The Athena Effect

Proven Impact, Powerful Results

Outcomes

board interview

Board Placements

Supported over 500 women to public and private corporate boards. Many placements go unreported, as evidenced by frequent anecdotes from members who credit Athena for their board success.

senior leaders

Wisdom Exchanges (Salons)

Hosted over 600 virtual discussions with more than 16,000 participants since launching in 2019 with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.0.

career growth strategies

Peer Groups

Conducted over 300 peer group sessions with over 3,000 participants since their introduction in 2022 with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.0.

leadership impact

Advisory Sessions

Delivered more than 3,000 hours of paid one-on-one strategic advisory sessions through our network of expert coaches with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.0.

entrepreneur support

Content Library

Curated a robust, on-demand learning platform featuring over 500 original video sessions in a "Netflix-for-business” style library.

venture funds

In-Person Engagements

Organized more than 150 boutique in-person gatherings and hosted 5 large-scale events (100+ attendees) around the country in the last two years.

company building

Athena Academy

Trained 226 individuals through our Academy programs with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.0.

business growth

Member Satisfaction

Have consistently high ratings (4.0+ out of 5.0) across all programming, including courses, salons, coaching, peer groups, and content. Have an NPS of over 80 —considered “world-class” in customer satisfaction. 

personal branding
corporate leadership
female leadership

What our members say…

Power of Athena Testimonials

“Overall fantastic event. Excellent mix of content and high caliber speakers.”

Athena Member

“The content was highly relevant and thoughtfully curated, with speakers who brought practical, real-world insights. I especially appreciated the caliber of the attendees and the opportunity for meaningful peer connections.”

Bernadette Maciel

“Our [salon] guest, Janice, was incredibly inspiring, grounded, practical and extremely generous in sharing both the what and how their work is incredibly impactful in her organization and greater US community.”

Waveney Belle

“[“What Defines a High-Value Board Candidate” had] great insights into the reality of board work today vs the lore.”

Cynthia Starr

“Excellent advice and points of view from professionals who live, recruit and work with board members. These ladies don’t pull punches – I love the honesty and no nonsense advice. It’s one of those sessions you need to listen to in its entirety and then go back and take notes before your next board role encounter!”

Laura Price

“Incredible panelists for the salon “What Defines a High-Value Board Candidate.” Very, very useful guidance.”

Martha Galley

“Janice Dupre is a phenomenal leader. Her salon presentation was open, clear and very easy to follow. I love that she didn’t have a deck. Exactly what I would want to experience in a salon. Thanks Coco and Athena!”

Twanya Hood Hill

“I’ve been a member of many professional and women’s organizations over the years, but this has been far and away the most remarkable experience I’ve ever had with a membership. Every introduction has been high quality and people are genuinely invested in whether or not I reach my goals.”

Megan Barbier

Cory’s and Dana’s candid insights and experiences were SO welcome & useful in a practical (& entertaining!) way. I got a lot of value out of participating in this. Thank you!”

Kelli Richards
“The salon “From Corporate Climb to Portfolio of Impact”, presented by CEO Coco Brown, is an outstanding example of her ability to assimilate her own professional experience with that of thousands of Athena members to create a motivating and practical guide on how to pivot from the corporate ladder to the portfolio career by choosing work, finding colleagues, and designing a career second chapter that brings keen interest, energy, passion, and joy.”
Mary Lee Sharp

“I really like Nan’s approach. She is a creative thinker, has a great sense of humor and provides clear direction for me in the work that I need to do. She provides a framework for how to tell myself my own stories, which I find very difficult and Nan has found a way for me to engage myself without becoming overwhelmed.”

Shauna Turner

“When I joined Athena 5 years ago, I was a new leader finding my footing. Since then, I’ve grown from leading a $50M business to a $1.2B business — and added three meaningful boards and a teaching position to my Portfolio of Impact. That growth is a direct result of the mentors, sponsors, and powerhouse executives I’ve connected with through this community Coco built.”

Sweeny Bansal
leadership agility
leadership excellence
investment ecosystem
leadership coaching for executives
board interview preparation

About Athena Alliance

The Athena Alliance is a community that propels leaders to build impact, whether it’s in the C-suite, in the boardroom, as an investor, as an entrepreneur, as a thought leader and beyond. Our unique integration of community, content, and coaching helps women executives reach their most ambitious goals and think bigger.