Brave Salon Leader

By Valerie Finnegan Consultancy

When:
Monday 22nd September 2025

Duration:
1 day
10am-4.30pm

Location:
The Address Hotel,
Military Hill, St Luke’s, Cork, T23 T292

Cost:
Image Skillnet Member Price: €102

Who Is This Course Suitable For?
This course is for;

• Hair and Beauty Salon Owners ,Spa Owners and Managers who want to step into their full leadership potential,  build a resilient team, and create a salon culture that thrives on innovation, accountability, and growth
• Salon Teams members evolving from Stylist/Beautician/Therapist to Leader.

Course Overview
Are you ready to lead your team with confidence, inspire greatness, and navigate challenges with ease? Brave Salon Leader is designed to give you the tools and strategies to become a transformational leader, one who drives results while fostering a positive, empowering salon culture.

Course Content
This one-day workshop will help you:

• Empower Your Leadership:
  Develop the confidence and skills to lead with bravery and resilience.
• Establish Structure:
  Create a roadmap that brings organisation and consistency to your salon operations.
• Enhance Team Morale:
  Implement strategies to boost motivation and foster a positive salon environment.
• Navigate Challenges:
  Learn to overcome obstacles and position your salon for success in adynamic industry.

Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, you’ll gain the tools to build a strong, cohesive team and a salon culture that thrives on excellence.

Toolkit-Including

• Goal Setting Toolkit
• Bias Awareness Exercise
• TimeKeepers Toolbox
• Salon Success Roadmap

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Lead with Confidence: Understand your leadership style and strengthen your ability to lead with clarity, courage, and emotional intelligence.
• Build a Resilient Team: Identify key strategies to motivate, engage, and retain team members while fostering a high-performing salon culture.
• Implement Structure: Develop and apply systems that improve consistency, communication, and efficiency within your salon operations.
• Navigate Challenges with Ease: Learn how to manage conflict, adapt to change, and guide your team through industry challenges.
• Drive Salon Growth: Use the Salon Success Roadmap to set strategic goals and actions that align your team toward a shared vision of success.

About The Trainer

Valerie Finnegan is an Industry icon, educator and consultant. With 45 years of experience in the hairdressing industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and expertise to every project. As the founder of VF Consultancy, she is committed to empowering salon owners, teams and individuals, in achieving their goals and unlock their full potential. Her approach combines practical insights, leadership development and proven strategies that address the unique challenges of the hair and beauty industry. Whether your seeking growth, innovation or a better work/life balance, Valerie is there to guide you every step of the way. Your success is her mission.

For more information, or if you need help in booking on to this course, contact us at info@imageskillnet.ie or 071-9640438.
Course must be fully paid for in advance of the start date.

Refunds will only be issued if notice of non-attendance is provided in writing at least 15 working days before the course start date. Please ensure you can fully commit to the course before booking, as places are limited. Certain more expensive courses have their own refund policy.