Taking a stand as an organization

CHRO Perspectives

Taking?a stand as a company with Tracy Layney

There is still time to RSVP for our upcoming CHRO Perspectives, where Athena Founder Coco Brown will meet with Tracy Layney, CHRO for Levi Strauss & Co. They'll dive into how you can take a stand as a company and align your morals with those of the organization. This event is open to all CHROs and heads of L&D, even non-Athena members. Learn more?here?and?email us?to request an invitation.

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Hear from Our Founder

How to establish women in leadership—and help them grow

It can be all too easy to add a few women to the boardroom and feel like you've checked the diversity box. But women in leadership need the backing of community, education to aid in the transition, and access to further opportunity to create the most impact. Athena Founder & CEO Coco Brown joined the?Next Wave Leadership podcast?to discuss how to establish women in leadership and help them grow.

A look inside Athena for women leaders & corporate executive development

Are you a woman leader ready to take the next step in your career? Join us next week for a?live demo with our founder.

Is your company prepared to develop your top women leaders??Learn how Athena?helps top companies develop their senior leaders and accelerate executive learning.

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Third Act Podcast

The Game Changer with Donna Orender

Donna Orender grew up playing stickball in the streets, eventually turning her passion for sports into a career as commissioner of the WNBA. In her third act,?Donna is sharing the valuable lessons she learned with girls and women in her Florida hometown through her nonprofit, Generation W, and new book, WOWsdom. Donna believes that when people (especially women) come together, magic happens—and?her story?is a testament to that magic.

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ESG in the Boardroom

Boardroom climate competence: Getting ahead of the curve

Where should boards start when it comes to climate??This paper, co-authored by the KPMG Board Leadership Center and Athena member Amanda North of Plan C Advisors, addresses six climate-related areas that are critical to board oversight. They provide a framework for board oversight as well as insights from current board directors and business leaders in a range of industries.

Why ESG and CSR are the new non-negotiables for every boardroom

In boardrooms everywhere, the conversation is starting to shift… Topics that have traditionally been taboo in the workplace such as race, religion, politics, and access to healthcare are now all around us. Athena member Ebony Beckwith (Chief Philanthropy Officer at Salesforce, board director at Poshmark) says to address these issues head-on, companies need to give ESG, CSR, and DEI their?rightful seats at the table.

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Welcome New Members

Please join us in welcoming this week’s new members to the Athena community. They are CIOs, CFOs, CHROs, Chief Risk Officers, Managing Directors, general counsels, and top leaders from companies like TD Synnex, Contentstack, Silicon Valley Bank, Okta, and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.

Athena supports women leaders as they reach their next career milestone. Whether you're looking to join the C-suite, the boardroom, or the world of investing or entrepreneurship, Athena's learning and support can help you get there.?Learn more here.