The glass ceiling is shattered. Or is it? While women are attending college and graduate school in greater numbers than men, women still earn approximately $.77 to every dollar that men make for equal work. Out of the Fortune 500, only 24 companies have women as CEOs (and 23 Fortune 500 companies have no female board directors). Yet, thanks to studies by organizations such as Dow Jones and McKinsey & Company, it’s now common knowledge that companies with multiple women serving in senior leadership positions outperform those with minimal female leadership. So why are women not better represented in senior leadership positions? And what role can organizations play in addressing the particular needs of high-potential women who are often unmet in traditional leadership development programs?

In this interactive webinar, women’s leadership expert Alexia Vernon demystifies what emerging female leaders need – with respect to mentoring, coaching, and skill development – in order to be competitive and succeed in more senior leadership positions. Presenting research and real-world examples, she provides actionable recommendations for addressing women’s perceived lack of ambition, confidence, and skill. She identifies which of the top leadership competencies women struggle with most – and how companies can adjust traditional leadership development programs to empower women in these areas.