Expeditions
Women Emerging have created a framework which provides shape and structure for women to explore leadership. We call this framework an ‘Expedition’.
A Women Emerging expedition guides you to explore leading through four distinct lenses, known as “the four Es”: Essence, Elements, Expression, Energy.
By the end of an expedition, you will have explored leading from your own unique perspective and context and will be empowered to decide how you want to lead.
You can explore individually or convene a group of members from across your community. To learn more about The Solo Expedition, click here.
Explore With A Group
Group expeditions will enable you to explore leadership individually and share your collective experiences as a community. Women Emerging will lead a number of group expeditions, others we will support, and some will organically begin using the resources available.
Current Expeditions
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Women Leading in Business in Pakistan
Location: Pakistan
Timeframe: April - November 2024
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Women Emerging expedition for Global Business School Network
Location: Global
Timeframe: June - December 2024
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Women Leading with Disability or Chronic condition
Location: Global
Timeframe: October - May 2025
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Women leading in Nature
Location: Global
Timeframe: October - May 2025
Upcoming Expeditions
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an EXPEDITION FOR GLOBAL CHANGEMAKERS
Location: Global
Timeframe: January – September 2025
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An Expedition for Women Peacebuilders in Africa
Location: Global
Timeframe: January 2025 - September 2025
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An expedition for women leading in renewable energy
Location: Global
Timeframe: December - June 2025
Past Expeditions
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Expedition for teachers in Nigeria
Location: Nigeria
Timeframe: March - June 2024
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WOMEN LEADING IN THE COAST SALISH NATIONS
Location: U.S.A
Timeframe: March - June 2024
ThE fIRST EXPEDITION
In 2022, a diverse group of 24 women from around the world - spanning different geographies, generations, sectors, specialisms, backgrounds, beliefs, abilities and aspirations - embarked on an Expedition to discover ‘an approach to leadership that resonated with women.’
Led by Women Emerging Founder, Julia Middleton, they discovered that the quality of leadership and the act of leading are individual and personal. Though there are common elements, they are not common to all, and they are not done in the same ways. So rather than develop ‘an’ approach, they decided to invite women across the world to participate in their own expeditions to find their own approach to leading. They created a ‘map’ which outlines the four E’s and provides shape and structure for all future expeditions.
After the First Expedition Julia Middleton wrote the book: ‘If that’s leading, I’m in’, published in October 2023 which acts as an accessible and truly global expedition guide.
You can find out more about the 24 First Expedition members here.