Empowering Mid-Career Women: Unveiling the I.Liv Foundation Program

Empower women to thrive with I.Liv's Foundation program, addressing the "broken rung" and balancing personal and professional growth.

The I.Liv Foundation Program represents a transformative approach to professional development, specifically designed to empower mid-career professional women. As these women navigate the complexities of evolving career demands alongside personal life changes, I.Liv’s innovative program steps in to provide crucial support and guidance. Its tailored resources and integrated mobile app uniquely position it to address the often overlooked but critical ‘broken rung’ in women’s career ladders—a well-documented drop-off in the workforce that occurs at the managerial level. One of the key drivers behind this drop-off is the marathon of competing demands women face across various aspects of life, compounded by the heightened responsibilities that come with transitioning from individual contributor to manager. Our program directly tackles this challenge by providing women with the tools to manage these competing priorities with clarity and precision. We focus on empowering participants to balance their professional and personal responsibilities effectively, ensuring they can achieve outcomes that matter most in both areas. Instead of leaving women to navigate this crucial transition alone, we offer strategic guidance to help them not only survive but thrive as they step into leadership roles. 

A Systemized Approach to Career Advancement: Gender-Agnostic, But Proven to Empower Women

The “broken rung” phenomenon presents a significant barrier to career advancement, particularly during the transition from individual contributor to managerial roles. This bottleneck, where women are less likely to be promoted to management, has a profound impact on their career trajectories. According to research from McKinsey & Company, for every 100 men promoted to manager, only 85 women make that leap.

While our solution is gender-agnostic—a systemized approach built on aggregated best practices to support anyone facing mid-career challenges—it is especially effective for women. Women’s programs have been shown to work better for women, as noted by a recent article published by the Women in communications and Technology (WCT) network, due to the unique pressures women face. Our program is tailored to address the multitude of demands that mid-career women experience from all directions. Women are often forced to make trade-offs that impact their well-being and personal relationships in an effort to “do it all.” By equipping them with strategies to manage these competing priorities with precision, our approach ensures that they don’t just survive but thrive, creating real impact in their professional and personal lives.

Overview of the I.Liv Foundation Program

The I.Liv Foundation Program, supported by the integrated I.Liv Mobile App, is designed to empower women to effectively balance their professional and personal commitments. Built on the principles of adult learning theory, the program follows a LEARN-PRACTICE-CONNECT approach. This ensures participants not only gain knowledge but also develop actionable strategies that are tailored to their unique needs, desires, and inclinations.

The I.Liv Mobile App plays a key role in making the program accessible and sustainable beyond initial training. It provides participants with practical tools to seamlessly integrate learned strategies into their day-to-day lives, ensuring continuous support and ease of adoption. By focusing on both immediate and long-term application, the I.Liv Foundation Program helps women prioritize what matters most, enabling them to excel in all areas of life. This structured approach not only fosters personal growth but also enhances professional capabilities, aiming to balance life’s multifaceted demands efficiently.

Key Benefits of the I.Liv Foundation Program for your High-Performers

The I.Liv Foundation Program offers transformative advantages, designed to drive measurable impact for its participants.

Key outcomes include:

  • 78% boost in self-confidence and a greater sense of being in control of life.
  • 62% improvement in the ability to prioritize, leading to enhanced productivity.
  • 62% increase in personal organization, resulting in a more balanced personal life.

The program focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by women in the workplace, particularly those transitioning to leadership roles. It promotes sustainable career growth by providing practical strategies and tools that integrate seamlessly into participants’ professional lives. By focusing on retention, work-life balance, and empowerment in leadership, the I.Liv Foundation Program ensures that participants not only achieve success but also maintain harmony in all areas of life.

Testimonials:

“I thought I was living my life intentionally, but formalizing the practice has brought to my attention how much I sway from my plan daily due to external demands. Very Insightful!” – Zeina B.

“I have 40+ years working in wellness and coaching and actively stay up to date on how to live a healthy, happy, best life. I.Liv has assembled all the best practices in the most essential areas to learn about and use daily to help make your journey to live your best life possible!” – Kathy M.

“I.Liv has helped me achieve my goals, focus on what matters and most importantly made me realize that I am in control and with the right tools and strategies (all things I.Liv. provides andteaches) I can avoid burnout and meet my own goals.” – Rachelle B.

    Integration with Corporate Goals

    The I.Liv Foundation Program aligns seamlessly with corporate objectives focused on diversity, inclusion, and talent development, directly supporting organizational goals while delivering measurable outcomes for participants. By fostering a sense of control, improving prioritization skills, and promoting better work-life balance, the program addresses critical factors that contribute to higher retention rates—particularly for women in consulting, tech, and finance sectors.

    Research indicates that when women feel empowered to prioritize their professional and personal responsibilities, they experience higher job satisfaction and a stronger commitment to their roles. This has a direct impact on retention, as employees who are more engaged and feel a sense of agency are less likely to leave the organization.

    Sense of Control: Studies show that psychological empowerment, including a perception of control over one’s work and life, enhances both mental health and professional performance. Women who feel equipped to manage their responsibilities report higher job satisfaction and demonstrate greater loyalty to their employers .

    Prioritization Skills: The ability to prioritize and manage time effectively reduces stress and boosts productivity, creating a more sustainable work-life balance. This enhanced focus helps women avoid burnout and stay committed to their organization long-term .

    Work-Life Balance: Companies that support work-life balance through policies like flexible hours and a supportive work culture see significantly lower turnover rates. Women, in particular, benefit from this balance, as it helps them manage the competing demands of their professional and personal lives .

    By integrating the I.Liv Foundation Program into their diversity and inclusion initiatives, organizations can not only strengthen their leadership pipelines but also foster a more inclusive, supportive work environment. This approach ensures that corporate goals are met while creating a culture where women can thrive and progress in their careers, ultimately leading to improved retention, job satisfaction, and long-term success.

    Beyond the I.Liv Foundation: Expanding Our Impact

    As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting women in their professional journeys, we’re excited to introduce new initiatives that will sustain and build on the success of the I.Liv Foundation Program. These expansions focus on ensuring long-term retention and continued growth for women within their organizations:

    Cohort Engagement: We help organizations keep their I.Liv cohorts engaged by sustaining their I.Liv practices well beyond the course, ensuring participants continue to benefit from the tools and strategies they’ve learned.

    Train-the-Trainer: To support scalability and wider organizational adoption, we offer a “train-the-trainer” model, enabling internal teams to champion I.Liv principles, expand impact, and create a culture of sustainable growth from within.

    I.Liv Advanced Programming: Our new Mindset Training Model is designed to take participants’ ability to manage competing priorities to the next level. This advanced training builds on the foundation set in the I.Liv program and equips participants with practical skills to navigate even more complex challenges in both work and life.

    These offerings focus on retention and create the space needed for participants to thrive in their current roles while setting the stage for future leadership growth. And we’re just getting started. Coming this fall, we’ll be launching an exciting new Leadership Development Program—specifically designed to equip mid-career women with the tangible skills they need to excel in senior leadership roles. Stay tuned for more!

    The I.Liv Foundation Program offers transformative opportunities for both individuals and organizations, enhancing personal growth and organizational effectiveness through its unique framework. This program, with its integrated approaches and tools, supports the development and retention of women in the workforce, paving the way for more inclusive and dynamic workplace environments.

    To discover how the I.Liv Foundation Program can benefit your organization and contribute to your diversity and inclusion goals, we invite you to reach out here. Learn more about how our programs can be integrated into your employee development strategies to foster an empowering environment for your team. Contact us today to begin transforming your organizational culture and enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity.