SPOKEN Women’s Leadership Network

 

SPOKEN Women’s Leadership Network is dedicated to advancing women’s leadership by providing a supportive and empowering environment for women to grow, collaborate, and lead in their personal and professional lives.

OBJECTIVES

  1. Leadership Development: Equip women with the tools, resources, and mindset needed to become effective leaders in various fields.
  2. Networking and Mentorship: Foster a community where women can connect with like-minded peers, mentors, and role models.
  3. Skill Building: Provide access to workshops, resources, and training that help women hone essential leadership skills, such as communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, and strategic thinking.
  4. Visibility and Advocacy: Increase the visibility of women in leadership roles across industries and advocate for more inclusive leadership structures.
  5. Personal Growth: Support the holistic development of women by promoting self-awareness, confidence, and resilience.

EVENTS INCLUDE:

  • Quarterly Roundtables
  • Leadership Development Workshops
  • Mentorship Pairing
  • Leadership Retreat
  • Keynote Speaker Events

Women’s leadership promotes diverse perspectives, fosters inclusivity, and drives meaningful societal change. When women lead, organizations and communities benefit from a broader range of experiences and ideas, which can lead to more comprehensive decision-making. This diversity is crucial in navigating complex challenges and creating innovative solutions.

“Research shows that the subtle ‘second generation’ gender bias still present in organizations and in society disrupts the learning cycle at the heart of becoming a leader” – The Harvard Business Review

“Women impact the bottom line: Companies in the top 10% for financial performance have more women leaders, with 29% women leaders compared to only 23% women leaders in underperforming companies.” 

Consider the most highly paid executives of Fortune 500 companies—those with titles such as chairman, president, chief executive officer, and chief operating officer. Of this group, only 6% are women. Most notably, only 2% of the CEOs are women, and only 15% of the seats on the boards of directors are held by women.

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