An 8-Week Leadership Course

Cohort 1 Starts: September 15th, 2026
Cohort 2 Starts: September 16th, 2026

Member = $2100
Non-Member = $2500

Registration will open on July 27th.

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IGNITE YOUR POTENTIAL

You should attend if you are interested in leadership development. Emerging leaders and senior leaders are strongly encouraged to participate if you are interested in:

Strategic Growth

Develop a comprehensive Career Leadership Roadmap.

Power Networking

Connect with senior leaders and peers from diverse backgrounds.

Master Your Influence

Gain the confidence to speak up assertively, negotiate for your advancement, and command a presence.

Certification

Earn a Certificate of Completion to validate your skills.

Personal Branding

Define your leadership identity and strategically increase your visibility in the industry.

Exclusive Access

Gain early access to the Mentorship Certification Program and an exclusive meetup at NAWIC’s 71st Annual Conference in Reno, NV.

My investment in the NAWIC Leadership Academy has already paid dividends. In part, this is due to the intensity provided by the 8-week program to encourage personal growth and insights into leadership styles, communication and personal brand through expert-led sessions and thought-provoking panels with inspiring people. The sessions and homework assignments worked in tandem to provide structure for completing my personal leadership roadmap that identifies my goals and defines my objectives clearly and tracks them with purpose.

Leadership Academy graduate, Spring 2026 Cohort

I’ve gained valuable technical experience—but the NAWIC Leadership Academy has helped me grow in a different, equally important way. It has strengthened my leadership awareness and challenged me to recognize the broader impact I have within my organization, regardless of my title. This program encourages you to stretch your wings, push beyond perceived boundaries, and lead with greater confidence and intention.

Leadership Academy graduate, Spring 2026 Cohort

Leadership Academy has changed the way I view my leadership and my future development. Every week I received actionable strategies and educational nuggets that I could put into practice immediately. I have no doubts that what I learned in this course will help me reach my career goals.

Leadership Academy graduate, Spring 2026 Cohort

Program Structure

Format: 8-week virtual live broadcast, including self-reflection and homework
Time Commitment: ~2-3 hours per week

Choose Your Cohort

Cohort 1

Start Date: Sep 15, 2026
End Date: Nov 3, 2026

Time: 3-4:30 PM ET | 2-3:30 PM CT | 12-1:30 PM PT

Meeting Dates:
Sep: 15, 22, 29
Oct: 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov: 3

Cohort 2

Start Date: Sep 16, 2026
End Date: Nov 4, 2026

Time: 3-4:30 PM ET | 2-3:30 PM CT | 12-1:30 PM PT

Meeting Dates:
Sep: 16, 23, 30
Oct: 7, 14, 21, 28
Nov: 4

Registration will open on July 27th.

Success is Contagious

NAWIC members* – Refer someone who completes a paid registration for the NAWIC Leadership Academy, and you’ll receive a 5% referral bonus for every verified registration. *Exclusive to current active NAWIC members.

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THE CURRICULUM

PROGRAM ROADMAP

Interactive weekly sessions featuring Q&A, guest speakers, collaboration, and real-world application.

Kick off with self-awareness and strategic career planning. Participants build a Career Leadership Roadmap baseline, learn the difference between transformational and transactional leadership, and set concrete 3/6/12 month goals informed by a 360° self-assessment. Practical examples and panel insights show how to convert early-career turning points into momentum.

Learn how to articulate your unique value and increase visibility within industry and on-site. This module covers a brand framework, LinkedIn optimization and practical onsite tactics, with real-world examples from association leaders and influencers.

Develop practical decision-making skills for complex, uncertain contexts. We introduce decision frameworks (OODA, cost/benefit, risk tolerance), tie decisions to project critical paths, and practice scenario-based tradeoff analysis with leader panels sharing real consequences.

Master assertive speaking, active listening and message adaptation for crews, clients and executives. Participants practice influence frameworks and role-play real situations, learning bias-aware amplification and messaging layers that drive results.

Focus on EQ-driven leadership: building trust, delegating effectively, creating accountability rituals and de-escalating conflict. Through role-plays and leader stories, participants learn tools to improve team performance and resilience.

Learn to map influence, identify allies and cultivate sponsors who open opportunities. This session provides outreach templates, prioritization tactics and real sponsor perspectives on what convinces them to back emerging leaders.

Translate CLR evidence into business aligned conversations that win projects, resources or promotions. Participants craft ROI-framed employer pitches tied to operational and financial priorities, practice 90 second pitches, and get actionable panel feedback from hiring managers and HR.

Close the program by building ROI-backed asks, practicing negotiation and planning for adoption and resilience. Participants present capstone action plans and receive panel feedback to refine their one-page ask and implementation approach.

Ready to Ignite Your Potential?

Member = $2100
Non-Member = $2500

Registration will open again July 27th.

Secure your spot in the upcoming cohort. Spaces are limited to ensure a high-quality networking experience.

Secure your spot in the upcoming cohort. Spaces are limited to ensure a high-quality networking experience.