Women in Tech: Are you ready to step up
and into leadership?
Online Lessons
Weekly informative and actionable video content you can digest and implement at your own pace. Every lesson is designed for immediate application.
Weekly Live Support
Get your questions answered, discuss your challenges, and delve into case studies with your peers in live Zoom sessions and in the private online community.
Practical Exercises
Apply your learning directly to your work current situations each week with online check-ins and live sessions keep you on track. Learn from like-minded peers.
Expert Guidance
Benefit from the intersection of tech, project management, leadership, coaching, group support, and mental health insights, all rolled into one program.
Welcome to the Launch to Leader Program
Making that transition from a highly technical role to a leadership position can be daunting. You're already solving complex problems, thinking analytically, and collaborating across teams. These aren't just technical skills: they're your hidden leadership talents waiting to be developed.
Launch to Leader is a 12-week leadership accelerator program specifically designed to help women in tech step into leadership roles with confidence and clarity.
Program Format
12 week of Online Course on the Leadership Success Algorithms for Women in Tech (see syllabus below)
3 One-on-One Strategy Sessions with Stacey (1 hour in length)
12 Weekly Group Coaching Sessions on Wednesdays at 12pm ET (with the full recording, transcript, and summary provided to you)
Daily Chat Support with Stacey (24 hour response time)
Online private community to connect with peers
Lifetime access to the online course components
Program workbook to accompany the lessons
Frequently Asked Questions
The program includes:
Lifetime Access to the 12 Week Online Course
Three 1-on-1 Strategy Session with Stacey (1 hour in length)
12 Weekly Group Coaching Calls With Stacey (Wednesdays at 12:00pm EST)
Daily Chat Support With Stacey (24 Hour Response Time)
Full Recordings + Transcript + Summaries of All Coaching Calls Provided To You
The Launch to Leader program is recommended for women in tech. This includes
Newly promoted women in tech
Women who are struggling in their leadership role
Women in a tech leadership role, wanting to elevate their career further
Women who want to be a trailblazer in tech, and need the leadership skills to make it a reality
Developers, engineers, coders, analysts, testers, designers, project managers, product managers, and team leads
To qualify to join the program, you must be:
1. Committed to stepping up into a leadership role.
2. Experienced in the tech sector (3+ years) and eager to advance.
3. Open to building a community within the group and fostering an environment of mutual support.
4. Willing to both give and receive constructive feedback to accelerate personal and peer growth.
5. Ready to apply learnings immediately, understanding that leadership is a practice, not just a theory.
6. Willing to evolve and pivot as new challenges and opportunities emerge, embracing change as part of growth.
This program is not a good fit for you if:
You're content with being an individual contributor for the rest of your career.
You don’t want recognition, promotion, or to lead and manage others.
You're not willing to invest time and energy into your personal growth and leadership development.
You believe that leadership can't be taught or learned—it's something you're born with.
You're not open to trying new approaches and stepping out of your comfort zone.
Step 1:Watch the free trainingto learn to learn about the success algorithms strategies that can help you launch into leadership roles and the next level of your career. (Optional)
Step 2:Schedule a 1-on-1 strategy session to learn to talk about accelerating your career and strategically preparing yourself for leadership, promotion, and recognition. (Optional)
Step 3:Enroll
Step 4: Start your transformational leadership journey!
Yes, many program participants are able to expense or receive reimbursement for the program. It's worth asking! We can even provide you a template for requesting full or partial reimbursement.
Once you are accepted to the program, you will receive an invoice that can be submitted with your expense report. Additionally, a certificate of completion is available.
We recommend 2-3 hours per week. That includes:
1 hour to complete the course content, including watching the videos and completing the exercises.
1 hour for the group coaching call on Wednesdays at 12pm ET, each and every week except major holidays or when rescheduled with notice.
A monthly one hour 1-on-1 session is also recommended to develop your individual leadership development roadmap and accountability plan.
Meet Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Stacey Wright
I'm a seasoned coder, team leader, mental health professional, and leadership coach with over two decades of experience leading tech projects and teams in variety of sectors at top-tier companies (KPMG, BearingPoint, Blackboard).
I progressed into roles of increasing complexity and visibility, including tech team lead, project manager, program manager, as well as running my own web development company.
I've had a firsthand understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with this type of transition, and the skills needed to overcome the internal and external obstacles that stand in the way.
Backed by a CS degree, an MBA from NYU Stern, multiple technical certifications, along with mental health and coaching experience and credentials, I'm uniquely positioned to support and empower the next generation of female leaders in tech.
I bring a blend of tech, business, and psychological insights to supercharge your launch into the next level of your career with confidence and clarity.
12-Week Program Syllabus
With your journey through these 12 weeks, you'll gain a deep understanding of the Success Algorithms that form the DNA of effective tech leadership. These algorithms will serve as your guidelines, constantly iterating as you grow, much like writing code.
WEEK 01: LEADERSHIP CODEBASE
// Strategic Planning & Orientation
Initialize your leadership journey by understanding the unique value tech experience brings to the table. Explore the mindset, abilities, and skills that you need to develop.
WEEK 02: UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP
// Self-Awareness & Iterative Development
Use your coding brain to unlock leadership potential, understand leadership styles, and delve into the psychology behind becoming an effective leader.
WEEK 03: AGILE LEADERSHIP 101
// Ownership & Risk Management
Apply Agile frameworks to shape your leadership style, focusing on rapid iteration, risk management, and adaptability.
WEEK 04: UNLOCK LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS
// Strengths-Based Leadership
Deepen your leadership skills and style with a focus on leveraging your unique strengths and collaborating within and across teams.
WEEK 05: FROM VISION TO EXECUTION
// Managing Goals & Team Expectations
Transition from leadership visions to actionable planning. Understand how to cascade high-level goals into daily work activities.
WEEK 06: MENTAL MODELS AND RESILIENCE
// Cognitive Reframing & Resilience
Develop mental models to overcome internal barriers, neutralize self-doubt, and foster resilience.
WEEK 07: BUILDING EXECUTIVE PRESENCE
// Get Buy-in, Manage Up & Across
Learn strategies to build your executive presence and create effective relationships with superiors and peers.
WEEK 08: MASTERING DELEGATION
// Delegate & Prioritize
Master the art of delegation without micromanaging, empowering your team to achieve more.
WEEK 09: INFLUENCE & ADVOCACY
// Self-Advocacy & Office Politics
Learn how to champion both yourself and your team within your organization, focusing on influence and navigating office politics effectively.
WEEK 10: COMMUNICATION & BOUNDARIES
// Clarity in Boundaries & Communication
Explore the crucial topic of setting boundaries, both in professional and personal settings, while improving your communication skills.
WEEK 11: MASTERING FEEDBACK
// Transformational Feedback
Learn to provide feedback effectively that results in real change. Receive feedback in a way that strengthens you and the relationship.
WEEK 12: YOUR LEADERSHIP RETROSPECTIVE
// Reflection & Planning
Review your leadership journey, set future milestones, and outline a plan for ongoing development and accountability.
Free Leadership Training Video
Introducing the Leadership Success Algorithms
Learn the approach to leadership development that is specifically designed for women in tech. Learn the strategies to create a work-life balance that actually works, earn the recognition you deserve, and climb the tech leadership ladder, fast.
Watch the free 20-minute training to learn the strategies that can help you launch into tech leadership and the next level of your career.
The Launch to Leader program is open to all who identify as women or non-binary.
