The truth is, your biggest barrier isn't ability.
It's the belief that:
Your work should speak for itself
You haven’t proven yourself enough to go for the next level
Speaking up will get you shot down
Everyone else has their life sorted except for you
Spending time and money on yourself is selfish
Asking for help means you can’t hack it
A DIFFERENT KIND OF GROWTH
Knowing what you want to develop was never the problem.
You've read the books and maybe done a workshop or two. You’ve listened to the podcasts, sat in a conference and felt fired up for about 48 hours before real life kicked back in.
Nothing stuck because nothing was designed to stick. A one-day event can't undo years of playing small. A book can't give you feedback. A podcast can't hold you accountable.
What actually works is practice. Repeated, supported, real-world practice with other women who are navigating the same things you are. Over enough time for new habits to take root.
That's what the Watch Her Lead Academy is, and this is what it looks like.
THE ACADEMY
Less hustle, more strategy.
Knowing what you want to develop was never the problem. What actually works is repeated, supported, real-world practice.
In four months, go from second-guessing yourself to speaking up, setting boundaries, and negotiating for what you actually want.
01
Goal Setting
Get clear on what success actually looks like for you, not the version you inherited from someone else.
02
The Art and Science of Achieving Your Goals
Become the woman who follows through even when the inner critic shows up.
03
Leading As Your Authentic Self
Build presence and visibility on your terms, without becoming someone you're not.
04
Getting What You Want
Shift your negotiation mindset and practise the hard conversations before they count.
05
Adaptability and Resilience
Build the mental toolkit that makes everything else work, especially when things get uncertain.
Full access to an evidence-based curriculum built from coaching hundreds of professional women - designed around what actually creates transformation, not what looks good on a slide
Unlimited access to Elaine and Siobhan as your mentors throughout the programme
10 live virtual sessions you can join from anywhere in Asia Pacific
4 in-person sessions in Hong Kong for deeper connection and hands-on practice
Hands-on simulations where you practise before it counts
Guest experts, including a negotiation specialist, women's functional strength trainer and style consultant
A private community of women who get it
A structure designed to fit around your life - not consume it
Testimonials
“I’m approaching the later stage of my (first) career and have completed an MBA as well as numerous corporate leadership programmes.
Even so, I haven’t come across any course that teaches these skills nor as effectively as Elaine and Siobhan.
I’d like all my female leaders to attend this course.”
M.P., Cohort 1
“We are just in Module 3 and I’m feeling noticeably more confident, and colleagues have commented on the change.
More importantly, my anxiety has reduced significantly. I used to experience a strong sense of dread on Sundays ahead of the working week; now I feel calmer, more centred, and grounded.
I also asked 70+ contacts via WhatsApp to describe me in one word, and the feedback has given me a substantial boost in confidence.”
M.P., Cohort 1
"I finally got my personal branding statement done.
This is like the hundredth time I've started and stopped and never got to anything that felt authentic.
But what I have now is very authentic and very core to me, both inside and outside of work. I'm super happy I've got something I can genuinely stand behind.
I also submitted a TED Talk video. It wasn't perfect, but it was about taking imperfect action. The doing mattered more than the perfection."
H.V. Cohort 1
*****
"The biggest thing I've taken away is boundaries.
The word pops up for me almost every day. Whenever I have an opportunity, I tell myself OK, your boundaries.
It's become like my armour. Nobody can touch me now.
It wasn't even one of my original goals, but it's catapulted my confidence."
P.G. Cohort 1
*****
"I used to think I had to figure everything out by myself.
This programme shifted something in me. I realised I could just ask for help and it's fine.
I asked someone for help with a work project that hadn't even occurred to me before. I just did it."
A.J. Cohort 1
THIS IS FOR YOU IF
You're mid-career and know you're capable of more but something keeps holding you back
You're navigating a career pivot, a transition, or the question of what comes next
You're stepping into a senior role and want to lead as yourself not a version of yourself
You're building your own business and want the skills and support to do it with confidence
You're returning to work after a break and want to come back on your terms
You're tired of feeling stuck, burned out, or invisible and you're ready to do something about it
THIS PROBABLY ISN'T FOR YOU IF
You're looking for a quick fix or a weekend of motivation
You want someone to tell you what to do rather than helping you figure it out
You're not willing to do the work between sessions right now
WHO YOU'LL BE WORKING WITH
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Elaine Champion
With 24 years in the corporate world and over a decade coaching women in leadership across Asia Pacific, Elaine Champion knows what it takes to navigate the politics, the pressure, and the self-doubt. She's been where you are and offers a safe, compassionate space to help you get where you want to be.
Siobhan Barnes
Siobhan Barnes has 13 years of experience coaching professional women through career transitions, leadership pivots, and the space between where you are and where you want to be. She makes the intangible feel doable bringing clarity, structure, and calm authority to the things that feel biggest. She hosts The Aligned Achiever podcast and has worked with women across the world.
WHO YOU'LL BE WORKING WITH
Elaine Champion
With 24 years in the corporate world and over a decade coaching women in leadership across Asia Pacific, Elaine Champion knows what it takes to navigate the politics, the pressure, and the self-doubt. She's been where you are and offers a safe, compassionate space to help you get where you want to be.
Siobhan Barnes
Siobhan Barnes has 13 years of experience coaching professional women through career transitions, leadership pivots, and the space between where you are and where you want to be. She makes the intangible feel doable bringing clarity, structure, and calm authority to the things that feel biggest. She hosts The Aligned Achiever podcast and has worked with women across the world.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
I'm not based in Hong Kong. Can I still join?
What's the time commitment?
I'm not sure I'm senior enough for this.
What if I'm going through a career change?
Will this work if I'm an entrepreneur not a corporate professional?
What makes this different from other programmes?
Can my company sponsor me?
COHORT 2 STARTS SEPTEMBER 2026
You're more ready than you think.
Spots are limited to 16 women.
Questions? Email us at hello@watchherlead.com