FOR PROFESSIONALS IN THE WORKPLACE

10 Sessions (2 hrs each)

Certified Facilitator Led

Predictive Index behavioral assessment

Predictive Index™ Assessment

Interactive Workbook

Virtual Format or In-person

ATHENA Network Access

Guest Speakers

Completion Certificate

Celebrating the Transformational Power of Enlightened Leadership in the Workplace

BEING ATHENA™ LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE:

✓ An in depth behavior assessment including motivational needs by Predictive Index™

✓ A personalized action plan for achieving their leadership goals

✓ Successful negotiations for salary increases, promotions, and increased responsibilities

✓ A supportive space and atmosphere for sharing career challenges and insights

✓ A greater sense of self, confidence, and understanding of their unique leadership style

✓ Meaningful new relationships within the alumni community

Program Overview

Women-Only Groups: Participants embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, led by a certified ATHENA Certified facilitator. Participants acquire knowledge, engage in self-reflection, and foster meaningful relationships within the alumni community. Remarkable women experience substantial growth in self-understanding, leading to unprecedented levels of achievement and success. Through the program, they develop newfound confidence, empowering their inner self-advocate. Their accomplishments are recognized and rewarded with promotions, higher salaries, additional responsibilities, and recognition.

Men-Only and Mixed Groups: ATHENA’s Enlightened leadership is the way ALL great leaders lead, and it is needed now more than ever. Through this self-reflective leadership development program, participants learn secure internal leadership, positively impacting their external leadership capabilities. They learn they are not alone in their challenges. Many participants struggle with imposter phenomenon, finding work-life harmony, or a sense of belonging. This program helps ground them in personal strengths, leading to self-empowerment, and self-advocacy. Participants collaborate towards meaningful actions that contribute to a better world for everyone. They recognize that true power and great leadership exists within inclusion and collaboration.

Being ATHENA™ + Predictive Index™

ATHENA International is proud to partner with MindWire® to offer the priceless Predictive Index™ behavior assessment tool to all ATHENA Leadership Program participants (high school age and older).

Participants assess whether they are aligned or misaligned in their current roles, and how to lean into their natural strengths or adjust in different situations. They learn tobetter understand their motivating needs, resulting behaviors, and gain the ability to work more effectively with others. Application of this knowledge assists participants in amplifying their authentic strengths, while improving company culture at the same time.

The ATHENA Difference: An Empathy-based and Introspective Approach to Leadership and Personal Development

In each session, a certified facilitator guides participants through learning modules including self-reflection activities, breakout sessions, conflict resolution, esteemed guest speaker Q and A, group discussions, and current events and content relevant to “enlightened leadership”, corresponding to the principles below.

THE EIGHT PRINCIPLES OF ENLIGHTENED LEADERSHIP™

Live Authentically & Learn Constantly

Build Relationships & Foster Collaboration

Act Courageously & Advocate Fiercely

Give Back & Celebrate

Key Benefits to Companies and Community Organizations

✓ Improve Your ESG Score: Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores are an essential tool for investors to assess a company's sustainability and ethical performance.

✓ Operationalize Behavioral Insights: Results from the Predictive Index™ behavioral assessments help maximize performance by empowering teams to make more data-driven decisions about people, optimize team dynamics and satisfaction, and predict exceptional results.

✓ A Strong Leadership Pipeline: Being ATHENA helps identify and develop leadership capabilities in all employees within the organization. By investing in their development, companies can build a strong pipeline of empowered and inclusive leaders who are prepared to drive the organization's success into the future.

✓ Increased Employee Engagement and Retention: Being ATHENA’s holistic approach to professional growth and development increases confidence, engagement, and satisfaction. These employees are more likely to feel valued and invested in their careers, leading to higher retention rates and lower turnover costs for the company.

✓ Improved Organizational Performance: Effective leadership is essential for achieving business objectives. Being ATHENA equips employees with the skills, knowledge, and empathetic tools they need to lead teams, make strategic decisions, and drive results while mentoring the next generation of leaders.

✓ Fostering a Culture of Continuous Learning and Development: In a professional culture that values learning, growth, and development, employees are more likely to embrace new challenges, seek out more responsibility, and continuously improve their skills and capabilities. Being ATHENA helps companies stay agile, innovative, and competitive in a rapidly changing business environment.

✓ Enhancing Succession Planning and Risk Management: By developing a diverse pool of talented leaders, companies mitigate risks associated with leadership transitions, succession gaps, and unexpected departures.

✓ Building a Positive Employer Brand: Current and prospective employees value employers committed to investing in their professional development and growth. This enhances the company's employer brand, making it more attractive to top talent.

✓ Driving Innovation and Adaptability: Strong leadership is essential for cultivating innovation and driving organizational change. Being ATHENA teaches the skills and mindset leaders need to challenge the status quo, think creatively, and adapt to new challenges, enabling companies to stay ahead of the curve.

  • "The diverse range of stories shared by fellow participants provided me with profound insights and a renewed sense of empowerment. This program has not only equipped me with practical knowledge but has also inspired me to actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for women in the technology sector."

    Anthonia Okon, The WIT Network

  • “Because of this training, I realize now that I can lead in my own way and not have to become someone different in order to be effective - I have unique strengths that I bring to the table. And to TAKE MY SEAT AT THE TABLE!!”

    Being ATHENA Program Alumni

  • “The content is outstanding. I really liked the ready-to-use framework. I wish that this course had been available to me about 10 years into my career, it would have saved me a lot of effort and hard knocks.”

    Being ATHENA Program Alumni

  • "I found it to be a transformative experience that exceeded my expectations. The program's commitment to providing a safe space for women to openly share their challenges, both personal and professional, fostered a sense of community and understanding that is truly invaluable."

    Anthonia Okon, The WIT Network

  • "I enjoyed watching as light bulbs turned on in so many women's heads. Suddenly, they saw themselves and others differently. Even if they found themselves lacking, they were able to take away something positive every week. That is huge for women who feel under appreciated."

    Rita Mowry Nowell, TWN

  • "I loved the energy, interaction & knowledge all the facilitators brought to the sessions. Their enthusiasm was contagious and motivated a lot of us to voice our opinions. The prompts were so well-written and placed. Even a group of introverts would run out of time during the breakout sessions."

    Raashika Raghuwanshi

  • "It was not only amazing to learn from the content planned but also the experience of all the talented ladies who had joined. It was an amazing experience and opportunity and I am so glad I signed up for it."

    Being ATHENA Program Alumni

  • "We went through all the eight principles of being effective in communication and collaboration at our work place. We learned how to do conflict resolution, how to be courageous and fearless. I would recommend this course for Women in IT or STEM."

    Mehnaz Hamid, The WIT Network

1200+

INDIVIDUALS TRAINED SINCE 2020

95%

POSITIVE APPROVAL RATING

25+

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

For Individuals, Community Groups, Corporate Teams, and Entire Companies

Help us bring empathy-based, compassionate, and inclusive leadership culture to the workplace. Individuals can enroll today in one of our upcoming sessions OR request group pricing.