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

“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

“If you’ve ever wanted to be part of a space that’s equal parts ambition, laughter, and genuine support: that’s Athena. At every event, I meet brilliant, down-to-earth women eager to help each other, swap playbooks, and laugh through the chaos of ambition and life.”

Pallavi Hisaria

“It was so helpful to have a partner in the BCP process. It’s been years since I’ve updated my resume so it’s so valuable to have someone walk me through what’s current/relevant in the market and also appropriate for how to present the experience that I’ve gained in that time through my resume, bio, and LinkedIn. “

Erica Dahl

“Rochelle helped me own who I am again after a tough period in my current role that had me doubting myself.”

Athena Member

“In addition to the resume, bio and LI updates Rochelle and I made, I appreciated the coaching and feedback I also received as part of the BCP process. “

Athena Member

“Athena is a tremendous resource and network for board directors, giving busy executives support through their board career—from building a board bio and positioning to providing industry and governance knowledge. Athena is my trusted resources for board insights and world-class networking.”

Gabriele Famous

“Athena was instrumental in preparing me for board of director roles. Athena provided me with the tools to position my value as a board member and a network I can trust and continue to learn from.”

Sylvie Veilleux

“As an aspiring board director, Athena walked me through the whole process. They helped me distill why I’m interested in board service and what I bring to the table in the boardroom, as as the more tangible pieces like reshaping my CV to be more appealing for a public or private company board.”

R. Sharon Smith
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.