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LEADForward Roundtables
Strengthening High-Potential Women Leaders
The LEADForwardSM Roundtables program is the Orlando Economic Partnership’s newest leadership program. In partnership with Accendo Leadership Advisory Group, LEADForward is a transformative, yearlong, peer support group led by Accendo coaches who are accomplished C-suite female leaders and certified executive coaches.
Each cohort includes up to 18 women who meet 9 times over the course of the year for half-day, themed sessions. Participants also receive three individual coaching sessions.
During the group meetings, every member gets their turn in the Feed Forward Opportunity seat. The “Seat” is a positive way for each member to maximize and leverage the collective wisdom of the group to help solve a pressing issue.
The Spring 2025 Cohort is full, and we are no longer accepting applications. For information on future cohorts, please complete the form at the bottom of this page.
“I would never have been able to perform to the fullest in my role without the LEADForward experience….”
– Suneera Madhani
CEO & Founder, Stax
Program Agenda
✓ Leading through Self-discovery and Personal Vision
✓ Leading with Emotional Intelligence
✓ Communicating with Confidence, Presence and Authority
✓ Accelerating Your Career Through Development, Networks, Mentorship and Sponsorship
✓ Leading and Coaching to Ignite and Engage People
✓ Establishing Influence Without Authority
✓ Negotiating to Get What You Want
✓ Practicing Balance and Renewal
✓ Leadership Simulation and Celebration
“Not only did it give me a path, I actually saw the results in my career! I would refer LEADForward — it can be the difference that you’ve been waiting for….”
– Trish Wingerson
Director of Public Relations, Orlando Magic
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LEADForward Roundtables
If you would like more information on the LEADForward Roundtables program, complete the short form.
Director, Programs