The Women Rising Program

Unleash the Power of Your Female Talent.

Trusted by 900+ organisations to help their female talent build confidence, lead authentically and thrive.

The Women Rising Program

Unleash the Power of Your Female Talent.

Trusted by 900+ organisations to help their female talent build confidence, lead authentically and thrive.

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Hear Success Stories From Business Leaders & Program Participants

Mike Morgan, Senior Vice President and Managing Director APAC at Insight speaks about the impact that our programs have had in their organisation. Mike shares how their game-changing transformation came from including team members across the whole organisation in the Women Rising development journey.

Michelle Markham, ANZ K12 Education Director, Kushani Sriwardene, Channel Sales Manager and Gina Willard, Head of Enterprise Channel Sales for Microsoft also share their transformative experiences.

Developing female talent takes more than leadership training.

Women continue to navigate barriers that shape their confidence, visibility, career progression and leadership experience. The Women Rising Program addresses both the personal and professional dimensions of women's development, giving women practical, evidence-based tools they can apply immediately to their careers, leadership and lives.

The result is more confident, capable and engaged women, stronger talent pipelines and greater impact across your organisation.

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97% take more
confident action

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98% become more
authentic leaders

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96% gain tools to
progress their careers

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94% report being
stronger leaders

Transforming Women's Careers:
Women Rising in Action

Women Rising is a proven virtual women's leadership program and coaching journey that has transformed the careers of 10,500+ women and hundreds of male allies from 915 companies in 78 countries over the past 6 years.

Our unique evidence-based model empowers women with the cutting-edge training, coaching and community they need to unlock their full potential. Our proven approach delivers transformational outcomes for the participants, as well as results for your business such as building robust talent pipelines, boosting retention and promotion rates, and achieving gender diversity goals.

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Improved Confidence

Lack of confidence, a strong inner critic and imposter syndrome are major blockers for women in their careers. 97% of women in the program report increased confidence in their skills and abilities, allowing them to take on more challenges and opportunities.

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Accelerated Career Progression

Women Rising provides the tools and support needed to break through barriers and achieve accelerated career progression. 96% of participants report having new tools to progress their careers and report more promotions, expanded roles, and increased opportunities for growth and advancement.

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Improved Resilience & Wellbeing

Women Rising helps participants prioritise their mental and physical health by providing the tools and support needed to manage stress, avoid burnout and enhance wellbeing. Over 92% of graduates are more intentional about their wellbeing, leading to happier, healthier, and more productive lives and careers.

Four

Greater Career Clarity

Women often struggle to gain clarity on their career goals and aspirations, which can hinder their growth and progress. Over 93% of graduates report having greater career clarity on their vision and purpose, allowing them to set clear goals and take actionable steps towards career and life goals.

Five

Enhanced Employer Loyalty

High turnover rates can be costly for businesses, and retaining top talent is a critical priority. Women in the program report a stronger intention to stay with their employer, leading to greater employee retention and reduced turnover costs.

Six

Leading with Authenticity

Women Rising helps participants develop their unique leadership style, leading to greater impact and influence. 98% of graduates report being a more authentic leader, resulting in stronger relationships, increased trust, and greater effectiveness in their leadership roles.

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Building Stronger Networks

Women Rising creates a powerful network of women leaders of all levels who support and advocate for one another, creating a ripple effect of positive change. Over 98% of graduates recommend the program to their peers, resulting in a stronger, more supportive community of women in their organisations and beyond.

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Improved Attraction & Retention

Women want to work for companies that value diversity and inclusion, and that offer career development opportunities. Women Rising helps companies attract and retain top talent by demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and by providing a pathway for women to grow and thrive within the organisation.

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Enhanced Leadership Skills

Women Rising provides women with the tools, coaching and resources needed to develop essential leadership skills. From communicating with power and executive presence to managing conflict and derailment factors, 94% of women report they are a stronger leader from doing the program.

Join 900+ Organisations Leading Change for Women at Work

Award-winning women’s leadership development program trusted globally for one reason: because it works.

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More than 10,500 women across hundreds of organisations have taken part in The Women Rising Program, creating change in their careers, leadership, organisations and lives.

Women Rising Program impact and results statistics

Our Unique Learning Model

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CURRICULUM

Evidence-based learning journey with ongoing access to all materials.

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COMMUNITY

Lesson forums for learning and connection.

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COACHING

Expert guidance in live group coaching sessions throughout the program.

The Women Rising Program Includes:

Evidence-based curriculum

Four-month program with 8 structured modules delivered in our online learning platform. Tested model, proven outcomes.

Live group coaching sessions

Group coaching sessions throughout the program to answer questions and provide support.

Interactive Lesson Forums

Our lesson forums provide additional mentoring, learning and connection between program participants.

Guided, Actionable Learning

We help ensure that the learning is easy to apply and embed through coaching playsheets, tips and written guides.

Self Assessment Survey

Pre and post program self-assessment surveys to measure personal and professional growth.

Virtual, flexible learning

Bite-sized lessons in video format and a private audio app. Learn anywhere, anytime on the device of your choice.

Bonus
resources

Access to bonus additional resources for deeper learning in all 8 modules throughout the program.

On-going Access to all Materials

Each program comes with on-going access, giving ample time to learn, apply lessons, and revisit as often as needed.

Aligned Male Allies Program

Parallel 8-week program for men to get training and coaching to enhance their male allyship and scale their sponsorship.

Thousands of Women: Proven Outcomes

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97%

I have tools to take more confident action

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98%

I feel like a
more authentic leader

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96%

I have new tools to progress my career

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93%

I have clarity on my vision and purpose

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92%

I'm more intentional about my wellbeing

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98%

I would highly recommend this program

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Explore your true purpose, what brings meaning to your work and how to craft a vision for your life.

  • Bring a deeper level of clarity to what you want most from your life and career.
  • Learn how to create more meaning from your current role to enhance your satisfaction and happiness.
  • Understand how the why of what you do matters more than anything else when it comes to productivity and performance at work.
  • Craft a holistic picture of your life vision and purpose, with actionable tools to bring it into reality.

Over 93% of program participants report having greater clarity on their life vision and purpose, and more than 90% say they have a clearer understanding of their goals.

Who is the Program For?

Designed for women.
Inclusive for all.

The Women Rising program is open to all women globally from any company, industry, role or experience level. Individual women from any profession or career stage are also encouraged to join. The uniquely designed curriculum, community and coaching, supports women wherever they're at in their life, career stage and leadership path.

The Male Allies program is open to all men who want to enhance their leadership, scale their sponsorship and be a more effective ally to women, including male leaders who have women in the Women Rising program.

Non-binary or gender diverse people are welcome to join either program.

Our Unique Model of Change

Developing women is only part of the equation. Lasting change also requires the people around them to understand the barriers women face and the role they can play in removing them.

That's why organisations can run our aligned Male Allies Program alongside Women Rising, equipping men with the awareness, tools and practical strategies to become more effective allies and sponsors of female talent.

Together, the programs help create change for women and the workplaces around them.

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WOMEN RISING PROGRAM

The four-month virtual program experience. Everything is included, and all women are welcome.

The Women Rising Program helps women build the confidence, clarity and skills to thrive in their careers and leadership. Women receive on-going access to the program, expert coaching and practical, evidence-based tools they can apply immediately.

MALE ALLIES PROGRAM

The eight-week Male Allies Program runs alongside The Women Rising Program and is open to men at all levels.

The Male Allies Program equips men with the awareness, tools and practical strategies to strengthen their inclusive leadership, become more effective allies and better sponsor female talent.

The Male Allies Program

Equip men to lead the change.

Give the men in your organisation the awareness, tools and practical strategies to become more effective allies and sponsors of female talent.

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"All men in leadership positions should undertake this program."

Jose González Cabello, Accenture

Male Allies

Register Now

EARLY BIRD OFFER - MARCH 2027 PROGRAM

WOMEN RISING PROGRAM

MALE ALLIES PROGRAM

AUD$1699

AUD$1499

AUD$1199

AUD$1099

WOMEN RISING PROGRAM

AUD$1699

AUD$1499

MALE ALLIES PROGRAM

AUD$1199

AUD$1099

Organisations can also email hello@womenrisingco.com to register.

If you're an individual woman not registering as part of an organisation, we welcome you to join us.
We also offer flexible payment plans for individuals enrolling themselves in the program.

*Early bird offer ends 12 February 2027. Above payment plus GST in Australia.

Register Now

EARLY BIRD OFFER - MARCH 2027 PROGRAM

WOMEN RISING PROGRAM

MALE ALLIES PROGRAM

USD$1499

USD$1299

USD$999

USD$899

WOMEN RISING PROGRAM

USD$1499

USD$1299

MALE ALLIES PROGRAM

USD$999

USD$899

Organisations can also email hello@womenrisingco.com to register.

If you're an individual woman not registering as part of an organisation, we welcome you to join us.
We also offer flexible payment plans for individuals enrolling themselves in the program.

*Early bird offer ends 12 Feb 2027. Above payment plus GST in Australia.

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These women have transformed their lives and careers.

Listen to and read 400+ incredible reviews from Women Rising program participants.

Group Registration Benefits

When your organisation enrols 10 or more participants, we provide dedicated support to make delivery simple from registration through to program completion. Your cohort can learn and grow together, while connecting with women participating in Women Rising around the world.

Dedicated Program Manager

From registration and onboarding through to program completion, your dedicated program manager handles logistics, provides ongoing support and helps ensure a smooth and seamless experience for your organisation and participants.

Optional Internal Cohort Circles

Strengthen connection and deepen learning with optional Internal Cohort Circles. We provide a step-by-step guide to help your participants reflect, share insights and embed key learnings together throughout the program.

ALIGN WITH YOUR L&D GOALS

Women Rising aligns with your organisation’s learning and development priorities, helping your participants build the confidence, career skills and leadership capability that support both individual growth and organisational outcomes.

SCALE ACROSS YOUR ORGANISATION

Deliver Women Rising across teams, regions and time zones with consistent program quality and centralised support. We manage the logistics, making it simple to scale development across your organisation.

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Meet Your Guide: Women Rising Founder & CEO

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Woman of the Year and Mentor of the Year

B&T Women Leading Tech Awards

Accelerating Women award winner

Telstra Best of Business Awards

  • Founder & CEO of Women Rising, supporting tens of thousands of women globally
  • Five-time best-selling author
  • 18 years in senior leadership roles with IBM, PwC and GE
  • Academic credentials spanning positive psychology, wellbeing, gender studies, leadership and coaching
  • More than two decades of practical experience in gender diversity, leadership development and women’s leadership
  • Keynote speaker, executive coach and trusted advisor to leaders and organisations globally
  • Creator of the award-winning Women Rising Program, completed by 10,500+ women across 70+ countries
  • Coach, mentor and guide to tens of thousands of women globally
  • Featured in hundreds of media outlets including Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company and Psychology Today
  • PhD researcher in women’s leadership and spirituality
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Program Key Dates

WOMEN RISING PROGRAM MARCH 2027
Registrations open Sept 2026
Early Bird Pricing Ends 12 February 2027
Registration Closes 26 March 2027
Program Launch Calls 31 March 2027
Program commencement 5 April 2027
Program closes 23 July 2027

What Companies Are Saying

The Women Rising Program has been thought-provoking, eye-opening and life-changing. The breadth of topics, the structure of the program, and the lifetime access to materials means I can’t wait to go back again and again to see how my thinking has evolved and how I’m changing for the better.

Julia Lu
Head of Strategy & Venture Design, AGL

The Women Rising program is one of the most powerful and effective development programs I have ever participated in.

Danielle Buchner
Platform Solution Partner Team Lead, Interactive

Every module is like peeling the onion skin off the true you and is an amazing experience!

Rachel Ho
Head of Mid Market, Oracle Corporation Singapore

This is a completely supportive, educational and enlightening program that helped me re-evaluate how I can deal with my strongest critic - myself. I feel enabled and empowered to be the best version of myself, and build and strengthen relationships at all levels.

Karen Harrison
Customer Experience Manager, Datacom

The program is suitable for women at any stage of their career, and has given me so much to work with for my professional and personal development. I’ve built confidence, become more self aware, and have also thought about how I’m going to use what I’ve learnt to develop the next generation of leaders within my organisation.

Julianne Tancevski
Head of Data and Analytics, BlueScope

I have loved the Women Rising program. The most profound thing for me was realising that the leading change module is about leading the gender equality and diversity movement. It really is a revolution that we have a powerful role in, and it’s up to each of us. How empowering and inspiring.

Amal Nasralla
Head of Consulting, Fujitsu

The program gave me clarity of what I had been subconsciously dealing with throughout my management career. I now understand that what we as women work harder for is a part of societal norms and it’s okay to take a breath, relax in my own skin and know I am enough!

Rebecca Lee
BDM, Theta

This program has something for everyone. It touches on every aspect of leadership and career development I could think of and more. Whatever stage you are at in your career, there is something for you.

Alison Whitehead
Client Executive - Education Sector, Microsoft

I feel like I was driving in the dark and suddenly the headlights have been turned on. I can now see the direction I’m going and I have a plan to get there. I highly recommend this course.

Michelle Fernandez
Ethical Sourcing Manager, Blackmores

I can confidently say I have a very full toolbox that will be of significant use as I navigate my career and personal life. Megan and her team have curated an exceptionally well run program. This is an incredible program.

Sophie Mawley
Product Consultant, Datacom

This program is a must for all female leaders looking to get more clarity about themselves, who they are and what they want, to be able to show up more authentically and lead with confidence.

Nicole Alley
VP Sector Lead Energy, Utilities, Recources, Capegemini

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions?

If you have any further questions about how our programs can support your organisation’s goals, unleash the power of your female talent and unlock true male allyship, please get in touch.