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In our latest CEO Perspectives Salon, Richard Ridinger – Chairman of the Board at Brenntag and Recipharm – shared invaluable insights from his career journey: navigating in and out of comfort zones, tackling broken business models, and leading through radical change. Whether you're steering a company or your own career, take a listen to his lessons on embracing the unknown and driving transformation. Don't miss this month's CEO Perspectives Salon with Jennifer Tejada, CEO of PagerDuty. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eWNZZKHX Interested in joining our community? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gUxyGw-q #AthenaSalon #WomenLeaders #ExecutiveEducation

Next week, don't miss the opportunity to hear from one of the tech industry's top leaders, Jennifer Tejada! As the CEO of PagerDuty, Jennifer led the company through its IPO in 2019, making it one of the few tech companies led by a female CEO to go public. In conversation with Coco Brown and Suja Chandrasekaran, Jennifer will share her path to CEO, her approach to blending customer-centric strategies with digital transformation, and her belief in cultivating emotional intelligence within the fast-paced, high-pressure tech environment. Last chance to RSVP for this virtual, free Salon at https://lnkd.in/eWNZZKHX #AthenaSalon #ExecutiveEducation #CEOPerspectives #CEO

Curious about Athena Alliance? Join our Founder & CEO Coco Brown for a look into what makes Athena’s exclusive combination of community, content, courses, and coaching special! This is a unique opportunity to connect with other women leaders, meet Coco, and see what Athena is all about in an intimate, casual setting. Join us virtually this Friday, October 18 at 12pm PT. Last chance to RSVP for this session here: https://lnkd.in/eWzaX-rG #AthenaAlliance #WomenLeaders #ExecutiveLearning

Navigating a career move or tackling a big professional challenge? Athena’s 25+ expert coaches help you navigate transitions, strengthen your mindset, refine your personal value, and more. Meet these coaches specializing in personal and professional development... ?? Deb Elbaum, MD, PCC – leadership development coach who helps women build their internal awareness and strategy toolkit to maximize their impact, interpersonal effectiveness, and leadership presence. ?? Cindy Montgenie – former award-winning HP executive, future of work expert, international keynote speaker, and certified executive coach. She works with leaders and organizations that want to drive high growth without burning out employees so they can keep winning in our diverse and ever-changing world. ?? Geoff Balzano – experienced global executive and leadership coach with over 20 years of leading high-performing teams. He has a passion for coaching executives and senior leaders who lead global, cross-functional teams to thrive and deliver strong financial performance. ?? George Randle – experienced executive and senior leadership coach who helps leaders operate at their best and up their game. He coaches and teaches behavioral interviewing skills for those preparing for promotions, new roles, and looking to build new high performing teams. Athena members – learn more about how to leverage coaching here: https://lnkd.in/e3iXBtK4 Not an Athena member? Learn more about joining our community here: https://lnkd.in/gUxyGw-q #AthenaAlliance #WomenLeaders #Coach #Coaching #BusinessCoach

Our next CHRO Perspectives Salon features top people leader Sheri Bronstein, CHRO of Bank of America. Sheri leads a global team of 4,000 human resources professionals across 28 countries who drive the company’s commitment to be a Great Place to Work. With 30 years of experience and a global perspective, Sheri will share her approach to driving innovation, fostering diversity, and supporting employee mental well-being. On October 30, don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true trailblazer in people management and executive leadership! This virtual event is free and open to all. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e7WDxbKE #AthenaSalon #CHROperspectives #ExecutiveEducation #CHRO #HR

Looking for your weekend read or listen? Athena has you covered with thought leadership from our members. Gain insights from Sonita Lontoh on CEO sucession and Loren Greiff on ageism in the workplace. ?? In Fortune, Sonita Lontoh emphasizes that CEO succession planning must holistically consider cultural fit alongside vision, business acumen, and stakeholder engagement, with the ideal candidate blending insider knowledge and an outsider mindset for long-term success in leading transformations. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eNtvBghR ?? In Loren Greiff's podcast "Career Blast in a Half", guest Maureen Clough and Loren tackle ageism across industries, revealing its pervasive impact, offering strategies to combat it, and advocating for the benefits of age-inclusive policies, all while sharing her personal experience of facing age bias in the tech world before turning 40. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eRKY8rfa #AthenaThoughtLeadership #WomenLeaders

Please join us in congratulating the following Athena members on their recent accomplishments: ?? Toni Townes-Whitley was awarded the CEO Impact Award by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund ??? Leilani Latimer was appointed to the board at Sedex ?? Marjorie Dickman was recognized on the 2024 Top 100 Women Executives: HERoes Role Model list by INvolve - The Inclusion People ?? Tami Rosen was named finalist for Female Executive of the Year by The Stevie? Awards Congratulations to these admirable #womenleaders – we appreciate you and we’re thrilled to have you in the Athena community!

Is your company seeking world-class, board-ready leaders to compose your board? Through Athena, boards access a diverse network of the best board talent for the modern age. Visit https://lnkd.in/ekMsgcjQ to learn more about how Athena can help your board be a competitive advantage. #AthenaAlliance #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenLeaders #ExecutiveEducation

Join this fantastic event on responsible oversight related to AI with Athena's AI Governance Playbook co-authors Meghan Anzelc, Ph.D. Joyce Li, CFA Heidi Lorenzen and Andrea Bonime-Blanc, JD/PhD! Registration link in caption below ? Explore and download Athena's AI Governance Playbook here: https://lnkd.in/efZ8ywZB

What does it take to lead a groundbreaking tech company through rapid growth and an IPO while championing diversity and work-life balance? Find out on October 21 in the next edition of CEO Perspectives with Jennifer Tejada, CEO of PagerDuty. As one of the few women leading a major tech company, Jennifer will share her leadership journey, lessons learned, and vision for driving change and making impact in the tech industry. Hosted by Coco Brown and Suja Chandrasekaran, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Take advantage of this virtual, free event by RSVPing here: https://lnkd.in/eWNZZKHX #AthenaSalon #ExecutiveEducation #CEOPerspectives #CEO