Wise Women Lead
Unlock Your True Inner Power to Lead.
The Wise Women Lead programmes are here.
You weren’t born to play small. You weren’t born to prove yourself in a system that was never designed with you in mind. You were born to lead, with wisdom, heart, and a power that runs deeper than titles or hierarchy. The Wise Women Lead online programme is where you finally stop hiding the very qualities that make you extraordinary, and instead step into leadership with confidence, clarity, and wisdom.
A 12-week journey of transformation designed for women ready to break free from old scripts and step into a new way of leading. This isn’t about fixing you. You’re not broken. This is about remembering who you are and leading from there.

What You Get
6 live online sessions with expert facilitators
A supportive circle of like-hearted women who “get it”. A safe space to unlearn the conditioning of that kept you small, quiet, and doubting yourself. Tools to embrace your authentic feminine strengths: intuition, compassion, clarity, relational power and above all WISDOM.
Join us for a transformative 6 session online Leadership Circle designed exclusively for women who are ready to step into their power, own their voice, and lead with purpose. Our circle is a safe and supportive space for you to explore your leadership potential, share your experiences, and learn from others.
A Trusted Circle of Support
Join a group of women leaders grounded in trust, support, and a shared commitment to uplifting one another.
Expert Guidance
Benefit from the wisdom of two expert coaches with over 25 years of experience in empowering women through authentic development.
Discover Your Leadership Strengths
Explore your depths, uncover your unique strengths, and gain tools to amplify your leadership voice.
Nurture Your Inner Wisdom
Tap into your inner wisdom to stand in your true power, feeling deeply connected to yourself and those around you.
Who This Is For?
Wise Women Lead is for women who:
- Are often the only woman in the room.
- Feel the weight of double standards and doubt themselves (not the system).
- Want to lead with authenticity, not by mimicking outdated masculine models.
- Are ready to step into their full voice, power, and wisdom.
- Crave connection, support, and sisterhood on their leadership journey.

The Programme
New peer development groups opening throughout the year. Join the list here to here when new circles open.
Online Zoom
Option 1. 9.30am -11.30am Fridays
Option 2. 7-9pm GMT Wednesdays
Your true leadership power
Welcoming your true inner leader and your feminine power.
Embracing vulnerability
Overcoming fears of being seen as "weak" or "too emotional" and learning how this is actually your gift.
Owning your voice
Getting clear on your values, your boundaries and how to use your voice to lead with confidence and clarity
Unconditioning
You aren't an imposter. You Were born to take space, and lead authentically and with purpose.
Grounded and Resilient
Managing stress, setbacks, and challenges in leadership roles. Find your way to rest and recovery.
Cultivating relationships
Leading cultures where all voices are heard, included, and relationships are strengthened by trust.
Lucy & Karen
We are
Karen Heras-Kelly and Lucy Barkas
Hey sister, we’ve been at this for decades, coaching and guiding leaders, especially women, through all the twists and turns of life and leadership. We know women have unique experiences, life stages, and conditioning that shape how we show up in the world. That’s why we bring tools and approaches designed specifically for women, creating safe, nurturing spaces where you can step into your true feminine wisdom and power.
We’re not just coaches, we’re mid-life mums who’ve walked the path ourselves. We’ve been leaders in the corporate world, but we felt a deeper calling to support women like you in discovering your strength, your voice, and your authentic leadership. We’re here to walk this journey with you, every step of the way.
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How it works
1.
Sign Up
We create circles of women who journey together. Sign up to be placed in a circle with like-hearted women to learn and support your collective leadership growth.
2.
Onboarding
You will receive calendar invites, a workbook and we encourage you to find a journal to write your thoughts, learning, and daily reflections. We love an excuse to buy journals.
3.
Show Up
Each week we will guide you through the learnings, engage in discussion, and invite you to an online chat to keep the energy alive and to celebrate our successes.
What You’ll Experience
Each programme forms a unique circle of trust, a safe, sacred space where you can:
- Be seen and heard without judgment
- Share experiences and truths that others have silenced
- Discover your unique leadership gifts
- Learn how to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion
- Build a community that continues beyond the programme
The wise women Lead Programme
Start your Journey Today!
Because you don’t need another programme telling you to “lean in” harder.
You need a space to lean back, to reflect, connect, and rise together.
Every group is guided by experienced facilitators who understand the challenges of being a woman in leadership.
This is not theory. This is lived experience, collective wisdom, and practical tools you can take straight into your work and life.