Women should feel supported in their leadership journey, and that is what Wāhine Toa Mentoring Circles is for!

So how does it work?

Once registered, you will be placed in a circle with like-minded women, and meet online each month for a 90-minute facilitated session. Your sessions will be run by me (Melanie Beirne), with over 25 years experience walking alongside senior leaders and chief executives. Women are my why, and it is my mission to help you succeed!

We will cover leadership development, coaching, feedback, and networking skills, starting with a personalised strengths-based session to kick this initiative off. If you are looking for a career and confidence boost, and access to a private online community of like-minded wāhine leaders – this is for you!

You will also have best practice design and tools to run your own mentoring circles if inspired to do so #letscreateamovement!

Investment:

$333 + GST + $105 for the CliftonStrengths Talent Assessment

What you receive:

6-month facilitated virtual mentoring circle
Monthly 90-minute group sessions
Professional leadership development, coaching, feedback, and networking skills
Personalised strengths-based session to kick things off
Access to a private online community of like-minded wāhine leaders

Registrations have now ended for 2025, with the next circles beginning in February 2026. Register your interest today and we will send you an invite when registrations open!

Melanie Beirne Founder of Women Step Forward — Wāhine Mā Rere Ki Runga Melanie has spent over 25 years walking alongside senior leaders and chief executives. A Gallup-certified strengths leadership coach, keynote speaker, and senior leadership practitioner, Melanie is passionate about helping women own their value, break through imposter syndrome, and take bold steps forward.   Melanie designs and runs women-only programmes and leadership strengths based coaching packages – helping wāhine step into their power, overcome self-doubt, and lead with confidence.   Of Pākehā and Māori descent (Ngāi Tahu), and a proud mum of two young daughters, Melanie is building the leadership pipeline she wants her girls to grow into.