Advanced Women Leaders

This Is High IMPACT.

This Is High ROI.

This. Is. AWL.

Advanced Women Leaders (AWL) is a multi-month immersive journey that provides a space for experienced leaders to grow and expand themselves to become more courageous, purposeful and influential leaders.

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The AWL Experience

An investment in senior-level women that grows each leader and their organizations. AWL is rooted in neuroscience, research, proven frameworks and best practices. Application of this experience results in immediate and sustainable impact. It provides each leader with innovative options to navigate the myriad of complex situations that senior leaders face. We know that when women come together to collaborate with, learn from, and support each other, change happens for themselves, their teams, and the world around them. If you want to learn more about that change, take a look at the What Our Alumni Are Saying section below.

Experience Format and 2025 Schedule

The AWL experience offers both in-person and virtual cohorts, providing flexibility while delivering the same transformative, high-impact content. Each experience includes six interactive sessions. With intentionally small and curated cohorts, sessions are led by a Master Facilitator, and each participant receives monthly dyad coaching from a certified Executive Coach.

Cohort 37 - In Person (Indianapolis, IN)
Sports Focused Experience
This cohort combines the proven AWL experience with sports-specific speakers and content, offering leadership strategies tailored to the sports industry. Open to professionals from all fields who value sports leadership principles.

Session 1: Tue, May 6, 8:30 am–4:30 pm (ET)
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm (ET) – Kickoff Happy Hour hosted by Bloombase
Session 2: Tue, May 27, 8:30 am–4:30 pm (ET)
Session 3: Tue, Jun 24, 8:30 am–4:30 pm (ET)
Session 4: Tue, Jul 22, 8:30 am–4:30 pm (ET)
Session 5: Tue, Aug 19, 8:30 am–4:30 pm (ET)
Session 6: Tue, Sep 23, 8:30 am–4:30 pm (ET)
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm (ET) – Graduation Happy Hour hosted by Bloombase

Cohort 38 - Virtual
All Industry Experience
Utilize the flexibility of participating from anywhere while accessing the same impactful experience as the in-person cohort. Engage with expert speakers, collaborate with peers, and access leadership development tools in a powerful online format.

Kickoff: Tue, Apr 29, 10:00–11:00 am (ET)
Session 1: Thu, May 8, 10:00 am–5:00 pm (ET)
- 5:00pm–7:00 pm (ET) - Virtual Happy Hour
Session 2: Thu, May 29, 10:00 am–5:00 pm (ET)
Session 3: Thu, Jun 26, 10:00 am–5:00 pm (ET)
Session 4: Thu, Jul 24, 10:00 am–5:00 pm (ET)
Session 5: Thu, Aug 21, 10:00 am–5:00 pm (ET)
Session 6: Thu, Sep 25, 10:00 am–5:00 pm (ET)
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm (ET) - Virtual Happy Hour

Session Breakdown

Session 1 - The Space: Learn how to foster psychological safety and create high-performance cultures.
Session 2 - The Inside: Master emotional intelligence and self-awareness to strengthen leadership presence.
Session 3 - The Choice: Explore empathy, inclusion, and innovation to become a visionary leader.
Session 4 - The Outside: Deepen your emotional agility and expand your leadership potential.
Session 5 - The Between: Articulate a compelling leadership vision and build sustainable impact.
Session 6 - The Future: Strengthen your leadership influence and chart your path forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that choosing a leadership experience is an important decision. To help you make an informed choice, we’ve compiled answers to some of the most common questions about the AWL in Sports experience. For more in-depth details, click the button below to explore the full FAQ page and find everything you need to know.

Explore Our FAQ Page

If you still have questions or would like to discuss whether this is the right fit, contact us here.

The Results Speak For Themselves

Since 2015 our Advanced Women Leaders experience with Rolls-Royce has had the following impact:

50 participants and counting
87% remain at Rolls-Royce
77% of women have advanced leadership roles

See the transformation in action—watch the Rolls-Royce video case study.

AWL is a High Impact, High ROI Leader Experience

Fueling Diversity & Belonging For Tomorrow’s Innovation

Bloombase is a partner to organizations that are committed to:

What Our AWL Alumni Are Saying

“I’m showing up more and more as me, in a more authentic way than I ever have.”

Tory Patterson
Inclusion Strategy Manager at TRIMEDX

“For the first time, I was building my vision and assessing the way I could build the culture I wanted to create.”

Carley Riehle
Regional Account Director at Takeda

“The energy is back. I’m excited again about work. I’m excited about being a leader.”

Cheryl Roberson
Program Director, Joint Strike Fighter at Rolls-Royce

Explore More AWL Alumni Experiences

Your Investment

Transform Your Leadership

Standard Investment: $10,000
Early Bird Discount: $7,500 (In-Person)
Early Bird Discount: $7,000 (Virtual)

Why This Is Worth It
Your investment is a commitment to your professional and personal growth. Over six months, you'll gain the skills, insights, and confidence to elevate your leadership, refine your emotional intelligence, and enhance your well-being. With expert coaching, a vibrant community, and lasting connections, you’ll experience a measurable return on your investment—impacting not just your career, but your life as a whole.

Your Investment Includes:

Tuition for the full, transformative 6-month cohort experience
36 hours of dynamic in-session learning
A comprehensive workbook and all learning materials
Exclusive Bloombase swag
10 hours of customized executive coaching and learning partner connections
Networking opportunities with fellow leaders
Access to the lifetime AWL community of 300+ alumni
Kickoff and graduation happy hours hosted by Bloombase
Light breakfast and lunch at in-person sessions
**Does not include travel and lodging expenses for the in-person cohort

Start Your Leadership Journey Today!
Don’t miss your chance to take your leadership to the next level. With the early bird discount, you can join this transformative experience for just $7,500 if you register by February 28th, 2025.

Start Your Journey Now!

Your Quick-Access Guide

Need a quick reference? Our downloadable guide condenses everything you need to know about the AWL in Sports experience into a printable, shareable format. Perfect for reviewing offline or sharing with your team.

Download the AWL Info Guide

Master Facilitators

Master facilitators diagnose each leader’s most important work so no two cohort experiences are the same. Each leader participates in coaching with certified executive coaches.

Real Scenarios

Focused on current scenarios and challenges, learning happens in real time, not in case studies.

Virtual & Hybrid

Designed to integrate with the demands of executive schedules and bring together women from across the country.

Small & Curated

Small, carefully selected cohorts enable space for authentic connection and challenging growth.

Lifetime Community

Upon completion, participants join a lifetime community of executive alumni and gain access to Bloombase’s community of leaders.

Applied Learning

Practicing the tools and skills in session and in between sessions creates immediate impact.

Executive Speakers Who’ve Inspired Us

Aarti Shah

Former SVP and CIO,
Eli Lilly
Marchelle E. Moore

SVP, CLO and Corporate Secretary,
Encova Insurance
Heidi Weingartner

CHRO,
Dallas Cowboys
JoAn Scott

Vice President,
NCAA
Jane Abell

CPO and Executive
Chairwoman of the Board,
Donatos Pizza
Allison Barber

Former President and COO,
Indiana Fever
Dr. Vanessa Allen McCloud

President and CEO,
The Urban
League of Northwest Indiana
Amber Maynard

Senior Director Global DEI,
Elanco
Dr. Lori White

President,
DePauw University
Tammy Craig

SVP & CIO, Commercial Lines and Agency,
Nationwide
Karen MacKay

Former Head of IT, Aerospace
Defense North America,
Rolls-Royce
Lori Costew

CDO and People Strategy,
Ford Motor Company
Pam Heminger

VP, Strategic Procurement Division,
Caterpillar, Inc.
Janica Pierce Tucker

Partner in Charge/Managing Partner – Columbus Office Labor and Employment,
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Carla Harris

Partner,
PwC
Cheryl Moody Bartel

Senior Director, Strategy, Portfolio and Program Management,
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Dr. Lisa Palmer

AI Strategist, Advisor and Professor,
Theia Institute
Latoya Alexander Botteron

President and CFO,
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
Linda Roubinek

EVP, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer,
Grange Insurance
Tanny Crane

President and CEO,
Crane Group