This program has helped me significantly self reflect on my leadership. And more so on how to lead myself to lead others (put my oxygen mask on first). It has been an invaluable experience to hear and feel the same feels from like minded women leaders. 

Ty Lindsey, Senior VP, Director of Retail Risk Quality Assurance, SeaCoast Bank

“This experience is so powerful because of the diverse opinions and feedback from members of the group as well as from Accendo coaches Karen and Cari.”

Jacqui Pannell Zinck, Independent Consultant

"I can confidently say this program was a transformative experience for me. The workshop was expertly facilitated, blending insightful presentations with interactive discussions. I learned invaluable strategies for enhancing my leadership skills, navigating workplace challenges, and building authentic connections."

Kyonna Henry, Director of Student Life and Engagement, USF

“LEADForward gave me the confidence to explore my own gifts and work on my areas of development so I can continue to grow in my career."

Chelsea Yaw, Retail Media, Instacart

 "I would never have been able to perform to the fullest in my role without the LEADForward experience."

Suneera Madhani, CEO & Founder, Worth AI

"The pre-work, development plan and other tools, coupled with the one on one coaching, helped me take my leadership to the next level."

Helen Martinez, President, Black Elk Group LLC

"I would recommend others to this program because they get coached by Karen and Cari and get to dive into specific challenges pertinent to their industries and individual careers. The one-on-one coaching has been a tremendous benefit to me."

Amy Ouellette, Vice President - Retail Executive Mid Florida Market, BankUnited

"Personally, this program has been a great experience, and I highly recommend it. While many of the lessons cover familiar topics, the discussions and exercises resonated with me and helped me put the concepts into practice. Hearing about others’ experiences and how they’ve navigated various situations has been another valuable resource for me to use."

Sherri Johnson, Vice President, Application Development, PSCU

"Not only did it give me a path, I actually saw the results in my career! I would refer LEADForward to another high potential woman because it can be the difference that you’ve been waiting for."

Trish Wingerson, Vice President of Public Relations, Orlando Magic

I personally believe the opportunity to participate in the LEADForward Program is invaluable, and I am confident that the skills and insights gained will significantly contribute to our team's success and the company's growth.

Hali Myers, Service & Development Team Leader, Brown & Brown

"I would recommend this program to anyone because it forces you to think about where you are, where you want to go, and how best to connect those dots – both professionally and personally."

Rachael M. Crews. Shareholder, Gray Robinson

"This program offered a safe space for me to talk about my fears and insecurities and push through so I could move forward and achieve my goals. It helped get me ‘unstuck.’"

Beth Hobart,  REALTOR, Mainframe Real Estate