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You have the experience.
You deserve the position.
You need the strategy.

Inside Out Leadership is an 8-week hybrid accelerator for mid-career women ready to negotiate boldly, communicate with authority, and build a clear path to their next leadership role.
Register — Early Bird ₦200,000See the curriculum
Early bird ends May 29th, 2026. Regular registration (₦250,000) runs May 30th–June 5th only.
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Early bird
₦200,000
₦250,000
8
Weeks of structured curriculum
4
Facilitators · one per module
1
Personal leadership plan
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GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK
Who this is for

Built for women who have done the work — and are ready to claim the room.

You've put in the years. You've delivered the results. What you need now isn't another skill — it's a system that turns experience into leadership leverage.
Career Stage
8–15 years of professional experience
Current Role
Mid-level manager, team lead, senior specialist, or entrepreneur
Sectors
Corporate, NGO/development, public sector, or your own business
Education
Minimum undergraduate degree; postgraduate preferred
Status
Currently employed or recently transitioned; seeking advancement
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Is this you?

You're a perfect fit if you say "yes" to any of these.

You are consistently underpaid and overlooked despite delivering  results.
You hesitate or avoid negotiating salary, roles, or opportunities.
You have great ideas but struggle to express them with authority.
You hold back in meetings or speak without impact.
You feel stuck, uncertain, or directionless at mid-career.
You know you are capable of more, but something internal holds youback.
The problem we solve

Most mid-career women are not lacking competence. They are lacking a system.

Why it happens
The pattern
Undervalued and overlooked
You've never been taught to define, articulate, and assert your value with precision.
Avoids negotiation
You were never given a framework — you were taught to be grateful.
Invisible in meetings
You have the ideas, but lack the structure and presence to deliver them.
Self-doubt + second-guessing
Internal ceilings that competence alone cannot break.
Reacts to change
No strategic plan for your own career — just a new job description.
The result: capable women stay stuck while less competent colleagues move ahead. Not because you cannot lead — because you were never given the tools.
The transformation

Eight weeks from where you are to where you belong.

Before · Entry
Where most women stall
01
Undervalues her contribution consistently.
02
Avoids or delays negotiation conversations.
03
Has ideas but struggles to express them clearly.
04
Holds back in meetings or speaks without impact.
05
Self-doubt and second-guessing despite experience.
06
Feels stuck, uncertain, or directionless.
07
Reacts to change rather than planning for it.
After · Exit
Where most women stall
01
Defines and asserts her value with precision.
02
Negotiates with a structured framework and confidence.
03
Speaks with clarity, structure, and authority.
04
Contributes early and effectively in meetings.
05
Operates with confidence and self-awareness.
06
Has a clear 3-year career positioning plan.
07
Navigates transitions with intention and clarity.
Curriculum overview

A deliberate three-phase
progression across eight weeks.

Self-paced videos release weekly. Bi-weekly Q&A. Personal live + online coaching in Weeks 7–8.
01
Phase · Foundation · Wks 1–3
Who am I, and what is my value?
Module 1
Value & Negotiation
FACILITATOR
Rolake Akinugbe-Filani
FOCUS
Define your professional value. Negotiate boldly.
Key Ouputs
Value Statement + Negotiation
Preparation Sheet
02
Phase · Expression · Wks 4–6
How do I show up and lead?
Module 2
CONFIDENCE
FACILITATOR
Chibby Dangana
FOCUS
Confidence as a trainable skill, not a personality trait.
Key Ouputs
Proof Portfolio + One Real Courage Conversation
Module 3
Winning Mindset
FACILITATOR
Dr. Tewa Onasanya
FOCUS
Dismantle internal barriers. Build resilience.
Key Ouputs
Mindset Profile + 30-Day Resilience Plan
03
Phase · Integration · Wks 7–8
How do I move forward strategically?
A completed Personal Leadership Plan (PLP) – a 2–3 page strategic document you own and can execute immediately.
Module 4
Career Navigation
FACILITATOR
Ijeoma Adesanya
FOCUS
Navigate transitions. Build your strategic roadmap.
Key Ouputs
1-Year Career Positioning Plan
Coaching
FACILITATOR
Wilan Institute Team
FOCUS
Personal coaching + pitch session + plan finalisation
Key Ouputs
Personal Leadership Plan (PLP) — your strategic roadmap
Module details

Four modules.
Four facilitators.
ONe strategic plan.

Each module is taught by a specialist and closes with a concrete deliverable you'll own and execute.
Rolake Akinugbe-Filani
Module 01
Value & Negotiation
Most mid-career women are underpaid not because they lack competence — but because they've never learned to define, articulate, and assert their value with precision and confidence.
Value identification and articulation framework
The anatomy of a negotiation (preparation, positioning, pivot, close)
Handling objections and pushback scripts
Salary benchmarking and offer evaluation
Value identification and articulation framework
Output:
Value Statement + Negotiation Prep Sheet
chibby dangana
Module 02
CONFIDENCE
Most mid-career women don't lack ability — they lack the habit of recognising it. This module treats confidence not as a personality trait you either have or don't, but as a trainable skill built through evidence, repetition, and deliberate courage.
Imposter thoughts vs. real skill gaps — knowing the difference
How to build a proof bank of documented wins
Practice loops that create genuine competence
People-pleasing patterns that quietly erode confidence
Handling criticism and staying grounded under pressure
Output:
Proof Portfolio + One Real Courage Conversation
Dr. Tewa Onasanya
Module 03
Winning Mindset
The most persistent ceiling for mid-career women is internal. Self-doubt, fear of visibility, imposter syndrome, and unexamined mindset patterns prevent capable women from claiming the leadership they have already earned.
The neuroscience of self-doubt and how it shows up professionally
Identifying and naming limiting beliefs: from source to surface behaviour
Building resilience: moving from reaction to response
Confidence as a practice, not a personality trait
Shifting from survival mode to growth-oriented leadership thinking
Output:
Mindset Profile + 30-Day Resilience Practice Plan
Ijeoma Adesanya
Module 04
Career Navigation
Mid-career is rarely a linear path. It is a terrain of transitions: new roles, pivots, promotions, and moments of deliberate reinvention. Most women navigate these transitions reactively. This module equips participants to navigate change with intention, strategic clarity, and forward momentum.
Understanding career transitions: types, triggers, and timing
Repositioning for new opportunities: what changes and what stays
Aligning career decisions with life design and long-term goals
The Career Pivot Framework: how to move intentionally without losing momentum
Building a personal board of directors: mentors, sponsors, and strategic allies
Output:
Value Statement + Negotiation Prep Sheet
What you walk away with

Eight tangible outputs.
ONE PLAN you own.

Value Statement
One-page articulation of your professional value and the evidence behind it.
Negotiation Prep Sheet
Ready for your next salary, role, or opportunity conversation.
Communication Style Profile
Your patterns — and one behaviour change you'll commit to.
Recorded Communication
Video of you delivering a high-impact message.
Mindset Profile
Identified limiting beliefs + written counter-narratives.
30-Day Resilience Plan
Three specific behaviours to reinforce a growth mindset.
1-Year Positioning Plan
Current state, 1-year vision, 12-month milestones.
Personal Leadership Plan
2–3 page strategic roadmap signed off by your coach.
Cornerstone
Alumni Network access
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Distinction
Pricing & offer

One programme.
Four ways TO INVEST.

Early Bird
₦200,000
Save ₦50,000
Full programme access at the lowest price. Available until Sept 18th.
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Regular
₦250,000
SEpt 18–sept 30 only
Standard rate. Runs for one week after early bird closes.
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Payment Plan
₦125,000
× 2 installments
Two installments. First payment secures your spot. Available until Sept 30th.
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Corporate
₦200,000
Per person · 3+ from one org
For organisations sponsoring three or more women from the same team.
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What's included
Everything you need to complete the programme and earn certification.
8 weeks of structured curriculum · Starts Oct 1 , 2026
4 live coaching touchpoints in Week 8
All module workbooks and templates
Access to recorded sessions
Peer accountability partner
WILAN Certificate of Completion
Alumni Network membership
Registration timeline
Two windows. One cohort. Limited spots.
AUG 31→ Sept 18
Early bird
₦200,000 · Save ₦50,000
sept 19 → sept 30
Regular Registration
₦250,000
sept 30
RegistratioN Closes
Last day to enrol
oct 1
Programme STarts
First module goes live
The problem we solve

Alumni who did the work — and got the result.

Self-paced videos release weekly. Bi-weekly Q&A. 
Personal live + online coaching in Weeks 7–8.
"This programme gave me the framework to ask for and receive a 40% salary increase. I went in feeling undervalued. I left with a negotiation script and the confidence to use it."
Past Participant · corporate Sector
"I used to hold back in meetings. Now I am the one my manager looks to for direction. The communication module alone changed how I show up."
Past Participant · NGO Sector
The coaching week was transformative. I walked away with a clear 3-year plan. For the first time, I am not just reacting to my career. I am directing it."
Past Participant · Public Sector

Alumni who did the work — and got the result.

Zainab Abdulrasheed
Learning and Development Professional
Testimonials
“

The biggest shift for me throughout this programme was in the way I see myself.

I gained a deeper understanding of what authentic confidence really means, confidence that is rooted in who I am rather than in titles or achievements.

Learning about the invisible glass ceiling and how to reframe limiting beliefs into empowering ones completely changed the way I think about growth.

Above all, the vulnerability of the facilitators and the practical, relatable nature of every session made the learning deeply personal and transformative.

Ifeanyi Mogaji
Country Manager, Koala Education Services
Testimonials
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This leadership course has been an absolute game-changer.

What makes this experience so powerful is the synergy between the modules and the live sessions.

While the modules lay a brilliant foundation, the live sessions bring those lessons to life with real-world perspective.

Hearing other participants share their own diverse experiences and breakthroughs has given me a practical roadmap to navigate complex, real-life career situations.

Dr. Kayinsola oluyide
Health Systems Strengthening
Testimonials
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For the past five weeks, I've been learning with an incredible group of women in the WILAN Institute's Inside-Out Leadership (IOL) course.

The biggest truth I'm walking away with is that competence gets you the job, but it doesn't always earn you a seat at the table. If you aren't actively managing your own narrative, you're paying a silence tax.

We dissected the hidden barriers women face, from the maternity tax to the likability tax, and learned that we must be as intentional about our mindset as we are about our technical skills.

Isabel Aiyedun
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Testimonials
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Inside-Out LeadershipProgram was a mirror moment for me. We explored why women in leadership are often expected to be everything at once, firm but warm, visible but not "too much" and howwithout understanding your archetype you can spend your whole career performing leadership instead of living it.

Your archetype is not who you pretend to be in a meeting.It is who you are when pressure is highest.

The course moved me from borrowed confidence to rooted confidence.

It is highly recommended for any woman ready to stop performing and start being.

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FAQs

Answers to the questions you're about to ask.

Still unsure? Reach out. We'll tell you whether this is the right cohort for where you are right now.

When does the programme start?

Oct 1st, 2026

How long is early bird available?

Early bird (₦200,000) opens on Aug 31st and closes Sept 18th, 2026, save ₦50,000. After that, regular price (₦250,000) is available before registration closes on Sept 30th.

What is the time commitment?

2-3 hours per week (self-paced videos + Saturday check-ins + coaching in Week 8)

Is this fully online?

Yes – self-paced videos, virtual Saturday check-ins, and one virtual pitch session

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Two installments of ₦125,000. First payment secures your spot.

Is there a scholarship?

No. This programme is for mid-career professionals investing in their own growth. Early bird and payment plans are available.

What if I miss a bi-weekly check-in?

Recordings are available. However, to earn certification, you must attend 4 of 5 live sessions.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. Certificate of Completion (75% attendance + all outputs) or Certificate of Distinction (top 20%).

How do I register?

Click the Register button below. Early bird ends Sept 18th, 2026.

When does registration close?

September 30th, 2026

Your move

Your next leadership role is not a matter of luck. It is a matter of strategy.

Self-paced videos release weekly. Bi-weekly Q&A. 
Personal live + online coaching in Weeks 7–8.
Register — Early Bird ₦200,000
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