From our experience, four or five participants is the "Goldilocks" number for discussion-based programs - enough people to bring a real mix of experience and views, but not so many that it feels impersonal or leaves anyone out of the conversation.

We also think one of the most valuable parts of this program is the chance to expand your inner circle and build genuine connections with other like-minded women. For that reason, we curate each cohort so everyone in your group is new to you.

It’s a rare opportunity to take off the masks we tend to wear - the ‘always on and capable’ work persona or the ‘everything’s fine!’ mask we wear to avoid acknowledging the weight of our mental load. The intention of this space is to give you permission to leave those at the door.

The cost includes 4 live facilitated online sessions, guided reflections and journaling prompts, a little surprise package of goodies, access to a private Whatsapp chat for group support and discussion - and a roomful of wisdom and experience - priceless!

We leave it to you to source the books in your preferred format (e-book, audiobook, hard copy, etc).

A: Based on the Global Leadership Wellbeing Survey Framework, Authentic Relationships is the number one contributor to your wellbeing.

We think that's the most important place to start.

From there we'll proceed to cover the remaining 6 elements contained within the GLWS - Meaning, Purpose & Direction; Energy & Vitality, Resilience & Equanimity, Balance & Boundaries, Intellectual Engagement & Flow.

Just two things -

1. buy the books on the book list. You can choose whatever format you prefer - hard copy, Kindle, Audio book, etc.

2. Complete an exercise that we will use in the first session to introduce ourselves. We will send you the details after you sign up.

You don’t need to have started reading before the first session - but feel free to dive in if you can’t wait!

You will receive a guide with questions and prompts to help you absorb and reflect on the contents of each book, apply it to your current reality, and capture your thoughts and insights.

The live sessions will focus on sharing those insights with each other, exploring how themes are showing up in your leadership and leveraging the wisdom and experience of the group to overcome challenges and expand our thinking.

We know that anybody who joins The Reading Room will get along irrespective of age, as they will share a very similar mindset - you are a People Mastery Gal after all!

That said, we'd like to create an environment inside your Reading Room where you (and the issues you face) feel seen and received. It's my belief that similar ages face similar issues, and due to this commonality the group will have a deeper level of connection and is likely then to have richer, more useful discussions.

We get it! We will be running this program three times per year - in Winter (July-Oct), Spring (Sept-Dec) and Autumn (Mar-June).

Please let us know if you are interested in joining a future program and we will make sure you are the first to know when we confirm dates.

These programs work best when we have 4-5 participants, so if unforeseen circumstances arise and you find you can’t attend, we’d be grateful for as much notice as possible so we can find a new member for the group.

If you cancel more than two weeks before the start date, we will offer you the choice of a full refund or a place in our next program.

If you cancel within two weeks of the start date, we will offer you the choice of a refund of 80% of your payment or a place in our next program.

We believe in the difference our programs can make for our participants and we want you to feel confident that you will have a great experience with us. If you attend the program and for any reason decide afterwards that it was not worth the investment you made, we will refund your payment.