Applications Open For CMA Women’s Leadership Academy
Applications are now open for CMA’s Women’s Leadership Academy (WLA), a free professional development program for up to 16 women that involves interactive group coaching for high-performing, high-potential women leaders within the country music business.
The CMA Women’s Leadership Academy is designed to give participants leadership skills while promoting a culture of community among women. Participants are offered educational sessions, bi-monthly group coaching and more.
Eligible women have at least five years of experience in the industry or are at a senior level in their organization; experience or interest in managing people or a team at some point in the duration of career; ability to attend all curriculum sessions in the WLA program; work mainly in country music genre and be a CMA member.
Applications close on March 31. Click here to apply.
Executive Coaches Lisa Gamble of Gamble Coaching & Consulting LLC and Nicole Provonchee of Bright Blue Consulting return as coaches this year. The two share decades of coaching experience as well as a passion for supporting women leaders throughout their journeys. Topics explored during coaching sessions will include personal branding, career mobility, DEI, conflict navigation, self-advocacy and negotiation in addition to self-promotion and influence.
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