Athena Alliance
Career membership and board prep for women executives in the USA
| 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 women who lead. It serves executives, board directors, investors, founders and thought leaders. Members build what Athena calls a portfolio career, with several ways to earn income and have influence. The group has helped more than 600 members reach board seats. Members stay 3.4 years on average. The offer mixes a women's network, education and board development in one place.
What Athena helps with
Athena helps senior women build careers with more options than a single climb up one ladder. Board service is a major focus.
- Building a portfolio career on your own terms
- Getting matched to board roles
- Preparing for board seats
- Growing income, influence and impact in five areas
- Making business connections with industry leaders
- Promoting your company and profile among leaders
- Staying relevant as work changes
Who Athena works with
Athena serves high-achieving women in leadership. Members include executives, board directors, investors, founders and thought leaders. Examples include a CEO of a software company and a CHRO who is also an advisor and investor.
How Athena works
Athena uses a model it calls the Portfolio of Impact, which has five dimensions. Each one is a way to create income, influence and impact. Members can assess their own portfolio to see where they stand and where they want to go next. The program joins a women's network, education and board development in one membership.
Background and qualifications
- Supported more than 600 members to board seats
- Average member stays 3.4 years
- Members include executives, board directors, investors and founders
Athena Alliance pricing
Programs and services
- Membership
- Board development
- Academy education platform
- Events
- Company programs
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The CoachVouch take
Athena combines a women's network, education and board development, and has supported more than 600 members to board seats.
Best for senior women leaders who want board seats and a career with more than one source of income and influence.
Common questions
How much does Athena Alliance charge?
Coaching with Athena runs $145 to $250 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Athena Alliance help with?
Athena Alliance helps with building a portfolio career on your own terms, getting matched to board roles, preparing for board seats and growing income, influence and impact in five areas.
Does Athena Alliance help members get board seats?
Yes. Athena has supported more than 600 members to board seats. It also matches members to board roles.
How do I contact Athena Alliance?
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