D CEO is proud to announce a new initiative for emerging women leaders in the region. Launching September 2023, the D CEO Emerging Women Leadership Network will be a six-month, hybrid personal and professional development program designed to provide unparalleled connections with mentors, peer networks, and content and coaching normally reserved for executives at the highest levels.
D CEO, a women-owned and led business, creates community through its award-winning events, magazines, and content that tell the real stories of people behind the big names and big titles behind Dallas’ business growth. The Emerging Women Leadership Network takes this mission one step further, by creating a very intentional networking and development program focused on connecting next generation leaders to the region’s most successful executives and business owners.
We also aim to provide a resource for companies, large and small, that understand the urgent need to invest in their emerging women talent. According to McKinsey’s 2022 Women in the Workplace Study, “More than 67 percent of women under 30 want to be senior leaders. Companies that don’t act may struggle to recruit and retain the next generation of women leaders.” Leadership development at the start of a woman’s career is a major contributor to more women reaching the C-suite, and as millennials and Gen Xers begin to assume more leadership responsibilities, they will need to have the resources, networks, and tools to assume more senior positions—and quickly.
We aim to address this need in the unique way that only D CEO can. Through more than 10 interactive workshops and in-person events and visibility through our platforms, the D CEO Emerging Women Leadership Network will provide:
- One-on-One Coaching: Personalized guidance and mentorship from a D Magazine Partners executive, providing invaluable insights and strategies to help you reach your goals. D CEO is the only award-winning, women-owned and women-led business publication in the country, and our executive leadership team will be actively involved in leading this program.
- In-Person Networking and Panel Discussions: Four dynamic networking events and panel discussions, providing opportunities to connect with influential leaders, share experiences, and expand your professional network.
- Interactive Workshops: Six interactive workshops facilitated by experienced leaders and coaches, delving into crucial topics such as a Predictive Index behavioral assessment, leadership, communication, personal branding, and more.
- Custom Mentorship Pairing: Custom mentorship pairing with a Dallas executive who will provide guidance, support, and expertise tailored to your specific needs and aspirations.
- Member Spotlight: “Member Spotlight” profile featured on D CEO channels, increasing your visibility within the business community.
- Peer Community: Relationships with like-minded, supportive peers across various industries, fostering a collaborative environment for learning, sharing, and support.
- Influence Future Programming: Ability to shape future leadership programming and content, ensuring that the network and our platforms reflect the needs and aspiration of emerging women leaders.
- Complimentary Tickets and Subscriptions: Complimentary tickets to D CEO events throughout the program duration and receive a two-year subscription to D CEO magazine, providing valuable insights into the local business landscape.
Nominations are open now for the 2023-2024 program and will be accepted on a rolling basis through August 11. You can find all the details, including dates, info session registration, membership benefits, program topics, and pricing here.
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