The Women Leaders Association provides practical shared knowledge and inspiration to Women rising in executive positions and professional careers. We deliver this knowledge and inspiration through 80 city chapters, 30 state chapters, webinars, and a global member resources online platform.
Key speakers and volunteers represent the top echelons of women leaders globally. They share their time and expertise willingly to help other women advance in their careers. Come learn how they did it with practical ideas on work life balance and proven solutions to keep yourself on track and enjoying your career.
Speakers Include...
2024: Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13, Jun 10, Jul 15, Aug 12, Sep 9, Oct 14, Nov 4, Dec 9.
2025: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 20, Nov 10, Dec 8.
2024: Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13, Jun 10, Jul 15, Aug 12, Sep 9, Oct 14, Nov 4, Dec 9.
2025: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 20, Nov 10, Dec 8.
"Five Common Characteristics of Highly Successful Women"
by Cathi Stanton, SVP, U.S. Bank.
"Thriving in a Male-Dominated Environment"
by Amy Williams, Captain, Southwest Airlines
"Leading and Thriving in Times of Change"
by Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, Symantec
"Leading with Heart: A Message of Kindness"
by Mary Kay Vona, Adjunct Professor, Vanderbilt University
"Become the Leader You Envision"
by Kym Burke, Sr. Director, Cox
"Handling Difficult Conversations with Confidence"
by Karen Juhl, Director, Microsoft
"Meeting and Exceeding Customer Expectations"
by Katrina Jacobs, V.P., T. Rowe Price
"Key Characteristics of Highly Successful Women"
by Karen Karwoski, SVP, Simmons Bank
"Creating and Nurturing a Culture of Diversity"
by Kathija Mohammed, Director, AAHOA
"The Winning Attribute of Top Women Professionals - Assertive Communication Skills"
by Nicole Portell, Dev.Mgr, Cigna
Key speakers and volunteers represent the top echelons of women leaders globally. They share their time and expertise willingly to help other women advance in their careers. Come learn how they did it with practical ideas on work life balance and proven solutions to keep yourself on track and enjoying your career.
Major Metro Chapters (Most meet monthly plus main 2024 annual conference).
Nashville Greensboro/Piedmont Albuquerque Orlando Austin San Antonio LA Orange County LA Ventura County Phoenix Boston Detroit Grand Rapids Milwaukee Minneapolis Denver Chicago Washington Indianapolis St Louis |
Kansas City Omaha Pittsburgh Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Salt Lake City Las Vegas Dallas Houston New York Albuquerque Philadelphia Tampa Miami Boston San Diego San Francisco/SV Seattle |
The Women's Monthly Webinar Series (Included with Annual Membership).
Have an hour or two a month to join us via Zoom? Each incredible monthly speaker is included in your membership and also recorded for on demand viewing. Join us live to ask questions and engage for any/all that you're able to attend!Speakers Include...
Barbara Corcoran CEO Corcoran Inc. |
Arianna Huffington CEO Thrive Global |
Carly Fiorina CEO HP |
Mary Mack CEO Wells Fargo |
Lori Greiner Ent. QVC |
Frances Allen CEO Checkers |
Ann Addison VP Northrop Grumman |
Mara McNeill CEO Toyota Financial |
2024: Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13, Jun 10, Jul 15, Aug 12, Sep 9, Oct 14, Nov 4, Dec 9.
2025: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 20, Nov 10, Dec 8.
Other Recent Speakers (available online to all members) . . .
Get inspired and supercharge your career! Learn how these women rose to the executive ranks directly with practical ideas and insight. All our speakers are available to every member upon joining and logging in (included).
Pamela Watts Director Adobe Camille John Senior Vice President Bank of America Alissa Burwick Vice President Charles Schwab Andrea Coulter Regional Director Dollar General Catherine Monson CEO Fast Signs Natalie Gebicke Vice President Goldman Sachs Melissa Morris Vice President JP Morgan Chase Karen Juhl Director Microsoft Jenny Danzi Director of Marketing PepsiCo Amy Williams Captain Southwest Airlines Vanessa Diaz Senior Director Transamerica |
Gena Barbato Sr. Vice President UBS Brittany Esparza Philanthropy Officer American Red Cross Gina Chapa Vice President American Airlines Ashley Shepherd Director Boeing Monica Schmude Market President Cigna Diana Caballero Program Director Dow Jones Deepa Kashyap Director Fidelity Fleur Knowsley Director and Acting G.C. Google Fiber Liz Reich Vice President Mastercard Michelle Bennett First Vice President Morgan Stanley Niharika Shah Chief Brand Officer Prudential |
Frances Allen CEO and President Boston Market Lynn Charytan Executive Vice President Comcast Mary Kay Vona Principal Ernst & Young Jeanie Zheng Vice President GoDaddy Marie Myers Global Corporate Controller HP Mary Jo Huntley Vice President MetLife Allison McIntyre Chief, Space Vehicles NASA Jodi Klessel Director Siemens Healthcare Nora Zimmett Sr. Vice President Weather Channel Kristin Wagner Sr.Learning Partner Siemens Kara Ansotegui Senior Director March of Dimes |
Monthly Webinar Series Topics (included in every membership)
(Live: 2 pm ET for 1-Hour or watch anytime after by logging in):2024: Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13, Jun 10, Jul 15, Aug 12, Sep 9, Oct 14, Nov 4, Dec 9.
2025: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 20, Nov 10, Dec 8.
"Five Common Characteristics of Highly Successful Women"
by Cathi Stanton, SVP, U.S. Bank.
"Thriving in a Male-Dominated Environment"
by Amy Williams, Captain, Southwest Airlines
"Leading and Thriving in Times of Change"
by Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, Symantec
"Leading with Heart: A Message of Kindness"
by Mary Kay Vona, Adjunct Professor, Vanderbilt University
"Become the Leader You Envision"
by Kym Burke, Sr. Director, Cox
"Handling Difficult Conversations with Confidence"
by Karen Juhl, Director, Microsoft
"Meeting and Exceeding Customer Expectations"
by Katrina Jacobs, V.P., T. Rowe Price
"Key Characteristics of Highly Successful Women"
by Karen Karwoski, SVP, Simmons Bank
"Creating and Nurturing a Culture of Diversity"
by Kathija Mohammed, Director, AAHOA
"The Winning Attribute of Top Women Professionals - Assertive Communication Skills"
by Nicole Portell, Dev.Mgr, Cigna