PROGRAM
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Momentum is a self-leadership program for aspiring women who want to advance at work. Invest in your leadership pipeline early – when it matters most.
A program to help women over the “broken rung”
Momentum is a live, interactive online program for early to mid-career women who want to grow and advance at work. Participants join a cohort of peers and build foundational skills to help them drive their careers with intention.
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Proven foundational curriculum
A first-of-its-kind self-leadership program designed specifically to help early-mid-career women advance.
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Psychologically safe learning experience
A high-touch, engaging live online learning experience deepens relationships and growth.
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Expert, diverse, and seasoned instructors
Our staff brings business operating experience and ICF certifications for real-world application
MOMENTUM
Who’s it for?
Aspiring professional women who want more out of work and life but are unsure how to get it. From ICs and new managers to high performers and working moms, Momentum is ideal for women seeking roles in leadership, influence, and impact.
Other factors for a good fit:
- Women below the director level in the first 10 years of their careers
- Emerging leaders who want to stretch
- Independent contributors who want to have more impact
- Women navigating a male-dominated culture or team
- Women of color who want more empathy, connection, and coaching
- New managers who need support, insight and coaching
Program Details
Three core components create a holistic and interactive learning experience.
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Concept Sessions
90 minutes, 8 sessions total
All sessions recorded, although attendance is highly recommended
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Empower Hours
60 minutes, 4 sessions total
Extended Q/A, role-playing and spot coaching
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Pod Huddles
60-minutes
4 peer-led huddles recommended
1. Concept SessionsSM
The curriculum is designed to build foundational skills, including self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-advocacy. Vetted by hundreds of business leaders, coaches, and HR professionals, Momentum is trusted by world-class companies, big and small.
SHIFT
Identify the shift they want to see in their career and life and take a step towards making it.
VALUES
Discover the core values for their career and life and how to put them into action.
STRENGTHS
Learn what a strength is (and isn’t), how to discover their strengths, and why they matter.
MINDSET
Learn what distinguishes a growth mindset from a fixed mindset, plus how to cultivate a growth mindset and use it to achieve their goals.
FEEDBACK
Effective feedback can accelerate learning and benefit you in many other ways. Learn how to seek feedback quickly and skillfully and build relationships while you do it.
MONEY
Learn the components of total compensation (hint: it’s more than just salary and bonus) and how to get smarter about their compensation package.
VISION
Create a vision for what they really want in their career and life and explore why it matters to them.
GAME PLAN
Create a game plan for the vision they aspire to.
Beyond just understanding new ideas, participants will begin to embody new ways of being.
2. Empower Hours
Four live Empower Hours include Q&A, role-playing and spot coaching. Lightly facilitated and always unique, these intimate sessions are powered by participants’ burning questions and specific needs. All Empower Hours are 60 minutes and include guest executives for external perspectives, learning and coaching.
3. Pod Huddles
Participants are matched in small groups of 2-4 people for peer connection, sharing and relationship development. These sessions are self-led (with guidance from Equipt). There are 4 Pod Huddles, each typically 60 minutes.
The time commitment
8 weeks, approximately 2 hours each week.
What’s included
- 8 live Concept Sessions with expert instructors (90 min each)
- 4 live Empower Hours (60 min each), including intimate access to guest executives and instructors for extended Q&A
- 4 live Peer Huddles (60 min each, self-led)
- Slack channel for direct communication with instructors and participants throughout the program
- Community manager for information, support and inspiration
- Printed 54-page workbook mailed to participants and/or digital workbook option with assignments, tools, and other resources
- Participant directory to help participants connect with peers
- Access to the Equipt Women learning portal for program content, worksheets, extended resources, calendar and recordings
- Weekly inspirational content
- Scripts for effective manager discussions
- Bonus content
- Certificate of Completion
The technology required
- Computer (or tablet)
- Camera
- Internet Access
- Zoom
What Participants Are Saying
Throughout the program, I have had numerous “Aha” moments that have transformed how I view myself, my career, and my potential. The knowledge and insights I’ve gained have been invaluable, and I only wish I could have taken this program years ago. It has been a game-changer for my personal and professional growth. – Kristi, 35
Equipt Women has helped me to grow more confident in both my work life and personal life. I was surrounded by a community of women who made me feel incredibly supported and heard. Because of this program, I now have the ability to self-advocate, lean on my values, and show up how I have envisioned myself to show up in life. – Hayley, 23
It’s a program every woman should attend once in their career. – Surbhi, 38
Rave Reviews
In their own words…
Design Program Manager @ Salesforce
Program Coordinator @ Inneract Project
Sr. HR Business Partner at Sterling-Rice Group
Our Instructors
BIO
Kelly Mooney
CEO, she/her
Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer
A long-time equity and empowerment advocate for women, Kelly founded Equipt Women to provide the career roadmap and community she wished she’d had as a young professional.
Prior to Equipt, Kelly was the CEO and co-owner of Resource/Ammirati, the largest women-owned and operated agency in the United States. She and her business partner sold the agency to IBM to become part of IBM iX, one of the largest digital consultancies in the world. Kelly has authored two books: The Open Brand, foreseeing the impact of social media on brand building, and The Ten Demandments, expressing the newly empowered voice of the Internet-enabled consumer.
Kelly is a sought-after collaborator and keynote speaker and has been featured on CBS, CNN, NPR and in the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company and People. She serves on both private and public company boards.
Dedicated to work.life integration, Kelly enjoys spending time with her adult kids, traveling with her husband, swimming laps, walking long distances, and playing her new favorite games – pickleball and Mahjong.
Read more about our Founder’s story here.
BIO
Neelu Kaur
Instructor
Neelu Kaur is a Facilitator, Experience Designer, Leadership & NLP(Neurolinguistic Programming) Coach, and Stress Management Specialist. She holds a BS from NYU’s Stern School of Business, an MA in Social & Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, and is a certified NLP Master Practitioner and Coach from the NLP Center of New York. Neelu has 15 years of experience specializing in Adult Learning & Leadership Development in large organizations ranging from Financial Services, Consulting, to the Tech Industry. She is a certified Yoga Instructor, Ayurveda Specialist, and an Ericksonian trained Hypnotherapist focused on bringing mindfulness and stress management practices to individuals, teams, and organizations.
BIO
Wendy Horng Brawer
Instructor
As business owner and founder of Intune Collective, Wendy is a senior facilitator, experience designer, educator, and executive and team coach. Leading a women-fueled management consulting company, Wendy works at the intersection of business strategy and human development with leadership teams ranging from biotech, healthcare, agricultural tech, education, and other growth sectors. Wendy is committed to helping people and teams unlock their greatest potential through learning and taking inspired action.
BIO
Tiffany McDuffie
Instructor
Tiffany McDuffie, CPA, M. Ed., & founder of She PLAYS, Co. is a speaker, lifestyle and leadership coach, and strategic consultant.
She facilitates training, workshops, and experiences that equip leaders with the framework to align people strategy with profit strategy. A serial entrepreneur, work-life-play advocate, and agent of creative change, she has inspired leaders, working moms, entrepreneurs, and youth across the nation. She’s known for cultivating happiness at work, optimizing executives’ performance as team players and their effectiveness as team leaders, navigating change, disrupting burnout, and advocating for gender equity.
BIO
Hilary Davis
Instructor
Hilary Davis is an ICF-certified coach, storyteller and experience designer with a passion for helping people realize their greatest potential. She is part of the faculty at the Scaling Intimacy School of Experience Design, holds a CPCC from the Coaches Training Institute and is the founder of the design firm Altogether Human, which regularly consults with companies like Asana, The North Face, Hello Fresh and more. After eight foggy years in San Francisco, she now lives in her home state of Colorado where she serves her most demanding clients: two very small children.
BIO
Noorin Fazal
Instructor
Noorin Fazal has been shaped by the education field and honed by the tech industry. With 15 years of experience in learning design, Noorin is part of the founding team for SV Academy a startup that democratizes access to tech. Noorin has created award-winning programs that train on technical skills AND human skills, including growth mindset, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness. SV Academy grads see 2.4x income expansion and 60% promotions in the first year on the job. Informed by these results, Noorin has refined her heart-first methodology and uses it to build team cultures that are inclusive, equitable, top-performing, and importantly, scalable.
BIO
Katy Mooney
Co-founder and Chief Learning Officer, she/her
Katy is a sought-after instructor at top tech companies in Silicon Valley, communication strategist and certified executive coach. Partnering with Facebook’s L&D team, she taught hundreds of professional development classes and thousands of learners – helping each become more skillful, impactful and fulfilled. Earlier in her career, Katy was an attorney and marketing executive. From venture-backed startups to mature global companies, Katy has worked with leading organizations, including Walmart, Lululemon, Banana Republic, Urban Remedy and many others. Her passion is helping people thrive.
You have questions?
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Explore our Frequently Asked Questions
What is Momentum?
Momentum is a self-leadership program designed to help aspiring women in your organization grow and advance their careers. Spanning 8 weeks, the experiential and practical curriculum builds self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-advocacy skills.
Why should I bring Momentum to my organization?
Investing in your female talent pipeline yields a more engaged, satisfied, and motivated workforce while giving your company an edge in attracting and retaining top talent. Momentum equips your high-potential women with the mindset and tools to take ownership of their careers, navigate workplace dynamics confidently, and emerge as influential leaders.
Who facilitates the Momentum program?
Our diverse team of facilitators hold ICF certifications and bring extensive business leadership experience. They cultivate a safe, interactive learning environment tailored to your employees’ needs.
What can participants expect from Momentum?
This one-of-a-kind, foundational program is an interactive learning experience. No boring lectures or long slide decks! It’s designed to help participants increase self-awareness, identify their strengths, navigate workplace dynamics, find their voice, combat imposter syndrome, self-advocate, take on stretch assignments, strengthen internal relationships, and much more. Participating in Momentum will teach them how to proactively take control of their success with more skill and confidence.
What are the program outcomes?
Your employees will:
- Develop clarity about who they are and the impact they want to make in the world
- Build confidence to speak up, self-advocate, and navigate workplace dynamics
- Articulate their values and how to put them into action
- Discover and leverage their strengths for more impact
- Learn how to shift from a “fixed mindset” to a “growth mindset”
- Have the tools to strengthen fit at work proactively
- Apply a proven framework for seeking feedback quickly and skillfully
- Understand total compensation, how to seek a promotion, and how to negotiate their comp package
- Create a vision for what they want in their career and life and why it matters
- Create a detailed action plan for the vision they aspire to
Be part of a strongly bonded women’s peer cohort that helps them develop more resilience and excitement about their work.life.
What is the investment for bringing Momentum to my company?
The program fee covers expert facilitation, materials, and coaching. We offer corporate rates and payment plans to fit your budget. Please contact us at [email protected] for pricing details.
Who is the program best suited for?
The program is designed for women below the Director level, including first-time managers, individual contributors, and women eager to deepen their self-knowledge and confidently advance their careers.
Who is the program not suited for?
The program is not suited for those already in senior-level roles or those who have extensive manager experience. It is also not recommended for those uninterested in pursuing upward mobility or future roles of greater influence, impact, and leadership.
Is there a certification or credential earned?
Yes, participants receive a certificate of completion after submitting their action plan called the Game Plan.
How can I learn more about bringing Momentum to my organization?
Our team is happy to discuss implementing Momentum and provide a program overview by video. Please reach out to [email protected] to start the conversation.