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A Development Journey for Women in Senior Positions

International Leadership Program
About
Navigate the Leadership Labyrinth with Clarity, Power and Purpose
Women Up is the result of a shared commitment between Nova SBE Executive Education, Sonae and EDP to offer senior executive leaders a new perspective and strategic tools to navigate the leadership labyrinth with clarity, power, and purpose.
Overview
Program Snapshot
Dates
From January 2027
to July 2027
Format
Blended
Language
English
Location
Online & Carcavelos,
Lisbon, Portugal
Duration I 7 months
Online
January 2027
Kick-off session
In Person I Immersive Week
March 8th - 12th 2027
@ Campus Nova SBE, Lisbon
Online
July 2027
Closing session
Tuition & Funding
Investment
Program Fee
9.880€
Program Fee with Scholarship
2.950€
Scholarship Support
Applicants may apply for one of 10 scholarships covering 70% of the program fee.
 The following factors are positively considered in the selection process:
Breadth of leadership experience,
including international
or crosscultural exposure.
Ability to lead in digital
transformation with adaptability
and openness to innovation.
Limited or no employer sponsorship,
showing strong personal
commitment to the program.
Scholarship Powered By EDP & Sonae
A substantial grant co-sponsored by EDP and Sonae covers 70% of the program fee for the top 10 selected candidates.
This investment reflects a shared commitment to advancing women’s leadership and expanding access to cross-sector growth, connection and impact on a global scale.
Participant Profile
Is this Program for you?
Ideal candidates include those who:
Report directly to an Executive Committee member or serve on a Management Team.
Lead business units, functions, or transformation agendas with cross-functional scope and significant people and financial responsibility.
Have extensive professional experience and are seeking to strengthen strategic clarity, expand influence and lead effectively in complex environments.
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Learning Outcomes
Key learnings along the Labyrinth
Leading From Within
Self-Leadership
— Build deeper self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience to lead with authenticity and adaptability.
Competencies Developed
Self awareness • Authentic  leadership • Emotional intelligence • Adaptability
Navigating Complexity
Strategic Vision
— Develop the ability to lead change with strategic clarity by navigating complexity, anticipating global shifts and applying decision-making frameworks to real-world challenges.
Competencies Developed
Strategic foresight •  Strategic  decision-making • Systemic thinking  • Change management
Expanding Influence
Power & Presence
— Enhance executive presence and influence by navigating power dynamics, building trust-based relationships and communicating effectively in high-stakes, board-level environments.
Competencies Developed
Executive communication • Stakeholder management • Strategic collaboration
Shaping the Future
Legacy & Impact
— Amplify your public voice and legacy through industry thought leadership, inclusive advocacy and sustainable impact beyond your organization.
Competencies Developed
Legacy building • Inclusive leadership  • Systemic influence
Selection Process
Application Process
Phase 1
SEPTEMBER 7 – NOVEMBER 6 | 2026
Application Period
Candidates submit their application through an online form, including a CV and motivation letter. A recommendation letter is encouraged at this stage but may be submitted later.
Top candidates notified:
NOVEMBER 11, 2026
Phase 2
NOVEMBER 16 – NOVEMBER 27 | 2026
Final Interview
Individual interviews held by a selection committee to explore motivation, readiness and English fluency.
Selected participants confirmed:
DECEMBER 4, 2026
Program Kick-Off:
Week of JANUARY 11, 2027
Requirements
To be considered, you must
Demonstrate at least 15 years of professional experience, including 5+ years in people management and proven senior or strategic leadership responsibility.
Submit a recommendation letter from a senior professional who can speak to your leadership experience.
Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher education qualification.
Submit a motivation letter outlining career goals and alignment with the program.
Commit to full participation in the program.
Be proficient in English (C1 level or equivalent).
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Faculty
Academic Direction
Miguel Pina e Cunha
PhD in Marketing from Tilburg University (1998)
PhD in Marketing from Tilburg University (1998).He is Fundação Amélia de Mello Professor of Leadership and Organization Studies and Vice-Dean of Innovation & Impact at Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, where he also serves as the Academic Director of Executive Education. His research deals with the paradoxes of organizations. He co-edited The Routledge Companion to Improvisation in Organizations, published by Routledge in 2024 and Organizational Paradoxes: Theory and Practice, published by Sage in 2024.
Marta Pimentel
PhD in Business Sciences from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto (2014)
PhD in Business Sciences from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto (2014).She is the Executive Director of Executive Education at Nova SBE and a Board member of Unicon. She brings 15+ years of leadership in global executive education, including at Fundação Dom Cabral, with a strong focus on advancing women in leadership across sectors and regions.
Faculty
Women Up is led by internationally recognized faculty and practitioners who combine academic excellence with real-world leadership experience.
Subi Rangan
Chaired professor of Strategy, INSEAD; MBA from MIT; PhD from Harvard. Pioneering scholar integrating economics and philosophy to explore why and how business leaders can better integrate performance & progress. Subi is Board Member at Fundação Dom Cabral, Brazil, and at the WEF Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship.
Nadim Habib
Nadim Habib
Strategy and innovation consultant with deep expertise in agile leadership and organizational transformation. Frequent keynote speaker and executive educator with extensive international corporate experience.
Ana Moniz
Psychologist, certified executive coach, and leadership trainer. Specialist in emotional intelligence, resilience, and psychological coaching for courageous, values-driven leadership.
Hannes Leroy
Professor at Rotterdam School of Management and leading expert on authentic leadership. His work explores how leaders develop integrity and psychological safety by aligning personal values with organizational behavior.
Miguel Calado
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Cristina Morgado
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Anne Valérie Corboz
Professor at HEC Paris and former Deanof HEC Paris Executive Education,specializing in strategy and leadership.She combines strategic insight withhands-on experience, helpingorganizations navigate complex challengesand seize growth opportunities.
Additional guest faculty, facilitators, and executive speakers will contribute throughout the program.  Faculty may vary depending on availability.
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Our commitment has enabled us to obtain the most exclusive international certifications.
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We are an associate member of UNICON, a global consortium whose members are the most sought-after training partners for leaders and organisations looking to improve performance.
About Sonae
Sonae is a multinational company managing a diversified portfolio of businesses in retail, real estate, telecommunications and ventures.

As the big private employer in Portugal and with over 55.000 employees worldwide, Sonae is strongly committed to gender equality, aiming to achieve 45% of women in leadership by 2026. It is recognized in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for its best practices.
About Edp
EDP is a global energy company leading the energy transition, operating across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. With employees from 68 nationalities, EDP is committed to advancing gender equality, aiming to reach 31% of female representation in both its workforce and leadership by 2026.