Athena Alliance
Membership and board prep for women executives and leaders
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Women in leadershipTransitions and new rolesWomen's careersPromotions and advancementWomen entrepreneurs |
| Works with | Women, Executives and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Based in | United States |
Athena Alliance is a career membership for high-achieving women. It serves executives, board directors, investors, founders and thought leaders. Members build portfolio careers with income, influence and impact in five areas the group calls the Portfolio of Impact. The group has supported 600+ members to board seats. Average member tenure is 3.4 years. Members get help shaping a board bio, telling their story and meeting the right networks.
What Athena helps with
Athena helps senior women build careers with more than one path. Its work centers on board seats, new networks and career planning that lasts.
- Landing board director seats
- Shaping a board bio
- Telling your professional story
- Building a portfolio career
- Meeting the right networks and industry leaders
- Learning from peers in virtual salons
- Planning career moves beyond the traditional ladder
Who Athena works with
Athena serves women who lead at a high level. Members include executives, board directors, investors, founders and thought leaders. Many are busy senior leaders who already have decades of experience and want more career options.
How Athena works
Athena uses a model called the Portfolio of Impact, built on five dimensions. Each one is a way to create income, influence and impact. Members combine a women's network, education and board development in one place. Virtual salons let members learn from peers. Members also get one-on-one help with board bios and story.
Background and qualifications
- Average member tenure of 3.4 years
- 600+ members supported to board seats
- Serves executives, board directors, investors and founders
- Offers virtual salons for members
Athena Alliance pricing
Programs and services
- Membership
- Board preparation
- Virtual salons
- Academy
- Events
- Programs for companies
Athena Alliance reviews
The CoachVouch take
Athena has supported 600+ members to board seats through a membership that joins network, education and board development.
Best for senior women leaders who want board seats and a portfolio career.
Common questions
How much does Athena Alliance charge?
Coaching with Athena runs $145 to $250 an hour. Message Athena from this page for an exact quote.
What does Athena Alliance help with?
Athena Alliance helps with landing board director seats, shaping a board bio, telling your professional story and building a portfolio career.
Does Athena Alliance help women get on boards?
Yes. Athena has supported 600+ members to board seats. It helps executives shape a board bio, tell their story and connect to the right networks.
How do I contact Athena Alliance?
Send Athena a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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