
Women in Payments: Leadership Collective
Step Into Your Power. Lead With Confidence.
The reimagined Women in Payments: Leadership Collective is a bold, four-module virtual experience designed to empower mid to senior-level professionals across the global payments ecosystem.
Led by internationally recognized experts in leadership, negotiation, technology, and confidence-building, each module delivers a powerful two-part learning journey: a high-impact masterclass followed by an interactive session to help you apply new tools in real time.
Whether you're preparing for your next leadership leap or looking to deepen your influence, this program is your catalyst for growth, clarity, and impact.
What You’ll Gain:
- Actionable strategies you can apply immediately in your leadership journey
- A stronger executive presence—and the confidence to own every room
- Proven tools to navigate conflict, advocate for yourself, and lead negotiations
- A clear and ethical understanding of AI’s role in future-focused leadership
- A global community of peers committed to advancing equity in leadership
Choose Your Leadership Path:
- Single Module: $495 USD
- Full Series (All Four Modules): $1,495 USD
Registration for the full series (all four modules) or the first module (From Conflict to Connection) is now open and only available until September 5, 2025
Module 1
From Conflict to Connection: Mastering the Art of Negotiation with Fotini IconomopoulosTurn high-stakes conversations into powerful moments of influence, trust, and results—with a proven negotiation framework.
September 11 & October 14, 2025
- Master Class Session: September 11 at 8AM - 9:30AM AEST
- Interactive Follow-Up Session: October 14 at 8AM - 9:30AM AEST
Negotiation isn’t about winning—it’s about understanding, connecting, and influencing with confidence.
In this dynamic session, negotiation and communication expert Fotini Iconomopoulos equips leaders with the tools to navigate high-stakes conversations while preserving relationships and asserting value. Whether you’re managing internal tension, navigating client dynamics, or speaking up in challenging settings, you’ll leave with a practical framework and real-world tools to negotiate with strength and empathy.
Key themes include:
- Leading difficult conversations with clarity and poise
- Building trust and credibility without compromise
- Understanding power dynamics and using them wisely
- Applying a proven four-step framework to achieve win-win outcomes
- Shifting from conflict to meaningful connection—no matter the setting
This module is ideal for leaders ready to increase their influence, strengthen their communication, and turn every conversation into a leadership moment.
Register now for this single module at $495 USD or take advantage of the full series (all four modules) for only $1,495 USD.
Spots are limited and demand is high. Secure your place today.
Module 2
AI for Leaders: Navigate the Future with Confidence with Dr Patricia Gestoso

Cut through the AI noise with a clear, ethical decision-making lens to lead in an evolving digital world.
November 12, 2025 & January 12, 2026 (8:00 AM – 9.30 AM AEST)
In today’s digital world, leaders can no longer afford to ignore AI—it’s reshaping how decisions are made, how people work, and how businesses grow.
In this thought-provoking and accessible module, technology and inclusion strategist Dr Patricia Gestoso demystifies artificial intelligence, giving leaders the insight to lead through transformation. You’ll explore real-world applications, emerging trends, and ethical implications—empowering you to make informed, values-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Key themes include:
- Understanding AI, machine learning, and generative technologies
- Gaining insights into the ethical, environmental, and societal impacts of AI
- Applying a decision-making framework to real-world leadership challenges
- Navigating digital disruption with strategic foresight and purpose
This module is ideal for forward-thinking leaders ready to embrace innovation—and shape the future with integrity.
Registration opens on September 8, 2025 and closes on November 5, 2025 (or register for the full series now).
Module 3
Conquering Imposter Syndrome - Leadership Edition with Alison Shamir

Silence your inner critic and reframe fear into fuel using science-backed tools to build bold, authentic confidence.
February 11 & March 18, 2026 (8:00 AM – 9.30 AM AEST)
You’ve earned your place. Now it’s time to fully own it.
In this empowering and science-based workshop, Alison Shamir guides female and gender diverse leaders through the inner experience of Imposter Syndrome, helping you shift from feeling ‘not enough’ and fear based behaviours to self-assured leadership. Designed for high-performing professionals who still find themselves questioning their worth, this session explores how Imposter Syndrome uniquely manifests in leadership and how to break free from its grip.
Key themes include:
- Imposter Syndrome VS Self-Doubt – what’s the difference and why clarity matters
- Identifying internal and external triggers in high-performance cultures
- Using evidence-based tools to reframe your inner story
- Redirect self-sabotaging patterns with new success-based habits
- Standing in your power and owning your voice with confidence
This is not about fixing you. It’s about freeing you to lead as your most confident and authentic self—because you already belong.
Registration opens on October 23, 2025 and closes on February 6,2026 (or register for the full series now).
Module 4
Presence, Impact and the Power to Lead - with Penny de Valk

Command attention and elevate your leadership presence through voice, language, and confident communication.
April 21 & May 12, 2026 (8:00 AM – 9.30 AM AEST)
Executive presence is not just about confidence—it’s about how you show up and how others experience your leadership.
In this two-part virtual workshop, leadership expert Penny de Valk helps you become more intentional about the impact you make. You’ll explore how to use your voice, language, and body language to signal seniority, authority, and capability—while staying true to your authentic leadership style.
Key themes include:
- Using language and voice to influence, engage, and be heard
- Managing interruptions and conflict in meetings
- Building presence in high-stakes moments
- Signaling leadership through body language and tone
- Cultivating confidence and executive impact
Whether you’re leading meetings, navigating complex dynamics, or preparing for your next leadership step, this module will equip you with practical tools to lead with presence and power. This final module is more than a finish line—it’s your opportunity to bring everything together. After a journey of inner confidence, strategic negotiation, and future-focused leadership, Presence, Impact and the Power to Lead helps you step fully into your leadership presence.
It’s where clarity meets confidence. Where learning becomes embodiment. And where you rise—fully seen, fully heard, and fully ready.
Registration opens on February 9, 2026 and closes on April 16, 2026 (or register for the full series now).