Women Rising®

A silhouette of a woman in front of a cityscape, holding up her fist in triumph.

A guided study of leadership that focuses on issues unique to women in the workplace.

For: Aspiring Women Leaders

Duration: Four months

Format: Multiple workshops, four 1:1 mentor-coaching sessions and can be tailored to fit your organization’s needs.

Designed by Successful Businesswomen To Prepare Women for Leadership

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Women Rising® is a premier leadership accelerator designed to empower female talent. Since its inception in 2019 with 50 participants, the program has expanded to over 1,600 participants by the end of 2024. Numerous top 100 companies have integrated this program into their talent development strategies to strengthen their leadership pipelines.   

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

Founded by three accomplished businesswomen, Women Rising® is meticulously crafted to prepare aspiring women for greater success. Certified coaches facilitate various sessions, guiding participants through personal and leadership challenges via interactive discussions with seasoned leaders.

Program Highlights

  • Safe Learning Environment: Participants engage in a supportive space to examine beliefs and practice new behaviors that enhance professional effectiveness.
  • Personalized Mentor-Coaching: Each participant works 1:1 with a mentor-coach to develop deeper self-awareness and a clearer understanding of interpersonal skills and leadership styles.
  • Individual Development Plan: The program culminates in a personalized development plan, informed by insights gained throughout the program.

Who should enroll?

  • Organizations: Ideal for companies aiming to invest in the development of their female talent to bolster their leadership pipelines.
  • Aspiring Women Leaders: Professionals aiming to advance their careers and develop leadership skills.

Benefits For companies: 

  • Address the “Broken Rung”: Encourage and support women stepping into leadership roles
  • Develop Existing Leaders: Enhance the skills of current leaders and facilitate sponsorship opportunities.
  • Expand the Leadership Pool: Increase the number of qualified leadership candidates within the organization.

Benefits For Individuals: 

  • Shared Experiences: Engage with peers in a safe and supportive environment.
  • Top-Tier Coaching & Mentorship: Receive one-on-one guidance from unbiased, professional coaches.
  • Networking: Build meaningful relationships with other successful professionals.

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The Women Rising® Program was such an empowering, reflective, and helpful course. I really enjoyed the 1:1 coaching sessions and personalized advice that was specific to my habits/strengths/situation.

I developed better self-awareness and shifted to a more empowering and compassionate attitude. I benefited greatly from the perspectives and insights that came from the coach’s decades of experience as a leader.

K.B., Los Angeles, CA

As a life-long self-development learner I’ve attended many workshops and seminars and the Women Rising® Program has been an excellent investment. It is expanding on so much knowledge already known.

I will remember the Women Rising® Program all my life.

The Women Rising® Program was a very well-structured program that provided good insights, guidance and tools to help me adapt and grow.

Women Rising® is an awesome program, very organized and important for women leaders to break from molds.

The Women Rising® Program helped me to identify how to deal with my weak habits and focus on key strengths. My 1:1 sessions also motivated me to structure my career development plan and roadmap.

The Women Rising® Program was transformational, challenging but rewarding, and brought a ton of clarity on how I need to be managing my own career. A great combination of theory and practice!

If I had The Women Rising® Program training 10 years ago, my career would look completely different.

I got so much more than I thought I would out of the Women Rising® Program workshops. I received such valuable insight into what motivates our behavior, how we think about change and decision making.

I truly appreciate the culture of the Women Rising® Program workshops. I can be myself. I can participate and know that it is a safe space. I’ve gained so much more self-awareness by participating in this program.

The Women Rising® Program provided me with useful tools to improve my leadership skills and gain confidence.

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