Amplify: Women’s Leadership Certificate Program

“In this world, there is no force equal to the strength of a woman determined to rise.”
– W.E.B. Du Bois

This premier women’s leadership certificate program is the first of its kind in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Cutting-edge leadership development, high-level networking opportunities, and access to a dynamic series of speakers offer women in the workforce an unprecedented and transformative leadership experience. Amplify is a powerhouse collaboration between Leadership Northeast, the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce Elevate Women’s Network, and Dr. Christine Kiesinger of CEK Communication.

What does this program do? In eight dynamic half day sessions held at woman-owned or woman-run businesses throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, you and your class of thirty women will:

• Gain strategies and tools to support you in your unique leadership journey
• Build effective networks and create opportunities to develop professional relationships through a community of practice model, mentorships and sponsorships with other women leaders
• Develop solutions to address the unique challenges women face in the workforce
• Learn to navigate complex leadership and career patterns while maintaining personal relationships and responsibilities

Designed for women in mid to senior-level leadership positions in the corporate, non-profit, education and government sectors, this program will help you develop your full professional and personal potential as a leader among your team and your organization. We recommend participants have a minimum of five years’ experience in the workforce. You’ll work to identify the unique strengths and values that enhance your leadership style and explore integrative and collaborative solutions to meeting women’s day to day leadership challenges. Topics include:

• Value-driven leadership identity
• Leveraging Emotional Intelligence: The Role of Empathy, Compassion, Authenticity, and Integrity in Women’s Leadership
• The Importance of Well-Being in Women’s Leadership
• Empowered Speaking: Strengthening our public speaking skills
• Bringing Curiosity, Creativity, and Confidence to Conflict, Negotiation and Difficult Conversations
• A Woman’s Worth: Enhancing Our Financial Well-Being
• Leading the change: innovative policies and structural change
• Discover how to use your women-based network in more strategic ways and take advantage of the strong support system of women this program will create

Program Dates and Times

Program Orientation Luncheon: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Session 1: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Session 2: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Session 3: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Session 4: Tuesday, October7, 2025

Session 5: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Session 6: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Session 7: Thursday, November 13, 2025 (12:00 pm – 4:30 pm)

Graduation Celebration: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Unless otherwise noted, all sessions will be held from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm, with breakfast and lunch included.

Tuition

Tuition for the Amplify: Women’s Leadership Certificate Program is $1,500 per applicant and is due by May 30, 2025. This includes costs for all materials, meals, a professional portrait, and graduation expenses. A limited number of partial scholarships are available to participants who may not otherwise be able to afford tuition.

Upon acceptance into the program, a tuition invoice will be sent. If an accepted applicant must withdraw from the program, the Leadership Northeast office must be notified on or before July 24, 2025. If notification is received by that time, the balance of the tuition will be refunded. No refunds will be issued after July 24, 2025.  Optional choices for additional social opportunities will be available throughout the program. Participants are responsible for transportation.

Applications will be considered first-come, first-served. Class size will be a maximum of 30 participants.