WOMEN OF INFLUENCE
A comprehensive, high impact, 6-month leadership development program
providing a combination of group workshops, individual coaching, and
peer networking for professional women
Aspiring women often find themselves isolated on the rise to the top. Mentors, role models, and supportive peers are hard to find. Our "Women of Influence" professional development program is designed specifically to target the unique needs of women as they navigate the corporate landscape.
Imagine having a personal network of high potential and high achieving
peers by your side with one goal: to accelerate your professional success
Our leadership development program is designed to accelerate the advancement of high-potential and high-achieving women by enabling them to develop the leadership skills necessary to attain their fullest career potential while delivering impactful business results to the employer.
What women naturally bring to leadership is becoming more necessary and relevant in the corporate environment. Numerous studies have examined the relationship between the number of women in management and financial performance of the organization. Results have shown that companies with more women in senior leadership roles are more likely to have better results. A 19-year study by Pepperdine University found that the 25 Fortune 500 companies with the best record of promoting women were more profitable than comparable firms in the same industries. According to the 2010 "Best Companies for Leadership" survey, the top 20 companies were more likely to value inclusivity and diversity in management. Successful organizations are recognizing the importance of incorporating women in high-level decision making and retaining talented women in their workforce.
Our Vision
A powerful peer group experience for executive women who want to succeed in business and make a significant impact on the lives of others. A collaborative, small group environment providing education, coaching, sophisticated networking, professional development, and an exchange of business and management ideas to accelerate organizational success.
Designed for women who:
- Have been identified as high-potential leaders
- Have strong interpersonal skills and can provide insightful views in a group setting
- Can make a sincere commitment to personal and professional development for themselves and others
- Value connections with other professionals
Enrollment is limited to 12 to ensure the highest level of participation and interaction among members
What Is Included
- Six workshop sessions with peer interaction and group coaching
- Six one-on-one coaching sessions to customize and reinforce the learning and development in group sessions
- 360-degree feedback gathered through behavioral interviews and quantitative data
- Exposure to outside experts and quality educational services
- Leadership assessment tools, books, and supporting materials
Each monthly meeting focuses on a different topic aimed at building practical leadership skills. The intent of the program is to provide the clarity, insight, education, and vision needed to effectively lead others by providing:
- self-awareness through personal assessment
- objective, accurate, and insightful feedback about performance as a leader
- a clear understanding of internal as well as external obstacles that women face in leadership
- a sense of vision/purpose
- relationship management skills
- persuasive communication skills
- executive presence and visibility
- actionable plans with accountability
- networking opportunities with other high-achieving peers for awareness of best practices
- one-on-one coaching to customize and reinforce the learning and development in group sessions
Application and Enrollment
Spring/Summer session: April -- September
Fall/Winter session: October -- March
To apply, forward resume and letter of interest to:
The Center for the Advancement of Positive Leadership
535 North Church Street
West Chester, PA 19380
or email: stefani@centerforpositiveleaders.com
Participants will be selected for the program based on professional experience and diversity of background, organizational affiliation, and career discipline. Early submission of application increases the potential for enrollment in the program.
Participant tuition = $6800. Tuition includes 6 professional development workshops, 6 individual executive coaching sessions, 3 assessments, 360-degree feedback, books, supporting materials, and meals. Tuition is due upon acceptance into the program.
Past participants have attended from Vanguard, Liberty Property Trust, Educational Testing Service, Drexel University, CardioNet, Bentley Systems, Independence Blue Cross, Glatfelter, Cephalon, State Farm Insurance, CIGNA, and Lincoln Financial. Nonprofit leaders have participated on full scholarship from Big Brothers/Big Sisters, ACHIEVEability, Greener Partners, and the National Black Programming Consortium.