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    Leadership Redefined Starts Here

    The Brand Leadership Institute is the fastest growing e-learning platform experience addressing the pipeline gap for working women. We democratize executive coaching with a 24-week, e-learning technology platform experience that is proven, scalable and cost-efficient. This customized leadership development experience addresses the "vanishing middle" of emerging and existing female leaders in your organization through a premiere personal brand leadership coaching curriculum, curated content and a powerful community of members across multiple organizations. We know exactly what is missing in current leadership models and we've redefined the development experience with an acute insight around personal brand leadership as the catalyst to accelerated purpose, performance and profit. Our results are proven for development, retention and advancement.

    We get to the heart of what matters to working women – to be valued as a whole person, to build a successful career and a significant life. This is how we advance women at every level beyond the gap.

    World-class curriculum

    Personalized e-coaching experience

    Curated custom content

    Cross-company community

    33% Promoted in 12 Months
    80% Leader Retention
    95% increased Clarity of Purpose
    100% Elevated Confidence
    • Our Why
    • Our Difference
    • Our Ideal Participant

    The leadership gap for working women continues to widen. Companies must innovate to look at leadership development holistically. We exist to address the hidden barriers of leadership for working women to confidently gain the tools to advance their career and their life.  

    We are pioneers of personal brand leadership having a proven track record for more than two decades of advancing the brands of Fortune 500 companies, corporate leaders and renown celebrities and influencers.  

    We focus on the niche of the high potential corporate woman. While our curriculum addresses the needs of all leaders, we realize that there is a unique need to address the widening leadership gap for working women. Our BLI system compliments corporate development programs with a holistic learning experience and community with proven results from the world’s most trusted companies.  

    Meet Our Alumnae

    Alex Thompson, Senior Account Manager, Maryland

    Alex Thompson, Senior Account Manager, Maryland

    I used to define myself by my job title, my degrees, and my accomplishments. Through the BLI, I got the opportunity to dig deep and explore my personal mission on my own terms. From there I was able to set goals for myself that aligned with everything I learned and discovered.
    Amy McCoskey, Regional Sales Manager, Minnesota

    Amy McCoskey, Regional Sales Manager, Minnesota

    During my participation in the BLI, I received a promotion to Regional Sales Manager. I’m most grateful for the network of hard working, smart and passionate women I met during the process. The process was a good reminder that I can’t perform at my best professionally if I’m not carving out time for me personally. This was a great step in my professional growth.
    Ann Watkins, Senior Field Clinical Engineer, Florida

    Ann Watkins, Senior Field Clinical Engineer, Florida

    The BLI has helped me to step outside of my comfort zone and dare to be the woman I want to become. It keeps me focused on my M.V.P. (mission, vision, purpose) that in return gives me the confidence to fight for the things that I’m passionate about.
    Brandy Jenkins, HR Professional, California

    Brandy Jenkins, HR Professional, California

    From the very beginning, the She Suite Summit was the foundation of building the positive energy needed during the BLI program. From week to week, my confidence was strengthened to the point of exhibiting leadership/coaching to the teams I support in a more effective manner. When I showed up in truth, standing in my purpose and understanding my mission, my vision became clearer.
    Camille Chang Gilmore, VP, Human Resource Interventional Cardiology, Global Chief Diversity Officer, Georgia

    Camille Chang Gilmore, VP, Human Resource Interventional Cardiology, Global Chief Diversity Officer, Georgia

    Within 18 months of coaching I was promoted to VP of Human Resources and Chief Global Officer for my corporation. This program delivers results and changes lives.
    Jacqueline Noble, Sales Representative, Michigan

    Jacqueline Noble, Sales Representative, Michigan

    Participating in the BLI was an exciting and empowering experience. I felt an overwhelming amount of motivation and support by other women involved which was inspiring. This e-learning program was complete with resources and networking opportunities that were second to none. The skills I learned and practiced in the Brand Leadership Institute have enabled me to contribute at the highest level.
    Jeri’Ann Hiller, PhD, Senior Manager, Innovation Leader, Scientist, STEM Careers Ambassador, Mentoring Champion, Massachusetts

    Jeri’Ann Hiller, PhD, Senior Manager, Innovation Leader, Scientist, STEM Careers Ambassador, Mentoring Champion, Massachusetts

    I thought it was powerful to really take a critical assessment of the impact that I was having. So everything from really drilling down to understand your why. What is your purpose? And looking at your performance and being able to look at your past and present successes. I was also able to name those things that potentially detract from my impact. I continue to build on this approach and as a result I have been promoted to a new position, received industry awards and featured in nation magazine and media.
    Melissa Zwang, Talent Acquisition Program Specialist, Massachusetts

    Melissa Zwang, Talent Acquisition Program Specialist, Massachusetts

    As a result of this program, I am a stronger woman, a stronger person and I believe in myself more now than I ever have before.
    Munazzah Aslam, Senior Manager, Internal Communications, Virginia

    Munazzah Aslam, Senior Manager, Internal Communications, Virginia

    I now have an opportunity to start fresh and apply the BLI teachings with my new manager. I have my confidence back, I am organized and have great ideas that I have shared. I just launched a new internal campaign for Q1 which everyone loves - its really going great.
    Sherie Apungu, Senior Market Research Analyst, Endoscopy Marketing Division, Portfolio Marketing Strategy Analysis, Minnesota

    Sherie Apungu, Senior Market Research Analyst, Endoscopy Marketing Division, Portfolio Marketing Strategy Analysis, Minnesota

    I've had a year of tremendous growth, thanks to my work with Melissa. My walk is stronger, my eyes exude unparalleled focus, my voice is no longer timid, and I am finally taking command of the work my hands were meant to do. I am wearing my authentic self every day and love feeling comfortable and powerful in my own brand. My authentic self is finally showing up every day, in every place, and in my work.
    Theresa Hennessy, Business Owner, Virginia

    Theresa Hennessy, Business Owner, Virginia

    The BLI program afforded me the opportunity to thoughtfully clarify my future career objectives. The building blocks and pace of the courses comfortably guided me to understand what I wanted to accomplish, and the development of my personal MVP objectives.
    Alison Sandstrom, Area Clinical Advisor, North Carolina

    Alison Sandstrom, Area Clinical Advisor, North Carolina

    "The BLI gave me the confidence to step out and live a purpose driven career. I was promoted to a leadership position at the top of the year and I have this program and the Brand Me book to thank for the promotion. Brand Me is so isnpiring!!"
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