Leadership can be lonely, especially in public service, where the stakes are high and the scrutiny constant. While mentorship and coaching are powerful tools, one of the most overlooked forces in leadership growth is peer support.
At CivicaNet, we’ve seen how small groups of women in similar roles or facing similar challenges could unlock transformation in surprising ways.
Peer spaces are often the first environments where women in leadership don’t have to perform. The masks come off, the titles fade, and what remains is honesty, reflection, and mutual understanding.
This kind of presence builds:
Psychological safety
Deeper trust across sectors
Space to test ideas before going public
When a local councillor learns from a hospital executive, or an NGO founder shares with a civil servant, something powerful happens. The boundaries of “your world” expand — and so does your thinking.
Peer circles open doors to:
Unexpected insights and shared solutions
Networked influence and collective action
Renewed purpose and perspective
In a world of panels and performances, spaces that prioritise depth are rare. CivicaNet’s peer circles are intentionally designed — not just for connection, but for clarity.
Want to experience this for yourself? Here’s how to get involved:
Register for our next leadership webinar to explore this month’s theme
Join the CivicaNet WhatsApp group for peer connection in real-time
Purchase your ticket for our next leadership event and meet your circle in person