Elevate Your Leadership
Ever feel like you’re leading—but not truly seen?
You’ve achieved a lot, and yet inside you wonder…
You’re not alone. Across careers and organizational levels, high-achieving women often hit that moment of transition where old leadership tools stop fitting.
Being ATHENA is designed for that moment.
This 6‑month leadership experience begins October 22, built to support women ready to step into their next leadership chapter with strength, clarity, and impact.
In 10 live sessions you’ll:
5th Northwest PA Cohort in October 2026
You’re already the leader. This is where you claim it more fully.
▶ Join the October exclusive women’s leadership training program and become the leader only you can be. This is your chance to delve into the transformative world of empathetic, compassionate, and inclusive leadership culture. Led by seasoned experts, our program offers invaluable insights and practical strategies tailored to empower women leaders like you.
Divided into ten learning modules, each session will focus on one of ATHENA International’s eight principles and will be led by an ATHENA Certified Facilitator. Please allow approximately 2 hours each week for reflection, learning, and preparation for our live sessions together.
Schedule
- October 22
- November 5 and 19
- December 10
- January 7 and 21
- February 11 and 25
- March 11 and 25
Time: Thursdays 10 AM – 12 PM Eastern Time
Location: Zoom
Investment: $1,000 (reserve your seat with a $250 deposit)
Registration Steps
- Go to the registration page. Click here to open the ATHENA registration page.
- Add your ticket and fill out the intake form.
- Click the orange “Register” button.
- Fill out the demographics form and click the orange button again.
- Open your cart (bottom right corner) and click Checkout.
- Review your cart. Make sure there is only one ticket, then click Checkout again.
- Enter your information. Add your email address, type in your promo code if you have one, and enter your billing information. You can also opt in for ATHENA updates.
- Complete your registration. Click “Purchase” to finish. Creating an account is optional and lets you see your purchase history.
What to expect next: Right away, you’ll receive an order confirmation from ATHENA International and a Next Steps email from the ATHENA coordinator. Follow the Next Steps email to join the ATHENA Network on Mighty Networks, where your course materials and your connection with your cohort begin.
Questions about registration? Email coordinator@athenainternational.org, or call or text Linda at 814-873-2835.
Who Should Attend?
Our program is tailored for women who:
- Are passionate about cultivating empathy, compassion, and inclusivity in their leadership approach.
- Seek inspiration and support from a diverse community of driven women leaders.
- Are navigating a period of transition in their professional journey and are eager to enhance their leadership skills.
Why Should you Attend?
Empowerment Through Empathy: Discover the power of empathy-based leadership and cultivate a culture of understanding and support within your organization.
Extensive research consistently demonstrates that having a diverse range of voices in leadership positions has a positive impact on overall organizational success. However, the current pace of progress suggests that it will take a staggering 132 years to achieve gender parity. Do you want to learn how to make a difference? In this cohort, our aim is not only to explore and learn how to be allies for women but also for all marginalized individuals.
Athena International recognizes the importance of having allies—leaders at every level—who comprehend the significance of supporting efforts to establish a balanced representation in leadership roles worldwide. Together, let us collaborate towards meaningful actions that contribute to a better world for everyone.
Looking for support beyond the cohort? Linda also offers one-on-one executive coaching and the Confidence Collective, a group coaching program for women leaders.
Incredible women find new depths of self-understanding and recognition
The knowledge gained, the self-reflection explored, and the relationships built within the alumni community of this program have caused profound personal and professional shifts in the lives of our participants. Incredible women find new depths of self-understanding and recognition; and new levels of achievement and accomplishment. They have reported finding the confidence to negotiate for and they have received promotions, raises, and added responsibility all while going through the program.
