Women’s Experience
Parker's innovative leadership development program specifically for female business owners and professionals.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2nd year of the Parker Chamber of Commerce's innovative 10-month leadership development program. This program helps professional women "achieve more, do more, and earn more." The Women's Experience will provide top-notch training for a select group of 25 women starting in January 2025. Sessions will be held the 2nd Wednesday of every month, January through October, from 12:00 - 3:30pm, in Downtown Parker. Attendance at at least 9 sessions is mandatory to graduate from the program.
Topics include:
Dealing with Crisis and Conflict
Sales & Presentation Skills
Professional Advancement (Shattering Glass Ceilings)
Advanced Goal Setting and Action Planning
Mental Health, Burnout, and Stress Management
Being an Authentic Leader
Professional Ethics
Mastering Change and Career Shifts
Mentorship
The program is FREE to participants. Women in the program must be affiliated with a Parker Chamber member business or organization. Participants will be required to commit to:
Not missing more than one WE sessionÂ
Raising at least $1,000 to sponsor a woman for the 2026 class
Serving as a mentor after the program
Engaging in each session in a constructive, respectful manner
Whether a woman is a younger professional looking to boost her marketability for bigger positions, a woman who has started a business and is seeking some leadership training, or a seasoned woman looking to learn and network with an amazing cohort of women – the Women's Experience will help you make big moves! Applications for the Class of 2025 are now open (click the blue button above).
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
If you have questions, please contact Kara Massa at the Chamber Office at 303-841-4268 or via email.
Why invest in developing stronger women leaders?
According to a study by McKinsey & Company, companies with a higher representation of women in executive positions are 21% more likely to experience above-average profitability compared to companies with lower representation.
A report by Catalyst found that Fortune 500 companies with the highest representation of women on their boards outperformed those with the lowest representation by a significant margin, with a 66% higher return on invested capital.
The Peterson Institute for International Economics conducted a global survey of over 21,000 firms and found that having women in top management positions is associated with a 15% increase in profitability.
A study by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) revealed that companies with gender-diverse boards are more likely to have better corporate governance practices, including increased transparency, accountability, and risk management.
The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2020 estimated that closing the gender gap in economic participation and opportunity could add $13 trillion to global GDP by 2030, highlighting the immense economic potential of women's leadership in business.
