Women's Executive Leadership Institute

Be bold. Challenge yourself.

The University of Indianapolis proudly presents its Women’s Executive Leadership Institute. The institute's goal is to help leaders who aspire to the C-suite and other senior leadership positions within their organizations develop the skills, confidence and attitude to embark upon the path to senior leadership roles.

About the Women’s Executive Leadership Institute

The Institute is designed to support a cohort of leaders who aspire to reach senior leadership positions within their organizations or lead their own companies. The cohort will meet once a month for ten months and will help develop essential skills required for senior-level leadership that will range from financial acumen and strategy to executive presence and communication skills. Focusing upon a growth mindset, it will cover a wide range of topics that include the future of work, artificial intelligence, leadership in a changing world, negotiation and emotional intelligence, among others.

Programming for the second cohort will begin in February 2026 and conclude in November 2026. Each session of the Institute will include a lecture or a panel discussion and interactive facilitation.

The University of Indianapolis is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort. Applications are open until February 20, 2026, based on availability. All leaders, regardless of gender, who wish to better understand women’s leadership challenges, or who are responsible for the career development of others are encouraged to apply.

Benefits of Participation

  • Sessions will feature keynote conversations and networking with senior leaders across Central Indiana and beyond.
  • University President Dr. Tanuja Singh will be personally involved with the cohort.
  • Sessions will focus on developing critical skill sets, including leadership in a changing world, emotional intelligence, negotiation, executive communication, basics of emerging technologies and AI, finance, analytics, strategy, and having a growth mindset.
  • Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Sease Institute, powered by the University of Indianapolis.
  • Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate in small groups with other participants. 
  • Participants will have access to mentors through the University of Indianapolis's robust alumni and community network.

Session Dates and Themes

All monthly sessions will be held at the University of Indianapolis (1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227) in the Blue Law Library of the Krannert Memorial Library from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

  • February 27 - Women in Executive Leadership Overview
  • March 27 - Multiple Paths to Arrive as the Leader You Are Today
  • April 24 - Seismic Shift in Leadership
  • May 29 - Adapting for a Changing World
  • June 26 - Fighting the Imposter Syndrome
  • July 24 - Skills You Can Count On
  • August 28 - You Belong Here
  • September 25 - Essential Ingredients for Success
  • October 23 - Conflict Happens
  • November 20 - It’s Your Turn

Application and Tuition

The primary deadline for the 2026 cohort ends January 31, 2026. However, the application period will officially close on February 20, based on availability. All leaders, regardless of gender, who wish to better understand women’s leadership challenges, or who are responsible for the career development of others, are encouraged to apply. Applications will be submitted online and should include:

  • Bio Demo Information
  • Resume
  • Reference Letter
  • Signed Commitment Form

Tuition for the Institute is $5,000. The fee includes all materials, sessions, and meals. Payment(s) can be made by the participant or by an employer/sponsor organization.

Questions

Please contact the WELI team at womensleadership@uindy.edu.
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