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The Female Career Accelerator - Online Program

From Undervalued to Indispensable:
Get the Promotion You Deserve & Become a Respected, High-Earning Female Leader
The Female Career Accelerator is a 6-week online program designed exclusively for ambitious women to help them position themselves for promotions, recognition, and leadership roles by breaking through systemic barriers and overcoming self-doubt.
Stop Feeling Overlooked and Start Earning the Promotions You Deserve
Bonnie was extremely insightful and helped me navigate the challenges of a new elevated leadership role. It was a pleasure working with her, and I highly recommend her to anyone in a new leadership position.
- Kimberly Blasius, MD
Director of Academic Affairs
Scope Anesthesia of North Carolina
Through my work with her, I was able to push aside my self-doubt and find the courage to make decisions based on my true needs. I am very thankful to Bonnie for such expert support.
- Alicia Farrell, Ph.D
The tools and approaches Bonnie gave me enabled me to release behaviors and assumptions that were holding me back and focus on the abilities and passion I’d lost touch with.
- Rita
Strategist, IT Engineer, Leader
Bonnie constantly challenged me and guided me through a time of professional and personal transformation.
- Nora Abusitta-Ouri
Senior Executive

This Isn’t Just About Getting Promoted - It’s About Becoming the Leader You’re Meant to Be
Experience the joy of finally being recognised for your value and contributions.
Feel an unshakable confidence in your ability to lead, advocate for yourself, and command respect.
Build meaningful workplace relationships that elevate your career.
Overcome the limiting beliefs that hold you back and step into your full potential.
Stop giving your power away and instead leverage it to create real influence.
Position yourself for long-term success by mastering the strategies that help ambitious women thrive.
Is Your Workplace Holding You Back from Reaching Your Potential?
Do you feel stuck in your career, watching others get promoted while you’re overlooked?
Are you overwhelmed by systemic barriers like gender bias and the unspoken rules of office politics?
Do you struggle to effectively advocate for yourself or feel afraid of owning your ambition?
Are you constantly balancing career and family, feeling like you’re falling short in both?
Do you fear losing your job or missing out on promotions, even though you work harder than anyone else?
Are you tired of being the “doer,” taking on tasks that don’t help you advance?
If any of these resonate, the Female Career Accelerator program is for you.
This program will help you transform your frustrations into achievements, empowering you to take control of your career and secure the promotions and recognition you deserve.
How It Works
Online Course
Follow expert advice from anywhere, at any time, to position yourself for promotions and leadership roles.
Proven Plan
This isn’t guesswork. Follow actionable, proven strategies to immediately begin seeing results in your career.
Expert Support
Your mentor will be available to answer your questions and provide personalised support during the weekly Q&A sessions.
Stories of Transformation: Women Who’ve Broken Through Barriers
She has equipped me with approaches and tools to manage my career effectively, guiding me through both highs and lows. Her expertise has been invaluable in helping women present their best selves in the workplace.
- Lisa Lambert Weaver
Private Markets Data & AI Operating Partner
She helped me honestly analyze my current work situation and reach clarity on whether I wanted to continue practicing law or doing something else. She helped me realize my value and energized me to be proactive in determining my own future.
- Linda Goldstein
Attorney
I was able to solidify and tune my value proposition and create a more intentional path towards the professional outcome I desire.
- Sharian Strong
VP Analytics
I gained invaluable clarity and confidence in my professional journey. The personalized guidance Bonnie provided helped me overcome challenges and unlock my potential at a difficult point of my career.
- Lisa Von Redden, Head of Compliance
Operations and Financing
I learned more from my six-month engagement and the book than I did from most of my Master’s level courses. My engagement with Bonnie has changed how I work, how I present myself at work, and how I interview.
- Kelly Brockmeier
Don't Waste Time Experimenting



The Female Career Accelerator online program is tailored for professional women - managers, directors, executives, and business owners - who are frustrated by systemic barriers and want to secure promotions and advance to leadership roles. If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start making bold moves toward your goals, this program is for you.
Is This For You?

Why Now?
Every day spent feeling undervalued and underpaid is a day you lose out on opportunities to grow and succeed. Now is the time to overcome the roadblocks, master impactful workplace strategies, and take control of your career trajectory.
Real Stories from Women Who Achieved Their Career Dreams
Bonnie’s honest, constructive feedback encouraged me to move out of my comfort zone, and I secured a higher-level position at a new company.
- Mary L. Rotunno
Former General Counsel, El Camino Hospital
I was able to achieve clarity around my career goals, put in place an action plan, and focus on execution. Within a few months of working with Bonnie, that long-sought-after promotion came through.
- Patricia Gomes
Regional Head of Commercial Banking HSBC
I have developed an extensive network of professional connections both within my large company, with customers, and outside my field and region.
- Renee Devine
Senior Manager
She pushes me out of my comfort zone to think about different ways to attain new heights.
- Sonia Chhabra
Healthcare Professional
She helped me tackle issues related to self-promotion, setting and achieving career goals, and navigating the corporate world.
- Katherine Smith
Consultant
Leading Expertise At Your Fingertips
My name is Bonnie Marcus, a certified executive coach and founder of Bonnie Marcus Leadership, a coaching firm with a mission to help ambitious women gain the visibility and credibility they need to succeed.
I’m a former CEO of a national company who rose to the C-suite from an entry-level position. I know what it takes for women to get ahead and stay ahead in a workplace culture that presents systemic barriers to their success.
With over 25 years of experience in the corporate arena, I have witnessed talented women being marginalized, passed over, and losing out on promotions because they didn’t understand how to stand out and position themselves as leaders.
Since 2007, I have helped thousands of women earn their rightful place at the table, gaining the savvy and confidence to be perceived as valuable contributors.
My online course provides professional women with specific tools and strategies to guide and support them in standing in their power, owning their ambition, and reaching their full career potential - without sacrificing their authenticity.
Bonnie Marcus

Why Bonnie Marcus
Author: The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead and Not Done Yet! How Women Over 50 Regain Confidence and Claim Workplace Power - essential guides for women navigating their careers.
Forbes Contributor: Over 13 years of providing expert advice and insights to a global audience on leadership, career advancement, and workplace dynamics.
Substack Author: Creator of the Own Your Ambition newsletter, delivering actionable strategies and inspiration to ambitious women worldwide.
Top 30 Global Guru: Recognised as one of the world’s most influential coaches by Global Gurus.
Podcast Host: Badass Women at Any Age, featuring inspiring stories and actionable tips from women breaking barriers and owning their power.
Certified Executive Coach: Since 2007, I’ve guided ambitious women to transform their careers and position themselves for success.
Stop Guessing What It Takes to Succeed - Follow a Proven Strategy
She was able to ask meaningful questions that stimulated valuable direction. She provided a sounding board that produced constructive thoughts that have encouraged new goals.
- Ilse House
Business and Marketing Strategist
Her questions challenged me to change my perspective, revisit all my assumptions, and own my triggers. She has been in the C-suite and held the CEO job, making her intimately familiar with the struggles and self-talk that can plague so many women in leadership today.
- Lynn Mason
Healthcare COO
Bonnie provided a much-needed, clear-eyed perspective on my current leadership challenges and gave me sound advice on how to think them through.
- Anne Weisberg
SVP Strategy
Over our coaching sessions, we worked on building consensus in the organization around the strategy and tactics. Bonnie gave great advice on using simple words and phrases to continue to transform the perception of me and what I deliver.
- Laura Comilla
Vice President Services Portfolio at Siemens Healthineers
Bonnie coached me, and in my first 90 days, she helped me reach my goals and assisted me in shaping how I wanted to be perceived and to put forth my value proposition.
- Joanne Lenhart
Director, Regional COO

Are You Ready to Secure the Promotion and Recognition You Deserve?
If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start securing the promotions and recognition you’ve always dreamed of, the The Female Career Accelerator program is here to guide you every step of the way. Don’t wait - start building the career you deserve today.
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