2026 Schedule
Unless otherwise indicated, all sessions are programmed for 60 minutes and will occur on the
3rd Thursday of each month from 11a - 12p ET*
Peer Forums:
Curated groups of 8-10 women to engage in highly confidential discussions to foster information sharing, recharge and grow alongside industry peers.
Leadership Labs:
Topic-specific, interactive, workshop-style virtual gatherings lead by top brands & industry leaders designed to develop and strengthen leadership skills in a hands-on, real-world, engaging way.
Events:
Open Coaching Hours:
Priority access and preferred pricing for Women Leaders events with exclusive VIP receptions and programs.
Coaching Office Hours provide NEXT members with access to Novus Global Executive Coaches outside of their Peer Forum Sessions.
JANUARY 15
Peer Forum Call #1
Membership On-Boarding and Foundational Framework
FEBRUARY 19
Virtual Leadership Lab
AI Advantage: Driving Strategic Wins in Sports Business
Jeff Rubin, SVP and Chief Digital Officer at Syracuse University
MARCH 19
No Convening
APRIL 16
May 7
11a ET
Peer Forum Call #2
Open Coaching Hours
Discussion: Pitfalls of Women in the C-Suite
Office Hours with Kristin Frade
MAY 21
JUNE 4
1 - 2p ET
Virtual Leadership Lab
Navigating Politics & Leadership in the C-suite featuring Tierney Remick, Vice Chair & Co-Leader of Board & CEO Services, Korn Ferry
LinkedIn for Leaders with Lindsey Pollak
JUNE 18
JULY 14
11a ET
Peer Forum Call #2
Open Coaching Hours
Discussion: topic to be confirmed
Office Hours with Shauna Lang
JULY 29-31
In-Person Gathering
AUGUST 20
Virtual Leadership Lab
Virtual Leadership Lab
Strategies for Sustained Performance
SEPTEMBER 17
No Convening
OCTOBER 15
In-Person Gathering
Chicago, IL
NOVEMBER 19
Virtual Leadership Lab
The Hidden Gaps: Recognizing Your Leadership Blind Spots
DECEMBER 17
Peer Forum Call #4
Discussion: topic to be confirmed
*Facilitators to be shared later. Topics subject to change.
**Additional discounted cost to attend