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JOIN SAICA LEMS 2026

You’ve led for others.
Now lead for yourself.

LEMS is for ambitious women ready to rise
with clarity, confidence, and community | Powered by SAICA |

A 6-month immersive leadership journey to help you reconnect with who you are, reignite your purpose, and rise with boldness, in every room you walk into.

JOIN SAICA LEMS 2026

Cost (incl VAT) | SAICA Member: R18 918 | Non-Member: R21 850

  • Delivered Virtually
  • Accessible Globally
  • Entry by Application Only

You’re Here Because You’re Ready for More

You’ve built your career on hard work, resilience, and being what everyone else needs you to be.

You’ve led for others.
Now lead for yourself.

LEMS is for ambitious women ready to rise
with clarity, confidence, and community | Powered by SAICA |

A 5-month immersive leadership journey to help you reconnect with who you are, reignite your purpose, and rise with boldness, in every room you walk into.

Our doors open for a limited time each year, and seats book out quickly. 
Join the waitlist and be the first to know when our next intake opens.

JOIN SAICA LEMS 2026

SAICA Member Rate: R18 918
Non-Member Rate: R21 850

  • Delivered Virtually
  • Accessible Globally
  • Entry by Application Only

But somewhere between the promotions, the pressure, the perfectionism, is the whisper:

“What if I’m meant for something
… more aligned,
… more authentic,
… more mine?”

Leadership Evolution Masterclass Series (LEMS)

Hear directly from Usha and the voices of women who’ve walked this path.

What Happens When a Woman Reclaims Herself?

LEMS ALUMNAE RE-WRITE THE RULES

Transformational stories post-LEMS are not rare. It’s what happens when a woman find:

  • Clarity on what really matters to her
  • Confidence that comes from within
  • Community that sees her fully

When a woman reclaims herself, she stops waiting for permission, and starts rewriting the rules.

“LEMS gave me back my voice. And with it, the courage to step into the CEO role of a national firm.”
Jennifer Reddy CA(SA)Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Reddy CA(SA)
“I joined just after becoming a mom. I didn’t think I had the capacity for LEMS, but it became the biggest blessing of my life.”
Dimakatso Mabotja CA(SA)Tax Specialist
Dimakatso Mabotja CA(SA)
“I didn’t know how stuck I was until I started moving again.”
Chantell Roux CA(SA)Financial Manager
Chantell Roux CA(SA)

For Team-Leaders & Decision-Makers

Investing in a woman’s evolution is one of the most impactful decisions an organisation can make.

When you support her leadership journey through LEMS, here’s what you gain in return:

  • A leader who communicates with clarity, not hesitation
  • A thinker who innovates with confidence, not fear
  • A team member who uplifts culture, inclusion, and performance
  • A woman who owns her voice, leads with intention, and takes others with her

She doesn’t just grow, she multiplies impact.

Sponsor a team member or group

Contact us about corporate access and any questions you may have :
Email: hello@ushamaharaj.com

“I showed up to LEMS unsure of who I was…. I left knowing exactly what I bring to the table and how I can contribute to others.”
Samantha Smith CA(SA)
Executive Head of Treasury

The LEMS Journey

LEMS is not simply a leadership course. It’s a guided reimagining of how you show up in every area of your life.

Over five powerful months, you’ll move through a leadership accelerator designed to shift your mindset, deepen your self-awareness, and ignite lasting transformation in all areas of your life.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Monthly group mentorship sessions via Zoom (2.5 hours each) with Usha Maharaj
  • A structured journey built around clarity, confidence, and community
  • Reflective journaling, actionable frameworks, and immersive exercises
  • A personality profile that reveals how you lead best, and how to work in flow
  • Access to a private LEMS circle of peers: a space to be seen, heard, and supported
JOIN SAICA LEMS 2026

Cost (incl VAT) | SAICA Member: R18 918 | Non-Member: R21 850

you Get all of this and more:

  • Monthly Mentor Sessions via Zoom
  • Personality Profiling Assessment
  • Detailed PDF workbooks for every module
  • Networking opportunities
  • Online learner management system
  • Recordings of all lessons
  • Regular feedback and insights
  • Q&A and discussion sessions
  • Completion Certificate

KEY Dates

  • Start Date: April 2026
  • End Date: September 2026
  • Applications Close: 31 March 2026

LEMS is Online, Flexible, Designed for Real Women and Real Life. 

The Transformation Breakdown

LEMS is about so much more than “professional development.” It’s about stepping into the next version of yourself, with support, structure, and soul.

Transformations through LEMS are uniquely yours; however participants can expect to:

  • Go from feeling stuck or unsure about your next steps to being clear on your path, values and goals
  • Transform doubting your ability or voice to speaking up with calm confidence
  • Stop playing small or hiding your brilliance and start taking up space and owning your impact
  • Discover that you are not alone when surrounded by a powerful circle of women who get you
“LEMS helped me become the leader that I wish I had when I was younger.”
Roe Senaoana CA(SA)
Roe Senaoana CA(SA)Head of Internal Audit
“LEMS has helped me regain my confidence and helped me understand myself better.”
Hina Abdul Ghaffar CA(SA)
Hina Abdul Ghaffar CA(SA)Senior Internal Auditor
“I'm glad that it has helped me to find my voice and I'm able to talk and speak for myself.”
Desiree Mpila AGA(SA)
Desiree Mpila AGA(SA)Finance Professional
“LEMS helped me see a different side and helped me build on that.”
Yackshna Sookoo CA(SA)
Yackshna Sookoo CA(SA)Managing Director
“LEMS has been an exciting journey... I have had to look at myself quite a lot in terms of where I am currently, who am I.”
Nonkululeko Sigudu CA(SA)
Nonkululeko Sigudu CA(SA)Chief Financial Officer

Usha Maharaj CA(SA) helps women lead with purpose, power, and presence, in a way that feels deeply true to who they are.

Meet the Woman Behind the Movement

In 2014, I walked away from a fast-paced career as a Director in one of the big-4 audit firms, not because I had it all figured out, but because I strongly desired something more. More alignment. More meaning. More of me.

What started as a quiet search for purpose evolved into a powerful mission: to help women rise as the kind of leaders the world needs. A few years later, that mission led to a values-driven partnership with SAICA and the birth of the Leadership Evolution Masterclass Series (LEMS), which we have been hosting once a year since 2018.

I never imagined how deeply this work would change not only the women in the room, but me too.

LEMS isn’t just a program. It’s a call to come home to yourself, lead with clarity, and leave your legacy, unapologetically.

If this speaks to you, LEMS is your next step.

Real Stories. Real Women. Real Transformation.

Hear from past LEMS participants who reclaimed their confidence, stepped into leadership, and changed the trajectory of their lives – in their own words.

LEMS Testimonials

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Let's find clarity together.

Not Quite Sure if LEMS is For you?

Choosing to commit to LEMS is a big decision.

And if you’re feeling unsure, that doesn’t mean LEMS isn’t for you.

It just means you care enough to choose the right thing, at the right time.

Maybe you’re wondering:

  • “Is this really for someone like me?”
  • “Will I be able to keep up?”
  • “What if I can’t give it my all right now?”

You’re not alone in those thoughts.

Many of our alumnae felt the same way, and still say LEMS changed their lives.

That’s why we offer something simple:

🗓️ A free Clarity Call.

No pressure. No hard sell. Just a safe space to explore what’s right for you. Together, we’ll talk it through, honestly, gently, and with your goals in mind.

👉 To Book a Clarity Call → email hello@ushamaharaj.com 

High Level Content Overview

Click on each of the blocks below for a high level overview of LEMS modules. 

MODULE 1

The Psychology Of Success - Unleash The Power Of Self-Awareness
This module will delve into the principles of emotional mastery and help participants understand the role of emotional intelligence in managing emotions. Participants will also gain insight into their personality, energy, strengths, and derailers.

MODULE 2

The Psychology Of Success - Chart Your True Path To Success
This module covers key topics such as understanding and managing emotional derailers, setting effective goals, and aligning these goals with personal drivers and to your true self.

MODULE 3

Network with Purpose Like a Pro: Build Trusted Relationships
This module teaches the importance of shifting your perspective on networking and how to build trusted relationships. It covers critical success factors for networking and provides a framework for building connections.

MODULE 4

Brand and Market Yourself - Increase Your Influence
In this module, you will learn the powerful impact that branding can have on your career. From understanding the concept of power and influence through branding to developing a winning personal brand, you'll be equipped with the tools and strategies necessary to make a lasting impact.

MODULE 5

Body Language Tricks That Inspire Confidence - Awaken Your Inner Warrior
In this module, you will learn the psychology behind body language and how it impacts your interactions with others. You will understand the mind-body connection and how it can be used to your advantage to inspire confidence. You will also learn body language tricks and techniques that can help you to project confidence, authority and power.

MODULE 6

Celebrate Your Journey, Embed Your Learning
This module is all about celebrating the progress and growth that you have achieved throughout your LEMS journey. It is an opportunity to reflect on the personal shifts in thinking, beliefs, and behaviors that have occurred, and to acknowledge the progress of your fellow participants.

FAQs

LEMS takes place over 6 months from April 2026.

Participants will receive a detailed schedule of dates and times upon registration. 

Provisional dates for live group mentor sessions (online via Zoom) are: 10 Apr, 22 Apr, 20 May, 17 Jun, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 16 Sep. 

All live sessions run for 2,5 hours and are available in a morning or afternoon timeslot (SAST).

The live group coaching sessions last for 2.5 hours each, and you’ll have homework and learning materials to work through between sessions. To get the most out of the program, we recommend setting aside 2-3 hours per week to focus on your self-leadership development. This will ensure that you can fully participate and achieve the desired outcome.

Life happens, we get it. All sessions are recorded and replays are available. You’ll still have access to all materials, tools, and the private community so you’re always supported, even if you can’t be there live.

LEMS is for ambitious women employees and entrepreneurs, who are ready to lead more powerfully, in life, in work, and within themselves. Whether you’re in a career transition, returning from a break, seeking clarity, or stepping into a bigger role, this is for you. You don’t need to have it all figured out, just a willingness to grow.

Not at all. LEMS is less about job titles, and more about mindset. If you’re ambitious, values-driven, and ready to lead intentionally (even if you’re still defining what leadership looks like for you), this experience will meet you powerfully.

All online programs are available and accessible from any part of the world. If attending the live sessions is not always possible from your timezone, you can still be a part of this journey through the recorded replays.

Yes, and many do. We’re happy to provide a formal proposal or brochure for your employer if needed. You can also connect us with your HR or leadership team directly. Send your enquiry to hello@ushamaharaj.com

We offer special group rates for three or more participants from the same company. It’s a powerful way to grow leadership capacity across your team or division.

To find out more, simply reach out via WhatsApp or email, we’ll guide you through the options.

We offer structured payment plans to support your enrolment in a way that works for you. Just get in touch and we’ll walk you through the available options.

You may cancel your registration for a full refund up to the end of May 2025 and for a 50% refund up to 7 days before the program start date. The is nil refund once the program commences.