women leading the way™
OUR FLAGSHIP CAREER ACCELERATOR FOR MID-LEVEL & EXPERIENCED LEADERS
apply todayabout the program
ACCELERATE YOUR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL
Women Leading the Way™ is a part-time career accelerator that stretches existing leaders and moves them towards their next challenge. Designed for mid-level managers and directors, this program is designed to help participants develop the skills, behaviours, and mindsets needed to increase their leadership impact and move into more senior roles.
92% say they're more effective as a leader
SINCE COMPLETING THE PROGRAM
this program is for you
IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO
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Fostering values-based, authentic leadership, Women Leading the Way is a uniquely personal learning experience providing participants the opportunity to look at their leadership approach with fresh perspectives. We create space for you to enhance your strengths while learning alongside women leaders across a range of industries.
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We foster communities within our programs, where participants facilitators, guest speakers, and mentors come together to share their knowledge and experiences. Your cohort will grow into a tight-knit group, enabling you to establish meaningful connections with other inspired leaders. The members of your cohort will become your peers and your champions. This is one of the lasting benefits of this program!
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Throughout the program, you will explore your leadership goals, identify opportunities to expand your influence and get ready to take on new challenges and opportunities.
why women leading the way?
THE LASTING BENEFITS OF STRENGTHENING YOUR INNER LEADER
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benefits to you
Be authentic in your leadership and know your value and purpose
Grow your impact with the people and teams you lead
Expand your professional circle for support, advice, and inspiration
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benefits to your organization
Advance women leaders faster by investing in their development
Enhance leadership capacity and performance
Make progress on gender equality
program overview & impact
program overview
Women Leading the Way™ combines the flexibility and convenience of online learning, with the benefit of real-time interaction with the facilitator and other participants. We have designed the program to provide a high-touch experience with community and connection at the heart of the design. This approach allows participants to self-manage their learning while benefiting from learning in community with other women leaders.
PARTICIPANT OUTCOMES
100% say the program was worth their time
92% are more effective leaders
92% have a stronger professional network
30% secured a salary increase within 6 months
Cohort 23: Fall 2025 | apply now
upcoming session
Each facilitated group session is delivered from 12pm -3pm PST on the following dates:
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October 1, 2025
Introduction – Creating Connection
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October 15, 2025
Chapter 1 – Leadership and Authenticity
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October 29, 2025
Chapter 2 – Strengths and Self-Awareness
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November 12, 2025
Chapter 3 – Communicating with Impact
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November 26, 2025
Chapter 4 – Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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December 10, 2025
Chapter 5 – Leading in Complexity
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January 7, 2026
Chapter 6 – Career and Professional Growth
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January 21, 2026
Wrap-up and Next Steps
Open cohorts take place twice annually:
February – June
October – February
In-house program delivery is available for organizations looking to quickly advance women leaders and build a more balanced workforce. In-house programming helps to develop an organization’s leadership pipeline, improve internal networks and communication, and is a clear action to advance women in your workplace.
program structure
Each chapter is delivered over a period of 3 weeks and includes:
Self-directed Learning
Accessed through a secure online learning portal, you will work through learning materials which include concepts, frameworks, tools, activities, and self-reflection.
Time commitment: 60 minutes prior to the facilitated group sessions
Facilitated Group Sessions
Engage in a series of 8 high-impact Zoom sessions featuring expert facilitation, group discussion, and activities. You will gain insight from guest speakers and panelists who are accomplished leaders sharing their candid perspectives.
Time commitment: 3 hours with breaks
Peer Learning Sessions
Following the facilitated group sessions, you will work with a small group of peers. These sessions are an opportunity to apply your learning, get coaching and support, and share your successes in a more intimate setting. Peer learning sessions are participant-driven.
Time commitment: 60 minutes
Leadership Project
During the program you will engage in a leadership project. This is an opportunity for you to apply and integrate your learning. This can be a work-related project or a personal project. The majority of your project work will take place after the wrap of the facilitated group sessions, and you will be invited to present your learning at the end of the program to your peers.
Personal Leadership Workbook
To help you make the most of your experience in the program, you will receive a personal leadership workbook that includes resources and activities. The activities are designed to help you reflect and learn from your experiences as a leader.
fees & support
Registration
Women Leading the Way™ is open to self-identified women and gender-diverse people who are interested in participating in a positive, women-led leadership program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Program Fees
The regular program fee is $3500 per participant and includes tuition, coaching and access to Minerva’s online learning portal. It also includes a formal assessment (CliftonStrengths for Leaders) that is used in the program.
Tuition Support
We offer a reduced tuition fee of $2800 for individuals working in the charitable or non-profit sector, and for Indigenous-led organizations. Many of our participants use professional development funds – please contact us if you need support discussing with your employer! Minerva also offers discounted rates to organizations that enroll multiple participants or commit to a multi-year partnership with us.
leadership development
support the leaders on your team
By advocating for women’s participation in leadership training, you’re helping to accelerate their learning and development, and are building confidence. You are also actively contributing to the pursuit of gender equity in professional settings. Minerva offers leadership programs that go beyond teaching tactical skills and help enable supportive professional circles and the development of authentic leadership styles.
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