Get aligned with your purpose – the boardroom & beyond

Get Board-Ready

Our first board readiness course launches June 6

This 9-week online course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in your board search through:?

• Weekly live sessions with industry experts to learn boardroom fundamentals and best practices.
• Personalized 1:1 mentoring sessions to help you hone your board search strategy.
• Weekly Office Hours with our faculty for extra support and guidance.?

You'll be invited to join our exclusive quarterly gatherings designed to help you stay up-to-date on governance trends and board search best practices. Plus, you'll receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge to showcase your board readiness on your LinkedIn profile.?

Gain a deeper understanding of how the board functions, the types of boards that are right for you, and how to position yourself for board service.?Reserve your spot now!

Expert board faculty to guide your learning

Learn governance best practices from the brightest minds in the modern boardroom. Here's a sampling of the impressive faculty we've selected to guide your learning:

• Chelsea Grayson,?an experienced CEO (Spark Networks), corporate board member, and advisor to public and private companies
• Christine Gorjanc, an experienced public company Chief Financial Officer, board member, audit committee chair, and advisor
• Nora Denzel, a Silicon Valley technology executive (Redbox, Intuit, HP, IBM) and board director serving on nearly a dozen public boards

View our full line-up of experts.

Developing your go-to-market strategy for a board seat

To rise into the boardroom, it's important to know how your unique background and expertise brings value to the boardroom. This requires careful consideration of the types of companies and industries where you can have the most impact.?

Read our blog to learn?five things to consider ?as you develop your board go-to-market strategy.

Coaching Corner

Four questions to start your day from an intentional living expert

It can be lonely at the top, as everyone turns to you to solve their problems. It may feel like there is no one to talk to, and the pressure can be overwhelming.?

During a recent Salon, intentional living expert Megan Miller shared how she shows up for herself during her morning routine. She recommends asking these four questions to start your day:?

1. How am I feeling today? Acknowledging your emotions is an essential step in taking care of yourself.
2. What's one act of service I can do for someone else??Helping others can give you a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
3. What is one thing I can do that will make me happy??Prioritizing your own happiness is crucial for overall well-being.
4. What are three things I'm grateful for??Being specific about what you are thankful for can help you appreciate the little things in life.?

At Athena, we understand how isolating it can feel for women in leadership. Athena's inclusive community provides support and resources to help women thrive in their careers.?Learn more here .

Honoring You

This Mother's Day, choose the moment

There is no perfect with motherhood. There is mess, chaos, imperfection, and disappointment.?

"When my children—Malia, 17, and Kai, 20—were born, a new appreciation of time was born within me. Every day since the day they were born, I’ve been aware of the passing of time. I’ve thought about the day that would come, inevitably, when they would be gone. Somewhere in the exhaustion and haze of early motherhood, I knew I had an opportunity: the unstructured time spent with kids is where the bonding happens."?

Our Founder & CEO Coco Brown reflects on the importance of working mothers "choosing the moment".?Read the full article ?on our blog.

Finding and aligning with your purpose: A guided meditation on?Voices of Athena

It's easy to overlook how stress and anxiety can hold us back from achieving our career goals. We often focus on earning another achievement or building our network to make professional advancements. However, sometimes the solution is slowing down, assessing our values, and taking care of ourselves.?

Voices of Athena host Priscilla Brenenstuhl created this?guided meditation ?to help you relax, gain clarity, and align with your purpose. Knowing what you want to achieve and why you want to achieve it can help you stay motivated and focused to make the right career decisions for you.

Invest in yourself

Sign up for an?Athena Accelerator ?today to take advantage of our special 10% discount.?Use promo code ?APR10ACC to receive a discount on all the benefits of our standard membership, plus six additional hours of one-on-one coaching with our world-class coaches who are experts in board and C-suite interviews, recruitment, and onboarding. You’ll also receive a Branded Career Portfolio (resume, bio, and LinkedIn update) to put your best foot forward in your applications.

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A talk with Karen Peacock, former CEO of Intercom

What does it take to scale a business from $0 to $2.5B??

Hear it firsthand from CEO and board director Karen Peacock, whose expansive experience in technology, machine learning, and product has led companies like Intercom, Intuit, and Dropbox through times of significant change and growth.?

Our monthly CEO Perspectives Series is designed to accelerate women into the CEO role, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the rise of the world’s top CEOs.?Join us on Wednesday, May 10 ?to hear Karen’s inspiring journey.

Understanding the various venture stages from Seed to Unicorn

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur looking to raise capital or an investor seeking to deepen your understanding of the funding process, this event is designed to help you grasp the ins and outs of startup funding.?

Venture experts Heather Redman and Lilia Shirman will walk you through the different stages of the startup funding process, from seed funding to exit.?Join us on Tuesday, May 16 ?for a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of venture capital.?

Member News & Celebrations

Welcome new members

We are thrilled to welcome this week’s new members to the Athena community. They include Founders, VPs, and Advisors in strategy, marketing, and legal.

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