Orlando, Florida, or Virtual
A transformational leadership development conference for women
Available in-person in Orlando, FL, or virtually
2023 tickets are on sale NOW!
The Women in Leadership Institute is presented by SHRM.
The Women in Leadership Institute™ (WIL) is a four-day learning conference that equips women leaders with actionable strategies to overcome the hurdles women often face in the workplace. This isn’t your typical women’s conference. This immersive leadership development experience drives results and accelerates the advancement of women.
A conference designed for right now. Women leaders need options and flexibility—which is why WIL returns in 2023 as both an in-person and virtual conference! Choose the format that best fits your needs.
Get a glimpse of the magic of WIL for yourself
INDIVIDUAL IMPACT | Watch an on-demand conversation featuring 2023 Keynote Speaker Shannon Bayer and 2x WIL alum Marilu Galvez, who share insights on how to scale the hurdles to advancement. Watch Now.
ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT | Discover the benefits of partnership by hearing from the organizations that rely on WIL to advance their women leaders. Watch these pre-recorded sessions to gain insights from partner organizations, including Kaiser Permanente and Parexel, and U.S. Bank and McKesson.
WHY WIL IN 2023?
The hurdles to advancement in the workplace for women have never been greater, with burnout at an all-time high. Women leaders need support at this critical moment. WIL empowers women with the community and insights they need to thrive.
Designed for individual women leaders or groups of women leaders from an organization, the Women in Leadership Institute is the experience of a lifetime.
Why Attend
Your leadership journey starts now.
Join us face-to-face in Orlando, Florida, or tune in for the virtual experience! Choose from four pass options designed to meet your goals:
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ACCESS TO CONTENT FOR 90 DAYS POST-INSTITUTE – FOR ALL TICKET TYPES |
1. Pre-Institute: Setting Yourself Up for Success
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360° Assessment |
Self-Assessment |
Self-Assessment |
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2. Institute Learning Experience
All-Access |
Virtual |
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Keynote Access |
Keynote Access |
Keynote Access |
Keynote Learning Guide |
Keynote Learning Guide |
Keynote Learning Guide |
Panel: Intersectionality & |
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Networking |
Networking |
Networking |
2 Breakout Sessions |
2 On-Demand |
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Post-Institute: 2 On-Demand |
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Deep Dive: Unlocking |
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Post-Institute: Extended Learning |
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UNLOCK BIG SAVINGS IN 2023
Early Bird Pricing—Abbreviated Virtual Experience
Interested in attending the Institute in an abbreviated format? Register for the Virtual Keynotes and Virtual Keynotes PLUS pass now to take advantage of early bird pricing. Discount automatically updated at checkout!
50% off until December 31, 2022
40% off until March 31, 2023 – 40% off now extended through April 30, 2023!
30% off until June 30, 2023
20% off until August 31, 2023
10% off until September 20, 2023
Group Discounts
Multiply the impact of WIL by sending a group of women leaders to unlock additional savings! Add 10+ tickets to your cart to automatically apply the group pricing discount at checkout. For details and full group pricing information, contact: learnmore@linkageinc.com.
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Keynote Speakers
Hosts
Panel: Intersectionality & Advancement in the Workplace
“How Did We Get Here?” Panel of Women’s Leadership Luminaries
Calling all executive champions of women leaders!
It’s time to unlock the power of inclusive leadership through the Executive Sponsor Track at the Women in Leadership Institute. Learn more about this exclusive learning program for executives and senior leaders looking to become active executives sponsors of women and underrepresented groups in their organization
Recognizing Excellence at the Women in Leadership Institute
Linkage’s Women in Leadership Executive Impact Award celebrates visionaries who are committed to the advancement of women leaders and is presented each year at WIL.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Take a deep dive into the topics covered by our keynote speakers during in-depth, hands-on sessions. Breakout Sessions empower women with the competencies and applied experiences they need to scale the hurdles faced by women in the workplace.
AWARE: Mastering Your Inner Critic
Our Inner Critic is that voice inside our head that is critical of ourselves and others. We need to understand why intrinsic worthiness is essential to overcoming the Inner Critic, and furthermore, that confidence and worthiness are not the same thing. In this session, experience exercises designed to help you identify your Inner Critic in action and learn how to coach your Inner Critic by unpacking best practices to return to your compassionate center. This Breakout Session aligns with the foundational Hurdle, the Inner Critic, which will be introduced in our opening Keynote.
- All-Access: Available In-Person or Virtually
- Virtual Keynotes PLUS: Available On-Demand
INFLUENTIAL: Game Changer Negotiations Start with Connection
Negotiation is a critical leadership skill. A good negotiator, just like a good leader, builds relationships, generates consensus, navigates tough conversations, and achieves goals. During this hands-on session, you will become a more compassionate and effective negotiator through connection with others. You will learn about the four negotiating perspectives and determine your own. To apply this new learning, you will engage in a case study where you will explore negotiating for mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties.
This session aligns with the Influential Competency, associated with the Making the Ask Hurdle.
- All-Access: Available In-Person or Virtually
CLEAR: Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection
When it comes to creating a clear vision and goals for our advancement, we must start from a place of compassion for ourselves and our own well-being. We arrive at true clarity through the process of going inward. Only then can we connect to our deepest values and authentic goals. During this session, we will unlock the power of aligning the mind and body to expand our capacity for presence, centering, and self-awareness as a leader. Experience guided meditation designed to allow you to become in tune with your body and mind, and unlock mindfulness best practices that you can begin to apply in your daily life to help you ascend to new levels through clarity of your purpose. This Breakout Session aligns with the Clear Competency, associated with the Clarity Hurdle.
- All-Access: Available On-Demand
INSPIRE: Focusing on Others
Women often move into leadership positions because they work hard and effectively. Because they are known for their competency and expertise, the value they provide is as a doer. However, leadership requires a new competency, one where leaders spend their time inspiring others to be competent, effective and brilliant. In this session you will address the need to spend your time focusing on others and learn techniques that will enable you to inspire others to be great. The session ends with a section on storytelling as a technique that you can use to inspire. The session on the Inspiring Competency aligns with the Proving Your Value Hurdle.
- All-Access: Available On-Demand
- Virtual Keynotes PLUS: Available On-Demand
IN-PERSON BONUS: Tailor Your Breakout Session Schedule
NEW! Attending the Institute via an In-Person All-Access pass in 2023? Now, you have the opportunity to tailor your conference experience to best fit your leadership and career goals. Choose from an exciting menu of options to customize your experience and maximize your experience on-site.
From 1:30–2:45 pm on Day 2 and 3 of the conference, you have the opportunity to customize your schedule. You can follow the traditional Breakout Session schedule, and experience: Aware: Mastering Your Inner Critic and Influential: Game Changer Negotiation. Or choose from the following options—the power is in your hands!
- Identity-Centered Leadership
- How to Authentically Network within Your Company
- Manage Energy, Not Time
- Speed Networking
- Mini Coaching Sessions (limited availability)
The In-Person Venue
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
1500 Masters Boulevard
ChampionsGate, FL 33896
Phone: +1.407.390.6664
Booking Your Stay: Due to high demand, accommodations at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate are fully booked. A list of nearby properties with links and phone numbers is below:
Hotel Name | Phone Number | Distance from Omni |
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Margaritaville Resort Orlando | 855-995-9099 | |
Reunion Resort and Golf Club | 833-258-0472 | |
Wyndham Orlando Resort Celebration | 407-396-1400 | |
SpringHill Suites Flamingo Crossings | 407-507-1200 | |
Towneplace Suites, Flamingo Crossings | 407-507-1300 | |
Residence Inn, Flamingo Crossings | 407-993-3233 | |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando South | 863-420-6611 | |
Hampton Inn Orlando Maingate South | 863-420-9898 | |
Comfort Inn and Suites Maingate South | 863-353-4510 | |
Ramada By Wyndham Davenport Orlando South | 863-420-5676 |
Booking hotel accommodations for a group of women at your organization? Connect with our team at LearnMore@Linkageinc.com.
Hotel charges are not included in the Institute registration fee. In-Person attendees will experience complimentary breakfast and lunch on days 2 and 3, as well as breakfast on Day 4 of the conference. Attendees are responsible for all other travel, accommodations, and meals.
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Institute Enrollment Policy
1. Overview
The Women in Leadership Institute is a four-day immersive learning experience designed to empower women to scale the hurdles to advancement in the workplace. The curriculum includes expert keynote speakers, skill-building leadership sessions and workshops, and strategic networking opportunities with women hailing from organizations throughout the world.
2. Scope of Policy
This Institute Enrollment Policy (“the Enrollment Policy”) applies to each participant in the Institute taking part virtually and/or in-person (“Participant”) as well as the organization that such Participant represents (“Client”). As noted below, this Enrollment Policy shall also apply with full force and effect to Accelerator Participants and the On-Demand Participants as those terms are defined herein.
3. Health and Safety
Linkage prioritizes the health and safety of everyone connected to the Institute (including Participants and Clients as well as partners, staff, etc.). To that end, we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation vigilantly, making sure that we are complying with the latest guidance on best practices for health and safety as provided by relevant government and health agencies as well as tracking relevant public health data, including but not limited to vaccination rates/metrics. We will continue to update Participants and Clients as more information becomes available.
For more information about the health and safety precautions we are taking for the in-person part of the Institute, visit the FAQ.
4. Assessments
Participants in the Institute are given access to certain and proprietary assessments. Specifically, (i) Participants with an All-Access Pass gain access to the Advancing Women Leaders 360° Assessment (“360° Assessment”), (ii) Participants who take part as Keynotes Only or Keynotes PLUS Participants gain access to the Advancing Women Leaders Self-Assessment (“Self-Assessment”), and (iii) Participants who take part as Executive Sponsorship Track Participants receive the 360˚ Inclusive Leader Assessment (“Inclusive Leadership Assessment”). Collectively, the 360° Assessment, Self-Assessment, and the Inclusive Leadership Assessment are referred to in this Enrollment Policy as “the Institute Assessments.”
The Institute Assessments produce standard electronic reports. These assessment results and reports are not designed to serve as the sole basis for any employment decision (promotion, termination, etc.) on the part of Client with respect to any of the Participants assessed.
Participants to be assessed can be changed with written notice at least seven (7) days prior to the launch date for the Institute Assessment.
Institute Assessments must be completed by Participants within the launch window indicated in the accompanying email. Institute Assessments will not be relaunched to Participants who failed to complete their Institute Assessment during the agreed-upon time frame. Once launched, an Institute Assessment may not be transferred to another Participant. Linkage is not obligated to regenerate reports that have already been distributed.
Any Participant who purchases an All-Access Pass or is added to an All-Access Pass group (or who purchases an Executive Sponsorship Track registration or is added to an Executive Sponsorship Track group) less than thirty (30) days but more than fourteen (14) days prior to the opening date of the Institute will receive the Self-Assessment rather than the 360° Assessment. Any Participant who registers or is added to a group fourteen (14) days or less prior to the opening date of the Institute will not receive an Institute Assessment.
5. Consent to Communication and Sharing of Data
By participating in the Institute, each Participant hereby consents to Linkage contacting such Participant directly on multiple occasions before, during, and after the Institute. In addition, by participating in the Institute, each Participant in the Institute hereby consents to Linkage sharing information that identifies such Participant individually and makes it possible for other parties (namely, sponsors, partners, and affiliates in the Institute) to contact such Participant directly. Such contact may occur on multiple occasions before, during, or after the Institute, with Linkage ensuring that each such sponsor, partner, or affiliate in the Institute provide the Participant with the ability to “opt out” from receiving such communications from any such sponsor, partner, or affiliate at any time and for any reason.
6. Cancellations
- For Individual or Team: If Client wishes to cancel the participation in the Institute for the Participant or the team of Participants (whatever the case might be), then Client may do so only by providing Linkage with written notice. In such instance, Client shall be liable for a cancellation fee that equals (i) 25% of the total tuition fee if Linkage receives written notice at least ninety (90) days prior to the opening date of the Institute, or (ii) 100% of the total tuition fee if Linkage receives written notice less than ninety (90) days prior to the opening date of the Institute. Client shall pay such cancellation fee within thirty (30) days of the date of cancellation.
- For Premier Partner or Institute Partner: If Client wishes to cancel the participation in the Institute as a Premier Partner or Institute Partner, then Client may do so only by providing Linkage with written notice. In such instance, Client shall be liable for a cancellation fee that equals (i) 50% of the total Partner fee if Linkage receives written notice at least one hundred fifty (150) days prior to the opening date of the Institute, or (ii) 100% of the total Partner fee if Linkage receives written notice less than one hundred fifty (150) days prior to the opening date of the Institute. Client shall pay such cancellation fee within thirty (30) days of the date of cancellation.
- For SHRM International Delegations
- Visa Invitation Letters:
- SHRM will issue visa invitation letters to any delegate who has completed the registration process. We cannot issue support letters to delegates who are not registered and paid in full. A link to a personalized visa support letter will be shared with registered delegation leaders.
- Transfers
- If your delegate cannot attend WIL 2023, they may transfer their registration to WIL 2024. They must notify SHRM Customer Experience before the start of WIL 2023. Requests received on or before September 18, 2023 will not incur a fee. Requests to transfer after September 18, 2023 will incur a $200 fee per delegate. All transfer requests must be made in writing. To request a transfer, please email SHRM Customer Experience at shrm@shrm.org.
- Registration Refunds
- SHRM will issue full refunds in the event of visa denial, if request is received on or before September 18, 2023. If request is received after September 18, 2023, a $200 fee will be applied and ticket will be transferred to WIL 2024. All other refunds will be issued according to SHRM’s Cancellation Policy. To request a refund, please contact SHRM Customer Experience at shrm@shrm.org.
- Hotel Refunds
- All hotel agreements are separate agreements. This agreement will be strictly between you and the hotel, with Linkage having no obligations, liability, or any involvement whatsoever relating to such agreement. A signed agreement with the hotel is non-cancellable. Any related inquiries regarding hotel agreements must be directed to the hotel.
- Visa Invitation Letters:
7. Participant Rosters and Substitutions
- Participation Roster: If Client is participating with a team of Participants or multiple Participants, then Client shall send Linkage a roster of Participants (“Participant Roster”). Participant Rosters provided to Linkage less than sixty (60) days before the opening date of the Institute will be subject to a $200 administrative fee per Participant on the Participant Roster.
- Substitutions: Client may substitute one Participant for another at no charge with written notice of sixty (60) days or more before the opening date of the Institute. Substitutions made less than sixty (60) days before the opening date of the Institute will be subject to a $200 administrative fee per substitution made. Substitutions made less than thirty (30) days before the opening date of the Institute will result in the substitute Participant receiving the Self-Assessment rather than the 360° Assessment, where applicable. Substitutions made fourteen (14) days or less before the opening date of the Institute will result in the substitute Participant not receiving an Institute Assessment.
8. Ticket Transfers and Registration Fees
Ticket Transfers In General
b. Only one transfer is permitted per Client.
c. No transfers are permitted within 90 days of the Institute.
d. All tickets must be used within the calendar year in which the Institute is taking place. Unused tickets cannot roll over to the next calendar year and future iterations of the program.
e. In-Person tickets are limited and, therefore, based on availability.
f. All new fees and costs associated with transfer will be due within 30 days of notification of change.
g. Premier Partners or Institute Partners should refer to their contract for ticket type transfer options.
Ticket Transfer Price Differentials
b. In-Person to Virtual: No refund will be issued on the price differential (if less than original fee paid by Client); however, the credit may be used toward any Institute ticket type, until ticket sales are closed, at current pricing at the time of notification.
Additional Fees:
Changes to Client’s tickets or participation level in the Institute shall be subject to mutual agreement and may be subject to changes in pricing in light of Linkage’s pricing structure and other considerations.
Exclusions:
The various ticket and registration fees for participation in the Institute do not include all costs associated with travel and hotel costs to the Institute, Board meetings, and other Institute-related events. All travel-related costs will be the sole responsibility of Participants and/or Client (whatever the case might be) and not Linkage.
9. Pre/Post-Institute Learning Program (Accelerator)
Overview:
Some Participants in the Institute who take part in the Institute in-person or virtually may, at an additional cost, also participate in the pre/post-Institute learning program called Accelerator that will extend the program learning with monthly activities for up to one year (“the Accelerator Program”). Such participants will be referred to herein as “the Accelerator Participants”).
Learning Components:
Learning components of the Accelerator Program include (i) an independent learning program called Advancing Women Leaders Essentials (“the Independent Learning Program”), (ii) eleven (11) monthly webinar sessions called Women in Leadership Accelerator Live Sessions (“the Webinars”), and (iii) for those Accelerator Participants who purchase an upgraded Accelerator package, two (2) one-hour virtual coaching sessions called Advancing Women Leaders Coaching Sessions (“the Coaching Sessions”). Collectively, the Independent Learning Program, the Webinars, and the Coaching Sessions shall be referred to herein as “the Accelerator Learning Components.”
General Applicability of Policy:
The provisions of this Enrollment Policy shall apply with full force and effect to the Accelerator Program, the Accelerator Learning Components, and the Accelerator Participants.
Additional Special Provisions:
- Participation in the Accelerator Program is strictly on an individual and unique basis. As such, in the absence of the prior and explicit written consent of Linkage, an Accelerator Participant cannot transfer, share, or substitute his, her, or their participation in the overall Accelerator Program or in any of the Accelerator Learning Components.
- The Accelerator Program shall end one year after the participant starts the Program. As such, participation in or use of any of the Accelerator Learning Components may not extend beyond that one year timeframe. By way of example, an Accelerator Participant may not access the Independent Learning Program after 1 year from the start date of the Program and may not receive any Coaching Sessions after 1 year from the start date of the Program.
- If an Accelerator Participant purchased an upgraded Accelerator package involving the Coaching Sessions, then the relevant Linkage coach shall work with the Accelerator Participant and/or the Client (whatever the case might be) to schedule such Coaching Sessions. The Accelerator Participant and/or the Client (whatever the case might be) shall be permitted to cancel and reschedule a scheduled Coaching Session, but only upon seven (7) days notice to the coach and only on a one-time basis. Any other cancellation of a Coaching Session shall result in the forfeiture of that Coaching Session.
10. On-Demand Participation
Overview:
Some leaders will take part in the Institute after the live event by purchasing available on-demand packages. Such participants will be referred to herein as “On-Demand Participants” and such participation will be referred to herein as “On-Demand Participation.”
General Applicability of Policy:
The provisions of this Enrollment Policy shall apply with full force and effect to On-Demand Participation in the Institute, with On-Demand Participants being deemed as part of the definition of “Participants” for purposes and application of this Enrollment Policy.
Additional Special Provisions:
- On-Demand Participation in the Institute is strictly on an individual and unique basis. As such, in the absence of the prior and explicit written consent of Linkage, an On-Demand Participant cannot transfer, share, or substitute his, her, or their On-Demand Participation in the Institute.
- On-Demand Participation in the Institute shall end on the date specified upon enrollment. As such, On-Demand Participants may not access the various elements and aspects involved with their On-Demand Participation after such date..
11. Virtual Access
Virtual participation and access to the Institute takes place involving (i) certain Participants live and in real time during the Institute, (ii) Accelerator Participants as part of the Accelerator Program described in paragraph 9 above, and/or (iii) On-Demand Participants as part of On-Demand Participation described in paragraph 10 above (collectively, “Virtual Access”). Such Virtual Access is intended for individual device viewing and individual use only on a per Participant basis. Any group viewing or sharing of Virtual Access among multiple individuals is strictly prohibited.
12. Institute Materials
All materials, guides, tools, and other intellectual property used, reproduced, or distributed to Participants, On-Demand Participants, and Accelerator Participants in connection with the Institute or the Accelerator Program (collectively, “the Institute Materials”) shall be the sole and exclusive property of Linkage. Participants, On-Demand Participants, and Accelerator Participants may access and utilize such Institute Materials, but only for the limited purposes provided. Any other unauthorized use of such Institute Materials is strictly prohibited.
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