Empowering Black Leaders
Black Executive Leadership Program
Best For
High-potential Black & DEI committed professionals ready to advance in corporate leadership
Timing
4 Months
Format
Build lifelong connections with a cohort of fellows and sponsors, learning in parallel through virtual sessions and collaboratively in-person
Virtual & Live
Tuition
Fellows: $8,995
Sponsors: $4,995
Advancing Equitable Representation
Changing the Face of Financial Services
The Black Executive Leadership Program was named a finalist for Industry Disruptor at the 2022 WealthManagement.com Wealthies Awards. Hear the impact this industry-disrupting program has had on aspiring Black leaders and their organization's sponsors.
Program at a Glance
Ideal Participants
The Black Executive Leadership Program features two tracks:
- Fellow Track – For high-potential Black & DEI committed business leaders in a middle-management position.
- Sponsor Track – For senior-level leaders interested in advancing the cause of Black & DEI committed leadership in financial services.
Tuition & Scholarships
- Fellows: $8,995
- Sponsors: $4,995
What You'll Learn
Through an authentic and culturally sensitive lens, the program seeks to:
- Facilitate lifelong connections and learning through 1:1 peer interaction for maximum impact
- Go beyond narrow definitions of leadership to explore applied technical skills directly relevant to financial services
- Deliver innovative training opportunities for executive sponsors committed to identifying, developing, and advocating for diverse talent
- Cultivate a pipeline that will prepare up-and-coming Black and DEI committed professionals to move into senior and executive leadership
Why Choose the Program?
Increasing equitable representation and advancing Black and DEI committed financial professionals to the highest levels of organizations requires access to new avenues to grow in knowledge and skill.
- Connect with peers and leaders to develop your Executive IQ
- Build proficiencies and relationships within your company
- Strengthen firm culture through leadership development
- Advance your career by learning to drive results
Industry Disruption is Needed
61%
Of Black financial professionals feel there are challenges that specifically affect their success.1
69%
Of Black professionals don't have access to senior leaders.2
65%
Of Black professionals say they are very ambitious in their careers. 2
The Program is Right for You If:
Inside the Program
Pillars to Complete
Four
Typical Completion Time
4 Months
Connect
This Pillar covers:
- Cultural Competency
- Emotional Intelligence
Build
This Pillar covers:
- Business Acumen
- Networking
Strengthen
This Pillar covers:
- Managing People at Work
- Business Strategy
Advance
This Pillar covers:
- Decision-making
- Negotiations
This has helped me construct a roadmap to success and shift the paradigm on organizational relevance ... delivered by seasoned professionals who have traveled the path I am currently on.
Marco R. Williams
Fellow and VP, Regional Wealth Management Specialist, JP Morgan Wealth Management
I think what makes the program unique, it's culturally relevant - I don’t think there is another program on the market like this.
Kim Thomas
Sponsor and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, OneAmerica
This is the first time I felt a sense of belonging…
Claude Walker
Fellow and 2nd Vice President, Transformation Planning Leader, Guardian Life
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Take Your Next Step Up
The Black Executive Leadership Program is designed to empower and support you as you progress your career. Through sponsorship, connection, and collaboration, you will learn the skills you need to take the next step forward.
1 The American College of Financial Services and Nationwide Insurance Company. Rise Research Study. September 2020.
2 Coqual. Being Black in Corporate America. 2019.