US Embassy Manama
U.S. Department of State
Women's Leadership Program - AAMAAL by ThirdThunder & US Embassy Bahrain Manama

Ascend in leadership and turn your mid-career plateaus into triumphs.

Developed by ThirdThunder & supported by the U.S. Embassy, Manama & Alumni Innovation Fund.

Aamaal is shaking up what it means to be a leader. We're introducing thought-provoking notions that challenge conventional & text-book understanding of leadership.

Ready to break free from the conventional?

Join us in leading the curve of  radically shifting the very essence of leadership.

It's *not* your typical leadership program ; )

tailored specifically to mid-career women.

Strategies that work for entry level or top executive women don’t apply to you. Aamaal specifically addresses the unique challenges & opportunities that arise during this pivotal phase.

practical strategies you can apply immediately, not aspirational pep talk.

We go beyond theoretical frameworks and motivational speeches about women leadership — we share actionable steps you can take concrete to navigate your workplace remarkably.

relevant to *you*, not to a select few.

Unlike programs featuring privileged role models, Aamaal acknowledges both privileges and underprivileges, ensuring that the content is relevant to you.

Escape Mid-Career Stagnation...

...and Step into the Spotlight.

⑤ Saturdays* with Aamaal

* Subject to change.

Oct 14

Opening Day

Oct 21

Your Path to the Top: Unveiling Hidden Pathways & Invisible Barriers to Women Leadership 

Oct 28

A New Era of Leadership: Redefining Leadership Paradigms & Business As Usual

Nov 4

The Feminine Advantage: Leading with Your Unique Strengths

Nov 11

From Crossroads to Clarity: Your Mid-Career Navigation Blueprint

It's for you if you're..

  • a mid-career woman seeking to advance your professional journey.
  • open to exploring diverse leadership approaches.
  • bold enough to challenge your own understanding of leadership & confront beliefs that hold you back.
  • committed to taking proactive steps in your career, even if it’s uncomfortable at first.
  • excited to get beyond surface level connections with a special group of peers.

It's not for you if..

  • career progress isn’t your priority now.
  • you’d rather stick to conventional styles of leadership.
  • you only want theoretical knowledge & will not apply the tangible solutions we share.
  • you’re not willing to go beyond your comfort zone or confront limiting beliefs.
  • you want quick wins & easy answers.
  • you don’t see value in sharing vulnerably within a supporting group.

Do any of these sound familiar?

You’re a high achiever with performance reviews that consistently rate you above average, yet you’re still passed over for promotions and excluded from high-impact decisions.

 

You feel like you no longer have control over your career trajectory. Your professional accomplishments that consistently placed you above the curve are no longer giving you headway now and you’re confused & frustrated by these unexplained setbacks.

 

You’re struggling to assert your authority as a leader. Your expert insights and ideas often fall on deaf ears, and you’re grappling with the unsettling feeling of being undervalued and unnoticed by your peers and manager.

  • Your consistent over performance isn’t translating to influence in meetings, higher level roles, or stakeholder buy-in. You’re even encountering dismissive attitudes from colleagues or managers.
  • You feel restricted in how you lead or show up at work. There’s a silent agreement that’s forcing you to show up in a predefined mold.
  • Your strong work ethic is fueled by ambitious career aspirations, motivated by the desire to create meaningful impact and attain influential roles in the near future.

You're not alone in facing these challenges.

In fact, mid-career women like you often experience these symptoms, a clear indication of underlying obstacles that prevent them from reaching their full leadership potential.

You can break free from this cycle of frustration inside Aamaal, 

A TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY

based on group discussion, scenario gameplay, & self-reflection

There are 4 main objectives we want you to walk out of Aamaal with:

⇒ Breakthrough the barriers that stifled your career progress & achieve significant career growth by first  identifying & overcoming the hidden career hurdles holding you back.

⇒ Position yourself for career acceleration by understanding workplace dynamics and silent rules that are monopolizing your experience, and learn the practical steps to break free.

⇒ Ascend as a visionary leader by unlearning conventional leadership, learning how to leverage your feminine strengths, and cultivate your new leadership identity beyond the typical leadership styles.

⇒ Gain actionable insights to meaningfully change your career by identifying pivotal growth opportunities & making informed career decisions.

Emerge as an empowered mid-career woman ready to shatter barriers, lead inclusively, and create lasting change in your professional sphere.

Position yourself for increased leadership power by learning how to leverage your innate feminine talents and by understanding strategic decision-making & silent workplace dynamics.