Fellowship

Do you have a deep burning desire to change the world in your own unique way? Perhaps, as the CEO of a progressive company? Or, an entrepreneur bringing new and impactful ideas into the world? A rocket scientist? A social activist? As a woman on a career break determined to reinvent herself in a new and powerful way? Or, any other recurring dream that has gripped your imagination? Do you also have a conviction, maybe a quiet but confident inner knowing, that you have what it takes to fulfil that dream?

Dear Daring Woman,

Then, my friend, we welcome you with open arms to our flagship fellowship program – ‘Lead Like A Girl’ for aspiring young women leaders.
We are on a mission to amplify the voices and the leadership impact of women from all walks of life, because the world needs more women leaders, and it needs them to lead in a way that is authentic to them.

‘Lead Like A Girl’ is a 6-month fellowship program to help build and empower the next generation of young women leaders. A group of up to 50 young women will receive customized leadership training, 1-on-1 coaching, and hands on project-based learning to help them build the skills, confidence and the support that they need to realize their highest potential.

By joining us to become a Lead Like A Girl Fellow, you will:

Take bold and sustained action

Create a platform for bold and sustained action that allows you to create the biggest impact you wish to see in the world

Build unshakeable confidence

Express yourself and present yourself to the world with an unmistakeable confidence

Learn from experts

Learn from an incredible group of women (and men) leaders walking their talk, and leading from within

Rise to your highest potential

Receive the support and encouragement you need to rise to your highest personal and professional potential

Join a sisterhood

Join a sisterhood of like-minded women who share your passion for re-shaping the world with feminine values of leadership such as kindness, compassion, humility, patience and collaboration

Lead with authenticity

Learn to lead with your most authentic and unapologetically bold self, by identifying the personal values and vision, which you derive the greatest meaning and fulfilment from

Build a repertoire of skills

Build a repertoire of skills, tools and techniques for coaching yourself out of any perceived limitations and into greater freedom and fulfilment

Upon completion of the program, you will be certified as a ‘Lead Like A Girl’ Fellow, and will go on to join our community of aspiring women leaders, and receive ongoing support and encouragement from us as you proceed on your leadership path. This promises to be an incredible training and experience. We encourage you to take this on as a challenge and show the world just how extraordinary you can be.

Come join us, and let’s together, redefine what it means to lead like a girl!
With much hope and warmth,

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”

Mother Teresa

Humanitarian

Program Features

Impact project

Opportunity to design and execute an Impact Project on the topic of your choice, to further your learning by doing

Leadership Coaching

Individualized coaching by an executive coach to help you shape your vision and bring it to life

Mentoring

Optional individual mentoring by inspirational men and women leaders from various industries

Expert facilitation

Guest teachers and facilitators with expertise in different aspects of women’s leadership

Innovative learning methods

Innovative methods of learning grounded in mindfulness, introspective assignments, non-judgemental dialogue, expressive arts, music and movement

Wisdom circles

Small groups of 4-5 fellows who become your inner circle at the fellowship, and offer support, accountability and encouragement to achieve your goals and dream bigger ones

Deep Self-Reflection

A 6-month journey of helping you dive within to deepen your self-awareness and insights about your highest and most authentic self, as well as your greatest mission

Customized leadership curriculum

6 months of specialized leadership training curriculum customized to address the aspirations and challenges of young women leaders

“Please help others rise. Greatness comes not from a position, but from helping build the future. We have an obligation to pull others up.”

Indra Nooyi

CEO, Pepsico

Shenomics

Fellowship Team

Lead Like A Girl Fellowship

Advisory Board

Guest Experts & Speakers

What does the fellowship include?

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Virtual Training in Mindful Leadership

Six months of virtual training in mindful leadership. The sessions will be conducted roughly every fortnight (on Saturdays, usually 10:00am – 1:30pm IST) by facilitators from the Shenomics Team as well as several guest experts.

1-on-1 Coaching

Each participant will be paired with an executive coach and receive six individual coaching sessions over the duration of the fellowship.

1-on-1 Mentorship

Each participant will have the option to be paired with a seasoned mentor, based on their specific personal/professional questions and growth areas.

Wisdom Circles

Each participant will be a part of an intimate group of 4-5 fellows, which will meet once monthly for feedback, support, and mindful check ins.

Impact Project

Over the course of the fellowship, each fellow has to design and execute an impact initiative of their choice that has the potential to positively impact 50 other individuals. This, we believe, helps fuel our fellows’ ultimate personal and professional growth by allowing them to learn by doing and paying it forward.

“When the whole world is silent,
even one voice becomes powerful.”

Malala Yousafzai

Nobel Laureate And Social Activist

1. What will I learn?

Our leadership curriculum is grounded in a philosophy of mindfulness and draws upon cutting-edge research on women’s leadership, and innovative methods of learning such as expressive arts, introspective assignments, and music to foster effective learning and sharing. We follow a holistic approach that is focused on each participant’s personal and professional development, and their highest career aspirations and goals.

The leadership curriculum will be facilitated by the Shenomics Team, along with leading experts and facilitators specializing in different aspects of mindful leadership.

Stage 1

Lead from within

Helping you anchor your leadership journey in self-awareness, and set a strong foundation for your career by uncovering what is personally meaningful to you. This way, you can align your personal vision for success and your leadership style to your unique values, passions and strengths.

Stage 2

Lead With Courage

Empowering you to make the mindset and behavioural shifts necessary to overcome any fears, self-doubt or limiting beliefs that keep you small. Empower you to make the big and bold leaps in your career that will catapult you to ever greater heights of success.

Stage 3

Lead With Others

We will look at what it means for women leaders to have and exercise influence, and the principles of building strong and effective relationships with all kinds of stakeholders. We will also helping you build a supportive network of mentors, sponsors and advisors who can help move your career forward in the right direction.

Stage 4

Lead With A Strong Voice

Helping you discover your authentic voice as a woman leader. How you can boldly express your views and create the maximum impact with your desired audience, by becoming mindful of what you say and how you say it. We will look at the fundamental components of speaking with verbal power for women leaders.

Stage 5

Lead With Presence

Helping you ground your leadership in a strong and powerful presence, allowing you to present your most confident self to the world, authentically and impactfully.

Stage 6

Lead With Happiness

Helping you derive your personal definition of happiness and well-being, so you can learn how to manage and replenish your energy in a way that allows you to perform at your optimal level of productivity and effectiveness, and create a strong ripple effect around you.

Stage 7

Lead like a Girl

The program culminates in a final celebration to celebrate the new you, your vision and your commitment to lead.

2. Coaching

In addition to leadership training, each participant will be paired with an executive coach who will provide 1-on-1 support (over 6 calls) to help the participant pursue their professional and leadership goals.

Fellowship

Expert Coaches Over the Years

3. Impact in Action

In order to magnify the impact of the Fellowship beyond just our fellows, it is expected that each fellow will design and execute an impact initiative of their choice. This initiative must have the potential to positively influence 50 other individuals. Fellows must complete the project during the course of the fellowship in order to graduate. They may seek the support of their coaches, co-fellows, and ex-fellows to guide them, and bring the project to life.

4. Commitment to Lead

At the end of the fellowship, share with us your grand vision and action plan for creating and being the change that you wish to see in the world, and make a firm commitment to lead. Each participant will go on to join the Shenomics’ community of young women leaders, and agree to stay in touch with us for the next 3 years to help us track your progress, and receive ongoing support and encouragement from us to help you reach your highest potential.

As an alumna of the Fellowship, you may also be asked to mentor or guide future batches of the fellowship.

“What would you do if you weren’t
afraid?”

Sheryl Sandberg

CEO Of Facebook , Founder Of Lean In And Option B

Applying to the Program

1. Am I qualified to participate?

Qualified applicants will have the following attributes:

Women graduates between 21-30 years of age
Women graduates with less than 8 years of work experience.
Anyone who identifies as a woman
Basic fluency in speaking and understanding English language
Demonstrated strength of character, motivation and leadership promise
The intention to participate fully in all of the activities and initiatives of the Fellowship
A commitment to realise one’s highest potential

2. What is the application process?

Applications open – Coming Soon
Applications will be reviewed and fellows selected on a rolling basis, over the duration of those two months
You will hear from us about the result.
If you are selected, you can block a seat by making the payment.
Once you’ve blocked your seat, you will receive a formal welcome email from us for joining us as a fellow on Lead Like A Girl 2025, along with a welcome kit and calendar invite to the orientation.
Fellowship begins June 2025

3. What is the program fee?

The program fee is INR 15,000.

A program like this would typically cost well above INR 100,000. However, it is our endeavour to make this kind of training accessible to as many deserving young women as possible, and are therefore sponsoring the majority of the cost of this fellowship. Fellows would only be required to pay a nominal fee of INR 15,000 to underscore their commitment to participate in all aspects of the fellowship.

4. Are scholarships available?

Yes. We have limited scholarships for deserving candidates, especially where there is evidence of a clear financial need, and for fellows working in the social sector. Please mention in the application form if and why you would like to be considered for a scholarship.

5. What is the graduating criteria?

Fellows who successfully graduate from the fellowship will have 85% or higher attendance in training sessions, would have completed 6 coaching conversations, 6 wisdom circle (peer group) meetings, and committed themselves successfully to an Impact Project.