taking space - How to Break Unconscious Dominance Patterns and Lead on Your Terms – with Clarity, Confidence, and Presence

14 November 2025 | 14:15 - 15:05

In a world where unconscious dominance patterns are still the norm, women need to claim and maintain their space. This interactive workshop provides you with the tools to effectively navigate conversations and meetings, so you can be better seen and heard.

What will you learn?

1. Recognition of Dominance Patterns: Learn how to identify subtle signals of manterrupting, mansplaining, and other forms of unconscious dominance. Awareness is the first step towards change.

2. Strategies for Effective Communication: Discover how to make your voice heard without being labeled as a "b*tch." Learn to deal with situations where your input is ignored.

3. Body Language and Confidence: Be aware of the impact of non-verbal communication. Learn how to appear confident, regardless of the situation.

4. Political and Theatrical Interventions: As a political leader & Shakespeare actress, our trainer shares her experiences and tactics for creating and maintaining space within formal and informal power structures.

    Speaker


Adda van Zanden | Leadership Consultant, Keynote Speaker & Researcher on DEI, EA Inclusion

As an actress in Shakespeare's Women, Adda van Zanden applies drama and expression techniques to enhance leadership presence. As Chair of Women of Volt, Netherlands, she knows how to navigate and make an impact in male-dominated spaces.

With 20+ years as a leadership consultant and speaker, she has trained executives and politicians in inclusive leadership and public speaking. A speaker at the World Economic Forum: Women in Leadership, she leads HBA Amsterdam’s program team curating and moderating impactful discussions on women’s health and leadership and was invited to serve as HBA Ambassador Program Advisor.

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