Women’s Executive Leadership Program
Achieve the impact you seek.
The Impact Center’s Women’s Executive Leadership Program helps leaders answer the pivotal question of “what’s next?” and identify a path forward in their leadership journey.
Here’s how:
The Program connects you with other experienced executive women leaders outside of your current network, unlocks extraordinary areas of professional and personal development, and gives you access to relevant advice, actionable tips, and proven strategies to take back to your team.
The 4-month Program includes:
2 in-person 2-day executive retreats
6 virtual 1-hour peer learning sessions
6 1-hour one-on-one executive coaching sessions
2-3 hours of coursework
Blended learning format with both virtual and in-person activities
Personalized curriculum based on your needs and strengths; no cookie-cutter modules
Small class sizes of 8-15 participants, allowing you to form deeper connections
Executive-level peers across roles, industries and backgrounds
Life-long access to a network of hundreds of Program Alumni upon graduation
Facilitators and coaches with extensive experience working with high-profile executives from the public, private and nonprofit sectors
Choose your Program location.
Rejuvenate, restore, and give yourself the time and space for reflection you need during the Program’s executive retreats. Choose either the Spring cohort in San Diego, CA or the Fall cohort in Alexandria, VA held at five-star boutique hotels. Either way you get the same great programmatic content.
Spring 2024 Cohort
The Westgate Hotel
San Diego, California
Virtual launch event: April 10
First retreat: April 17-19
Peer mentoring: weekly May 3 - June 14
Second retreat: June 26 - 28
Fall 2024 Cohort
The Lorien Hotel & Spa
Alexandria, Virginia
Virtual launch event: September 13
First Retreat: September 25 - 27
Peer mentoring: weekly October 11 - November 15
Second retreat: December 4 - 6
Make connections.
Create transformative relationships with a curated group of executive peers in your cohort, and connect with hundreds of successful Program Alumni. Not just a network, a personalized, bespoke experience to maximize your growth.
Executive Vice President, Global Communications and Public Affairs, Motion Picture Association of America /
Director, Rockefeller Foundation /
Deputy Regional Director, National Park Service Pacific West Region /
Digital Director, Born this way Foundation /
Senior Director North America Policy, LinkedIn /
Senior Producer, POLITICO /
Chief Medical Executive, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services /
Senior Policy Officer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation /
Executive Vice President, Global Communications and Public Affairs, Motion Picture Association of America / Director, Rockefeller Foundation / Deputy Regional Director, National Park Service Pacific West Region / Digital Director, Born this way Foundation / Senior Director North America Policy, LinkedIn / Senior Producer, POLITICO / Chief Medical Executive, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services / Senior Policy Officer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation /
Frequently Asked Questions:
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The Program is designed for mid-to-senior level women professionals who are committed to growth in themselves and others. Participants should have:
A track record of accomplished leadership, demonstrating increased responsibilities over time;
A readiness to invest in themselves and in their peers;
The ability to set aside the time and energy necessary for robust participation;
A shared commitment to helping others succeed; and
A desire to make a positive impact on society.
Past participants have included Executive Directors, Directors, Senior Directors, Vice Presidents and Partners from organizations like JetBlue, Google, Human Rights Campaign, John Hopkins, the Annenberg Foundation, and more.
The Impact Center is committed to creating inclusive environments. The Women’s Executive Leadership Program welcomes applications from all leaders who identify as women or as non-binary.
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The program fee is $9,500, including meals and programming at two executive retreats, 6 virtual peer learning sessions, 6 one-on-one executive coaching sessions, select assessments, and curriculum. Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging arrangements for the executive retreats.
Typically, employers assist with the Program’s cost either in part or in whole. Contact us for materials that can help you more confidently approach your employer about the opportunity.
Limited financial aid opportunities are also available on a per-cohort basis.
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The Program’s foundations include a framework and mindset for authentic leadership, including an exploration of values, leadership vision, and leadership strengths. Applied through a series of sessions on building social capital, leading for equity, psychological safety, giving and receiving 360 feedback, and team development.
Other topics, based on the interests and needs of your cohort, may include:
Navigating the C-Suite,
Change Management,
Personal Brand,
Conflict Resolution,
Imposter Syndrome,
Sustainability and Self-Care,
Ambition,
Leading with Optimism,
Framework for Inclusive Decision-making,
Asking Powerful Questions,
Managing Up & Teaching Others to Manage Up to You,
Mentoring and Sponsorship,
…and more.
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The Women’s Executive Leadership Program is not another cookie-cutter leadership training course or membership network. The Program is a personalized experience, curated to maximize your growth based on your unique needs and strengths. Cohort participants are selected based on the insight and experience of our facilitators to ensure you are truly in a group of peers who can elevate your leadership.
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We would love to answer any questions you have about the Program. Feel free to email us or schedule a 15-minute chat.
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Ready to get started?
Step 1:
Fill out the application below. It should take less than 5 minutes.
Step 2:
When your application is approved, you’ll receive an email inviting you to schedule a free 45-minute consultation with our Program facilitators.
Step 3:
Once we’ve determined the Program is a good fit for your leadership goals, you’ll receive an email with next steps to complete enrollment and secure your spot.
Apply today:
About The Impact Center
The Impact Center provides executive leadership development services to professionals in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Our clients have included the Obama Administration, National Institutes of Health, National Security Action, Human Rights Campaign, Annenberg Foundation, National Alliance to End Homelessness, World Bank, USDA, Morrison Foerster, JetBlue, Pfizer and more. Founded in 2005, our mission is to connect and guide leaders to help them achieve the impact they are seeking within themselves, their teams, and their organizations.