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About the Program

What are the goals of the Leading Women program?

This is your program -- we will be working together so that you can set goals that are specific to your own leadership opportunities, challenges, and growth.

That said, we have designed this learning and development experience to support you in achieving the objectives below. For maximum effectiveness, each objective or goal needs to be clarified with actionable, measurable practices. We've provided one or two examples, but you may choose to define other action steps and outcomes.

Learn from and with other senior leaders about their most effective leadership strategies.

Example: Meet and gain actionable insights from at least 3 other leaders in other services, ranks, or roles.

Identify personal leadership strengths, values, and key strategies to guide your ongoing leadership practice.

Example: Identify 1 – 2 strategies from the fall residency that you will practice and reflect upon at your home police service.

Develop and practice leadership and coaching skills to effectively address the challenges of your team.

Example: Develop and implement an action plan to address at least 1 of your team's top challenges by the end of the program.

Practice and gain proficiency with the coaching approach to leadership.

Example: Practice and gain proficiency in one or more of the skill areas: Levels of listening, effective questioning, or leadership presence.
- Use coaching questions in 40% of interactions
- Listen at a level 2 or 3 in 60 % of interactions

Objective 5: Build on existing and new relationships to further cross-service networks and community.

Example: Reach out to at least 2 new colleagues after the residency to begin developing a support network
Example: At least once a month after the program ends, share leadership experiences and/or resources with someone in your Leading Women Cohort 1 community to support ongoing learning and sustain relationships

What are the main themes of the Leading Women program?

Based on HCC's extensive coaching experience in this sector and consultation with women in law enforcement, this four-month leadership development experience has been designed to align with current police initiatives and to support your specific leadership challenges.

Learn from other senior leaders what is working in their services to meet the 30x30 Challenge
Identify personal leadership vision, values, and statements to guide your ongoing leadership practice
Build on existing and new relationships to further cross-service networks and community
Practice the GROW coaching model, linked to improved bench strength, enhanced team performance, increased productivity, and higher retention rates of valued staff
Develop and practice leadership and coaching skills to effectively address the challenges of your team

What is the program schedule?

Foundation Residency at Crieff Hills

Tuesday, October 28 - Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Check-in starts at 9:30am with our first session at 10:30am.

Please see the Residencies tab for a detailed schedule.

Leaders Coaching Circles

Virtual
4 x 60 minutes
Every 2-3 weeks, between the residencies
To be scheduled with your circle and coach
See Leaders' Coaching Circles tab for confirmed groups and schedules

Final Residency at Crieff Hills

Wednesday, January 14 - Thursday, January 15, 2026

See Residencies tab for a detailed schedule.

What is your cancellation policy?

At the time you submit payment, you are committed to your reservation.

If you must withdraw, options are as follows:

1) Find a senior leader (sworn or civilian) in your organization who is available and committed to attend in your place. No refund will be issued.

2) Ask HCC & OWLE to see if someone from the waitlist is available to attend. If someone on the waitlist is committed to attend in your place, we will issue a refund less a $500 cancellation fee, up until October 1, 2025. If a replacement cannot be found your registration will not be refunded.

3) No refunds after October 1.