Level Up
A leadership program for First-time and aspiring women managers
GROW YOUR LEADERSHIP | accelerate YOUR career | Advance YOUR impact
Our evidence-based curriculum caters to a variety of learning styles with:
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
Join monthly virtual workshops delivered live & recorded.
REAL-TIME SKILL-BUILDING
Practice new strategies with tactical challenge assignments.
GROUP AND 1-on-1 COACHING
Troubleshoot together on monthly group coaching calls and get executive coaching 1-on-1
The Details
OUR NEXT 6-month COHORTs LAUNCH DATE IS TBD!
Sign up for our waitlist to be among the first to know:
Timing:
Live 90-minute interactive workshops are hosted virtually monthly.
Live 60-min group coaching calls are hosted virtually monthly.
All workshops are recorded and uploaded to our e-learning platform, where you’ll have access to recordings and learning materials for 1 year.
Who LEVEL UP IS FOR:
We believe in learning and growing together - whether you’re currently a manager at work or aspire to become one. Level Up is open to…
Emerging Leaders: Aspiring leaders currently without direct reports
Team Leaders: Leaders currently with direct reports
A snapshot from a Level Up Launch Party
“I've been promoted twice now since completing Level Up!”
Samantha R., Senior Marketing Manager in Tech
“It’s a well-thought-out program, and it helped me be more intentional and strategic.”
Shirley B., Financial Services Leader
“The programming is very engaging and makes for a really customized experience.”
Amy, Healthcare Government Relations Leader
Since completing level up…
67% of ALUMS have received promotions
87% of ALUMS have received raises
Source: data compiled from our June 2023 study of over 100 Level Up alums.
Results measured 6 months or more following program completion.
WANT To USE YOUR professional development Funds?
Download our packet full of resources to convince your boss to sponsor your enrollment.
Our ‘Convince Your Boss’ kit includes:
LEVEL UP one-sheeter
Letter of Request template
LEVEL UP pitch deck
Hear from past Participants
Jonelle
GOBAL Director
“The biggest thing I took out of our very first workshop was how to change my mindset from an individual contributor to a team leader with a larger purview. I didn’t even realize what I was missing before!”
Kaili
Senior U.S. Campaigner
“LEVEL UP has broadened my perspective on what leadership looks like. Working through the curriculum and in my 1:1 coaching with Emilie, I've been able to hone my goals, strengthen my time management skills, and improve my ability to set and communicate priorities.”
Sarah
Reproductive Justice Advocate
“I enrolled in the LEVEL UP program to hone my leadership skills and advance my career. The monthly modules and assignments are extremely relevant and showed me how to put this new knowledge into practice in my current role. Three months into the program and I was offered a promotion at my current job!”
47% of participants were in management prior To Level Up,
77% of ALUMS are in management NOW.
Source: data compiled from our June 2023 study of over 100 Level Up alums.
Results measured 6 months or more following program completion.
THE LEVEL UP CURRICULUM
Month 01
HONE YOUR VISION
What’s your leadership vision?
Research shows that women leaders are rated highly on every leadership characteristic except one: cultivating and communicating vision. So in this first month of Level Up, we dive right into this critical skill, which is key to rise from individual contributor to leader. We’ll break down how to strengthen your envisioning skills and connect your vision to strategic planning.
Month 02
TIME MANAGEMENT
How can you be an available manager when your own to do list of tasks is never-ending?!
Research shows that role overload negatively impacts women’s mental health, so in month 2 of Level Up, we re-examine time management as energy management to equip women leaders with tools to confidently manage volatile, uncertain environments with grace.
Month 03
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & DELEGATION
Does delegating give you anxiety or leave you feeling guilty?
Research shows that delegation is tricky terrain for women leaders. So in month 3 of Level Up, we dive into effectively empowering others through setting expectations, giving and receiving feedback, and holding other people accountable - with or without formal authority.
Month 04
INCLUSIVE & AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP
How can you foster an environment of psychological safety for everyone at work?
Research shows that women leaders excel when it comes to emotional intelligence, so in month 3 of Level Up we focus on how to leverage that strength to build inclusive workplaces while developing your own authentic leadership style.
Month 05
OVERCOME IMPOSTOR SYNDROME
Do you sometimes feel like an impostor at work?
Research shows that women - and all people - can become paralyzed with impostorism, especially when taking risks and increasing their visibility in the workplace. This month, we focus on overcoming impostorism, developing executive presence, and becoming a more assertive, confident communicator.
Month 06
POLISH YOUR CAREER PLAN
How are you advocating for your own career advancement?
Research shows that women - and especially women of color - are not promoted at anywhere near equal rates to men. In our final month of Level Up, we develop an action plan for self-advocacy.
FEATURED LEVEL UP TRAINERS
Learn from these incredible Bossed Up Trainer Team members and more throughout the 6-month program:
JOIN THE WAITLIST
We also have 6-month payment plans available:
$334/month for Emerging Leaders and $417/month for Team Leaders.
“I found the one-on-one Executive Coaching with Emilie helpful for exploring what I want out of my career, and I still keep in touch with members of my Level Up cohort to this day!”
Rong R., Insurance Professional
“I got promoted right after the Level Up program, and it was nice to have a toolbox to lean on with new levels of leadership and responsibility.”
Beth K., Health Policy Strategist
Enrollment Options
You’ll Learn to:
Lead
Strengthen your leadership identity: develop executive presence to lead like a boss
Communicate
Own your voice: practice assertive communication to lead with authority
Manage
Hone your management skills: empower other leaders to magnify your impact
Balance
Have better work-life balance: strengthen your boundaries and manage your energy to sustain your ambition
Network
Join a courage community: grow your network of ambitious women on the rise
Plan
Get clear: leave with a concrete plan of action to advance your career
how it works
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
Every month you’ll develop new leadership skills that are key to managing and leading like a boss.
Through interactive trainings with Emilie and our team of featured trainers, you’ll deepen your knowledge, close skill gaps, and put new theories to practice each month.
GROUP COACHING CALLS
Engage in monthly group coaching calls with a cohort of similar-level professional women who are all striving towards career growth and progress in their leadership journey.
Every month you’ll check in on how integrating your new skills is going, ask questions, network, share resources, and hold yourself accountable to making real progress.
Community
Building a strong community of women leaders for continued learning and growth is a staple in the Bossed Up philosophy.
Throughout our women’s leadership program, you’ll practice your new strategic skills with fellow participants in a dedicated virtual space exclusive to LEVEL UP.
1-on-1 EXECUTIVE COACHING
At the start of the leadership accelerator, you’ll dive deep into your Gallup leadership assessment to set clear learning objectives, and additional calls will focus on your specific growth goals.
Throughout the program, you’ll have multiple 1-on-1 executive coaching calls with Emilie Aries.
FAQs
Who is best served by LEVEL UP?
Women of every age and across all industries and sectors thrive in Bossed Up’s Leadership Accelerator. The majority of participants are first-time managers who want to refine their skills and feel more confident leading a team. We also welcome women who are actively pursuing their first management role and want to get ahead by learning all they can from our formal training and peer-to-peer learning from current managers. We’ve seen many women make the transition from aspiring to first-time manager while enrolled in Level Up, too.
What’s included?
Your registration includes monthly interactive workshops presented live and recorded, which are then available in our custom learning management system (LMS) for 12 months from the date of your enrollment.
Additionally, our program includes a monthly 60-minute group coaching calls for the opportunity to connect with fellow members of your cohort. During these calls, we’ll discuss how implementation of each month’s key learnings are going, share resources, and troubleshoot together.
One-on-one executive coaching is also made available throughout the Level Up experience, with 3 calls available to Team Leaders and 2 calls available to Emerging Leaders over the course of the 6 month program. These calls focus on applying the key learnings from the curriculum to your unique leadership goals and challenges, reviewing your personalized leadership assessment, and providing a safe space to reflect on your leadership ambitions.
What’s the investment?
The current investment for our Emerging Leader plan is only $1,999 and the investment for our Team Leader plan is only $2,499. We also have 6-month payment plans available: $334/month for Emerging Leaders and $417/month for Team Leaders.
Your investment includes:
Year-long access to 6 expert-led 90-minute interactive workshop recordings;
6 monthly challenge exercises and practical assignments;
6 monthly group coaching calls;
Access to our private online community;
Executive coaching with our Founder & CEO, Emilie Aries;
And a few more surprises we have up our sleeve… ;)
The majority of our participants secure financial sponsorship from their employer. Need a hand in asking your boss to chip in? We have a pre-written approval letter for requesting coverage from work.
We also have nonprofit discounts available upon request. If you’d like to learn more, email us at info@bossedup.org.
What’s the CANCELLATION POLICY?
We are happy to offer a risk-free 30-day money back guarantee. If within the first month of the program you’ve done your pre-work, participated in our workshop and group coaching call, and don’t see the value or don’t feel it’s a good fit for you, email us at info@bossedup.org for a 100% immediate refund.
If you decide to cancel, you will lose access to the online curriculum, coaching calls, and all related materials immediately.
The Bossed Up Leadership Accelerator is for ambitious women who are truly committed to accelerating their career and ready to invest in their own growth and their cohort members’ growth for the long haul. As such, there are no refunds available after the first month of the program to reinforce the importance of consistency and commitment to your cohort. You will continue to have access to all online curriculum, coaching calls, and related materials for 1 year from your registration date.
RISK-FREE GUARANTEE
We are happy to offer a risk-free 30-day money back guarantee. If within the first month of the program you’ve participated fully and don’t feel it’s a good fit, email us for a 100% immediate refund.