SPOORTHI
A Leadership Program for Women in Health
“Change is inevitable, growth is optional...”
Why Spoorthi?
Women in health face unique and sharper challenges in leadership. Despite making up 70% of the global health workforce, women hold only 25% of leadership positions.
Tailored for Women Leaders
Specifically designed to address the unique challenges women face in health leadership roles.
Peer Learning Community
Connect with like-minded professionals and build lasting relationships with peers facing similar challenges.
Expert Mentorship
Learn from experienced women leaders who have successfully navigated their own leadership journeys.
Safe & Reflective Space
A supportive environment designed for honest reflection, growth, and meaningful conversations.
About Spoorthi
Spoorthi is a blended leadership program designed specifically for mid-career women professionals in health. We provide a safe, reflective, and collaborative space where you can:
Who is Spoorthi for?
This program is designed for women who are ready to take their leadership to the next level.
Program Structure
A carefully designed journey combining online preparation, intensive in-person learning, and ongoing mentorship support.
Online Induction
Build shared language and community before the workshop through curated readings, short videos, and an online discussion space.
Key Activities- Curated readings on leadership
- Expert video content
- Online peer discussion forum
- Reflection exercises
In-Person Workshop
Intensive, interactive sessions combining reflection, dialogue, and peer learning in a supportive environment.
Key Activities- Interactive workshop sessions
- Self-assessment activities
- Peer learning exercises
- Real-world case studies
- Group collaborations
Post Program Online Mentoring
Small-group mentoring with senior women leaders in health through online touchpoints to support growth.
Key Activities- Mentoring sessions
- Regular online touchpoints
- Guidance from senior leaders
- Continued peer support
- Action planning
From the Facilitators
Spoorthi emerged from our own experiences at the Institute of Public Health Bengaluru. We've lived through the challenges of navigating leadership as women in health—the isolation, the lack of mentorship, the constant balancing act.
We created Spoorthi because we believe leadership doesn't have to be lonely. It can be collaborative, reflective, and deeply empowering when you have the right support and community around you.
This program is our commitment to helping women in health lead with confidence, clarity, and the knowledge that they're not alone in this journey.
Dr. Pragati Hebbar
DeanT. T. Narasimhan School of Advanced Studies (TTN SoAS) at IPH Bengaluru
Dr. Tanya Seshadri
Assistant Director of EducationInstitute of Public Health Bengaluru
Dr. Malu Mohan
Fellow (Assistant Professor)Centre for Commercial Determinants of Health, IPH Bengaluru
Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan
ProfessorIndian Institute of Management, Bangalore
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