
Supervisory Skills Certificate Program
In today’s workplace, many are promoted for technical skills but lack training in effective leadership. This certificate program equips new supervisors with essential people-management tools and helps experienced leaders strengthen and refine their supervisory abilities.
Redesign Your Life Workshop and Retreat for Women
Date TBA - With inspiring nature as the backdrop for doing the work of looking within, this wellbeing workshop and retreat for women provides a chance to pause and reflect on life from new perspectives in a supportive atmosphere away from the demands of daily routines.
Upcoming Programs & Workshops
Upcoming Women's Leadership Workshops
What's ahead
- The Voice of Today's Woman Leader | January 20 | Live Online
- 2026 Women in Business Conference: Authentic By Design | February 20 | UNH Durham
- 2026 UNH Leadership & Management Conference: From Potential to Power - Shaping the Future of Leadership | June 4 | The Artisan at Tuscan Village, Salem
- The Voice of Today's Woman Leader | September 15 | Portsmouth
- Redesign Your Life Workshop and Retreat for Women | Coming soon!
- Blazing Her Own Path Forward | Coming soon!
Upcoming Leadership & Management Workshops
FALL 2025
- Developing a Culture for Success | December 2 | Portsmouth
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | December 3 | Live Online
- Stepping Up to Supervisor | December 3 | Manchester
- Bridging the Generational Gap: Thriving on Multi-Generational Teams | December 3 | Portsmouth
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | December 4 | Live Online
- Balancing Workplace Priorities and Demands | December 9 | Live Online
- Energy at Work | December 9 | Portsmouth
- The Power of Peer Coaching: Principles and Effective Practices | December 10 | Portsmouth
- The Influence Advantage: Shaping Attitudes for Success | December 16 | Portsmouth
WINTER/SPRING 2026
- The Voice of Today's Woman Leader | January 20 | Live Online
- Embracing Change: Understanding and Navigating Life's Transitions | January 22 | Portsmouth
- The Expectation Trap: How to Stay Focused & Stress-Free | January 27 | Live Online
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | February 3 | Live Online
- Designing Your Career Path: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth | February 3 & 5 | Live Online
- Critical Thinking: Sharpen your Problem Solving and Decision Making | February 5 | Live Online
- Uncover Your Leadership Identity & Elevate Your Impact with Personalized AI Insights | February 11 | Live Online
- The Influence Advantage: Shaping Attitudes for Success | February 11 | Live Online
- Bridging the Generational Gap: Thriving on Multi-Generational Teams | February 17 | Live Online
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance| February 18 | Portsmouth
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | February 19 & 20 | Portsmouth
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | March 3 | Live Online
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate | Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Portsmouth - Hybrid (In-Person or Live Online)
- Creating Meaningful Connections Through Focused Conversation | March 3 | Portsmouth
- The ABCs of Managing an Effective Volunteer Program | March 5 & 6 | Live Online
- The Power of Words: Creating a Gossip Free, Trust Filled Workplace | March 17 | Live Online
- Why do you have to be like that? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes your Buttons| March 18 | Portsmouth
- From Conflict to Collaboration |April 1 | Portsmouth
- Powerful Presentations: Tips and Tools for Developing Content and Confidence | April 22 | Portsmouth
- Balancing Courage and Consideration in Your Communications| May 6 | Portsmouth
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance| May 6 | Manchester
- 2026 UNH Leadership & Management Conference: From Potential to Power - Shaping the Future of Leadership | June 4 | The Artisan at Tuscan Village, Salem
Fall 2026
- The Voice of Today's Woman Leader | September 15 | Portsmouth
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | September 23 | Portsmouth
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance| September 24 | Portsmouth
- Critical Thinking: Sharpen your Problem Solving and Decision Making | October 1 | Portsmouth
- The Power of Words: Creating a Gossip Free, Trust Filled Workplace | October 7 | Portsmouth
- Bridging the Generational Gap: Thriving on Multi-Generational Teams | October 14 | Portsmouth
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | October 15 &16| Portsmouth
- Why do you have to be like that? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes your Buttons| October 20| Portsmouth
- The Influence Advantage: Shaping Attitudes for Success | October 28 | Portsmouth
- From Conflict to Collaboration |October 29| Portsmouth
- Powerful Presentations: Tips and Tools for Developing Content and Confidence | November 4 | Portsmouth
- The Expectation Trap: How to Stay Focused & Stress-Free | November 5 | Portsmouth
- Balancing Courage and Consideration in Your Communications| November 17 | Portsmouth
- Embracing Change: Understanding and Navigating Life's Transitions | November 18 | Live Online
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance| December 3 | Portsmouth
What's ahead
- Becoming an Employee Whisperer | Coming soon!
- How to Manage without Micromanaging | Coming soon!
- Critical Thinking: Sharpen your Problem Solving | Coming soon!
- Leadership Skills for Supervisors: From Boss to Role Model, Coach, and Mentor | Coming soon!
- Cultivating Feedback Culture: Organizational and Professional Development | Coming soon!
- Reduce Turnover and Increase Productivity with “Help Me Help You Help Us” Conversations | Coming soon!
- Leading Organizational Change | Coming soon!
- The Power of Words: Creating a Gossip Free, Trust Filled Workplace | Coming soon!
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | Coming soon!
- Strategic Planning | Coming soon!
- Stepping Up to Supervisor | Coming soon!
- Neuroscience of Leadership | Coming soon!
- Balancing Courage and Consideration in Your Communication | Coming soon!
- Facilitation Skills | Coming soon!
Upcoming Supervisory Skills Workshops
FALL 2025
- Developing a Culture for Success | December 2 | Portsmouth
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | December 3 | Live Online
- Stepping Up to Supervisor | December 3 | Manchester
- Bridging the Generational Gap: Thriving on Multi-Generational Teams | December 3 | Portsmouth
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance | December 4 | Live Online
- Energy at Work | December 9 | Portsmouth
- Balancing Workplace Priorities and Demands | December 9 | Live Online
- The Influence Advantage: Shaping Attitudes for Success | December 16 | Portsmouth
WINTER/SPRING 2026
- Embracing Change: Understanding and Navigating Life's Transitions | January 22 | Portsmouth
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | February 3 | Live Online
- Designing Your Career Path: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth | February 3 & 5 | Live Online
- Critical Thinking: Sharpen your Problem Solving and Decision Making | February 5 | Live Online
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | February 19 & 20 | Portsmouth
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance| February 18 | Portsmouth
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | March 3 | Live Online
- Creating Meaningful Connections Through Focused Conversation | March 3 | Portsmouth
- The ABCs of Managing an Effective Volunteer Program | March 5 & 6 | Live Online
- Why do you have to be like that? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes your Buttons| March 18 | Portsmouth
- From Conflict to Collaboration |April 1 | Portsmouth
- Balancing Courage and Consideration in Your Communications| May 6 | Portsmouth
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance| May 6 | Manchester
Fall 2026
- Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence | September 23 | Portsmouth
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance| September 24 | Portsmouth
- Critical Thinking: Sharpen your Problem Solving and Decision Making | October 1 | Portsmouth
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | October 15 & 16 | Portsmouth
- Why do you have to be like that? How to Build Bridges When Someone Pushes your Buttons| October 20 | Portsmouth
- From Conflict to Collaboration |October 29 | Portsmouth
- Balancing Courage and Consideration in Your Communications| November 17 | Portsmouth
- Analyzing Workstyles: Using MBTI to Improve Workplace Performance| December 3 | Portsmouth
what's ahead
- Becoming an Employee Whisperer | Coming soon!
- How to Manage without Micromanaging | Coming soon!
- Critical Thinking: Sharpen your Problem Solving | Coming soon!
- Leadership Skills for Supervisors: From Boss to Role Model, Coach, and Mentor | Coming soon!
- Constructive Feedback: How to Deliver Feedback That Results in Change and Builds Relationships | Coming soon!
- Cultivating Feedback Culture: Organizational and Professional Development | Coming soon!
- Decision-Making Prowess: Navigating Biases to Mitigate Impact | Coming soon!
- New Hire Orientation and Onboarding Excellence | Coming soon!
- Reduce Turnover and Increase Productivity with “Help Me Help You Help Us” Conversations | Coming soon!
- Stepping Up to Supervisor | Coming soon!
- Supervisors Boot Camp | Coming soon!
- Neuroscience of Leadership | Coming soon!
- Balancing Courage and Consideration in Your Communication | Coming soon!
- Facilitation Skills | Coming soon!
CONTACT:
Zainab Qari, Senior Program Manager
603-641-4350
zainab.qari@unh.edu
