Embodied Leadership for Female Leaders

Empowering women to lead with more authenticity, intuition and assurance.

What is Embodied Leadership?

Embodied Leadership is a new model of training and development that understands the value and importance of tuning into the body’s wisdom and leading from a regulated nervous system.

Founded by Psychotherapist Michelle Leeder and Coach Mel Wiggins, Embodied Leadership is a brand new and necessary approach to the leadership development space in the UK.

When we lead from a place of regulation and self-awareness, we have a greater capacity to remain grounded, aligned and steady even when complexity and chaos surrounds.

We believe this model of leadership development is the missing piece of learning in the leadership space, particularly for women.

What does Embodied Leadership for Female Leaders involve?

MONTHLY WORKSHOPS

We have created a powerful suite of workshops specifically designed to support female leaders. With topics that we know are high on your priority list we are here to equip you with tools, strategies and skills to become more embodied, regulated and self-attuned in your leadership role.

POWERFUL RESOURCES

Each monthly workshop is accompanied by a resource workbook designed to help you extract the most from the workshop material as well as giving you an opportunity to dive deeper with self-reflection tools and resources.

NURTURING COMMUNITY

Join a vibrant community of like-minded female leaders where you can connect, share experiences, and find support. Collaboration is at the heart of EL, and being part of our workshops gives you access to a network of other female leaders to relate to that will empower you on your journey.

Upcoming Events.

We have plenty of exciting workshops, events and training coming up this year that we’d love for you to join us in. Have a look ahead through the months in the calendar to find the next event or workshop for you!

What our clients are saying…

  • Mel and Michelle designed and delivered a series of incredible workshops during a two day retreat for our staff and lawyers working in our partner NGOs. We work on complex and often-heartbreaking cases with vulnerable clients, so wellbeing is typically last on our priority lists. But through their evidenced-based, pragmatic and uplifting sessions on building resilience, preventing burnout, sustainable self-care and building communities of care, Mel and Michelle’s program had a transformative and lasting effect on all of us. They’re also just beautiful human beings to work with and be around. I couldn’t recommend working with them highly enough”

    Marieanne McKeown - Director, Partnerships & Pro Bono Programmes, Europe - Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)

  • From the very first day, I felt truly seen and heard in a way I had never experienced before. Mel and Michelle’s approach is characterised by their warmth, authenticity, nourishment, and their innate capacity for connection which combines to create a really safe and supportive space.

    Programme Participant - Project Manager

  • Participating in the Embodied Leadership Programme was unlike any previous training I had encountered. The emphasis on mind-body connection transformed my perspective. I emerge from this programme with new knowledge and respect for the interplay between mind and body. Armed with this newfound understanding, I am confident that my approach to leadership has been transformed.

    Denise - Project Manager, Charity Sector

  • The legacy of this programme will remain with me for the rest of my professional life and its impact extends far the boundaries of my work life.  It has been an absolute privilege to be part of the programme and to share the space with the other participants too. 

    Programme Participant - Programme Manager

  • I stumbled upon the embodied leadership course on instagram and was instantly drawn to how it felt. Having pushed myself so hard over a very long time, I was ready for a new approach but wasn't quite sure what I was looking for. Luckily, it found me!My experience with Mel and Michelle has been refreshing, exciting and felt a bit like coming home. This space was held in such humility and integrity and allowed me to really return to the foundations of who I am and what I am here to do. I have been able to approach my work now in a different way - with more authenticity, aliveness and trust.

    Brenda - Founder, Wellbeing Charity

What makes Embodied Leadership different?

  • Unlike traditional training, EL emphasises the power of embodiment - integrating mind, heart and body in leadership. By mastering this approach, you'll not only lead with your mind but also with your intuition and gut, creating a profound impact on your team and organisation.

  • EL is specifically crafted for female founders, leaders, and visionaries. We understand the nuances of female leadership and the strengths you bring to the table. Through our EL workshops, you'll embrace your unique qualities and harness them to lead authentically and with a new sense of confidence - understanding the complexity of challenges that female leaders face and learning how to navigate them with assurance.

  • Our coaching & training workshops and events focus on all aspects of your development, not just your professional goals. From refining your leadership skills and communication to boosting your emotional intelligence and resilience, EL ensures you grow into a well-rounded and effective leader from the inside out - more connected with yourself and the bigger picture of your work than ever before.

  • We know your schedule is demanding, so EL workshops offer flexible coaching & training practices that fit into your life with intention. Our virtual sessions allow you to participate from the comfort of your home or office, no matter where you are in the world and we have designed this experience to give you plenty of space for integration and practice.

  • Our workshop and event content combines cutting-edge leadership development training with a deep focus on proven embodiment and somatic techniques. We have gone to great lengths to compile all of our own training and research to provide you with only the best tools, strategies and skills to take away and use for as long as you lead and in so many other capacities of your life.

Meet the team

Combining decades of experience in leadership, Michelle Leeder and Mel Wiggins bring a powerful dynamic of teaching to this space. With warmth, skill, humour and wisdom, Mel and Michelle are passionate about women rising to positions of leadership where they can shape the world around them for the good of others and doing it in a way that honours their whole self - body and mind.

Embodied Leadership is a brand new approach to the leadership development space in the UK and our team is delighted to be leading the way!

Our promise to you…

Our mission is to be a safe and supportive place for you to land while navigating the challenges of being the leader that you are and to offer you a new framework for leadership that feels true and honest to you - not assimilating to leadership styles that feel ill-fitting.

It is our passion to see you develop an authentic leadership presence and find sustainable ways to stay true to your values and boundaries. We are here for your development as a whole person, and believe that your journey to embodied leadership will have an incredible impact on the world and those you lead.

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