The world has changed. The leadership style that got us here won’t get us where we need to go. Women represent the largest untapped potential for high-performing businesses. We tackle the unique challenges professional women face, and equip them to succeed on their terms.
50%
of pilot peer groups continued meeting after the programme finished.
90%
report improvement in time management, communication, conflict and relationship skills.
80%
experience an increase in motivation and engagement at work.
You don’t want another course. You need a career accelerator.
Leadership development that's designed to work around busy schedules, and within professional development budgets. Just block out 30 minutes a week (or month), and we take care of the rest. With a Powrsuit membership, you will:
Make leadership an ongoing practice
Our online events deliver maximum value in minimal time. Join live to connect with other Powrsuiters or access content on demand, whenever you need it.
Mini-masterclasses: Every fortnight, join us to deep dive into a different leadership skill or challenge. Following a 15-minute lesson, you'll enter small breakout rooms to turn theory into practice. Leave with practical insights, tangible actions and new connections.
Insightful interviews: Each month, we invite an accomplished global leader to share their story. Hear honest accounts of the challenges behind the successes and get your questions answered live.
Grow your network
Our private online community is the place to foster career-enhancing connections. Tackle derailers, expand your perspective and get access to new opportunities.
A professional superpower: A safe space to find the people and answers you need. Chat to leaders from diverse backgrounds, industries, and career levels.
Casual catchups: From virtual happy hours to community-led catchups, Powrsuit takes the work out of networking. All you need to do is turn up.
Your sounding board: Returning to work? Stepping up? Struggling? Get matched with a small group of women leaders and navigate your shared challenge together.
Get the support you need
This is your network; our job is to make it as valuable as possible. Our first 500 Powrsuiters have unparalleled influence on our strategic roadmap:
Early access: Trial new features and approaches to building your network.
Discounts: Get early-adopter rates for premium features like coaching, peer groups and in-person meetups.
Dedicated support: Elena, our community manager has one job: to ensure you get the most out of your membership. Tell her what you need, and we'll do our best to make it happen.
A growing library, accessible on-demand
Don't waste your professional development budget on one-and-done courses; get the support you need when you need it. Powrsuit's growing library of bite-sized resources is available on demand.
Simple, flexible tools: Designed to be used in under 10 minutes. Apply them to solve problems, challenge limiting beliefs, get feedback and practice critical conversations.
Small actions: Embrace an experimental mindset. Pick one small habit-forming action from our library each week to make step-by-step progress.
Masterclasses and interviews: Missed a live event? Watch it online in your own time.
Exclusive upcoming events
1 May
Conveying your personal brand
Like it or not, you already have a personal brand. Don’t know what it is? Yours has probably been shaped by other people’s perceptions instead of deliberate positioning. It’s time to take back control.
Mini-Masterclass
9 May
Leaving a leadership legacy
Anna Curzon is on a mission to make an indelible mark on the world. This honest, intimate conversation will explore topics like leaving a lasting legacy, leveraging your voice and position for impact, and navigating the highs and lows of leadership.
Expert interview
16 May
How to ask for feedback
Leaders rarely receive formal feedback training and are ill-prepared to provide it. If you're one of the 63% of employees experiencing a feedback drought, you can impact the amount you're given by learning to ask for it and receiving it gracefully.
Mini-Masterclass
17 May
FriYay: Virtual Happy Hour
After a quick group hello, we'll pop you into a breakout room with a small group. There'll be some fun (non-cringy!) ice-breaker questions to get the conversation flowing. Nervous? Don't be. We make connecting very easy (but you're welcome to go off-script if you like!).
Networking
5 June
How to give effective feedback
We shouldn't be afraid of feedback but respect the importance of doing it right. All feedback should be specific, regular, and timely. Learn the nuances of feedback and how to find your feet when giving a gift that will supercharge someone else's career.
Mini-Masterclass
25 June
Forging your own path
Marisa Fong thinks big. As the oldest child of migrant parents, she’s made a habit of forging her own path. In 2013, her recruitment company, The Madison Group, was acquired in the largest-ever deal in the sector - a record yet to be broken.
Expert interview
Industry leaders choose Powrsuit
Although we’ve come so far, there’s still a lot of work to be done to ensure real equity for wāhine in Aotearoa. Partnering with Powrsuit is one of the ways Xero is helping to plug this gap.
Bridget Snelling, Xero
As a female CEO in a male dominated industry it is important to show a pathway and be an example of ‘see it to be it’ , if a role as a CEO is what people aspire to. We talk about ‘faster alone but further together’ and partnering with Powrsuit is another way to amplify our teamwork and leadership.
Anna Scott, Smartshares
We believe that growth is a mindset, learning happens everywhere, and know our people thrive by sharing ideas in connected settings. The inclusive nature of the Powrsuit membership network also aligns with our Tikanga.
Amanda Parish, Contact Energy
Women in our business deserve to be a part of a new way of achieving leadership and networking skills and capability. We love that you are declaring the real gaps for women and then working to help close them in new and contemporary ways.
Lee Gardiner, Citycare Property
The Powrsuit difference
Almost one hundred and fifty women participated in our pilot programme, Powrsessions. We've proven tangible, measurable benefits for both organisations and individuals. Now, it's time to scale that impact.
Practice over theory
We've all left conferences and courses inspired to act - then real life gets in the way. Powrsuit's research-backed approach focuses on small, tangible actions that drive measurable change.
Powr in numbers
Systemic change doesn't happen in isolation. Surround yourself with others to drive meaningful change within your organisation and to supercharge your career.
Minimising mental load
Anything that takes too much time falls off the to-do list. Powrsuit embraces doing less. If one 15-minute video helps free up an hour a month, your membership has paid off!
A measurable investment
We believe leadership development is an investment, not a perk. Our data-driven approach enables members to track progress and offers organisations insights into major themes and challenges facing professional women.
Tackling the unique challenges women face
Women face unique challenges in our careers - from microaggressions to the juggle to deep-rooted social and cultural barriers to success. Powrsuit is a 'booster' - targeted support on top of existing organisation-wide development programmes.
Inclusion baked in
Gender equity isn't a women's issue. Male allies are critical to driving change, so we provide a safe and welcoming space for you to ask questions and seek advice.
Our template email makes it easy to ask for professional development budget.
Want multiple memberships? Email us or book a 15-min chat.
Frequently asked questions
What are the payment options?
Join online to pay immediately by credit card. If that's not an option, or you're buying multiple Memberships, get in touch.
Is the Membership Network cohort-based?
You'll join the Powrsuit Membership Network as part of a cohort. This allows you to meet other new members, ask questions and get the most value out of your membership.
Your annual membership starts on the first day of your cohort - join early so you don't miss out if a cohort fills up!
Can memberships form part of a wider professional development programme?
Yes. Our foundation partners offer Powrsuit memberships to women across their organisations. Our practical, action-focused approach means memberships complement other in-house programmes or deliver value as a standalone investment.
Some of the top benefits reported by Powrsuiters are:
- Independence: It can be difficult to discuss challenges with colleagues openly. Powrsuit provides an independent sounding board that helps unblock thinking.
- Perspective: Exposure to diverse industries and career stages offers new approaches and mindsets that accelerate progress.
- Experimental: It's hard to change existing dynamics, but our experimental approach challenges members to apply new tactics to existing situations - often with immediate results.
Organisations also benefit from quarterly updates on major themes and challenges professional women face. This level of insight can be used to guide decision-making and drive top-down change.
Email us or book a 15-minute call to chat.
Who is Powrsuit for?
Leadership isn't a job title; it's a state of being. A Powrsuit membership offers value for women leaders at every level - whether you're considering a step up, returning to work, taking on a first-time leadership position, or deep into your career.
Male allies can access a private and safe group to discuss the practical challenges of driving change. Women leaders can opt in to discuss real-life scenarios and share perspectives.
Not sure membership is for you? Email us or book a 15-minute call, and we'll happily answer your questions.
I don't have any professional development budget left; what are my options?
Money shouldn't be a barrier to investing in yourself. Our template email makes it easy to ask for professional development budget. If that's not an option, get in touch - we're happy to discuss what we can do to support.
How do I cancel my membership?
Your annual membership starts on the first day of your cohort access and automatically renews on the anniversary of your start date.
It's easy to cancel. We'll remind you when your membership is due to be renewed, and you can cancel up to a month before it renews. If you cancel, you'll still have access to the membership until the renewal date.
What happened to Powrsessions?
Almost one hundred and fifty women participated in our pilot programme, Powrsessions. We've proven tangible, measurable benefits for both organisations and individuals. Now, it's time to scale that impact. A Powrsuit membership gives you all the same great tools and learning, but online, on your schedule and more accessible for all professional development budgets.