The Queens Palm Support Initiative, a certified non-governmental organization has hosted a one-day leadership and communication masterclass designed to empower women with essential soft skills for personal and professional growth.

The event which featured a line-up of distinguished facilitators provided invaluable insights into leadership, corporate survival and public speaking. This initiative underscores the firm dedication to education and empowerment, signaling a proactive approach to empower women with the tools to lead with confidence and purpose.

Speaking at the Masterclass programme held in Lagos, The Convener of the Queens Palm Support Initiative, Sabrina Ozma emphasized on the importance of setting actionable goals and maintaining an intentional leadership mindset for personal and professional growth.

According to Ozma “the essential qualities of an effective leader include courage, resilience, adaptability, active listening, strong communication skills, and a clear strategic vision noting that her firm reflects a firm commitment to fostering inclusive learning opportunities, ensuring that both men and women have access to valuable resources for an effective leader.

Ozma emphasized that “The Queens Palm Support Initiative remains committed to fostering a new generation of confident, purpose-driven female leaders through impactful mentorship and skill-building programs.”

Highlighting the pragmatic strategies of surviving the Corporate World and Finding Work-Life Balance,’ a renowned journalist and media entrepreneur, Kadaria Ahmed noted that “striking a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is a major step towards navigating the corporate space while focus should be on the personal well-being.

Speaking on the effective communication as a tool of commanding stage and influencing the industry, a media personality, Gloria Babarinde noted that “Effective communication is not about perfection but about presence and influence.

She further stated that “commanding an audience using eye contact, body language, vocal modulation helps with confidence-building during public speaking.

One of the masterclass attendees, Deborah Igbinedion, described the masterclass experience as transformative with a renewed sense of purpose and determination to excel in life.

Her words “The masterclass was both inspiring and thought-provoking, pushing me to reflect on my own capabilities as a woman in leadership. The facilitators created a supportive environment where we could share our challenges and successes. I left with not only new skills and insights but also a renewed sense of purpose and determination to excel in all I do.”

The Queens Palm Support masterclass programme has encouraged participants to make bold decisions that align with their leadership aspirations. The event underscored key commitments for women striving to make a lasting impact, such as embracing self-improvement, valuing preparation, upholding integrity, and taking strategic actions to drive excellence in their respective fields.

•PHOTO: Convener of Queens Palm Support Initiative, Sabrina Ozma, and Media Personality, Gloria Babarinde, alongside first-class graduates from the University of Lagos at the Exclusive Masterclass on Leadership and Communication Skills, hosted by Queens Palm Support Initiative.