Join Fuel: A BUSINESS PEER GROUP FOR WOMEN
Driven Women. Real Support. Lasting Impact.
FUEL is designed for accomplished women who are striving to have it all and want a community that truly understands what that takes. This is more than leadership development. It’s a space to be real, to let go of the armor you wear every day, and to connect with women who share your ambition and life experiences. Through an integrated experience of peer workshops, personalized coaching, and curated events, FUEL gives you the structure, support, and relationships to grow with intention in leadership and every area of life.
Every woman in leadership needs a place where she can be seen, supported, and challenged.
The FUEL Integrated Approach
Each element of the experience is designed to work in sync: peer workshops provide ongoing connection and accountability, coaching delivers personalized clarity and momentum, and signature events deepen relationships and broaden your perspective. Together, they form a powerful framework that keeps you grounded, inspired, and moving forward with purpose.
Refuel Peer Group Workshops
These bi-monthly, in-person workshops are a cornerstone of the FUEL experience, bringing together executive women for meaningful connection and continuous growth. Held midday in the Triangle area and paired with lunch, each session features curated speakers, relevant topics, and guided discussions designed to spark insight and accountability. This is your protected time to pause, reflect, and refuel—both personally and professionally—alongside peers who understand the demands of leadership.
At a glance:
Intimate, in-person workshops held every other month
Midday sessions with lunch, hosted in the Triangle area
Curated speakers and facilitated discussions
Built-in accountability with a trusted peer group
Topics include: Inclusive leadership, the state of our state, leveraging your voice, grateful leadership, hormone health, adapting to aging parents and empty nest life, surviving the age of social media, leadership financial acumen, and more.
Personalized Executive Coaching
FUEL offers bi-monthly one-on-one coaching designed to help you find clarity, stay accountable, and move forward with intention. Each session is tailored to your individual goals across work, family, and wellness, creating space to align your values with your vision. Using personalized assessments, we identify your focus areas and develop a custom roadmap that supports both near-term progress and long-term growth. As a member, you'll also receive Ascending Magazine, a source of inspiration that highlights the stories, wins, and wisdom of women leading with purpose.
At a glance:
Bi-monthly, one-on-one executive coaching sessions
Focused on your goals across work, family, and wellness
Individualized assessments to identify key areas of growth
Creation of a personalized roadmap for short- and long-term success
Includes Ascending Magazine subscription, featuring real stories from executive women
Signature Member & Guest Events
FUEL members deepen their connections through three signature events each year, designed to nurture relationships and extend the power of the community. These gatherings offer meaningful ways to engage beyond regular programming, with opportunities to invite guests and share the experience. Each event is thoughtfully curated to support different dimensions of leadership—from personal well-being to executive presence to community impact.
FUEL Wellness Retreat: A day focused on fitness, mental health, and wellness
FUEL Makeover: A personal brand and executive presence refresh
FUEL Gives Back: A hands-on opportunity to give back as a community
At a glance:
Three annual in-person events in the Triangle open to members and their guests
Build and strengthen meaningful relationships outside of FUEL workshops
Events designed to support well-being, visibility, and community leadership
Who FUEL is For
FUEL is designed for accomplished women who are leading at a high level and still reaching for more. Whether you’re a C-suite executive, founder, or senior leader, you’ve worked hard to reach this point—and you’re not slowing down. You want time to think strategically, space to grow personally, and a circle of women who understand the weight and complexity of your world.
This is for the founder who is expanding her business while raising her kids. The executive navigating new leadership challenges while caring for her aging parents. The leader who is thriving but knows she can do it better with the right support.
FUEL is for you if you want:
Dedicated time to work on yourself and your next chapter
Personalized coaching that supports your career, life, and well-being
A peer group that gets where you are and where you're headed
A safe, confidential space to share what’s really going on
A professional development experience that invests in the whole you
FUEL 2025 Calendar of Events
Executive coaching with individual one-to-one sessions
JAN
February 20: ReFUEL Peer Meeting:
UNC Director Development Initiative on “Securing Board of Director Roles”
FEB
Executive coaching with individual one-to-one sessions
MAR
April 17: ReFUEL Peer Meeting:
Anka Twun-Bah on “Making the Ask”
APR
Executive coaching with individual one-to-one sessions
May 16: FUEL Wellness Retreat for Members and Guests
MAY
June 12: ReFUEL Peer Meeting:
Jackie Ferguson on “AI – Don’t Get Left Behind”
JUNE
Executive coaching with individual one-to-one sessions
JULY
August 21: ReFUEL Peer Meeting
Kathleen Warren on “Financial Savviness”
AUG
Executive coaching with individual one-to-one sessions
September 19: FUEL Makeover Event for Members and Guests
SEP
October 16: ReFUEL Peer Meeting
Edla Prevette on “Caring for Aging Parents”
OCT
Executive coaching with individual one-to-one sessions
November 21: FUEL Gives Back Event for Members and Guests
NOV
December 18: ReFUEL Peer Meeting
Amy Klas on “Estate Planning”
DEC
Schedule Call to Explore FUEL
Have questions or want to know if FUEL is the right fit for you? Schedule a 30-minute discovery call with Nicole to learn more about the program, talk through your goals, and explore what joining this community could look like for you.