PowHER Hour: Boston
Join us on April 9 from 5:00–7:30 PM for a Women Leaders in Sports happy hour hosted by Perkins&Will. Enjoy bites, drinks, and lively conversation while connecting with fellow Women Leaders members from across the city and region. This is a great opportunity to expand your network, catch up with peers, and build new relationships within the Women Leaders in Sports community!
Emerging Women in Sports Leadership Summit
The Emerging Women in Sports Leadership Summit, for mid-level career women with up to seven years of professional experience who are passionate about sports and business, is an impactful event bringing together women who are passionate about sports and business. Participants come prepared to engage and be empowered at this one-of-a-kind opportunity where they learn from industry professionals, exchange leadership insights and build a powerful network that extends beyond the event. Event attendees experience diverse and dynamic speakers and programming designed to be flexible and responsive to the evolving needs and interests of the audience.
Circle Call: HR/ People & Culture
Join us for a candid conversation with JP Abercrumbie on building a culture that drives recruitment and retention in athletics. She’ll share insights on today’s talent landscape, real examples from campuses nationwide, and practical ways anyone can help shape a stronger team culture—no HR title required. Come ready to engage and leave with ideas you can put into action right away.
Circle Call: Facilities & Event Management X Small College Athletics
Join other leaders for a conversation on the ever-present “other duties assigned” and how it takes on new meaning at small colleges and universities. Hear from Circle Leads, share your experiences, and connect with others navigating multiple roles—we’re all in this together.
PowHER Hour: Denver
Join the Denver Women's Sports Collective's (DWSC) next Sip & Social, a special joint happy hour between the DWSC, a community that supports and empowers women working in Colorado's sports industry, and Women Leaders in Sports, a national organization dedicated to building the most powerful community of leaders working in sports – fueling the growth, performance and success of women at every stage of their careers.
PowHER Hour: Connecticut
Join fellow Women Leaders in Sports members in the area for a time of connecting and celebrating women from all over the industry. Light appetizers and a beverage ticket will be provided. Please RSVP by April 16th to secure your spot. You do not need to be a Women Leaders member to attend - come learn about the organization!
A big thank you to our sponsors: Yale Athletics and Stoll Enterprises
Circle Call: Moms in Sport
Join other leaders for a Moms in Sport Circle Call on Thursday, April 30th at 1pm ET
On the Rise Summit
The Path to Impact begins with developing skills that provide the foundation for leadership potential and professional growth. The On the Rise Summit, previously Women's Leadership Symposium (WLS), is a 2-day virtual event that will set you up with the fundamentals you need to succeed. Come ready to actively participate for the entire duration, with your camera ON!
Live Chat
NIL FOR ALL: Athlete Marketing in Your Local Community
While the biggest brands in the world continue to invest in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) advertising, local and regional businesses are winning big by activating with student-athletes. Learn how you can drive business results and support your favorite players – from the people writing the playbook.
Circle Call: Student-Athlete Academics
Join other leaders for a Student-Athlete Academics Circle Call on Thursday, May 28th at 12pm ET
Circle Call: Mental Health
Join other leaders for a Mental Health Circle Call on Thursday, May 28th at 3:30pm ET
Maximizing Your Membership
Are you ready to maximize your Women Leaders membership? Whether you are a new member or have been around for a while, join us to connect with one another and learn how to utilize your member benefits.
Circle Call: Marketing and Communications
Join other Women Leaders for a Marketing and Communications Circle Call on June 16th at 12pm ET.
Accelerator Summit
The Accelerator Summit is designed for senior-level leaders. The program will support you during a pivotal phase of your career when elevated strategic thinking becomes critical to success. You will explore the importance of contributing beyond a job description, delivering distinct value through your personal brand and balancing multi-directional management - essential skills for advancement.
Career Catalyst
In this high-energy, practical session, Workplace Performance Expert and Global Keynote Speaker Henna Pryor, CSP breaks down what Executive Presence actually looks like in modern leadership — where authority must coexist with expertise.
Participants learn how presence shows up through three specific, observable behaviors:
1. Voice – How you sound when decisions are being made
2. Body – How you physically signal steadiness before you ever speak
3. Words – The subtle language shifts that either reinforce authority or quietly erode it
So you can lead conversations with credibility — whether you’re influencing up, across, or externally — and command trust in the moments that define your success for the long term.
Access to Experts
Members gain direct access to seasoned professionals who share expertise, offer guidance, and answer career questions through small-group, discussion-based sessions.
Participants rotate through three 15-minute discussions (4–8 people each) with a curated group of influential women leaders.
Maximizing Your Membership
Are you ready to maximize your Women Leaders membership? Whether you are a new member or have been around for a while, join us to connect with one another and learn how to utilize your member benefits.
Circle Call: Marketing and Communications
Join other Women Leaders for a Marketing and Communications Circle Call on September 15th at 12pm ET.
Women Leaders in Sports National Convention
It's the ultimate convening of people working and leading in sports! With over 50 hours of programming featuring captivating keynote speakers and dozens of connection opportunities, this is an event you won't want to miss!!
Maximizing Your Membership
Are you ready to maximize your Women Leaders membership? Whether you are a new member or have been around for a while, join us to connect with one another and learn how to utilize your member benefits.
Circle Call: Marketing and Communications
Join other Women Leaders for a Marketing and Communications Circle Call on November 17th at 12pm ET.
Live Chat
Real-time conversations with trusted experts and industry partners, focused on the most relevant trends and topics in sports business - giving members direct access to insight they can apply immediately..
Career Catalyst
This virtual, topic-specific session reflects one of our five pillars of leadership development (Performance | Presence | Influence | Mindset | Career Strategy) and is designed to provide focused, practical refreshers that members can immediately apply to their work and career growth.
Circle Call: Rising Stars
Join other leaders for an engaging panel of mental health practitioners across the sport industry to encourage Rising Stars with practical insight and skills to establish healthy mental wellness habits for their careers.
Cocktails & Connections
For Cocktails & Connections during the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four in Phoenix, we’re bringing together a small group of leaders for conversation, connection, and community - just steps away from the excitement of Final Four weekend.
This gathering is invite-only, and space is limited.
Women in Sports Leadership VIP Summit
The 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four (WFF) Women in Sports Leadership VIP Summit in Phoenix on April 2 & 3, 2026, hosted by NCAA Women’s Basketball and Women Leaders in Sports, will take place during the Women's Final Four Weekend, April 2-5th!
This is a unique opportunity to network and amplify influence on key issues and help drive the advancement of women leading in sports.
INVITE ONLY
Circle Call: Women in Football
Join other leaders for a Women in Football Circle Call on Tuesday, March 31st at 2pm ET
PowHER Hour: Cleveland
Join us in Cleveland on Monday, March 30th for a Women Leaders in Sports happy hour at Jolene’s Honky Tonk. Meet other members and make new connections. Not a member? Find out how to join and connect with women working in sports in your area!
Circle Call: Student-Athlete Academics
Many have noted that the past year in collegiate athletics academics has brought unique challenges—ranging from the transfer portal and coaching changes to the growing use of AI. Join us for an engaging discussion where you’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences and explore strategies to address these challenges.
Circle Call: Compliance, Policy, & Legal
Join other leaders for a Compliance, Policy, & Legal Circle Call featuring a panel of women in the industry who work in NIL-facing roles. This interactive Q&A will explore their day-to-day responsibilities, how they navigated their career paths, and advice for those interested in getting involved in the NIL space.
Circle Call: Leaders Making the Pivot
Career transitions in sports rarely follow a straight line. This Circle Call brings together accomplished women leaders from collegiate athletics, professional sports, and sports technology to share candid insights on navigating pivotal moments with strategy and confidence. Whether you’re considering your next step or actively navigating change, this session offers real stories, real strategy, and real leadership insight.
Circle Call: Small College Athletics
Join a panel of experienced administrators as they share the challenges and triumphs of discovering their identity within their professional spaces. This conversation will explore how leaders can show up authentically, navigate expectations, and find the most powerful version of themselves while serving their student-athletes and departments in ways that align with their values.
Circle Call: Women of Color
Join other leaders for a Women of Color Circle Call to connect, check-in, and share ideas for future calls.
Circle Call: Business & Administrative Operations
During this interactive call, Debbie will share insights from her experience at EEWC to help participants navigate organizational change and evolving workplace culture. Attendees will learn how change impacts employees, explore strategies to adapt effectively, and gain practical tools to stay engaged, resilient, and aligned with healthy cultural norms during times of uncertainty.
Circle Call: Sports Performance
Join fellow leaders as the Sports Performance Circle kicks off with an energizing icebreaker and a conversation focused on building simple, sustainable habits that keep your cup full throughout the day. Explore the connection between mind, body, and spirit - and walk away with practical strategies to show up fully and intentionally, both for ourselves and for those we lead.
Access to Experts
Members gain direct access to seasoned professionals who share expertise, offer guidance, and answer career questions through small-group, discussion-based sessions.
Participants rotate through three 15-minute discussions (4–8 people each) with a curated group of influential women leaders.
Circle Call: Women in Football
Sometimes the smallest actions make the biggest impact. Join other leaders as we share simple ideas, habits, or practices that have made a meaningful difference in our work, leadership, or team culture. Come ready to share one or two small ideas that have helped you better support your staff, players, or colleagues, and leave with practical ideas you can try in your own environment.
Circle Call: LGBTQIA+
Join fellow Women Leaders as we explore LGBTQIA+ experiences across sports. Heated Rivalry underscores the need for visibility and authentic representation within cultures shaped by hyper-masculinity. On this call, we’ll discuss how the show is helping shift the sport’s image and expand fan engagement. We’ll also reflect on what this means for inclusive leadership in athletics and beyond.
Cocktails & Connections: Big 12 Basketball Tournament
Join Women Leaders in Sports during the Big 12 Basketball Tournament for an inspiring and energizing reception bringing together industry leaders, changemakers, and peers for meaningful connection and conversation. This special gathering offers the opportunity to network, share insights, and celebrate the power of women leading the future of sports.
Circle Call: Mental Health
Join fellow members who are interested in or working within the mental health space for a collaborative Circle Call. We’ll focus on introductions, meaningful connection, idea-sharing for future programming, and exchanging helpful resources.
Circle Call: HR/People & Culture
Join us as we explore mental health in high-performance environments, from athletics to demanding workplaces. We’ll discuss stress, burnout prevention, boundary-setting, and practical coping strategies, along with how leaders can foster psychological safety and recognize when someone may be struggling.
Circle Call: Title IX
Join other Women Leaders for a Marketing and Communications Circle Call on Tuesday, March 3rd at 3pm ET.
Circle Call: Moms In Sports
Join other Women Leaders for a Moms in Sport Circle Call on Thursday, February 26th at 1pm ET.
Circle Call: LGBTQIA+
While this is a Circle for Women Leaders, there is a lot to learn from exploring more about our LGBTQIA+ community brothers who are hidden within one of the most hostile sports for queer inclusion.
Circle Call: Marketing & Communications
Balancing paid and organic media requires a hybrid strategy whereone builds brand trust and community, while the other accelerate reach, targets new audiences, and boost high-performing content. Join us as we discuss best practices and explore activation at any level and budget.
New York City PowHER Hour- Member Happy Hour
We’re heading to NYC! Join Women Leaders in Sports and SeatGeek for our first-ever New York City Happy Hour - an opportunity to connect with fellow Women Leaders members in your area.
Drinks and light bites will be provided. Exact location and entrance details will be sent to confirmed RSVPs.
Circle Call: Player Engagement/Student-Athlete Development
Join other Women Leaders to build confidence in existing skills, highlight transferability across spaces, and ground leadership in a shared, living mission.
Circle Call: Women of Color
Join other Women Leaders for a Women of Color Circle Call on Wednesday, February 18th at 4:30pm ET.
Circle Call: Revenue Generation & Fundraising
Join other Women Leaders for a Facilities & Event Management Circle Call on Wednesday, February 18th at 1pm ET.
Circle Call: Facilities & Event Management
Join other Women Leaders for a Facilities & Event Management Circle Call on Wednesday, February 18th at 1pm ET.
Circle Call: Small College Athletics
Getting a capital improvement project started can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to get everyone on the same page. In this session, you’ll learn a practical, step-by-step approach to building consensus, gaining approvals, and making smart investments that won’t limit future projects. You’ll also hear real-world examples from Williams College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, shared alongside insights from design firm Perkins&Will.
Career Catalyst: Elevate your Impact
This virtual, topic-specific session reflects one of our five pillars of leadership development (Performance | Presence | Influence | Mindset | Career Strategy) and is designed to provide focused, practical refreshers that members can immediately apply to their work and career growth.
Circle Call: Youth Sports
Join us for the very first Youth Sports Circle call! This conversation is all about getting to know one another and hearing directly from you. We’ll discuss your interests, priorities, and the topics you’d like the group to explore throughout the year.