Reviewed by: Cindy Hatcher
This program gives local women a fresh start personally + professionally
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Leadership isn’t always easy, especially for women navigating high-level roles. This is where Momentum Executive Leadership Program comes in to help women in Birmingham and throughout Alabama step into their full potential through a mix of world-class training, personalized growth plans and a community of women powerhouses.
Read on to learn more about this transformational program and its impact on its local graduates.
Momentum’s Executive Leadership Program
If you aren’t up to speed on Momentum’s Executive Leadership Program, we’re excited to catch you up.
The program isn’t just a class you attend once or twice; it’s a nine-month journey designed for high-level women ready to grow personally and professionally.
The experience kicks off with a 360-degree leadership assessment, followed by a two-day retreat and monthly sessions filled with expert insight, peer connection and space for self-reflection.
Graduates of the program walk away with:
- A clear vision for their growth
- Real strategies for overcoming challenges
- A plan to reach their goals
- An inspiring network of women who have their back (My personal favorite!)
Stats you’ll stop scrolling for
When I saw Momentum’s 20th anniversary impact report about its lasting impact on program participants, I quickly stopped scrolling.
Check it out:
- 93% go on to mentor other women
- 72% experience upward mobility and/or significant salary increases after graduating
Now that’s some momentum!
Momentum’s impact in Birmingham
Momentum’s programs don’t just impact the participants. The benefits of their transformative leadership ripple through their organizations, families and communities.
We spoke with two people who have seen the positive impact the Executive Leadership Program has had on someone they know firsthand.
Here’s what they said:
Momentum graduate Megan Randolph’s manager weighs in:
“After completing the Momentum leadership class, Megan has been very intentional in adapting her communication style with her team to be sensitive to their situation while continuing to be direct with feedback.
She has developed more confidence in her leadership abilities and decisions, which in return has led to her taking on higher levels of leadership within our firm.”
April Harry, Megan’s Manager + COO/CFO, Warren Averett
Momentum graduate Manisha Mishra’s husband weighs in:
“The two most meaningful impacts I saw in Manisha were self-confidence and professional networking. She’s always been terrific at communicating, but after Momentum, I really saw her lean into doing speeches and presentations in professional settings. The occasional nervousness was often replaced by a quiet confidence.
The networking element also can’t be understated. As her confidence grew from interactions with other successful professional women in Momentum, she actively sought out opportunities to network in her current role and the broader community.”
Annop Mishra, Manisha Mishra’s husband
More ways to plug in with Momentum now
Beyond Momentum’s Executive Leadership Program, check out more ways to plug in with Momentum:
- Upward Leadership Development Program:
- Designed for early to mid-career women
- Offers tools for self-discovery, goal setting and career advancement
- Runs: February-October
- Free mentor matching:
- Connects women with experienced leaders to support personal and professional growth.
- Open to anyone in the community looking to find a mentor or be a mentor.
- Free monthly virtual learning:
- Free support for leadership growth at every career stage.
- Topics range from leadership and business skills to community building and wellbeing.
- Most virtual sessions are available on Momentum’s YouTube Channel. Watch them here.
- Momentum Biennial Leadership Conference:
- Empowers leaders to succeed in a dynamic professional world through keynotes, 30 breakout sessions and opportunities for networking and personal branding.
- When: March 3, 2026
- Registration begins: October 2025
Feeling inspired? Plug in with Momentum now.
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