STRONG WOMEN.
TEXAS WOMEN’S FOUNDATION’S EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR
is a bespoke leadership experience from Texas Women’s Foundation designed exclusively for senior-level executive women preparing for partner and C-suite roles.
Grounded in research and purposefully built for deep personal and professional growth, the Executive Leadership Accelerator blends immersive leadership development, 1:1 executive coaching, and a missionaligned capstone project—creating a powerful, cohort-based experience for women preparing for higher levels of leadership and impact in their careers and communities.
Most importantly, it supports Texas Women’s Foundation’s commitment to investing in women’s lifecycle leadership development to build Strong Women. Better Texas.
THE APPROACH
Texas Women’s Foundation’s Executive Leadership Accelerator will be delivered in a hybrid format combining immersive in-person and virtual sessions, personalized leadership assessments, and powerful networking opportunities with support from an executive sponsor. Participants will also collaborate on a capstone project that puts leadership into action, while championing the mission of Texas Women’s Foundation.
PROGRAM GOALS
The Executive Leadership Accelerator is designed with a bold vision: to drive meaningful, systemic change for leaders and the organizations they serve, while advancing the Foundation’s mission through every participant’s journey.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
•Senior-level leaders with 15+ years of experience in for-profit Texas organizations and who are preparing for partner or Csuite roles.
•Executives currently leading business units or strategic initiatives with significantP&Lresponsibilities;and
•Experienced leaders identifiedas“readynow”or“readynext” for key leadership roles.
WOMEN. BETTER TEXAS.
PARTICIPANT OBJECTIVES
WOMEN
WOMEN
OCCUPY ONLY
OCCUPY ONLY
28% OF THE
28% OF THE
TOP EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IN TEXAS
TOP EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IN TEXAS
Achieve Leadership Acceleration
Develop a deep understanding of your leadership style and strengths. Enhance self-awareness and emotional intelligence to lead yourself, and others, effectively.
Enhance Your Influence and Impact
Learn to express your views, insights and perspectives with confidence. Build skills in effective communication, negotiation, and influence.
Unlock Your Path
Equip yourself with the tools and strategies to differentiate your value and impact. Engage in intentional goal setting and execution strategies to achieve desired career outcomes.
Build Strategic Relationships
Develop strong and lasting relationships with a cohort of like-minded future executives with strong cross-cultural competencies through shared experiences.
Servant Leadership & Advocacy
Champion the advancement of women and engage with Texas Women’s Foundation to remove the barriers to women’s economic security.
ORGANIZATION OBJECTIVES
Elevate Your Company Brand
Enhance your organization’s reputation as a great place for women to be authentic leaders and do their best work – while being recognized and rewarded for their contributions.
Develop and Retain Top Talent
Accelerate the readiness as well as the retention of high-performing, high-potential women in the competitive Texas job market.
Strengthen Your Leadership Pipeline
Expand the pipeline of women ready to advance to the executive ranks with greater clarity, competence and confidence – and able to cross that final threshold to hold significant C-Suite roles.
Advance Inclusive Leadership
A year-long program that develops and supports women leaders to create high-performing team cultures that foster environments that are inclusive and celebrates diversity.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
KEY DATES:
KICKOFF DINNER:
October 14, 2025
FULL DAY IN-PERSON SESSIONS:
October 15, 2025
November 11, 2025
February 18, 2026
May 7, 2026
VIRTUAL SESSIONS FROM 9-11AM:
December 10, 2025
January 22, 2026
March 26, 2026
April 15, 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
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Applications accepted: June 17th-August 25th
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Email: leadership@txwf.org
This program is designed and delivered by Challenger, Gray & Christmas in partnership with Texas Women’s Foundation. This strong collaboration highlights our continued commitment to accelerating women’s leadership and advancing equity across Texas.
