Women Leaders

"I'm one of the hundreds of women who have advanced to the highest levels thanks to Dee and the CEO Group" confides Fortune 500 Female CEO.

Women routinely cite the CEO Group's aid for helping them navigate choppy political waters, get paid appropriately, launch new businesses, develop leadership skills and presence, become board members and chief executives.

Decades prior to the rise of corporate diversity initiatives, Soder and Clarke were internationally recognized for their work helping women and minorities. One of three experts quoted in the U.S. Department of Labor's Glass Ceiling Report, Soder has been honored many times for her work with women. In addition Clarke, trustee emeritus of the National Urban League, has enabled numerous corporations and boards to effectively promote and retain minorities and women.

Corporations, government, associations and individuals often seek CEO Group guidance to more rapidly advance women — thus our female clients have often become nationally recognized leaders. The Group's "Beyond Competence©" series has received numerous awards for its success in promoting women to executive levels, typically over half the attendees were promoted within a year. Numerous female board members cite the Group's advice as key to their success in the boardroom.

Female chief executives, attorneys, consultants, entrepreneurs, bankers, politicians and other individuals applaud the Group.

"Dee is the only game in town for female leaders," says one of Goldman's first female partners.

"Dee's been there — so I'm not surprised to find she has special insights… but it's amazing how many times I'm talking with someone and find they're a 'friend of Dee' — most of the time we become friends too." Former CEO, Director and Consultant

"The best advice I ever got," President and CEO, Investment Management Company

"I've heard her speak at C200 and several conferences — she's always inspiring and educational, plus clear how highly others regard her. I should have called her months ago." Entrepreneur

The CEO Group's pro bono activities to help women excel include select sessions for new female directors and chief executives, advice to female politicians, research to help dispel myths, plus guidance to the Labor Department and EEOC. Several retail companies and a major communications firm have also enlisted our help to better understand (and sell to) executive women. In one instance we asked eight female leaders for insights — in only six months sales more than tripled for the company. (Email for specifics.)

Countless publications have also featured the CEO Group's thoughts: The Wall Street Journal, The Corporate Board, The New York Times, The London Times, Fortune, USA Today, CBS, CNN, BBC, National Public Radio, Mademoiselle, Money, Newsday and many others.

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