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Leadership Essentials Women's Group
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Leadership Essentials Women’s Group (LEWG) is a leadership development program created for women by women who navigate many of the same challenges you do. LEWG provides a welcoming space for you to grow your leadership skills among a small, supportive cohort of women with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Together, we will learn from each other and explore the common issues we face: how to find your voice, how to thrive during times of transition, and how to balance the demands of your personal and professional life. You will gain confidence and learn practical tips and techniques to help you reach your full potential.
Our Program is Designed With You in Mind
What makes Leadership Essentials Women Group unique is the combination of full-cohort sessions, individualized leadership coaching, and an ongoing community. These core components will give you what you need to take your professional talents to the next level.
Skill Building Sessions
Our LEWG 2025 cohort will meet from September 2025 to March 2026 for in-depth explorations of leadership topics facilitated by subject matter experts. In-person sessions will be held once per month from September to December in Columbia, MD. In addition, the cohort will meet for four virtual Cohort Connections. The program concludes in March with a luncheon for current and past participants, the coaches and facilitators who support the program, and invited guests.
Topics include:
- LEWG Foundations: Meet the cohort, define your core values, set goals, and learn strategic networking strategies.
- Navigating Fear & Uncertainty: Explore tools to transform fear and uncertainty into opportunities for insight, growth, & development.
- Leading through Change: Learn change management strategies including the immunity to change framework and habit formation.
- Self-Advocacy: Strengthen your voice to better negotiate, set boundaries, advocate for change, and successfully navigate women’s issues.
One-on-One Leadership Coaching
LEWG participants will meet for six one-hour one-on-one coaching sessions with an experienced leadership coach. The agenda is yours. You can dig deeper into the topics covered in the sessions, set goals, create action plans, explore challenges, and reflect on your leadership experience.
Ongoing Community
LEWG understands the value of creating a supportive, enduring community. As such, the cohort will continue to connect through virtual check-ins, in-person social gatherings, and volunteer opportunities. There will be opportunities to network and connect with participants in previous cohorts through virtual Cohort Connections and in-person social gatherings.
LEWG 2023 participants, coaches, facilitators, and invited guests enjoyed a luncheon and keynote address from former Secretary of Appointments Tisha Edwards.
Information Sessions
Interested in learning more? Join us for an upcoming information session:
July 16 at 9am EST: https://loyola.zoom.us/j/82140692546
July 31 at 12pm EST: https://loyola.zoom.us/j/82209522464
Apply
The Leadership Essentials Women's Group Application for the LEWG 2025 cohort is now available! Applications are due 8/18/25. For more information, please contact Katherine Keefe, Leadership Programs Director, at kkeefe@loyola.edu.
Tuition
Tuition for the Leadership Essentials Women's Group for 2025 is $2,000 and is due by 9/8/25. Installment plans may be arranged upon request.
For more information please contact Katherine Keefe, Leadership Programs Director, at Kkeefe@loyola.edu