She Means Business: How Women Leaders Are Advancing Together with Aon’s Leadership Program

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

Women leaders are rewriting the rules of success. Yet, despite notable progress, only 28% of senior management roles globally are held by women. At Aon, we believe that advancing women isn’t just a matter of equity—it’s a strategic imperative for organizational growth and innovation.

That’s why we have introduced our Women in Leadership Program tailored to empower women, foster collaboration, and drive measurable impact. Let’s explore how this program is transforming careers and organizations, backed by data and actionable insights.

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Why Women’s Leadership Matters—By the Numbers

• Diversity Drives Performance: Companies in the top quartile for gender diversity are 25% more likely to have above-average profitability.
• Retention & Engagement: Organizations with women in leadership roles report higher employee engagement and lower turnover rates.
• Innovation: Teams with gender-diverse leaders are 70% more likely to capture new markets.

Despite these benefits, the “broken rung” on the career ladder persists. Women are promoted to manager at lower rates than men, creating a leadership gap that widens at each level.

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Aon’s Approach: Advancing Together, Advancing Faster

Women Leaders: Advancing Together isn’t just another leadership program. It’s a research-backed, immersive experience designed to:

1. Develop Critical Leadership Skills:
   Participants build competencies in strategic thinking, influence, and resilience—skills proven to accelerate advancement.
2. Foster Peer Networks:
   The program connects women across industries, creating a support system that drives collective growth and knowledge sharing.
3. Leverage Data-Driven Insights:
   Using Aon’s proprietary assessment tools, participants receive personalized feedback to identify strengths and growth areas.
4. Drive Organizational Change:
   Graduates become catalysts for inclusion, inspiring cultural transformation and mentoring the next generation.

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Training Framework: Building Leaders, Step by Step

Aon’s Women Leaders: Advancing Together program is structured around a proven, data-driven training framework designed to maximize impact for participants and their organizations:

1. Personalized Leadership Assessments
Each participant begins with a comprehensive assessment to map strengths, identify development areas, and set clear leadership goals. This data-driven approach ensures every journey is tailored for maximum growth.

2. Interactive Learning Modules
The curriculum features hands-on modules covering:

• Strategic decision-making
• Influencing and negotiation
• Emotional intelligence
• Change management
• Inclusive leadership practices

Modules are delivered through a blend of workshops, case studies, and real-world simulations, ensuring skills are immediately applicable.

3. Peer Collaboration and Networking
Participants engage in facilitated group discussions, peer coaching, and collaborative projects. This builds lasting networks and encourages knowledge sharing across industries and roles.

4. Executive Mentorship
Aon pairs participants with experienced mentors, providing guidance, feedback, and career navigation support throughout the program.

5. Action Planning and Accountability
Each participant develops a personalized leadership action plan, with regular check-ins to measure progress and adjust strategies. This ensures learning translates into real-world results.

6. Organizational Integration
The program includes sessions for organizational leaders, helping them support women’s advancement and embed inclusive practices into company culture.

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How Your Organization Can Benefit

Investing in women’s leadership isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s smart business. Organizations that prioritize gender diversity see:

• Stronger financial performance
• Greater innovation
• Enhanced reputation as an employer of choice

Aon’s Women Leaders: Advancing Together program is your roadmap to building a pipeline of empowered women leaders, ready to take your organization into the future.

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Ready to Advance Together?

Empowering women leaders is a journey—and every organization’s path is unique. If you’re ready to unlock the full potential of your talent and drive lasting change, let’s start the conversation.
Consult with Aon to design a leadership development journey tailored for your organization’s needs.

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At Aon, we’re not just advancing women—we’re advancing business. Let’s build the future, together.

learningcenter@aon.com