Berkeley Exec Ed
Leadership Academy for Women’s Sports
Empowering the Next Generation of Women’s Sports Leaders
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About the Program
The Leadership Academy for Women’s Sports is designed for individuals seeking to enter or advance in the business of women’s sports. This program equips participants with the skills, networks, and industry insights needed to excel in leadership roles across the women’s sports business and beyond. Participants will sharpen leadership skills, build a personal brand, gain business fluency, and learn to leverage emerging technologies like AI to thrive.
Become a Leader in Women's Sports
Develop Individual Leadership Skills
Participants will develop a deeper understanding of their own leadership style, strengths, and areas for growth.
Learn New Business Strategies
Participants will develop the strategic acumen needed to drive business success in women’s sports.
Understand and Influence the Industry
Participants will become catalysts for change by understanding and shaping the future of the women’s sports ecosystem.
Build a Peer Network
Participants will join a trusted network of professionals who share a passion and interest in women’s sports.
Who Should Take the Program?
The Leadership Academy for Women’s Sports is ideal for:
- Ambitious professionals who are currently working in the women’s sports ecosystem or are looking to enter it
- Driven individuals who recognize the immense growth and potential of women’s sports and want to play a key role in its continued success
Quick Facts
Three-Days In-Person
March 2, 2026
$5,900
Ready to Enroll in the Program?
Kellie McElhaney
Lecturer | Founding Director, Center for Impact Leadership
Haas School of Business
Dacher Keltner
Distinguished Professor of Psychology, UC Berkeley | Faculty Director of the Greater Good Science Center
Holly Schroth
Senior Lecturer | Distinguished Teaching Fellow
Haas School of Business
Brandi M. Pearce
Lecturer | Director, High Impact Teams & Research | Team@Haas | Management of Organizations
Haas School of Business
Panos N. Patatoukas
Professor, L.H. Penney Chair in Accounting | Co-Faculty Director, Sustainable and Impact Finance
Haas School of Business
Adam Leipzig
Lecturer, Business & Public Policy
Haas School of Business
*faculty members subject to scheduling
Certificates
Certificate of Completion
Signal your professional achievement to your network and get recognized for your completion! Upon successful completion of the program, UC Berkeley Executive Education grants a verified digital certificate of completion to participants that you are encouraged to add to your profiles.
Note: This program results in a digital certificate of completion and is not eligible for degree credit/CEUs. After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you directly. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of UC Berkeley Executive Education.
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