Women in Leadership: Real Stories, Real Growth – Tell Us What You Think

At The Coders Guild, we believe that leadership isn’t about fitting a mould — it’s about stepping into your power, developing confidence, and showing up authentically. Our Women’s Leadership Bootcamp was created with that in mind — to support women as they grow into the leaders they’re meant to be.

But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what two of our recent participants had to say about their experience — and we’d love to hear what you think too.

Alix’s Story: From Uncertainty to Empowered Leadership

Alix Wild, a leadership and performance coach at Yorkshire Water, came to the bootcamp looking for clarity. Though she had years of experience in Learning & Organisational Development, she felt ready for something new — something bigger.

What she found wasn’t just a leadership course, but a community.

“The bootcamp gave me something completely different from what I expected — but exactly what I needed. It allowed me to explore leadership in a way that felt natural, without the pressure to conform to outdated leadership styles.”

Alix left the programme with renewed confidence, fresh leadership tools like the Disney Model for Creativity, and a new role where she now coaches future leaders.

Zeliha’s Story: Rediscovering Confidence After Redundancy

Zeliha Karpuz was facing uncertainty after a career pivot from healthcare to tech. When her role was at risk, she began to doubt herself — a common experience, especially for women in male-dominated fields.

The bootcamp helped her see things differently.

“I used to think leaders had to be naturally gifted. Now I know leadership is something you develop — and I can develop it too.”

Since completing the programme, Zeliha has stepped into new leadership roles, started mentoring other women in tech, and even gained confidence speaking in public — in a language that’s not her first.

Why It Works

Our Women’s Leadership Bootcamp is more than a course — it’s a brave space where women can:

• Build confidence without pressure to conform
• Learn practical leadership frameworks
• Connect with peers who get it
• Develop their authentic leadership style

Facilitated by experienced women leaders, the programme is designed to support women at any stage of their leadership journey.

💬 We’d Love Your Feedback

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What kind of support do you think women need to thrive in leadership?
Or are you considering joining our next bootcamp and have questions?

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