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and Rewrite the Rules!

Women's Leadership Academy

Collegiate Mentorship Programs

Organizational Leadership Development

Time for a Reality Check!

American women make up 50.8% of the U.S. population and hold 52% of all management and professional-level jobs; however, significantly lag behind men in terms of leadership positions.

Source: This fact sheet is an updated version of “The Women’s Leadership Gap” by Judith Warner and Danielle Corley, published on May 21, 2017.

US Women in Education & Workforce

Population of US Women is 50.8%
US Women who have are in Undergrad or master's degrees 60%
Women US Labor Workforce 47%
US Women College Educated Workforce %49%

US Women in Leadership Positions

US Women in S&P Board Seats 19%
US Women in Executive & Senior Positions 26%
US Women of Color in Executive and Senior Positions is 4.7%

We See You Aspiring Female to Leader,
Let these Numbers Serve as Your
CALL TO ACTION TO DISRUPT
the Status Quo and Make Your Mark!

Now, Let’s Examine the Barriers

The Most Common Barriers to Advancing Female Leadership

CAN YOU RELATE TO THESE STRUGGLES?

UNBALANCED PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL LIFE

LIMITING BELIEFS ABOUT QUALIFICATIONS

APPREHENSION OF LEADERSHIP PATH

Are you overwhelmed with integrating professional responsibilities and personal and family commitments?

Are you struggling with limiting beliefs about whether you have the qualifications to advance into leadership?

Are you standing at a leadership crossroads, uncertain and apprehensive of which path to choose?

UNDERVALUED BY ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

IMPLICIT GENDER AND SYSTEMIC BIASES

LIMITED ACCESS TO MENTORSHIP AND NETWORKS

Do you feel isolated and overlooked in a company culture that doesn’t seem to value your unique contributions?

Are you frustrated by subtle yet ingrained gender and systemic biases that cause you to feel like you’re constantly fighting to prove your worth?

Do you feel discouraged by the lack of mentorship and networking opportunities, leaving you without guidance and support to navigate your leadership journey?

Revolutionizing Female Leadership

Dr. Randee L. Sanders founder and Transformational Speaker

We see you—the ambitious woman who’s done playing small, ready to shatter ceilings, rewrite rules, and reclaim your narrative. You’re not here to settle; you’re here to disrupt, to design a future that reflects your power, purpose, and unapologetic brilliance. At RLSA, we are your ally in revolutionizing leadership – arming you with bold strategies and transformative insights to lead fearlessly, demand more, and thrive on your own terms. Together, we’ll dismantle limits, ignite your potential, and create a leadership legacy that’s entirely, unequivocally yours.

WHERE ENERGY GOES POWER GOES!

We’re here to ignite your ambition and dismantle the rules that never served you. With bold, tailored programs, no-nonsense mentorship, and strategies that rewire leadership, we’ll propel you into the visionary leader and legacies you deserve. It’s time to stop waiting, start building, and own your revolution. Your transformation begins now.”

Work With Us

How To Get Started?

Three STEPS TO Kickstart Your Leadership Revolution with RLSA

BOOK YOUR STRATEGY CALL

DESIGN THE STRATEGY

TAKE ACTION AND WIN

Click the button below to book your free Leadership Vision Check.

Together we’ll design a tailored strategy to accelerate your leadership path. 

I’ll be there every step of the way as you put the plan into action.

About RL Sanders & Associates

At RLSA, we create a movement of fearless, game-changing women who transform leadership from the inside out. We aim to empower women to dismantle outdated structures, challenge the status quo, and rise as visionary leaders who break through barriers. We partner with organizations committed to reshaping their future, helping them foster diverse, resilient leadership that inspires lasting change. Through our disruptive programs, we enable women and organizations to lead with audacity, passion, and purpose, creating a ripple effect of transformation in every industry.

About Design Not Default Academy

In a world where women in leadership too often find themselves constrained by default career paths, Design Not Default Academy (DND) is the changing solution. DND’s innovative service unlocks the true leadership potential within women poised to ascend to senior, executive, and C-suite roles.

DND transcends the mere definition of a program; it embodies a transformative movement. We recognize the pressing issue confronting women in leadership positions eager to reach new heights, and we stand ready to revolutionize the landscape. Our academy empowers you to precisely architect your career path, steering clear of the all too familiar and ordinary pitfalls.

At DND, we offer dynamic, interactive programs, arming you with invaluable insights and techniques for accelerating your career. Bid farewell to the confines of stagnation and embrace a boundless future of possibilities. We equip you with actionable steps to construct a viable roadmap aligned with your personal and professional aspirations.

But our commitment extends further. DND fosters a vibrant community of extraordinary women poised to bolster, inspire, and keep you accountable. You’ll have direct access to a network of kindred spirits who share your unwavering ambition and hunger for success.

Collegiate Mentorship and Empowerment Program

Our Collegiate Mentoring and Empowerment Program prepares young women in their junior and senior college years to enter the workforce. Our year-long program is strategically designed to create life-long personal and professional transformation with structured half-day workshops and individualized mentoring focusing on a diverse cross-industry cohort of mentees (8-12 college students). 

Enhance your leadership abilities through collaborative mentorship programs.

Boost your self-confidence by engaging with like-minded mid-level career women.

Achieve new heights in your career through learning and skill-building sessions.