SOAR for Black Women

Black women are highly ambitious in their careers but are not supported in their growth and development. They lack role models at the top and experience intensified discrimination.

Program Structure

DELIVERY

FORMAT

Emerging high potential Black women, 7-12 years workplace experience, manages teams and/or projects

Kentucky

DURATION

9-months

2 day Kick Off Retreat
8 monthly day long meetings

Hybrid option

MARKETS

AUDIENCE

Learning Outcomes

  • Increased self-awareness driving sustained behavior change

  • Personalized leadership development plan

  • Mastery of tactical skills designed to have an immediate impact in the workplace

  • Enhanced strategic networks expanding visibility and exposure

  • Game-changing confidence boost

IMMERSIVE CURRICULUM

  • 3 learning domains: Professional/Personal Mastery, Business Mastery, and Relationship Mastery

  • Individually tailored based on personal multidimensional assessments

  • Intentional to address specific barriers and gaps that hold Black women back at work

DELIVERY AND FORMAT

  • 2-day Kick-Off Retreat

  • 8 monthly day-long meetings

  • Live peer-to-peer learning

  • Black women specific learning cohort

  • 1:1 coaching opportunities

  • Safe space for authentic discussion and dialogue to facilitate connection and growth

  • Access to senior-level Black leaders

  • Led by SOAR-certified facilitator

  • Mentor match

Program Facilitators

MEET THE TEAM

  • Allen Cawley, M. Ed.

    HEAD FACILITATOR

  • Maryanne Elliott, PhD

    SOAR FOR WOMEN

  • Marvin King

    SOAR FOR BLACK MEN

  • Stacy Owens, MBA, MHRL, CCMP

    SOAR FOR BLACK WOMEN

  • Stephanie Keally, MBA

    SOAR FOR WOMEN

  • Meredith Lepley, PhD

    SOAR FOR WOMEN

  • Cliff Campbell

    SOAR FOR BLACK MEN

  • Bob Lothbrok

    SOAR FOR WOMEN

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A: Typical SOAR participants have been in the workforce for 7-17 years. In addition to having experience with managing others or projects, they demonstrate a high level of performance and have been identified internally as ready for stretch assignments and take on new challenges. Click here to view the complete emerging leader profile and their leadership roadmap.

  • A: Yes. We can and do deliver internationally. Contact us to learn how.

  • A: No. Although our primary focus is on addressing the challenges faced by women and minorities, SOAR will partner with you to create and deliver programming that meets your leadership development needs. All SOAR models are adaptable and configurable to all audiences.

  • A: Please view the registration page for current pricing of SOAR for Women cohorts.

  • A: Currently SOAR does not support 100% virtual programming options. Several of our cohorts do offer hybrid options, combining in-person and virtual meetings.

  • A: We deliver SOAR programming primarily two ways:

    1. Partner with companies to deliver programming internally for their selected participants at their chosen locations domestically and/or internationally.

    2. Companies select 1-3 internal emerging Black women leaders to participate in the current SOAR market. This particular program is delivered with a hybrid model in order to accommodate and provide flexibility for travel.

  • A: SOAR is a 9-month program offered on a yearly basis. Check out our registration page to view future program dates. Internal SOAR programs begin at the discretion of an organization and are delivered at the location(s) of their choice.

  • Talent Management & Diversity | CSX

    “The SOAR program played an integral role in my development, especially during an unprecedented year full of change and uncertainty. The program helped me peel the layers of understanding myself, what motivates me, how I communicate, and how I build and nurture relationships. SOAR provided me with much more than I could have imagined.”

  • Human Resources Manager | Toyota

    “Out of all of the trainings and development programs that I have been a part of, the SOAR program for Black Women has been the best and most positive experience. I have gained skills that I have used immediately and I have no doubt that being a part of this will positively affect the trajectory of my career.”

  • Team Manager | Ford

    “Being selected to participate in the SOAR program was a wonderful experience. What I loved most about the program was not only did it teach me developmental skills to be a leader, it also helped me to look inward and see and accept that the leader within myself already existed. I would highly recommend this program to any woman within a workplace.”

  • Sr. Analyst Vehicle Accessories Product Development | Toyota

    “Thanks to the SOAR leadership program for playing a major role in my personal and professional development. The self discovery assessments helped me to first want to know more about myself and to identify they type of leader I want to become. Being part of this cohort of great women leaders helped me grow out of my comfort zone and challenged myself to be bold and confident.”

  • Manager, Business Operations | Louisville Water Company

    “This program is like no other. The materials and discussions and the facilitators are outstanding. I respect and value their insight and advice. This has made a difference in how I see myself and how it has equipped me to stay on track and focused on becoming the leader I hoped to be. Thank You SOAR!”

The Numbers Don’t Lie

95%

of SOAR alumni are extremely
satisfied or satisfied with their
SOAR experience

70NPS

70 NPS (Net Promoter Score),
higher than training
industry averages

91%

of SOAR alumni use knowledge
they gained in SOAR in their
current role

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