Where Opportunity and Inspiration Meet.

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1 November 12-15, 2018 Phoenix, AZ Where Opportunity and Inspiration Meet.

2 Empower Your Talent. Change Your Organization. What are you doing to retain and advance your top female talent? Today there are more educated and driven women entering the workforce than ever before, yet many organizations still struggle with retaining and developing their high potential women. At Linkage, we believe that not only do organizations need to commit to developing women for positions of leadership but they must also develop an inclusive culture of engagement so women can thrive. For 19 years, companies from all over the globe have turned to Linkage s Women in Leadership Institute (WIL) to deliver on this commitment. Linkage s WIL is a 4-day intense and immersive learning event designed to align organizations and individuals around accelerating the advancement of women leaders. For many participating organizations, WIL is one step in a larger mission toward gender parity in leadership. Beyond fostering better business results by engaging female leaders in a robust, immersive Institute, Linkage also supports organizations year round in efforts to attract, retain, develop, and advance women. Please join us this year in Phoenix for the Women in Leadership Institute where opportunity and inspiration meet. Kerry Seitz Director, Women in Leadership Institute 2 Visit for more information

3 The key to your future is your talent. Organizations committed to developing talent create an environment where women leaders thrive and achieve breakthrough results. Now is the time to empower your leaders to drive change and to equip them with the skills and knowledge to have lasting leadership impact. Transform your talent. Transform your organization. Create a stronger workforce. Starting now. Linkage s Women in Leadership Institute (WIL) inspires, ignites and engages women leaders who are committed to growth and committed to impact. This immersive learning experience includes 7 keynote sessions, 4 skill-building leadership workshops, and over 8 hours of small-group peer learning teams each designed to accelerate personal and professional growth. The Institute experience is based on Linkage s Women in Leadership Model, a framework that focuses on the six competencies key to the advancement of women leaders. It also addresses seven hurdles that women often face as they ascend the leadership ranks. Visit for more information 3

4 Be bold. Be inspired. Become your best you. It s time to think about what s next and what s possible. To grow as individuals and leaders, we must first understand what drives our thought processes and how this impacts our behavior and how we lead. The Institute is your opportunity to join us on a journey of self-discovery to get clear on why you lead. It s time to be bold to write the next chapter in your story. Create a roadmap that ignites your purpose, brings you fulfillment, and transforms your team and your organization to achieve breakthrough results. 4 Visit for more information

5 Your Learning Journey Includes INSIGHTS FROM 360 ASSESSMENT Prior to arrival, participants complete Linkage's 360⁰ Women in Leadership Assessment, a tool designed to provide insight into core leadership strengths and opportunity areas. Participants will spend part of the first day interpreting the assessment results, and identifying specific focus areas. These insights will be used to form an Individual Development Plan, which will serve as a roadmap for the future. EXTENDED LEARNING After the Institute ends, participants have exclusive access to Linkage s Leader for Life series, which features virtual learning sessions that are designed to reinforce and expand on the topics covered at the Institute. The series features a combination of live and on-demand content that can be leveraged individually or collectively as a team. WORLD-CLASS CONTENT The thought leaders, practitioners, and world-renowned educators who join us each year are committed to providing fresh, thought-provoking content, inspiration, and renewed motivation to our participants, while also focusing on specific leadership competencies to advance women. The keynote sessions will be aligned with Linkage's Women in Leadership Model and the competency sessions will focus on addressing the top hurdles women face in their advancement journey. PEER-TO-PEER CONNECTION Participants form unparalleled connections during the Institute whether it s sitting side-by-side in the general session, engaging in a small group dialogue in a learning team, or sharing personal stories during our networking sessions. It is a rare gift to be among 800+ women leaders and the potential impact from these connections is immeasurable. SMALL LEARNING TEAMS Capitalizing on the power of collective learning, participants will gather each day with an expert facilitator and a preselected team of peers to reflect on and discuss insights from the Institute. This is a unique opportunity for every individual to contribute their own thinking and collaborate in small groups about how to best apply their learning to benefit their own development and their team within the context of their organization. Visit for more information 5

6 Your workforce is critical to your succcess Despite research confirming that organizations with women in executive leadership positions enjoy stronger business results, the reality is that women aren t stepping into enough key roles. Send a team to the Institute create a committed group of change agents dedicated to the advancement of women in your organization. Together, your leaders will: Build strategic alliances and create new connections in customized skill building sessions. Create an action plan that focuses on new areas of opportunity for high performing women leaders in your organization. Address the unique cultural factors that define the leadership norms within your organization. Engage in an ongoing learning journey with Linkage s Leader for Life Series, which reinforces the commitments made at the Institute. The most inspiring and important part of the Institute is the Learning Teams. It's where women can take off their masks and get down to what's really impeding their progress and allow them to become the leaders they aspire to be. Carla Harris, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Morgan Stanley 6 Visit for more information

7 Executive Impact Award Linkage s 2018 Executive Impact Award will be given to three executives or CEOs who have demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing women leaders in their organizations and have ignited lasting, significant change through their inclusive leadership practices. Recipients will be selected based on their ability to accelerate and inspire the advancement of women leaders across all levels of their organizations. They will join us at the Institute to share their own personal stories and leadership advice in an interactive panel. Visit blog.linkageinc.com in August to learn more about this year s recipients. My professional career really took off after attending the institute. It helped me develop my internal network, exposed me to other areas of my organization and helped me to become more comfortable in situations requiring me to step up my leadership skills. I truly learned how to support one another. As women, we don't do it enough and we certainly don't see it enough. The environment was such that it allowed me to see what support looked like from both my peers and strangers. Charlotte Kerridge, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Hyster-Yale Group Jessica Larosa, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Avis Budget Group Visit for more information 7

8 6 Competencies of Women Leaders The Institute faculty is comprised of world-renowned thought leaders, practitioners, and educators who provide renewed inspiration and motivation while focusing on the six leadership competencies proven to accelerate the advancement of women leaders. AWARE Seeks & utilizes reflective & in-the-moment self knowledge INFLUENTIAL Positively impacts organizational decisions BOLD BOLD Asserts self courageously & professionally INSPIRING CLEAR AWARE CONNECTED Builds & expands a network of trusted relationships INFLUENTIAL CONNECTED CLEAR Articulates ideas that enable forward momentum 8 Visit for more information INSPIRING Engages the commitment of others

9 Partial List of Participating Organizations Accolade Aflac American Family Mutual Insurance American States Utility Services, Inc. Avis Budget Group Baylor College of Medicine Capital Farm Credit Corning Dentsply Sirona DOT Foods ESPN Fannie Mae Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FEDEX First American Corporation Freddie Mac Gilead Hyster-Yale Ingram Micro Intel Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory LPL Financial Macy's, Inc. Mark Anthony Group McKesson Medtronic NASA Johnson Space Center National Financial Partners National Nuclear Security Administration Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Oracle Corporation PAREXEL PECO, An Exelon Company Purdue University Smithsonian Institution Synchrony Financial TEKsystems The Home Depot MITRE The Walt Disney Company Toyota U.S. Bank UnitedHealth Group Wells Fargo World Omni Financial Corp. Visit for more information 9

10 Expand Your Institute Experience Leverage WIL as a cornerstone of your leadership development strategy Executive Forum for REAL Change The Executive Forum for REAL Change is a unique offering designed for executives who are committed to creating and sustaining inclusive leadership practices. Participants will focus on how to help their leaders model inclusive leadership, strategies for advancing diverse talent, and best practices for building a pipeline of women in their leadership ranks. Small round table discussions provide the perfect setting for idea exchange and creating actionable solutions to building more inclusive, engaged cultures. Action-Oriented Coaching When you combine the immersive Institute experience with Linkage s signature coaching process, your leaders experience true transformation and can turn their intentions into action. Many organizations engage Linkage coaches after WIL to accelerate individual change and personal growth. Our coaching options add rigor and focus to the development process and give your women leaders an objective counsel to help them successfully navigate the day-to-day challenges of leading. Learn more. Tailored Leadership Development Organizations that are committed to building stronger leaders and better results approach the WIL investment as a part of a broader strategic construct. Well before the Institute, Linkage partners with clients to design an actionable leadership strategy based on an organization s business objectives. In many cases, WIL serves as the kick-off to the plan, which can include in-person and virtual skill-building sessions, coaching, 360⁰ assessments and action learning. 10 Visit for more information

11 Venue & Logistics 2017 Tuition 1-4 participants $3,495 per person 5-7 participants $3,295 per person 8-11 participants $3,095 per person participants $2,895 per person 16+ participants $2,695 per person Executive Forum for REAL Change $3,295 per person Interested in becoming a partner? Brand your organization as an employer of choice for top female talent and gain visibility through national campaigns to executives and female professionals by becoming a partner of the Institute. Call or info@linkageinc.com to learn more about all Institute engagement options. Policies 1. Payment: Full tuition must be received in US funds. Group reservations will be billed to the primary contact unless otherwise specified. 2. Cancellation: A $350 administrative fee will be applied to any cancellation at any time. After October 1, 2018, cancellation of any and all registrations including no shows is subject to the full Institute fee. An organization may substitute one paid participant for another at any time with no additional fees or charges. Enroll You may enroll by contacting Linkage via: info@linkageinc.com Stay With Us JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa 5350 E Marriott Drive Phoenix, AZ Hotel rooms are not included in the Institute tuition. A block of rooms is being held at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa at a reduced rate for Institute participants. Discounted rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To benefit from the Institute rate, you must act by October 19, 2018, and mention the Linkage Women in Leadership Institute when making your reservation. Visit for more information 11

12 Discover More: November 12-15, 2018 Phoenix, AZ