Today in the U.S. and all over the world, women are experiencing significant losses in their freedoms. Women deserve more power, more voice, and more equality at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
It’s time to rise, reclaim, and lead on our terms.
Women Rise Up is here to shake up the status quo.
We help women in male-dominated industries rise into the leadership roles they deserve — with more confidence, more influence, and a whole lot less second-guessing.
It’s about real empowerment, actual equality, and leadership that reflects your voice, your values, and your vision.
Because climbing the ladder shouldn’t mean losing yourself on the way up.
In the workplace, decades of research clearly show that organizations have barely moved the needle when it comes to advancement for women.
take your leadership to the next level
“Women belong in all places where decisions are made… It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.”
~Ruth Bader Ginsburg
You’re ready to lead with more power and purpose to earn the respect and rewards you deserve, but let’s be honest, it’s not always a straight path.
- You are working hard but still feeling invisible, under-recognized and underpaid.
- Struggling to get your ideas heard and your influence taken seriously.
- Craving the tools, skills, and strategy to move forward but not sure where to start.
- Saying yes too much, people-pleasing your way into burnout.
- Getting results, but getting labeled “too much” — too intense, too direct, too something.
- Holding back because confidence feels out of reach, especially when it’s time to speak up.
- Letting fear, anxiety, or perfectionism keep you from taking bold steps.
Sound familiar?
You’re not alone and none of this means you’re not capable. It just means it’s time to get the right support, strategies, and space to lead in a way that’s powerful, authentic, and sustainable.
Women Rise Up!
Unapologetically You. Unstoppably Powerful.
You’ve got strengths the world needs and it’s time to ditch the biases and self-doubt that keep you playing small. When you stop shrinking and start showing up fully, you unlock a version of success that’s actually yours.
Master Your Leadership — Your Way
This isn’t about pretending to fit in. It’s about rising, leading, and being fully you with the confidence, clarity, and presence to back it up.
In this program, you’ll learn how to:
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Speak up, stand tall, and lead with authority
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Build resilience without burning out
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Navigate bias like a boss and rewrite the rules to create more equality
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Be heard, taken seriously, and respected for what you bring
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Stay rooted in your truth and lead from your values
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Finally get the recognition, compensation, and leadership role you’ve earned
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Take your seat at the table or build a better one
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Let your leadership speak for itself
Because you’re not here to play small. You’re here to rise on your own terms.
Services
Coaching
Be Seen.
With over 20 years of coaching under our belt, we help women in male-dominated industries own their power, lead with confidence, cut through bias, and grow into the influential leaders they’re meant to be. The women we work with don’t just survive the system, they stand out, speak up, and become the kind of leaders people listen to. Our coaching is grounded in neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and good old-fashioned human connection. We combine smart strategy with compassion-based leadership to help you grow in a way that feels both powerful and real. (read more)
Group Programs
Be Heard.
Women Rise Up programs are about more than leadership, it’s about helping women thrive in every area of their lives, without compromising who they are. We bring together smart, values-driven women in a supportive cohort designed to amplify confidence, purpose, and impact. Not just for ourselves, but for the greater good. Through our signature blend of group coaching, experiential learning, and science-backed leadership practices, we help women step into their power, speak up, and rise together. Because when women rise, we all do. (read more)
Speaking
Own Your Power!
Carolyn Godfrey doesn’t just speak, she connects, energizes, and gets people thinking and feeling differently about leadership. Her talks invite audiences to explore their personal leadership from the inside out, not just as a concept, but as something they can actually feel in their gut. Blending insight with real-world wisdom, Carolyn helps leaders tap into their own power to influence, inspire, and lead with more clarity, confidence, and heart. It’s not your typical “sit and nod” kind of keynote, it’s the kind that leaves you with shifts in perspective and new skills. (read more)
on a mission to empower women
Carolyn Godfrey partners with women to rise up and own their power.
Women want more equality and the world needs it
Let’s be real — equality isn’t here yet.
The latest research shows women are still being held back, and it’s not just hurting them, it’s impacting families, organizations, and the global economy. When women aren’t fully supported, everyone loses.
The leadership playing field still isn’t level and the numbers prove it:
- 66% of women receive negative feedback about their personal style. Only 1% of men receive that same kind of feedback. Let that sink in.
- Women earn 84% of what men earn for the exact same work.
- For every 100 men promoted to first-level management, only 87 women get that same shot. That’s the glass ceiling starting early.
- Men interrupt women nearly 3x more than they interrupt other men. Spoiler: it’s not because women are talking too much.
- Representation drops sharply the higher you go:
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48% Entry Level
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40% Manager
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36% Senior Manager
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32% VP
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28% SVP
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26% C-Suite
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- Meanwhile, 87% of North American companies say gender diversity is a top priority, but the numbers show there’s still a lot of lip service.
- And if equity isn’t reason enough? Try this: Advancing women’s equality could add $12 trillion to global growth.
- Plus, when 30% of senior leaders are women, companies see a boost in both profit and employee engagement
Let’s not sugarcoat it: leadership traits like assertiveness, directness, and self-promotion are rewarded in men but penalized in women. The bias is real, and it’s holding women back.
(Sources: McKinsey, LeanIn, Deloitte)
Leading the way
Exceptional leadership and empowerment for women.
Carolyn godfrey
Coach, Consultant & Business Owner