Be your own hero
A high impact training on gender-based violence
A high-impact training on gender-based violence designed for today’s workplace.
This isn’t just another awareness talk.
This is the session that helps your team understand what gender-based violence really looks like, how it shows up in everyday life, and how to do something about it.
Be Your Own Hero is a practical, no-fluff session designed to help employees recognise early warning signs, set and respect boundaries, respond safely to potential threats, and support others without overstepping.
GBV doesn’t only happen “out there.”
It happens in homes. In relationships.
And often, it walks straight through the office doors.
This training brings those realities to the surface without it being overwhelming, without judgement, and gives people real tools they can use.
What We Cover
- What gender-based violence actually looks like beyond the headlines (at home, in public, and at work)
- The subtle ways control, coercion, and harm can show up and how to spot them early
- What healthy boundaries sound and look like in real life
- How to say no clearly and safely, even in high-pressure or power-imbalanced situations
- De-escalation tools that reduce risk in the moment
- How to support someone who discloses harm without freezing or overstepping
- Basic physical self-defense principles to get out of unsafe situations
- Where to find reliable support (and how to guide someone else to it)
Why this matters in your workplace:
Gender-based violence doesn’t stay in people’s personal lives. It affects how they show up at work, whether it’s fear, anxiety, distraction, shame, or silence.
It’s also something staff may encounter outside of work hours, and not know how to handle, whether it’s a threat to themselves or someone they care about.
This session equips your team to deal with real-world situations, speak up sooner, and make safer choices without needing to be experts, counsellors, or heroes.
And for employers, it’s a direct investment in safety, trust, and well-being at scale.
Who this is for:
This training is delivered to all staff, but the decision to help create a safer workplace starts at the top.
If you’re a CEO, Director, or HR leader who wants to go beyond compliance training and actually shift how your team understands and responds to gender-based violence, this is for you.
It’s a clear, immediate way to create meaningful impact across your organisation.
Format + Details:
Duration: ±60 minutes
Delivery: Live (in-person or virtual)
Audience: All staff – from frontline to leadership
Group Size: Flexible
What makes this training different?
This isn’t a box to tick, it’s not a lecture on stats and it’s not trauma-dumping.
This is a clear, grounded, emotionally intelligent conversation designed to empower, not overwhelm.
We don’t just raise awareness. We build capability.
Your team will leave knowing how to spot the signs of gender-based violence, how to act safely, how to protect themselves if needed, and how to show up for someone else without trying to “fix” them.
Safety doesn’t start with a policy, it starts with people knowing what to do.
For More Details and to Book:
Email: info@fightlikeagirl.co.za
Whatsapp: 078 458 5338
We don’t need more GBV awareness posters. We need conversations that teach people what to do, when to speak, how to act, and where to turn.