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The AI-Enabled Executive Decision Lab is a 12-week leadership accelerator built for mid-to-senior female leaders who are navigating the transition into executive, C-suite, or board-level roles. Typically, our participants have 8–20 years of experience, lead teams or functions, and are ready to move from 'doing leadership' to shaping organizational strategy. If you're facing the credibility gap, the sponsorship gap, or the double bind, this program is for you.

Applications open quarterly for cohort-based intake. After you submit your application, our admissions team reviews your background, leadership trajectory, and program fit. Select candidates are invited to a brief interview. We maintain a selective intake to ensure peer quality and cohort cohesion. Cohort 04 is now open for applications with limited seats.

While the program is optimized for leaders already at the director/VP level or above, we evaluate each candidate individually. If you are on an accelerated leadership track or have been identified as high-potential by your organization, we encourage you to apply. Our AI-Powered Foundations track is also available for emerging managers seeking to build executive readiness early.

The AI-Enabled Executive Decision Lab curriculum is organized into four core pillars: Strategic Fluency (executive presence, boardroom dynamics, decision architecture), AI Literacy & Governance (prompt engineering for leadership, AI risk frameworks, data-driven influence), Power & Influence (sponsorship networks, stakeholder mapping, navigating the double bind), and the Flight Simulator (immersive scenario-based practice with real-time AI feedback). Every module is designed for application, not abstraction.

Traditional case studies are passive — you read, you discuss. The HEA Flight Simulator is active and adaptive. You step into high-stakes scenarios — board presentations, crisis communications, negotiation deadlocks — and practice in real time. Our AI engine provides dynamic stakeholder reactions, tracks your decision patterns, and generates personalized feedback on language, framing, and strategic positioning. It's practice with consequence, but without career risk.

The core accelerator is delivered in a virtual format: self-paced online, course content combined with virtual group cohort sessions, peer coaching circles, and asynchronous simulator access. This structure maximizes both deep connection and flexibility for busy executives. Specific cohort schedules are shared during admissions.

All accelerator participants receive group coaching sessions with seasoned leadership coaches who understand the specific dynamics women face in corporate power structures. Group coaching focuses on real-time application of the course content: strategic leadership, AI governance, stakeholder influence, board readiness, and crisis leadership. Additional coaching packages are available for alumni and enterprise partners.

Accelerator participants retain access to curriculum materials, simulator scenarios, and the HEA peer network for 12 months post-cohort. Alumni receive ongoing access to the community, exclusive events, and early registration for advanced workshops. Enterprise partners receive perpetual access for enrolled cohorts.

Participants commonly report stronger executive confidence, better decision-making under pressure, more clarity in how they position themselves, and greater fluency in AI governance and enterprise risk conversations. You can read a few of the testimonials provided by previous participants in the program here.

The program is designed to create practical outputs. Participants build assets such as a board bio, stakeholder strategy, and crisis playbook while developing leadership judgment through simulation and coaching.

Both. Individual participants gain leadership capability and stronger positioning, while enterprise partners may benefit from higher leadership pipeline readiness, stronger retention of high-potential women leaders, and improved executive development outcomes.

Yes. We partner with organizations to deploy customized leadership accelerators for high-potential female talent pipelines. Enterprise programs include tailored curriculum modules, cohort management, executive sponsor alignment, and progress analytics. Volume pricing and white-glove onboarding are available. Corporate cohorts are available in three tiers — Standard (up to 15 seats), Large (up to 30 seats, with a Dual-Track Women-Only and Open Cohort option), and Enterprise (multiple cohorts, custom-scoped). Reach out to corporate@herexecutiveascent.com to discuss a tailored proposal.

Absolutely. Lori Lalonde is available for keynotes, executive roundtables, panel discussions, and internal leadership summits. Topics include AI governance and leadership, navigating the credibility gap, building executive presence, and the future of women in enterprise power structures. Submit a request through our Contact page with your event details.

Enterprise partners typically see measurable improvements in leadership pipeline velocity, retention of high-potential female talent, and internal promotion rates. We provide an ROI Justification Template that outlines the business case for investing in HEA, including cost-of-turnover analysis, productivity leverage, and competitive positioning. Download the template from our Pricing page.

The AI-Enabled Executive Decision Lab is a premium investment reflecting the caliber of curriculum, coaching, and technology. We offer transparent pricing tiers on our Pricing page, including individual accelerator seats, 1:1 executive coaching packages, and enterprise partnership options. Flexible payment plans and employer sponsorship support are available.

We stand behind the quality of the HEA experience. If you need to withdraw before the cohort begins, we offer a full refund minus a nominal processing fee. After the program begins, refunds are prorated based on participation. Full terms are available in our Return Policy and Terms and Conditions.