Turn Volunteer Energy into Organizational Impact & Career Growth

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You’re already leading. Let’s make sure it counts: for your company, your community, and your career.

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Who It’s For

PEN or ERG Leaders at any stage — emerging or established
Mid-level professionals seeking to grow in leadership and visibility
Those navigating the tension between passion projects and corporate priorities
Anyone ready to turn ERG experience into an executive opportunity

Next Group Launches January 2026

Limited Spots Available

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Professional Employee Networks (PENs) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) often run on passion, heart, and hustle. But without the proper structure, that passion can lead to burnout instead of a breakthrough.

The PEN Leadership Cohort is built for leaders like you. ERG/PEN volunteers, chairs, and champions who are ready to transform their network into a platform for visibility, influence, and leadership development.

This cohort is your oxygen mask: the space to strengthen your leadership, build strategic clarity, and ensure your work creates meaningful, measurable results.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The PEN Leadership Cohort is a 4-month guided cohort experience that includes:

Kickoff Workshop

1-hour live workshop: “From Passion to Power”

Bi-Weekly Cohort Calls

Strategic training, application, and shared problem-solving

Leadership Toolkit Access

Visual tools & templates you can use with your own PEN

Group Coaching with a certified Leadership Guide

Coaching to help process learning and take meaningful action toward your goals.

REAL TALK

Why Join?

If you’re spending 5+ hours a week on your ERG or PEN work, don’t do it without turning it into leverage.

Most PEN leaders are responsible for strategy, development, event planning, talent branding, and culture-building — all while managing a full-time job.

This cohort helps you turn that invisible labor into visible leadership.

You’ll walk away with:

Strategic Clarity

Career Alignment

A path to influence and impact

Tools to equip your team and grow your community

Designed for real life.

Built for busy professionals.
Flexible learning, real-time application, and meaningful relationships that make growth sustainable.

Hybrid Delivery

Asynchronous video + live group calls

Time Commitment

~2–3 hrs/month

Applied Learning

Open to professionals across industries

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often do cohorts start?

This annual cohort begins each year in January/February.

Can individuals apply without being nominated?

Yes! Spots are available for public and organizational applicants.

What is the group schedule?

The group calls are every other week for 60 minutes. 1:1 coaching calls are scheduled monthly for 30 minutes. Individual (asynchronous) online learning and training requires about 30 minutes each week.

What is the application deadline and payment schedule?

The investment for each participant in From Passion to Power: The PAN Leadership Cohort is $1,000 for the 4-month program when you apply before January 12, 2026.

When your application is accepted, we’ll send you a welcome email with onboarding information, including a secure payment link.