Leading Women, Leading Change
Are you a dedicated director-level woman who envisions leading the way in the tech industry?
Seize the opportunity to propel your career by joining WECAN’s Career AcceleratHER Program. This dynamic initiative is crafted to equip women like you with vital leadership skills, cultivate powerful connections with industry trailblazers, and empower you with the confidence needed to thrive in senior tech leadership roles.
2024 Office Hours (Calendar and Speakers)
A Program Designed for Acceleration
90 minute-meetings every 6 weeks
All members have life-time access to Office Hours recordings.
USE YOUR VOICE TO ATTRACT PEOPLE
Beyond Service, Be a Leader Worthy of Trust
Guest Speaker: Regina Manifredi, Executive Vice President, Crayon
JANUARY 11, 2024
There is no bigger foundation to set as a leader than one of trust. But building those relationships that create an equal exchange is challenging. Regina will share her advice on how to design a talent strategy and executive message that garners supporters and activates others to achieve the business results you need to all ascend.
Beyond Authenticity, Be a Leader with Market Demand for Her Voice
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Guest Speaker: Terri Stephan, 3X Founder & CEO, Board Director
Step into authentic leadership, discover the importance of developing your thought leadership pillars, be heard as the expert in your industry, navigate market demand, and lead with a voice that commands influence and authority.
DESIGN BUSINESSES THAT WIN
Beyond Performance, Be a Leader with the Right Business Strategies
Guest Speaker: Deanna Lanier, Chief Strategy Officer of Icertis
APRIL 18, 2024
Champion understanding of technical or industry domain to build business strategies that win.
Beyond Unicorns, Be a Leader that Enables Everyone to Operate in their Highest & Best Use
Guest Speaker: Brea Starmer, CEO of Lions & Tigers
May 30, 2024
Understand the sustainable model to keep you healthy, focused, able to prioritize as life’s needs come your way — especially mothers.
BUILD SMART ORGANIZATIONS
Beyond Being Busy, Be a Leader who Designs an Organization Operating Model
GUEST SPEAKER: Maryleen Emeric Leal, Chief of Staff, Microsoft
JULY 11, 2024
Understand how to build business cases to increase budget and territory, manage a P&L, do more with less, and demonstrate impact.
Beyond ‘Do More With Less’, Be a Leader who Gets More
Guest Speaker: Kati Quigley, Vice President, Portfolio
Marketing, BMC Software
AUGUST 22, 2024
Develop an efficient and transparent operations model for the entire business. Delegate tasks that are not the best use of your time, and effectively manage your workforce and vendors.
LOOK AROUND THE CORNER
Beyond Colleagues, Be a Leader with Political Relationship Mastery
Guest Speaker: Jeanette Dorazio, COO, Brevity
OCTOBER 03, 2024
Know who to approach, what to discuss, when to engage, and how to deescalate conflicts. Build alliances with peers and overcome resistance from detractors.
Beyond Reading the Headlines, Be a Leader who Predicts the Future
Guest Speaker: TBA
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Be on the leading edge of adoption of new technology, and understand the short and long term implications of its use.
*** 2025 Speaker Schedule Coming Soon!
*** A membership is an annual term that can start at any time during the year.
Why Choose the Career AcceleratHER?
Elevate Your sKills
- Learn critical hard and soft skills to advance your career
- Office Hours designed to provide practical knowledge
- Real-world case studies
- Interactive breakouts
- Actionable steps
Guidance from
Accomplished Leaders
- Sessions led by WECAN board members and Inner Circle
- VP and C-level women
- Inspiring and Successful
- Impacted change – now they guide you
Join a powerful network:
- Quarterly Cohorts
- Confidential sessions
- Led by two Inner Circle members
- Connect with peers
- Seek invaluable advise
- Build a supportive network
Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Join Our Exclusive Community Today!
Actualize your potential through a connectiveness with your peers and executive mentors guiding your growth and inspiring your leadership. Embrace the opportunity to be a part of the change and make your impact as the next gen leader. Secure your place now and propel yourself into a transformative journey with the Career AcceleratHER Program.