Lead out front with Athena Pro
The social learning platform and community for early-career women of color
We are willing and capable to lead
The idea that we don't aspire to top jobs is a myth. Pre-pandemic, nearly 2 out of 3 women of color described themselves as "very ambitious" regarding their careers. We're also more educated than ever before, with college graduation rates rising for most women of color.
It's time to control the narrative around our ambition and abilities while creating new strategies for career advancement.
Male leadership traits are the norm, and that must change
Despite a growing body of work about the benefits of female leadership, traditionally masculine traits continue to rule the modern workplace. Meanwhile, women of color are left to conform and contort to unspoken rules that were never designed for us.
So what do you do when the rules aren't meant for you? You change them.
We're best equipped to change the rules, so let's do it
For years, women of color have waited for corporate programs to level the playing field, but progress has been slow. Allyship at work is also lacking. Less than 40% of employees publicly acknowledge our ideas and work. And just 10% mentor or sponsor women of color.
We know our strengths. We know our stories. And most importantly, we are our best advocates. So, let's take control and create environments where we can thrive.
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS NOW
Women have the highest chances of securing leadership positions within the first 10 years of their careers.
Experience-Inspired. Research-Based.
Athena integrates over a decade of research in organizational culture, innovation, and women in the workplace. Our approach combines our lived experiences with the latest thinking from top business, academic, and women’s advocacy resources, including:
