The Challenge
The tech industry and other male-dominated companies are evolving fast, but one challenge remains: retaining female talent. Although more women than ever graduate in STEM fields, nearly half of women leave the sector before turning 35, not because of a lack of ambition, skill, or passion, but because the systems and cultures are not designed for them to thrive.
The opportunity is clear: organizations that invest in inclusive leadership cultures don’t just retain talent, they unlock sustainable growth and lasting impact.
This isn’t just a loss of talent, it’s a loss of innovation, diverse perspectives, and competitive advantage. Research consistently shows that retention requires more than diversity hiring. It demands authentic leadership, psychological safety, and systemic cultural change.
Leadership Program for Female Talent
Through tailor-made programs for female leaders, we help build cultures where talent can grow, stay, and advance. We help organisations move from awareness to transformation.
- Subsidy opportunities (SLIM), making learning accessible for scale-ups and SMEs
- Systemic leadership, grounded in INSEAD’s Strategic Gender Diversity Program
- Based on Research and 20+ years of international & national experience
Why Women Leave
Research consistently shows that the key to retaining female talent lies not in training women to adapt, but in building authentic, inclusive leadership cultures.
Across global and Dutch studies, the message is clear: women leave not because of a lack of skill, but because of leadership behaviours, culture, and systemic bias that limit their ability to grow.
Yet, many organisations still focus on recruitment rather than retention, losing valuable talent, innovation, and diverse perspectives along the way.
At CC Transitions, we help companies close this gap by translating global research into practical, systemic change in the Dutch context.
* INSEAD, McKinsey, BCG, Harvard Business Review, WomenInc, etc
ReCode Leadership – A leadership journey for Female Talent in Tech
Don’t change who you are. Rewrite the code that defines leadership.
We designed a five-month development journey for female talent in Tech and other fast-paced, male-dominated environments, combining self-reflection, leadership skills, and cultural awareness to create lasting impact.
In addition to this signature programme, CC Transitions develops tailor-made leadership journeys for organisations, supported by the Dutch SLIM subsidy.
Every programme starts with a baseline assessment to measure inclusion, engagement, and leadership growth, ensuring that impact is visible, measurable, and sustainable.
- Module 1 – Know Yourself
Focus: Self-awareness, confidence & purpose
In this module, you reconnect with your values, strengths, and authentic leadership style, learning to trust your own voice and make clear choices about how you want to grow.
You’ll develop the clarity and confidence to stay true to yourself, even in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
When you know who you are, you can choose where you stand. - Module 2 – Know Others
Focus: Influence, collaboration & inclusion
You’ll learn how culture, bias, and team dynamics shape daily interactions and how to build trust and credibility across differences.
This module helps you grow your influence, communicate with impact, and navigate power dynamics while staying authentic.
Lead through connection with self and others - Module 3 – Influence the System
Focus: Role modeling & driving change from within
Female leaders play a crucial role in transforming company cultures, working along with leadership allies.
In this module, you learn to see the bigger picture, how systems, habits, and unspoken norms shape opportunities.
You’ll explore how to use your voice as a role model, create space for others, and influence positive change from within your organisation.
Be the example that opens doors for others.
I increased my confidence and am more mindful to demonstrate my skills and share my opinion at meetings, being more conscious, which is leading to more visibility and increased influence. The program opened my eyes and the meeting with the CEO confirmed that I have to think of other things than only working hard and excelling at what I do, I also have to think about my leadership style and my team” A.C. Director – Leadership Development Program
The Program helped me to understand different business cultures, practices, and discuss strategies for successful communication. The open reflection with Caroline to lead a team across cultures has been very valuable” P.B, CEO & President, Leadership Development Program
“I have grown a lot in all aspects of the program, I gained confidence and became more conscious about my personal brand, and have increased my communication skills. I have been challenging and overcoming my limits, increasing awareness of my strengths and weaknesses, going out of my comfort zone. I am applying every single aspect of the program, use that I have learned, am communicating my value, feel more confident and am building relationships in different departments”
S.C. Manager, Leadership Development Program
“It has been an amazing experience and I became more aware of different career and gender-related topics and used this knowledge to my advantage” M.S. Manager, Leadership Development Program
Our previous clients include, amongst many others, female and international talent from companies such as NXP, Nike, ASML, Philips, Unilever, Schindler, Novartis, Xebia, Plat4Mation, and Urban Gym Group
CC Transitions
Developing Talent since 2008