Leadership Essentials Women’s Group
Women Supporting Women
The Leadership Essentials Women’s Group (LEWG) is a leadership development program created for women and their allies who navigate many of the same challenges. LEWG provides a welcoming space for you to grow your leadership skills among a small, supportive cohort of individuals 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.
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.
Sessions - Now offered virtually!
Our LEWG 2026-27 cohort will meet for 4 virtual sessions between October and December 2026 for in-depth explorations of leadership topics facilitated by subject matter experts. Sessions will be held from 9-11:30am EST over zoom.
Topics include:
- LEWG Foundations (10/1): Meet the cohort, define your core values, set goals, and explore challenges.
- Leading through Change (10/22): Learn how to remain grounded amid constant change by applying practical tools and actionable strategies.
- Navigating Fear & Uncertainty (11/12): Explore tools to transform fear and uncertainty into opportunities for insight, growth, & development. 
- Self-Advocacy (12/10): 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 virtual 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 and in-person activites (for those who live in the Baltimore area). There will be opportunities to network and connect with participants in previous cohorts through these virtual and in-person gatherings. 

Tuition
Tuition for the Virtual Leadership Essentials Women's Group for 2026 is $1,500. Installment plans may be arranged upon request. Tuition is due by 9/25/26.
Learn More About the Leadership Essentials Women's Group
Meet with Staff
Have a question? Do you want to discuss if this is the right program for you? Please contact Katherine Keefe, Leadership Programs Director, at kkeefe@loyola.edu or
Register for the Leadership Essentials Women's Group
All are welcome! Register by 9/21/26. For more information, please contact Katherine Keefe, Leadership Programs Director at kkeefe@loyola.edu.
