World class, case-study based
leadership training for VPs
Designed exclusively for Inspire Leadership Network members and their senior leaders, Executive Readiness is the premier program for accelerating the growth of your top leaders. Through a six-month, cohort-based experience, this program equips VP-level leaders with the strategic mindset, executive presence, and relationship-building skills needed to excel at the next level.
With a curriculum tailored specifically for senior leaders preparing for enterprise-wide impact, Executive Readiness blends real-world case studies with executive coaching from top Inspire members, providing participants with the tools, confidence, and connections to navigate high-stakes leadership challenges.
Program Outcomes
Executive Readiness equips your rising executive leaders with the skills and strategies to maximize their impact within your organization by:
Building relationships across departments to nurture strategic partnerships
Learning to effectively lead change and drive innovation with an enterprise-wide perspective
Improving executive presence in important meetings and interactions with senior leaders
How It Works
LIVE, VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
Professional facilitators, current, and former IT executives lead live virtual sessions.
PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING
Learn from other VP-level technology leaders across various industries.
EXECUTIVE COACHING & ADVISING
One-on-one mentoring with a seasoned C-suite executive from outside their organization.
EXECUTIVE SCORECARD
Comprehensive assessment across leadership, business innovation, strategic vision, and executive presence.
LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
Group or individual work on an initiative to be used in their current role and organization.
Meet the Advisory Council
The Executive Readiness program is guided by an advisory council of C-suite technology executives with proven experience in IT leadership development.
Judith Apshago
VP & CDO
Marcia Calleja-Matsko
CIO
Jim Chilton
EVP, CIO
Stew Gibson
SVP & CIO
Aaron Gwinner
SVP & CIO
Todd Kackley
EVP & CIO
Rachel Lockett
CIO
Rebecca Straka
CIO
Bill VanCuren
CIO (retd.)
Showcase Course Completion with a Digital Badge
Completing an Inspire Leadership Academy program is a significant milestone—now, your VP can make it visible and verifiable with a Credly digital badge. This secure, shareable credential enhances your VP leader’s professional credibility and highlights their leadership growth.
What’s a Credly Digital Badge?
More than just a certificate, a Credly digital badge represents the completion of the Executive Readiness program and allows your VP to:
- Showcase their achievement on LinkedIn and other professional networks.
- Enhance their resume by adding it to email signatures and digital portfolios.
- Verify their expertise with employers, colleagues, and industry peers.
