WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Elevating the Leadership Capabilities of Rising Executive Women in Real Estate and Real Assets.
The Ferguson Partners Women's Leadership Development Program is designed to elevate rising-senior women in the industry. Through in-person workshops, executive coaching, and networking, we provide a high-impact experience.
6mo
Hybrid program
~4hrs
Per month
100%
Recommendation rate
Participant Testimonials
"The Women's Leadership Development Program strengthened my leadership mindset, sharpened my decision-making, and built the confidence to lead with greater impact."
Chief Accounting Officer at a scaled REIT,
Cohort 1
"We encounter unique challenges due to our gender in this field - challenges only other women in the industry can truly understand. That safe space made all of us more vulnerable, and more open."
VP, Asset Management at a owner/operator
Cohort 2
"The Ferguson Partners Women's Leadership Development Program delivered exceptional, high-impact content that was both practical and inspiring. The combination of guest speakers, team building activities, and peer mentoring brought real-world insight that each of us were able to apply to our growing leadership roles. Most valuable of all were the meaningful relationships built within the cohort, creating a strong network of supportive, driven women that will last well beyond the program."
Associate General Counsel at a scaled global REPE
Cohort 3
"The program has provided me a valuable set of leadership tools and an enhanced mindset and perspective which makes me a stronger contributor to my organization and a more effective leader. I cannot recommend this program enough-the benefits are truly invaluable."
Head of IR at a scaled REIM
cohort 3
Expected Outcomes
As a result of this program, participants will:
Increase Knowledge and Skills
Level up a leader's enterprise mindsets, people leader capabilities, and knowledge of self.
Elevate Performance and Business Impact
Strengthen strategic judgment, leadership effectiveness, and execution capability.
Expand Relationships & Networks
Facilitate connections among senior-level women from diverse real estate organizations, fostering peer learning.
Be Ready for Succession
Prepare leaders for expanded scope and enterprise responsibility.
Who This Program Is For
This program is designed for rising executive leaders who are ready to step into greater enterprise leadership. Ideal candidates share a few common traits.
Senior Leaders
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Rising executive leaders (VPs+)
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10-15 years of industry experience
Across Real Estate Operating Models
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Public REITs
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Private equity real estate investment managers
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Real estate owners, operators, and developers
Throughout the Organization
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Investments (acquisitions, asset management, development)
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Capital markets (IR, capital raising)
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Corporate (Human Resources, IT, Accounting)
Capabilities Developed
Built from Ferguson's proprietary Real Estate and Real Assets focused Leadership Capability Framework.
Perspective
- How a leader thinks
- Vision & strategy formulation
- Driving culture
- Adaptive & agile
People
- How a leader engages
- Self-awareness
- Building relationships & networks
- Garnering followership
Performance
- How a leader delivers
- Reputation for results
- Decision making
- Operational optimization
What's Included
Built from Ferguson's proprietary Real Estate and Real Assets focused Leadership Capability Framework.
6-month Hybrid Learning Journey
A structured program with multi-faceted experiences across virtual and in-person formats.
3 In-person Workshops
Focused on leadership capability building through immersive, cohort-based sessions.
2 Virtual Application Sessions
Reinforce accountability and sustainability of new leadership behaviors.
Psychometric Assessment
Build self-awareness around strengths, motivators, and potential derailers.
Personalized Coaching Sessions
Targeted development delivered by an experienced executive coach.
Peer & Individual Assignments
Drive engagement with peers in the cohort to learn from each other and build a network.
Cohort 5 - Fall 2026
Interested in Joining?
Cohort 5 kicks off Fall 2026 with an individual pre-assessment and a full-day in-person workshop. Our team can help you make a business case to your organization and begin the registration process.
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