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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 Fall 2025 Cohort is now accepting applications.
“I would never have been able to perform to the fullest in my role without the LEADForward experience….”
– Suneera Madhani
Founder, Stax Payments
Program Agenda
✓ Leading through Self-discovery and Personal Vision
✓ Leading with Emotional Intelligence
✓ Leading with Executive Presence and Confidence
✓ Accelerating Your Career through Development, Networks, Mentorship and Sponsorship
✓ Communicating with Confidence, Presence and Authority
✓ Accelerating Your Career Through Development, Networks, Mentorship and Sponsorship
✓ Leading and Coaching to Ignite and Engage People
✓ Discover Your Super Powers
✓ 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
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Director, Programs