Transforming Leadership
IWF’s world-class Leadership Fellows Program accelerates the career path of high-performing women, catalyzing their potential, and elevating their impact within companies worldwide. The program was developed in direct response to the 1991 US Glass Ceiling Report, which identified three key barriers that restrict the potential of women leaders:
- Inadequate leadership training
- Limited access to professional networks
- Lack of mentors
Now in its 30th year, the IWF Leadership Fellows Program is unique among leadership development programs globally. Its scope, rigor, and results make it an unparalleled tool for career development and succession planning.
A Record of Success
30 Year track record
730+ Accelerated careers
56 Countries
To strengthen the next generation of women leaders
A World-Class Curriculum
Customized instruction that includes a 3-day leadership immersion to set the stage for the year; a 4-day program at INSEAD; a weeklong experience at Harvard Business School; virtual masterclasses with IWF thought leaders; and a substantive legacy project that benefits Fellows’ organizations and communities.
A Network of the World’s Most Accomplished Women
Fellows engage with IWF’s global membership at conferences that feature cutting-edge content, topnotch speakers, and small group dinners for a networking and bonding experience that is one-of-a-kind.
Intensive and Bespoke Mentoring
Program participants are matched with IWF members who volunteer to share their wise counsel to help Fellows achieve individual professional development goals.
Enduring Bonds for Life
Fellows become part of a powerful cohort of high-performing peers and alumni who support and enrich the professional and personal lives of participants well beyond the fellowship.
Ready to take your career to the next level?
Learn how to become a Leadership Fellow.
We believe the potential for women is unlimited and opportunities should be as well.
Leadership Fellows “Pay It Forward”
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2024 Cornerstone Conference, Hong Kong, SAR
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Join us in Hong Kong
November 20 - 22, 2024