S T RON G WO ME N . 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 next-level leadership 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 10+ years of experience in for-profit Texas organizations who are preparing for next-level leadership roles. • Currently leading business units or strategic initiatives with significant operational, functional or P&L responsibilities; and • Experienced leaders identified as “ready now” or “ready next” for key leadership roles.
. BE T T E R T E X A S. WOMEN OCCUPY ONLY 28% OF THE TOP EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IN TEXAS
PARTICIPANT OBJECTIVES
ORGANIZATION OBJECTIVES
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.
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.
Enhance Your Influence and Impact Learn to express your views, insights and perspectives with confidence. Build skills in effective communication, negotiation, and influence.
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.
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.
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.
Build Strategic Relationships Develop strong and lasting relationships with a cohort of like-minded future executives with strong cross-cultural competencies through shared experiences.
Advance Inclusive Leadership A 9 month program that develops and supports women leaders to create high-performing team cultures that foster environments that are inclusive and celebrates diversity.
Servant Leadership & Advocacy Champion the advancement of women and engage with Texas Women’s Foundation to remove the barriers to women’s economic security.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS KEY DATES: KICKOFF DINNER: January 19, 2027 FULL DAY IN-PERSON SESSIONS: January 20, 2027 February 17, 2027 March 24, 2027 April 21, 2027 VIRTUAL SESSIONS: Small group calls will take place once a month from May - August 2027. CAPSTONE PRESENTATIONS, GRADUATION & NETWORKING RECEPTION: September 22, 2027
HOW TO APPLY: Scan the QR Code Applications accepted now.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Email: leadership@txwf.org
This Texas Women’s Foundation program is designed and delivered by Challenger, Gray & Christmas in partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas. This strong collaboration highlights our continued commitment to accelerating women’s leadership and advancing equity across Texas.