Leadership Development Program
Building confidence. Fostering connection. Growing leaders across the AEC industry.
PWC Boston’s Leadership Development Program helps members grow as confident, connected leaders within the AEC industry. Designed by members, for members, this six-month experience blends hands-on learning, peer collaboration, and mentorship to help participants lead with purpose and impact.
Purpose
In support of PWC’s mission to support, advance, and connect women, and to promote diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and related industries, our Professional Leadership Development Program seeks to:
- Provide opportunities for people across all stages in their careers to create deeper relationships with industry colleagues
- Develop essential leadership skills that are tailored to success at different career inflection points
- Create a setting for people to shift their mindset and implement strategies to accelerate their career growth
- Foster collaboration among people who are seeking to gain the confidence to lead in their own careers and across our industries
- PWC is committed to providing people throughout their careers with the right learning at the right time
Why join?
You should apply to this program if you:
- Demonstrate an interest in improving your work, industry, or community
- Have a growth mindset and enjoy being with others with a growth mindset
- Are naturally curious and have a level of self-awareness or introspection
- Are recognized and treated by others as a leader or innovator, either formally or informally
- Would welcome the support and structure to help you evolve professionally
- Support PWC’s mission:
• by investing in the community and championing your fellow member participants
• by participating in the support and success of your cohort
The review committee will notify applicants once decisions are finalized.
Facilitator Information
Shea O’Neil, PCC, works with individuals, teams, and organizations to build leadership mindsets, skills, and results through executive and team coaching, strategic advising, and organizational change initiatives. She brings two decades of experience supporting clients across industries including science, finance, technology, design, higher education, and real estate.
Her practice integrates evidence-based insights, body-based education, and equity-centered approaches — combining research in neuroscience with wisdom traditions to foster sustainable leadership and team development. Shea has partnered with organizations such as Novartis, Biogen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Redgate Real Estate, and Bergmeyer Design Collective, among many others.
Liz Myers, PCC, is the founder of Integrative Leadership Strategies, LLC, established in 2006 to help leaders achieve greater clarity, authenticity, and results. A former engineer turned leadership development professional, Liz partners with organizations to bring more humanity and collaboration to the workplace.
She has coached, trained, and consulted with clients worldwide, helping transform loosely connected groups into high-performing teams. Liz also teaches leadership and organizational development as Adjunct Faculty at Northeastern University. She holds degrees in Civil and Structural Engineering from Cornell and Stanford and earned her Professional Certified Coach credential through the International Coach Federation.
Program Expectations
Participants are expected to fully engage in all program activities to maximize their learning and leadership growth. Expectations include:
- Attend all six in-person sessions (approximately three hours each, held monthly from January through June)
- Meeting in pairs or small peer groups between sessions (in-person or virtual) to discuss how you’re applying your learning and to give and receive peer coaching
- Completing a few selected brief readings or podcasts on relevant leadership topics that will be incorporated into session discussions
- Monthly meeting with mentor, in-person recommended, but can be virtual
- Presenting at the June graduation ceremony where we will recognize and celebrate participant’s accomplishments
- Current member of PWC – how to join
Program Investment
The program fee is $2,500, due upon acceptance. This non-refundable fee includes all session materials, readings, and a certificate of completion.
Sponsors and Nominators
Do you have a potential candidate that you would like to nominate? Please reach out to Teresa Shroll Teresa.shroll@wesco.com or Kelly Meade KMeade@HaleyAldrich.com.
Resources (sponsors and potential applicants)
Do you have questions about the application? The program? Or just need to set aside some time to dedicate to your application process? Join us! We're here to support your application to the PWC Boston Leadership Development Program!
We have two upcoming info sessions to share details about the program, answer your questions, and give you a nudge to work on your application!
Session 1: October 7, 5:00-6:00 pm
Session 2: October 21, 12:00-1:00 pm
Register here.
Or visit our Frequently Asked Questions or reach out to us (Admin@pwcboston.com) and one of our program leads will be happy to help.
LDP Program at a Glance
Application Deadline December 1, 2026
Accepted Applicants will commit to attending the following sessions:
- Virtual 75 minutes Orientation: December 16, 2026
Second Wednesday of Every Month from 2pm to 5pm
- Session 1: My Leadership Journey- Jan 13, 2027
- Session 2: Influential Communication- Feb 10, 2027
- Session 3: Strategic Mindset– Mar 10, 2027Â
- Session 4: Leading Effective Teams– Apr 14, 2027
- Session 5: Systems of Accountability– May 12, 2027Â
- Session 6: Celebration of Learning– June 9, 2027Â