A female focused leadership development program designed to accelerate more women into leadership positions.
This program is a 7-month commitment to include program orientation, a fundraising workshop, six months of scheduled curriculum and a graduation party.
About the Inspired LeadHER Program
This 7-month program is your chance to develop the skills you need to step into your next level leadership.
You’ll receive training, mentorship, real-world experience and invaluable connections with like-minded women.
Hands on training
Six dynamic, in-person sessions where we cover everything from personal growth to organizational leadership. You’ll leave with skills and insights that are key to climbing the leadership ladder. These sessions will be held in the Phoenix Metro area.
Your Leadership Toolkit
Receive a personalized relationship strengths inventory to help you understand your unique strengths and how to leverage them.
1:1 Mentorship
Monthly meetups with your dedicated mentor to keep you on track, inspired, and growing.
Opportunities to Give Back
Hear from inspiring local nonprofits doing amazing work for women, and join your cohort in selecting organizations to receive grant awards.
The Journey Ahead:
Your 5-Session Curriculum
Session 1: Know Your Strengths
Identify your leadership strengths and growth opportunities through a personalized leadership assessment. Begin shaping a clear, intentional career path while exploring how AI can accelerate your development and support you throughout your leadership journey.
Session 2: Growth Mindset
Shift the trajectory of your career by adopting a powerful growth mindset. Learn how emerging AI tools and resources can fuel strategic thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement in your leadership approach.
Session 3: Heartfelt Leadership
Discover how to motivate, coach, and inspire teams by leading with both head and heart. Explore how AI solutions can enhance leader–team connection, strengthen communication, and improve engagement.
Session 4: Building Culture
Learn what it takes to shape a thriving, high-trust team culture. Use a culture index assessment—enhanced with AI-driven analytics—to uncover team dynamics, communication patterns, and engagement trends. Learn how AI can help leaders identify strengths, anticipate challenges, and design strategies that empower both you and your team to build a supportive, high-performance environment.
Session 5: Leadership Excellence through AI
Examine the rapidly changing landscape of leadership through the lens of artificial intelligence. Learn how to integrate AI-driven insights, tools, and decision-making frameworks to elevate your effectiveness and future-proof your leadership.
Session 6: Graduation
Program Costs, Expectations, and Requirements
$49 Application fee
$1000 Tuition fee (often paid by employer)
$1000 Fundraising Commitment
The participant is responsible for satisfying the minimum fundraising requirement of $1,000 in order to remain in the program and graduate.
This fundraising aspect helps us to keep tuition affordable and accessible to more women, and provides an opportunity for graduates to pay it forward by granting the funds raised to women serving nonprofits in our state.
Training and resources will be provided for those in need of fundraising assistance.
Program Participation and Graduation Requirements
$1,000 minimum fundraising requirements
Attend five of the six monthly program sessions
Meet monthly (Jan.-June) one on one with your mentor for at least one hour.
Flexible Pricing Options to Suit Your Needs
Tailored Pricing for Your Business Needs
Starter
Get started with our affordable Starter plan, perfect for small businesses.
$97
/MONTHLY
All The Tools To Capture More Leads
Nurture & Close Leads Into Customers
Full Online Booking, Pipelines, Social Calendar, Website Builder, And More!
Single Account - Setup 1 Client Or Use For Your Own Agency
Unlimited
Limitless access and premium features in our all-inclusive plan.
$297
/MONTHLY
Everything In Agency Starter
Unlimited Sub Accounts
Unlimited Contacts & Users
Branded Desktop App - Custom Domains And Complete Control Over The Look And Feel Of The Platform!
Pro Plan
Get started with our affordable Starter plan, perfect for small businesses.
$497
/MONTHLY
Everything In Unlimited+
Saas Mode
Email/Phone/ Text Rebilling
Single Account - Setup 1 Client Or Use For Your Own Agency
Split Testing
Advance API Access
Inspired LeadHER Timeline
2026 Program Timeline
LeadHER Orientation - January 6th 2026, 4:00 - 5:00PM
- All program sessions will be 8:30am-3:30pm in Tempe, AZ -
2/6 Session 1: Know Your Strengths
Identify your leadership strengths and growth opportunities through a personalized leadership assessment. Begin shaping a clear, intentional career path while exploring how AI can accelerate your development and support you throughout your leadership journey.
3/6 Session 2: Growth Mindset
Shift the trajectory of your career by adopting a powerful growth mindset. Learn how emerging AI tools and resources can fuel strategic thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement in your leadership approach.
4/10 Session 3: Heartfelt Leadership
Discover how to motivate, coach, and inspire teams by leading with both head and heart. Explore how AI solutions can enhance leader–team connection, strengthen communication, and improve engagement.
5/8 Session 4: Building Culture
Learn what it takes to shape a thriving, high-trust team culture. Use a culture index assessment—enhanced with AI-driven analytics—to uncover team dynamics, communication patterns, and engagement trends. Learn how AI can help leaders identify strengths, anticipate challenges, and design strategies that empower both you and your team to build a supportive, high-performance environment.
6/5 Session 5: Leadership Excellence through AI
Examine the rapidly changing landscape of leadership through the lens of artificial intelligence. Learn how to integrate AI-driven insights, tools, and decision-making frameworks to elevate your effectiveness and future-proof your leadership.
6/12 Graduation
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any pre-requisites to apply?
There are no specific pre-requisites in order to apply. We will be looking for applicants who can show that they are on a leadership path and have some professional work experience.
Is this a state-wide program?
No matter where in Arizona you reside you are eligible to participate in this program. All sessions and events will be held in person in the Phoenix Metro area. Please contact Bri [email protected] if you reside outside of the Phoenix area and have questions about in person attendance.
What if I don’t have much or any fundraising experience?
Not to worry! Training on important fundraising skills will offered through a workshop you will be attending along with a toolkit so you are fully prepared. Your classmates and Career Connectors staff will also be able to assist you with fundraising methods throughout the program.
Am I required to attend every session, if selected?
We understand that emergencies may arise which is why each participant is allowed to have one excused absence. Any additional absences will impact your graduation from the program. If you are unable to attend a session you can work with your mentor and fellow cohorts to catch up on what was missed.
What ways can I reach the $1,000 fundraising goal?
here are many ways! You will be provided with a toolkit with helpful tips and your own personal fundraising webpage to share. Would your company give a $1,000 donation to support you? Do you have any friends who own companies that are looking to increase their community giving? Are there 10 friends, family members, or even colleagues who would donate $100 to support you? Keep in mind that all donors receive 100% tax credit!
Will the sessions be in person or virtual?
All sessions will be conducted in person in the Phoenix Metro area. Sessions will not be recorded.
Will the curriculum cover the specific ways in which women face unique challenges in leadership?
Absolutely! This program is created by women who know what it is like to be a woman entering and navigating leadership roles in male-dominated fields. This program will be passing on experiences and effective ways for women specifically to successfully become leaders.
What is the history of the Inspired LeadHER Program?
Inspired LeadHER, previously She Leads! was started years ago by local business owner Catherine Alonzo of Javelina as a program under Arizona Women’s Education Employment (AWEE). When A New Leaf absorbed AWEE in 2017 the SHE Leads program continued onward for two years until it was decided that the program may be a better fit under a different organization. Original creator, Catherine Alonzo, was already working with Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW) at the time as a consultant and saw the opportunity to bring SHE Leads! to AFW. The AFW decided to focus on their roots of fundraising but didn’t want the program to go away due to the impact it has made. Career Connectors was chosen to continue due to it’s focus on professional development – the name changed due to national trademark requirements.
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