The Athena Effect
The Power of Outcomes
Athena’s impact isn’t just told through intentions—it’s proven in what actually happens for the women who move through it: seats claimed, hours invested, guidance given and received, ventures launched. Every outcome behind the scenes represents a career that moved forward, proof that when high-achieving women get real support, real results follow.
Board Placements
Supported over 600 women to public and private corporate boards. Many more go unreported, as evidenced by frequent anecdotes from members who credit Athena for their board success.
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.
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.
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.
Content Library
Curated a robust, on-demand learning platform featuring over 500 original video sessions in a “Netflix-for-business” style library.
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.
Athena Academy
Trained 226 individuals through our Academy programs with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.0.
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.
The Athena Effect
What our members say…
“The conversation with the CEO of Revlon was excellent. She was authentic and open and shared some good lessons on how to lead and support as a board member.”
“Excellent thought provoking discussion! Loved the holistic thought process this community brings to AI – from the technological advancement to the human impact to new governance models.”
“Informative, energetic, and expert panel at the NY Summit. The range of perspectives made the content accessible to almost everyone in the room.”
“The Summit content and overall connections were superb. Thank you!”
“I enjoyed learning more about Angel investing and VC Funds while meeting and exchanging ideas with our amazing Athena members.”
“Great connections and conversations in the member mixer! The perfect prompts that led us to find common ground quickly.”
“The Finding Anchorage Peer Group was a delight. Jonika is a great leader – her Polaris methodology enabled the team to think more boldly and deeply around given topics. The openness and caring nature of the group provided a valuable space to explore life’s next steps.”
“I really love the questions that help the small groups start in the “middle of the conversation”! Thank you for crafting excellent questions that help us connect and share in the monthly member mixers!”
“[Pitch Like an Executive Pro] was an amazing presentation. Warm, practical, informative, high energy.”
“Colleen has a wealth of knowledge on how to approach your first board opportunities, especially with non-profits, and finding the ones that match your values. As someone very early in this journey, I found a ton of value [in this salon].”
“WOW! What a session!! Christa Quarles was amazing and shared authentically. Her perspective was so refreshing to hear and be inspired by!”
“Fantastic to have someone share so openly and honestly about their experience. Relatable. Encouraging.”
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Athena is where high achieving women build portfolio careers on their terms.