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Creating bold leaders who make a difference in the world

Since 1980, our leadership development programs have provided women leaders and their allies with the resources needed to reach their full potential and drive innovation, diversity of thought and excellence within their organizations.

 

“The interactive activities and assessments helped me understand and prioritize my values. In addition, the more we shared our results, the more I learned from the experiences of others. I am in a better position now to make decisions.” 

— Engineering Manager
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“The interactive activities and assessments helped me understand and prioritize my values. In addition, the more we shared our results, the more I learned from the experiences of others. I am in a better position now to make decisions.” 

— Engineering Manager

Leading for Impact: A Strengths Based Approach

Leverage your strengths personally and as a team to lead with confidence and authenticity.

In this single session, Gallup Strengths certified trainer Kim Kenney-Rockwal will help leaders develop a deep understanding of their talents and learn how to leverage them to lead with authenticity, confidence, and impact. Learn more about Leading for Impact.

 

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Leading for Impact: A Strengths Based Approach

Leverage your strengths personally and as a team to lead with confidence and authenticity.

In this single session, Gallup Strengths certified trainer Kim Kenney-Rockwal will help leaders develop a deep understanding of their talents and learn how to leverage them to lead with authenticity, confidence, and impact. Learn more about Leading for Impact.

 

“All of the chosen topics were things that I needed to learn and have in my back pocket in order for me to get to the next level of my career.”

— Pharmaceutical Industry Engineer
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“All of the chosen topics were things that I needed to learn and have in my back pocket in order for me to get to the next level of my career.”

— Pharmaceutical Industry Engineer

Inclusive Leadership

Creating psychologically safe spaces where everyone excels and thrives.

This single live online session is led by Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, JD, PhD—an authoritative voice in transformative leadership—who will guide you through evidence-based frameworks and actionable strategies to create genuine psychological safety within your teams. Learn more about Inclusive Leadership.

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Inclusive Leadership

Creating psychologically safe spaces where everyone excels and thrives.

This single live online session is led by Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, JD, PhD—an authoritative voice in transformative leadership—who will guide you through evidence-based frameworks and actionable strategies to create genuine psychological safety within your teams. Learn more about Inclusive Leadership.

Live Online Programs

Live online programs offer actionable insights with expert faculty to deliver impactful, just in time training and development. Single sessions available for open enrollment now.

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Live Online Programs

Live online programs offer actionable insights with expert faculty to deliver impactful, just in time training and development. Single sessions available for open enrollment now.

Celebrating 45 Years

Founded in 1980, our leadership development programs have provided women leaders and their allies with the resources needed to reach their full potential and drive innovation, diversity of thought and excellence within their organizations for 45 years.

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Celebrating 45 Years

Founded in 1980, our leadership development programs have provided women leaders and their allies with the resources needed to reach their full potential and drive innovation, diversity of thought and excellence within their organizations for 45 years.