It’s hard to describe the experience of spending one full week on the Stanford campus — learning, sharing, connecting, and reflecting — in the company of so many passionate Stanford Graduate School of Business educators and LGBTQ+ leaders. To help you get a better idea of what to expect, here’s a glimpse of one anything-but-ordinary day.

One Action-Packed Day

Every day is different but the program schedule follows a very intentional and immersive arc, designed to maximize learning, growth, and bonding.

Wake Up & Work Out Together

We believe informal gatherings are a great way to bond with each other. Meet at the Stanford track for fitness classes designed for every level and ability. They’re entirely optional but fun and inclusive.

Coffee, Tea, and Much, Much More

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Spend time with peers over a healthy breakfast, chat about your workout, and get fueled for the day ahead.

Morning Micro Learning Sessions

Small groups. Big topics. That’s the purpose of these informal gatherings where participants get together to discuss faculty-generated topics of specific relevance to LGBTQ+ leaders. Sit outside in the sun (weather permitting, which it almost always is) and switch your groups throughout the week to gain diverse perspectives and build connections.

Head to Class

There’s so much to learn every day from world-renowned Stanford GSB faculty, guest speakers, and your peers. We mix it up throughout the day with sessions that are experiential, research based, and leadership focused. See the sample schedule

Let’s Lunch

Give your brain a break and refuel. Grab a table outside and eat with your new friends and faculty.

Afternoon Sessions

The learning continues until about 5:00 p.m. We know you’ll feel exhilarated, energized, and yes, exhausted.

Dinner Time

Sharing meals together is an important part of the program. Award-winning chef Raul Lacara makes every meal mouthwatering and memorable.

Relax & Reflect

While the day seems quite full, we’ve incorporated plenty of time for personal reflection and relaxation.

End of the Week: Alumni Reception

Our network of past participants has been growing since 2016. We invite everyone back each year to connect and reconnect with fellow LGBTQ+ leaders.

Individualized Attention. Global Connections.

We know there are a number of outstanding LGBTQ+ professional associations and leadership programs that make a real difference: They advance visibility, strengthen peer networks, and promote role models for aspiring leaders. The Stanford LGBTQ Executive Leadership program goes even further, providing a rare combination of landmark scholarship, a world-class learning environment, a deeper focus on personal leadership styles, and powerful network connections.

Beyond the day to day, hear what past participants have to say about their transformational experiences.