Chief provides the community, knowledge, and support women need to explore new possibilities and lead on your own terms. Our experience is tailored to your unique journey, with the flexibility to evolve as you evolve. Membership includes:
Chief membership terms are annual.
A majority of Chief Members are sponsored by their companies. For more information, please reach out to [email protected].
Yes, Chief Enterprise partners with companies that are looking to proactively invest in their leaders and unlock new growth opportunities for their business.
Please reach out to [email protected] with any specific questions about Chief membership.
Chief exists to create more possibilities for women in leadership. The Chief experience is designed for members with:
In order to qualify for membership, applicants must meet the criteria in one or more of the following categories:
C-Suite:
Senior Leaders and Executives:
Builders and Navigators:
Yes, certain industries and titles can vary in terms of their qualification for Chief membership. Here are examples of industry specifics:
Banking/financial services:
PR/advertising/marketing agencies:
Nonprofit organizations:
Law firms:
Government administration:
Higher education:
Titles such as "Chief of Staff" and "Head Of" can vary with company size, reporting structure, levels away from CEO, and past experience.
Different regions may use alternative titles, such as Managing Director or Director as the seniority equivalent of CXO or Vice President. In those circumstances, we consider the size of the company, levels from the CEO, and size of the team, in addition to scope and responsibility.
The first step is to submit an application. If you meet our membership criteria, we reach out, on average, within two weeks to schedule a 30-minute interview. During the call, we will spend time getting to know your career and professional goals and share more details about how Chief membership can help you achieve them. We will also have plenty of time to answer questions.
If you have questions about the status of your application or would like to share an update on your role, title, or company, please contact [email protected].
We know that there is no one path to leadership. Whether you are in a corporate role, taking on consulting opportunities, building something new, or figuring out your next move, our tailored journeys are built to meet you where you are in your career.
We welcome nominations for new Chief Members. Please take a moment to review our membership criteria and then submit a nomination.
Chief Guides facilitate each Core meeting, promoting an open and inclusive group environment. Their role is to “guide” the conversation toward insights; address the issues that matter most; bring in themes, resources, and learnings; and help drive connections within the group.
Core Groups are curated based on your professional goals and how they align with the following four journeys:
We also take into account your professional goals, role, company size, scope of responsibility, and life stage to ensure the best possible fit. The goal is to place you with a group of peers with whom you can learn, grow, and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Each Core journey — C-Suite, Executive Leader, Builder, and Navigator — follows a distinct framework. Meetings and discussion topics are rooted in one of six leadership pillars and tied specifically to a journey, but groups have the flexibility to explore each in the way that is most relevant to their needs. Examples of the leadership pillars include:
Yes, your Chief experience is designed to evolve alongside your career goals. Every year, upon membership renewal, you will have the opportunity to switch between Core and Coaching.
Yes, Chief offers both in-person and virtual programming. Most of our events are available in both formats to ensure our members’ experience is the same, regardless of their location.
Although the number varies by month and market, Chief hosts dozens of in-person and virtual events per month across the country. This ensures we can provide a robust programming lineup that also accommodates our members’ busy schedules.
ChiefX events are special opportunities to connect with Chief Members across the country. These full-day summits feature bold keynotes with speakers like Jenna Lyons, Valerie Jarrett, and Sallie Krawcheck; interactive leadership workshops; and fulfilling ways to strengthen relationships with peers in the Chief community.
This list will continue to be updated, but in 2026, you can expect to see Chief at CES (Las Vegas), HumanX (San Francisco), SXSW (Austin), and HLTH (location to be determined).
Members who attend all three live sessions of a Chief course will receive an official certification, issued in partnership with Wharton Executive Education. Certifications can be uploaded to your LinkedIn profile and shared with your employer.
We love receiving partnership and speaker recommendations and invite you to share them with [email protected] and [email protected], respectively. Due to the volume of requests we receive, we are only able to respond to those that are a fit.
Community is the power of Chief. More than a network, Chief makes it effortless to connect with peers who share your passions, industry focus, or identity — whether through curated events, member groups, or personalized recommendations.
At Chief, community isn’t left to chance — you always have people and a team behind you: from your Core Guide or Executive Coach who drives your leadership growth, to your local Community Manager who makes just the right intro, to Clubhouse Managers who create your space away from home. You also have the support of dedicated Concierge advisors who know you personally and are ready to help you make the most of your membership.
Chief is a community with both virtual and in-person offerings. Our Clubhouses in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. are spaces for members to connect in-person, and we have a robust lineup of events across the country. But, with a strong roster of virtual programming and a digital platform featuring community groups, a member chat feature, and more, we ensure that — regardless of where someone is based — they can fully tap into the Chief community.
Community is the heart of the Chief experience, and we offer countless ways to connect with fellow members:
Chief team members are your partners in possibility, dedicated to helping you make the most of your experience. All members have access to:
Chief Members have access to all Clubhouses, located in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Whether you are based in one of these cities or travel for work, these are spaces to build connections, sip a cocktail, host clients and offsites, or enjoy a change of pace during your work day. Chief Clubhouses are not your traditional coworking space or social club — our weekly programming is curated to support who you are as a leader and a person.
All Clubhouses have free WiFi, bookable meeting rooms, private call rooms, lounge spaces, a wellness room, and also offer complimentary coffee and tea. Each Clubhouse also has a seasonal all-day food and beverage menu, with light bites and drinks available for purchase.
Yes, Chief Members work on their laptops and take meetings in any of our communal spaces or private call rooms.
Clubhouses host a variety of events, from curated networking gatherings and casual cocktail hours to fireside chats with industry leaders. Our programming is designed to spark connection, inspire growth, and support both your work and your life.
Yes, you can bring up to three guests at a time. We just ask that all guests be 18 years or older.