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Unleash Your Leadership Potential and Thrive in Your Career 


In today’s fast-paced and competitive workplace, standing out as a woman leader requires more than expertise – it demands mastering the art of influence, building strong relationships, and navigating complex organizational dynamics with confidence.

The Women’s Leadership Institute is your gateway to next-level success. Through transformative self-paced courses, live online workshops, and personalized coaching programs, we empower high-achieving women to:

  • Show Up as bold, authentic leaders who command attention.
  • Speak Up with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
  • Step Up into higher roles with the influence and impact you deserve.


Whether you’re looking to enhance your leadership presence, accelerate career growth, or thrive in today’s evolving business landscape, WLI provides the tools, strategies, and support to help you take charge of your professional journey.

Start your journey today and discover what’s possible when you invest in you.

Welcome to the Women’s Leadership Institute!


Meet Your Instructor

Ellie Nieves


Ellie Nieves is the President & CEO of Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC, a leadership development firm dedicated to helping high-achieving women show up, speak up, and step up in their careers. Since 2010, she has partnered with companies and associations to deliver engaging seminars designed to transform emerging women leaders into influential managers and executives.

Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC powers the Women’s Leadership Institute, which offers on-demand courses and live masterclasses to equip women with the skills to thrive in leadership roles and make a meaningful impact in their careers.

In addition to leading these initiatives, Ellie serves as Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Strategic Public Policy Initiatives, at a Fortune 300 company. She oversees the company’s legislative and regulatory activities at the federal and state levels, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Privacy. Her work contributes to the development and execution of strategies that align with business priorities and public policy objectives. Ellie also founded the company’s women’s leadership employee resource group, driving efforts to support and advance women in the workplace.

Ellie holds a B.A. in Communications from Fordham University, a J.D. from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, and an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business, with specializations in Leadership and Global Business.

Through her work, Ellie is passionate about equipping women with the tools they need to lead with confidence, influence, and purpose. To learn more, visit: www.EllieNieves.com.

Courses On-the-Go

Device & Browser-Friendly Courses

Use your favorite device to complete your course in the comfort of your home or on-the-go. Computer, laptop, tablet, and mobile phone friendly. Compatible with:

Desktop: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge
Mobile: iOS Safari: 11 and up, Chrome, Samsung Internet
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About the Institute


The Women's Leadership Institute was created to meet the unique professional development needs of women in the workplace. The Institute is powered by Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC, a women’s leadership development firm dedicated to helping high-achieving women to show up, speak up, and step up in their careers. Our courses focus on developing core leadership competencies needed to succeed in today's competitive workplace, such as influencing skills communication, networking, executive presence, and navigating workplace dynamics.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]