Leaders Network

The Women in Consulting (WIC) Leaders Network provides a forum for selected senior consultants—well-established in their specialty—to network and collaborate with peers seeking greater growth and productivity from their businesses. These members typically face more complex business issues in building and expanding their consulting practices and benefit by learning from peers who have similar challenges.

Currently we have two groups: San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Membership in the groups is diverse – we have solo practitioners, thought leaders, and larger consulting-based businesses. We are now expanding the membership of the groups and will start new groups as membership grows.

Leader Network members are chosen (based on various criteria that speak to their well-established businesses) to participate in a small, group meetings on a quarterly basis for several hours in the evening over dinner.

What happens in these meetings?

• Camaraderie among members who are struggling with complex business issues relating to their growth and/or productivity goals.
• Roundtable discussion where members present specific current business challenges to the group then sit back and learn, gain fresh perspective and brainstorm.
• Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who are invited to participate in a discussion where members can solicit specific information and advice from the expert. We emphasize that this is not a traditional meeting speaker, rather someone who interacts with the group in a lively discussion on topics of importance to the group.

Application Process

To apply to the Leaders Network:

• Review the Criteria for Membership
• Complete the Application Form

The application is the first step in submitting your candidacy to a Leaders Network group and your ultimate participation will be determined by a combination of available space within a group, the non-competitive nature of your business to existing group members, and finally to the group members' acceptance. Once we receive your application, we will contact you to review it with you.

Membership Dues

For accepted candidates, Leaders Network dues are $495/year and include:

• 4 quarterly Leaders Network meetings
• Free attendance at 11 general meetings
• Discounts on satellite meetings and workshops
• All other WIC membership benefits

WIC Members who've already paid their regular membership dues will have their Leaders Network dues prorated based on their anniversary date.

Terms of Membership

• Membership is on a pro-rated calendar year basis. You'll receive a notice to renew 30 days before your anniversary date. 
• Memberships are not transferable.
• No refunds on membership dues once payment is made.