Leading Ladies

A Program to Empower Female-Identifying Leaders

Leading Ladies

For Ages 21+, the Leading Ladies leadership training program provides participants the opportunity to hone their personal leadership brand and style while building relationships with other inspiring female-identifying leaders. Leading Ladies utilizes the arts to encourage participants to expand their creativity and develop effective leadership skills.

Experiment with authentic leadership presence, collaborative communication, and using mindfulness to invite balance—all in a uniquely COCA way! This one-of-a-kind program is for leaders of all ages from any industry.

Although tuition is often covered by some employers, COCA’s sliding scale tuition program may be available to those who qualify. All participants who successfully complete the program will be issued a certificate from COCAbiz.

Leading Ladies 2025

THU, FEB 20 & FRI, FEB 21

8:00AM–4:00PM

Register to Attend

Early Bird Registration | SEP 20–NOV 1 | $325
Regular Registration | NOV 2–DEC 13 | $375
Full-Price Registration | DEC 14–FEB 14 | $425

Leading Ladies Session in Millstone Gallery at COCA

Teaching Artists

Our COCAbiz teaching artists have extraordinary careers as educators, facilitators, and artists. They are passionate about leveraging the arts to empower women to reach their full potential. Each of them brings their expertise from the stage, studio, and classroom into our unique and experiential leadership program.

Kathryn Bentley
Lee Anne Mathews
Gina Bon Perez
Sukanya Mani
Sukanya Mani
Alicia Like
Mariel Reynolds
Mariel Reynolds

What Participants Had to Say About the Program

“In classic COCA fashion, Leading Ladies made learning about leadership a powerful journey that was fun and informative at the same time.”

“Every event had a unique impact. They’ve helped me to grow as a person, leader, mother, wife, and friend.”

“I really didn’t know what to expect but I knew if COCA was involved I would enjoy myself. Thank you for giving me the tools and knowledge I needed. Also thank you for the comfortable space to do this class in.”

“I enjoyed every moment.”

“A wonderful opportunity to take a moment, pause, reflect, see yourself, and lead with intention.”

“I highly recommend this workshop for female leaders who desire a different kind of leadership training experience.”