Women Leading with AI Readiness Program

Women Leading with AI: Master the Tools, Shape the Future

A Virtual Group Program in Inclusive, Sustainable & Actionable AI for Women Leaders

Starts Tuesday 14th April 2026 | 9 Spots Remaining

Future-proof your career

Master AI fundamentals

Lead with confidence

Why This Matters

AI isn’t just for tech experts — it’s transforming how we work, lead, and achieve the “impossible.”

If you want to stay relevant, amplify your impact, and guide your team or business through change, you need to understand more than just ChatGPT headlines.

If you’re ready to use AI ethically, inclusively, and sustainably — and become a more confident, future-ready leader — this course is for you.

What You’ll Gain

  • A clear understanding of how AI works (finally — no jargon!)
  • Confidence to use AI tools ethically and strategically
  • A supportive community of women learning together
  • Practical workflows and templates you can use immediately
  • Clear guidance on protecting data, privacy, and trust
  • A critical lens on AI’s real-world risks and opportunities
  • Access to frameworks and workflows to craft your personalised AI action plan

Course Overview

Core Program (All Participants)

8 powerful virtual sessions | Live teaching + community learning
January 2026 – March 2026 | 90 minutes per session

Session 1: AI Fundamentals for Leaders: Learn the core types of AI — including machine learning, NLP, and generative AI — and key concepts like deep learning and transformers. Establish a solid foundation to understand and discuss AI with confidence.

Session 2: AI at Work: Explore how AI and generative AI are reshaping industries, job roles, and economic value. Understand which sectors are most affected — and what this means for the future of work.

Session 3: Generative AI Ethics & Best Practices: Learn how to use generative AI tools effectively and in alignment with your values. This session offers practical frameworks to ensure your AI use is productive and responsible.

Session 4: AI & DEI: AI can both reduce and reinforce global inequalities. This session explores real-world examples of how AI affects underrepresented groups — for better and for worse.

Session 5: AI & Sustainability: Unpack how AI is used to protect the planet — but also contributes to emissions and e-waste. Learn about AI’s environmental impact, and how to weigh benefits against ecological costs.

Session 6: GenAI for Leaders: Use AI to increase your productivity, streamline decision-making, and solve problems more creatively. Learn practical tools and leadership workflows you can apply right away.

Session 7: AI, Data & Cybersecurity: Understand the link between data and AI — including common myths, quality issues, and ethical concerns. Explore how AI is transforming cybersecurity.

Session 8: GenAI Customisation: Learn how to customise AI tools, create smart workflows, and build lightweight agents. Discover how to optimise AI use while reducing environmental impact and maintaining control.

Tools & Support Included

  • Access to an interactive online community
  • Templates, exercises, quizzes, and ethical AI checklists
  • Curated list of books, podcasts, and articles
  • Certificate of completion
  • All replays available if you miss a session

Schedule

April to June 2026

Early Bird Pricing until 31-Mar-2026:  £997

Investment after 31-Mar-2026: £1,100


Want to go further?

Join the VIP Executive Track

Includes 4 Advanced Virtual Sessions + Private Coaching

Perfect for executives, senior leaders, and entrepreneurs ready to implement AI in their organisations — ethically and profitably.

Session 9: AI Regulation – Explore how governments and global powers are regulating AI, and how these approaches impact businesses and society. Understand how dominant narratives shape public trust and policy.

Session 10: AI Strategy – Learn a practical framework to use AI for brand growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. Discover how to apply AI strategically across products, services, and customer experiences.

Session 11: Operationalising AI – See how AI is transforming business operations, from automation to ecosystem-wide shifts. Understand its impact on workflows, productivity, and collaboration with partners and customers.

Session 12: AI Governance – Gain tools to assess the ethical and operational risks of AI. Learn governance strategies to ensure your organisation uses AI responsibly — with oversight, accountability, and trust.

1:1 Executive AI Impact Session – A private 90-minute virtual session to align AI with your strategic priorities — whether it’s innovation, business growth, cost savings, or operational efficiency. Walk away with a plan to grow with AI, not get left behind by it.

BONUSES

VIP Executive Track participants will receive the Generative AI workflows for

  • Scenario planning
  • Root cause analysis
  • Risk analysis

VIP Early Bird Pricing until 31-Mar-2026£2,250

VIP Investment after 31-Mar-2026: £2,500

Who Is This Program For?

This program is built for women leaders, changemakers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to:

  • Lead ethically in the age of AI
  • Use AI without compromising their values
  • Future-proof their careers and organisations
  • Build confidence without tech overwhelm.


Ready to Become AI-Confident On Your Own Terms?

Reserve Your Spot Today

Join Now – £997 until 31-Mar-2026 [after £1,100]
VIP Track – £2,250 until 31-Mar-2026 [after £2,500]

⚠️ 10 seats remaining. This is a live, high-touch experience — first come, first served.

Lead the future — don’t wait for it to lead you

F.A.Q.

Q: Do I need any tech or coding background?
A: No. This course is designed for non-technical leaders. You’ll get plain-language explanations and practical tools.


Q: What are the dates and call times?
A: The live sessions for the 2026 cohort will meet Tuesdays from 6pm -7.30pm London (BST) (April to June).

You can convert to your timezone here.


Q: Will the sessions be recorded?
A: Yes. Live attendance is encouraged for interaction, but you’ll have access to recordings if you miss a session.


Q: How much time will this take?
A: This program is designed for busy professionals who want to make an impact, not feel overwhelmed. The course is eight (8) sessions delivered weekly — each 90 minutes.

Want to go deeper? Each session includes optional exercises and quizzes — just 30 to 60 minutes — to help you integrate what you’ve learned.

Testimonials

Expert: Patricia Gestoso, PhD

Dr Patricia Gestoso is an award-winning inclusion strategist and seasoned technologist with over two decades of expertise in digital transformation, specialising in computational modelling of materials and drugs, artificial intelligence, and client services.

Her extensive leadership roles include:

  • Serving as the Director of Scientific Support, Customer Operations, Training, and Services at Dassault Systèmes, a software corporation, where she has successfully spearheaded digital transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and academic institutions globally.
  • Playing a pivotal role in integration teams for two tech acquisitions and actively participating in Dassault Systèmes Technology and Support committees.
  • Leading UK partnerships for European Women on Boards, an association committed to supporting the European Union’s directive of achieving a minimum of 40% gender representation on boards by 2026.
  • Serving as a Trustee of the Booth Centre, a UK charity dedicated to bringing positive change to the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
  • Acting as the DEI lead advisor for We and AI, a British NGO focused on increasing public awareness about artificial intelligence, where she guided the justice and healthcare teams in delivering the Race and AI toolkit. She also created content for “Living with AI”, an e-learning course developed for The Scottish AI Alliance.
  • Advising Better Images of AI, an initiative collaborating with organizations such as BBC R&D, We and AI, and Leverhulme CFI to research, create, and provide a more representative visual language for AI systems.

Patricia’s contributions to inclusive tech products and workplaces have earned her multiple accolades, including the prestigious 2020 Women in Tech Changemakers award and recognition in the 2022 and 2023 Longlist of the most influential women in UK tech. She was also nominated for the Gender Equality Champion in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Tech Awards 2023.

Her relevant qualifications include a BSc and MSc in Chemical Engineering, a PhD in computational chemistry, accreditation in the C-Level Program by European Women on Boards, and a Diploma in Corporate Governance. Furthermore, she serves as a reviewer for the “AI and Ethics” journal and as an expert for the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowships and the Pathfinder program.

Patricia writes and keynotes on diversity and inclusion strategy, women in tech, ethical and inclusive design, and sustainable artificial intelligence.

She is currently writing a book about “How women succeed in tech worldwide” based on the feedback of 400+ women working in tech living in 60 countries.

 A global citizen with experiences in six countries spanning three continents, Paricia is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. Her multifaceted expertise and commitment to diversity and inclusion make her a distinguished leader in the technology sector.

The future of AI is Female

Let’s make it yours

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