Cohort 1

Learn the skills, frameworks, and tools required to influence at all levels and accelerate your career.

By the end of the 6-week leadership program, you’ll develop the skills to…

Step-by-step playbook and exercises that you’ll directly apply to your work

Network of like-minded women to learn with and get unbiased support from

Tools and support to keep you on track to achieve your goals

Each week review 1 hour of video content with actionable frameworks and use cases at your own pace

Attend live online sessions to discuss learnings, review case studies, and get support on challenges. Sessions are twice a week

Learn by doing. Complete weekly exercises to apply the concepts directly to challenges at work

I had read a lot of book about making the transition to manager but I still really lacked confidence. I now have the confidence to speak up and lead my team. I also have frameworks that I can leverage in all types of meetings. I joined this program when I thought I had a lot on my plate and this created so much clarity and a safe space for me. It was an amazing decision.

Hi! I’m Shivani Berry, a career coach and product leader. I help women move up in their careers. I’m proud to say that the women I work with are better prepared to resolve tough work challenges and feel more confident to take on larger leadership roles.  

I’m a product leader with experience in go-to-market and finance at fast-growing and established top-tier companies. I have an MBA from Harvard Business School. 

My work experience has taught me it’s the soft skills that help you move up: your ability to build relationships, influence effectively, and inspire teams. As I developed these skills, I felt more confident, was able to accelerate my career growth, and make an impact, not just on my teams, but also on executives and board of directors.  

I created this program to empower women with the skills and support required to grow in their careers and be influential leaders. I want to help you achieve the career that you want. 

In-depth live online discussions with experts and peers  

Role plays to practice difficult conversations 

Workbook with worksheets and templates to apply directly to work 

Community of like-minded women to push you and connect with; You’ll join Ascend’s alumnae community after completing the program

Accountability buddy to help keep you on track  

Vault of exclusive interviews with incredible women leaders

Bonus: Accountability check-in after completing the program

The leadership program helped me get promoted. I was able to immediately apply the skills to challenges at work which helped me perform better and feel more confident. As a new mom, I almost opted out of the program because I wasn’t sure if I would have time for it but it couldn’t have been better for my career growth.

The program was more than worth it. I was struggling with imposter syndrome when I started managing a new team. Shivani’s coaching and the actionable tools helped me feel confident in my role. The program also helped me build rapport and get buy-in at all levels. Even though I already had a lot going on, I’m so happy that I committed to my growth and joined the program.

The best thing about the program was how interactive, immersive, and collaborative it was. I saw the immediate impact of being able to get faster buy-ins and credibility amongst my cross-functional stakeholders and I feel confident and empowered to climb up the career ladder higher. I highly recommend this program for any women who are new to leadership.

This leadership program was full of useful frameworks and strategies that were immediately applicable to my day to day job. I feel more equipped to handle situations that come up at work. I’m now definitely more mindful about how I’m perceived at work (personal brand!) and more purposeful about how I approach projects. I highly recommend investing in yourself with this program whether you’re looking to move up, or simply wanting to feel more empowered and confident at work.

Ascend’s leadership program has easily been one of the best investments of time and money I’ve ever made in my professional development. I loved learning with the incredible community. I was amazed at how the program allow me to reflect, and strengthen my skills in managing up, and leading in the midst of uncertainty and sudden change in today's work environment. The program significantly altered my career trajectory.

Before the program, I had spent a good amount of time reading leadership resources but I still lacked confidence. Week by week, Shivani introduced well-structured materials, thought-provoking questions and group discussion around our personal challenges. At the end, arming up with a great framework, seeing that other wonderful, strong women having the same questions as me, reflecting on topics that matters, helped me put into practice what I learnt and better control the fears and limiting beliefs that blocked me for so long

This [program] not only gave me the confidence to take on a leadership position, but I am now a stronger cross-functional partner which has helped me drive projects in a more effective way. I would tell anyone considering this program that you can never go broke investing in yourself. If Shivani comes out with more programs in the future, I wouldn’t hesitate to sign up!

Your time is valuable. Ascend's Leadership Program delivers the most relevant information, including frameworks and tools, so you can immediately apply the learnings. The 6-week online program is designed to fit your current work and personal schedule. Each week you will:

Learn strategies and use cases: Review 1 hour of video content with actionable frameworks and examples at your own pace. Spend ~30 minutes completing the pre-work.

Discuss in live online sessions: Discuss the module learnings, review case studies, ask questions, and participate in breakout discussions with peers and Shivani on Tuesdays 8-9:30am PT. Engage in an intimate reflection on the module topics with a small group of peers on Thursdays 8-9am PT or 5-6pm PT.

Apply the concepts: Learn by doing. Apply frameworks and program learnings directly to your job. Expect to spend ~1 hour applying the exercises. Most members find that this isn’t incremental time since they use the exercises and worksheets to help them do a better job with work they already need to do. Additionally, there are role play sessions to practice having difficult conversations.

You’re not taking a class. You’re joining a community. You’ll have continued support in our online community throughout your journey. You’ll join Ascend’s alumnae community after completing the program. There are no silver bullets or shortcuts. The more you invest in the program, the better results you will achieve.

What is the time commitment and when are the live sessions?

Many of our participants are able to expense the program fee to their company. If you’re interested in having a conversation with your manager, here are some tips to communicate the value of this professional development opportunity:

Share the program information including what you will learn from the program and how it will benefit you and your company


Compare the program to other learning opportunities. The return on investment compared to a conference or other opportunities is much greater. You get structured content, hands-on learning, lasting community, and tangible outcomes


Contact hello@weascend.co for a letter to request financial sponsorship from your company.

Will I be able to expense this to my company?

You want to excel in your current role and be promoted

You’re a new manager or transitioning into a leadership role

You need to influence without authority at all levels

You’re an introvert who wants her ideas heard and valued

You want to lead impactful teams and projects

The program is not recommended if you’re in an entry-level role (less than 3 years of professional experience) or an experienced people manager (e.g. you’re a manager of managers). If you’re not sure if the program is a good fit given your role, contact hello@weascend.co to discuss.

Yes, contact hello@weascend.co or submit your email address at the bottom of this page to stay updated on future programs.

I can't attend the upcoming program. Can I join a future program?

You’ll have lifetime access to the program materials to help you successfully lead and influence at work.

How long do I have access to the program?

Yes, this is possible. Please contact hello@weascend.co to discuss.

My company is looking for leadership training to help our employees grow into strong leaders. Is it possible for my company to offer this program directly to its employees?

Happy to answer any questions! Contact us at hello@weascend.co and we'll get you sorted.

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Not sure how to get buy-in? Struggling with imposter syndrome? Read a bunch of leadership books but still don’t know how to lead? In Ascend's Leadership Program for women, you’ll learn actionable strategies to overcome your challenges and level up with a community of high caliber, low ego women. You’ll leave the course more confident, armed with the skills and tools to have your ideas taken seriously, empower your team, and move up in your career.