Rise Together (Fall 2025):

Transform Your Leadership Journey

Join ambitious women breaking through to their next level of impact and influence.

Ready to step into your full leadership potential?

You've come this far through talent, hard work, and determination. Now it's time to empower yourself and elevate your impact without sacrificing your authenticity or well-being.

“Jessica is a fantastic facilitator and guide through this content! I love the way she really encourages you to bring your whole self to leadership & show up for your team. The way she encourages vision and goal setting leaves me feeling refreshed, inspired, and hopeful for the future.” Mallory G. (Director of Technical Program Management, Technology Industry)

Why Do Exceptional Women Get Stuck?

Even the most talented women face invisible barriers that limit their rise. You're not imagining it.

  • You receive feedback that's vague and unhelpful

  • You're exhausted from the pressure to conform to leadership styles that are not your own

  • You face the impossible double bind of being labeled either "too aggressive" or "not assertive enough"

  • You question whether you're truly ready for bigger opportunities (despite evidence that you are)

  • You take on too much, feeling you must prove yourself through overwork

These challenges aren't personal failures – they're systemic obstacles that require strategic navigation.

Break Through Your Barriers

Introducing the 10-week Rise Together Women's Leadership Program: A transformative experience that combines proven frameworks, expert coaching, and a powerful community of peers.

What's possible in just 10 weeks?

  • Align your career path with your deepest ambitions

  • Transform self-doubt into unshakable leadership confidence

  • Navigate workplace politics with strategic savvy and integrity

  • Turn your unique strengths into competitive leadership advantages

  • Lead with authenticity and influence without compromising your values

  • Create a sustainable leadership approach that prevents burnout

  • Cultivate lasting relationships with women facing similar challenges, transforming solo struggles into shared strength

Imagine walking into your next leadership challenge with absolute clarity about your strengths, a toolkit of proven strategies, and a network of ambitious women supporting you.

Leveraging a combination of tools from Tara Mohr’s “Playing Big” facilitator’s training and classic leadership frameworks, I work towards building a space for women to feel valued, grow, and learn together.

This Fall Will Pass Whether You Join Us or Not

The question is: Will you invest in unlocking the full spectrum of your leadership potential to have an even greater impact?

Your future self is counting on the decision you make today.

Core Program: 10 Weeks

What does the program look like?

  • 10 weeks of virtual group learning (12.5 hours total) followed by 4 weeks of group/peer coaching to continue your learning (3 hours total).

  • 4 more weeks of group coaching support (optional)

  • Receive an Individual Development Plan template (self-directed)

  • Add new leadership tools and job aids to your toolkit that you can use immediately

  • Receive a CliftonStrengths assessment and Top 5 report

  • Work through your real-life scenarios and apply each framework in small group breakouts

  • Gain a network of other emerging and current leaders

Investment

Regular Price: $2,497

  • *Pay in full and get a full CliftonStrengths report ($60 value)

Payment Options (Reach out directly to register with a payment option)

I'm Jessica Garcia Dudek, and I've spent over two decades navigating the complexities of leadership in the tech industry. From my early days as a Systems Engineer at Microsoft to becoming COO at a boutique consulting firm, I've experienced firsthand the unique challenges women face as they rise in their careers.

My journey has taken me across the globe—from Seattle to Sydney, from individual contributor to executive leadership. Along the way, I've learned that success isn't about fitting into someone else's leadership mold. It's about finding your authentic voice and using it powerfully.

As a professionally certified coach, I bring both extensive leadership experience and a deep understanding of women's leadership dynamics to our work together. In the past three years, I've had the privilege of working with over 200 women leaders across various industries. The women’s specific training I’ve gone through (Tara Mohr’s Playing Big framework and Eve Rodsky’s Fair Play Method) are coupled with classic leadership development tools (CliftonStrengths and Polarity Thinking) to make a unique program experience.

What sets me apart:

  • 20+ years of hands-on leadership experience in tech and consulting

  • Deep understanding of women's leadership dynamics from being "the only one in the room"

  • Proven track record of helping women navigate career transitions and growth

  • Expertise in creating safe, supportive spaces for authentic exploration and growth

  • A practical, grounded approach that combines strategic thinking with emotional intelligence

Program Topics

  • Harness Your Unique Leadership Brand

    Define leadership

    Identify your leadership style and strengths using CliftonStrengths

    Recognize when your strengths are being overused

    Identify how to balance your strengths

  • Remain Grounded Under Pressure and Conflict

    Identify core reasons for work dissatisfaction

    Meet with your inner mentor as a way to stay grounded

    Diagnose dysfunction on your team

    Manage drama at work and home

  • Master the Art of Feedback

    Reframe your relationship with feedback

    Develop strategies to receive feedback with grace and how to manage triggering feedback

    Use a proven feedback model to give feedback

    Practice conversations you’ve been avoiding

  • Champion Ideas that Matter

    Reframe political navigation and how to use it to your advantage

    Define the difference between negotiation & influence

    Use researched influence techniques

    Learn a negotiating framework

    Plan for a real-life negotiation

  • Balance your Time and Energy

    Define your holistic priorities and set healthy boundaries

    Identify ways to delegate

    Recognize the difference between energy and time management

    Assess your work-life balance

  • Lead With Purpose

    Create your longer-term, aspirational vision

    Set motivating and attainable longer-term goals

    Recognize how what you’re doing today connects to your future

    Define actionable and iterative steps to get closer to your future

    Graduate and celebrate your journey!

Testimonials

“I have avoided trainings targeting women, as I worry they teach women to feel like victims, with male colleagues as enemies. Your training was not this way. You acknowledged the unique challenges women face without making us out to be victims who need to revolt against our male coworkers/bosses. Thank you for that. I never felt uncomfortable in an unhealthy way. I feel empowered, and interested in sharing with my colleagues, male and female alike.” Valerie N. (Sales Manager, Manufacturing Industry)

“I really appreciate all the material you shared with us. Working in this type of environment for 15 years showed me that I really wasn't wrong about how things really should be done. It was great to listen to the other women and hear their ideas and situations. You are an amazing person and have a great way working with people and getting the information out there. Thank you.” Renee C. (Purchaser, Manufacturing Industry)

“I've learned so much and am already drawing on my new knowledge in my position. Jessica was a fantastic instructor and wish I could attend more of her classes!" Sara J. (Chief Operating Officer, Manufacturing Industry)

“This program was extremely well structured to meet the needs of women developing leadership skills and self-awareness. I found the content and exercises incredibly valuable, but one of the best parts of the program was building connections with women in different career phases and exchanging feedback to support mutual growth.” Sophia T.(Senior Systems Engineer, Technology Industry)

“Jessica is a fantastic facilitator and guide through this content! I love the way she really encourages you to bring your whole self to leadership & show up for your team. The way she encourages vision and goal setting leaves me feeling refreshed, inspired and hopeful for the future.” Mallory G. (Director of Technical Program Management, Technology Industry)

“I really enjoyed the small group time where we would get to try out our conversations based on the models. The resolving conflicts in the team and renegotiation conversations really stick out. Hearing feedback from my peers was also a wonderful experience, and it validated that I am not alone in what I am facing.” Jannell N. (Sr. Engineering Manager, Technology Industry)

“Jessica, you have provided key understanding that will continue to benefit my life in the coming years, both at home and abroad. The increased knowledge will bring a greater fullness of life in the coming years. ...Thank you so much for your time, care and consideration in opening new possibilities for the future. It was well done." -  Janet H. (Quality Supervisor, Manufacturing Industry)

“Jessica was an outstanding instructor. The pace of the program was spot on and having the opportunity to connect with other women in the manufacturing industry was so valuable. It is great to have the support and perspective of other women. “ Eva R. (Marketing Director, Manufacturing Industry)

Frequently Asking Questions

  • This program is specifically designed to address the unique challenges women face in leadership positions. Specifically, we face systemic obstacles that require strategic navigation.

    • Receiving feedback that's vague and unhelpful

    • Exhaustion from the pressure to conform to leadership styles that are not our own

    • Facing the impossible double bind of being labeled either "too aggressive" or "not assertive enough"

    • Questioning whether we’re truly ready for bigger opportunities (despite evidence that we are)

    • Taking on too much, feeling we must prove ourself through overwork

    Incorporating concepts from Tara Mohr’s Playing Big framework and research-based strategies, the program is tailored to women's workplace experiences and provides support through peers and an experienced coach who understands these challenges firsthand.

  • We've designed this program understanding the multiple demands on women’s time. Sessions are scheduled with flexibility in mind, including a 1.5 to 2 hours weekly evening commitment and make-up sessions that can be scheduled at your convenience.

  • Not at all. One third of program participants have been individual contributors while the other two thirds have varying levels of management experience.

    This program serves women at various career stages, from emerging leaders to established executives. Some participants join specifically to position themselves for their next role. Others join who have been recently promoted. The program builds foundational skills for aspiring leaders while also providing new tools to leaders who invest in their professional development on a regular basis.

  • Research consistently shows that women-focused leadership development actually reduces workplace disadvantages by addressing specific barriers to advancement. This program gives you strategies for navigating these barriers while building powerful cross-gender alliances. Many of our alumnae report that the program significantly enhanced their visibility and credibility with senior leadership of all genders.

  • The commitment extends well beyond program completion if you choose to continue your journey. Following the first ten weeks, you will have the option to join group coaching sessions for four weeks and receive invites to quarterly skill refreshers.

  • Previous participants have gotten their company to invest in the program via partial funding, full funding, or time. I have created a worksheet to help you think through how to structure the investment request here.