Nicola Sturgeon is set to share hard-won lessons from her years at the top of Scottish politics in a new masterclass aimed at women in politics and business.
The former First Minister and SNP leader will front the session, which is designed to help women develop the skills and confidence to hold their ground when the pressure is on and the stakes are at their highest.
Sturgeon spent over eight years as First Minister of Scotland, navigating everything from Brexit chaos to a global pandemic, and she built a reputation for staying composed under intense public scrutiny. Now she is turning those experiences into practical guidance for women looking to strengthen their own leadership game.
The masterclass is pitched at women who find themselves in demanding roles, whether in politics, boardrooms, or public life, where the pressure to perform, stay calm and project authority can feel relentless. The aim is to give attendees real, usable tools rather than the kind of vague motivational advice that fills too many leadership events.
Sturgeon has spoken openly in the past about the unique pressures women face in leadership positions, including the higher levels of scrutiny, the constant second-guessing from others, and the challenge of being taken seriously in rooms that were not built with women in mind. This masterclass looks to tackle those issues head on.
Since stepping down as First Minister in 2023, Sturgeon has remained a prominent voice on issues around gender equality and political leadership. She has spoken at events across the UK and internationally, and this latest project continues that work in a more hands-on format.
For women looking to move up in their careers or simply survive the pressures of roles they are already in, the chance to hear directly from one of Scotland and the UK’s most recognisable female leaders is likely to draw significant interest.