Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders in Our Republic
Welcome to the nurturing ground of our modern Republic of Leaders. Our Associate Councils are where high-potential individuals and first-time managers come together to accelerate their growth, driving innovation and excellence in their organizations from the ground up.
Membership Requirements
- Early-Career Individual Contributors & First-time Managers in Product
- Designed for (but not limited to) Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ professionals
- Commitment to our “asking for help” ethic – the cornerstone of our community
Organizational Impact
- Retain and develop high-potential early-career talent in product roles
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation
- Build a pipeline of future leaders equipped with cross-industry insights
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership development
What Members Get:
A Curated Ecosystem for Accelerated Growth
- Your Council: A Peer Advisory Board • Placement on a council with non-competing peers from diverse companies • Eight Zoom meetings per year led by experienced moderators • Safe space to ask for help, share challenges, and celebrate victories
- The 365 Program: Continuous Support and Learning • Peer Coaching Calls™ (PCC) for targeted expert advice • RFHs™ (Requests for Help) for immediate community support • 1:1 connections for confidential guidance
- Career Coaching & Outplacement • Personal Career Coach trained in our Longitudinal Career Development Program™ • Multi-year career planning and execution support • Outplacement services leveraging our “Never Search Alone” methodology
Member Benefits
- Real-time tactical and strategic help from peers
- Better, faster decision-making skills
- Support to realize short- and long-term career goals
- Access to a community that fosters hope, motivation, accountability, and trust
Our Track Record
- 20+ years of building genuine community and deep trust
- Thousands of members successfully promoted
- Proven methodology designed for 21st-century product managers
Investment
- $3,000 annual membership fee
- $500 one-time onboarding fee for new members (first year only)
Members consistently report
- Increased confidence in navigating political, cultural, and social challenges in their roles
- Actionable insights from high-performing, non-competitive peers
- Enhanced ability to build a “village” of support, including allies and informal mentors
- Empowerment to thrive and increase their chances of promotion
- Valuable learning from our product management and leadership curriculum, informed by industry leaders like Marty Cagan and our founder, Phyl Terry
Need more before you apply?
Read more about our values and why we do this and download our brochure.