Men's Empowerment & Emotional Intelligence Training

Stand up, speak up and lead by example.

Men's Empowerment & Emotional Intelligence Training is a one-day group program for men in business who are ready to deepen their self-awareness, understand the experience of the women they work alongside, and play an active role in building equal, high-performing workplaces.

This program guides delegates through an honest journey of self-discovery, surfacing the unconscious biases we all carry and replacing them with the emotional intelligence, empathy and communication skills that modern leadership demands. It is practical, respectful and rooted in real workplace dynamics.

Companies that invest in this training gain a measurable competitive advantage. Diverse, inclusive teams make better decisions, retain top talent and build the kind of culture that customers and shareholders increasingly expect.

Who This Program Is For

This program is designed for men in business who want to grow as leaders, colleagues and allies. It is equally valuable for organisations driving transformation, gender equity and inclusive leadership outcomes.

• Male executives, managers and team leaders
• HR, transformation and D&I sponsors rolling out inclusion programs
• Sales, operations and technical teams with male-dominated cultures
• Boards and senior leadership cohorts strengthening governance and culture
• Emerging male leaders preparing for greater responsibility
• Mixed-gender teams where men want to engage more constructively in equality conversations

What You Will Learn

The program blends emotional intelligence, communication skills and practical workplace tools so delegates leave with insight they can apply on Monday morning.

Self-Awareness and Unconscious Bias

Delegates examine the assumptions, language patterns and behaviours they may not realise they carry, and learn how to interrupt bias in everyday workplace moments.

Emotional Intelligence in Practice

Building self-regulation, empathy and social awareness so men can lead with both strength and sensitivity, particularly in high-pressure or conflict situations.

Understanding the Experience of Women at Work

A respectful, evidence-led look at the daily realities women navigate in business, from meeting dynamics to career progression, so delegates can become genuinely informed allies.

Inclusive Communication and Listening

Practical techniques for listening without interrupting, drawing out quieter voices, giving credit fairly and communicating in a way that builds trust across the team.

Assertiveness Without Aggression

Tools to speak up, give feedback and hold standards with confidence and clarity, without resorting to dominance or defensiveness.

Conflict Resolution and Difficult Conversations

How to navigate disagreement, address inappropriate behaviour and have the conversations that most teams avoid, in a way that strengthens rather than damages relationships.

Leadership Presence and Role Modelling

Carrying yourself, speaking and acting as the kind of leader others want to follow, and that younger men in the business can learn from.

Building an Equal, High-Performance Culture

Practical actions delegates can take immediately to shift team norms, support women's progression and embed inclusive practices in the way work gets done.

Program Structure

This is a one-day group training program designed for cohorts of 10 to 20 delegates, delivered on-site at your offices or at a venue of your choice. The day is highly interactive, blending facilitated discussion, group exercises, self-reflection and skills practice so the learning is felt, not just heard.

Sessions may include:

• A guided self-assessment of personal bias, communication style and emotional intelligence
• Facilitated discussion on the experience of women in the workplace
• Skills practice in inclusive communication, listening and feedback
• Scenario work on real workplace situations delegates have faced
• Tools for emotional regulation, empathy and conflict navigation
• Practical commitments delegates take back to their teams
• A wrap-up framework for embedding the learning beyond the training day

The program includes all coaching, a comprehensive training manual, a Voice Clinic pen and a certificate of achievement.

Results You Can Expect

Delegates who complete the program often experience:

• Greater self-awareness and recognition of previously unconscious biases
• Stronger emotional intelligence and empathy in day-to-day leadership
• Improved listening, communication and feedback skills
• More confidence handling difficult conversations and conflict
• Better working relationships with female colleagues, direct reports and peers
• A clearer personal sense of how to model inclusive leadership
• A practical action plan for contributing to a more equal, high-performing team culture

Why Choose The Voice Clinic

The Voice Clinic has been helping professionals strengthen their voice, confidence and communication skills since 1988. Training is delivered by qualified facilitators with diplomas, degrees and doctorates, and up to 30 years of experience in voice, psychology, leadership communication and performance. The Voice Clinic is also a B-BBEE Level 2 Value Added Supplier.

You benefit from:

• A respected South African training brand with more than three decades of corporate experience
• Facilitators qualified in psychology, communication and leadership development
• Practical, workplace-ready learning rather than theory-only content
• A safe, respectful environment in which men can engage honestly with sensitive topics
• Training that supports your transformation, D&I and culture-change objectives

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the program?

The program runs as a one-day group training session, typically with cohorts of 10 to 20 delegates per group.

Is this coaching personalised?

The program is delivered as group training, but the facilitation style draws on each delegate's experience, role and team context so the learning lands personally.

Is this suitable for senior male leaders?

Yes. The program is designed to be valuable at every level, from emerging male leaders to executive teams and boards, and is regularly run for senior cohorts.

Will this help with our transformation and D&I goals?

Yes. The program directly supports gender equity, inclusive leadership and culture-change objectives, and complements broader transformation and women's empowerment initiatives.

Is online training available?

Yes. The program is available for both face-to-face and online training.

Where is the training delivered?

Training is available in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban, as well as online via your preferred virtual platform.

What is included in the program?

The program includes all coaching, a comprehensive training manual, a Voice Clinic pen and a certificate of achievement.

Invest in the men in your business, and in the culture you want to build.

Enrol your team in the Men's Empowerment & Emotional Intelligence Training today and equip the men in your organisation to lead with awareness, empathy and the practical skills that build genuinely equal, high-performing workplaces.