Toigo RISE is a transformational leadership development program designed for rising leaders at a pivotal stage in their careers—those ready to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and impact. This curated experience blends personalized one-on-one coaching, dynamic group sessions, and access to a powerful network of peers and mentors in a virtual setting to gain the tools for advancing their career with purpose.

Participants gain practical strategies to lead with authenticity, navigate transitions, and expand their influence. If you’re ready to invest in your growth—or your firm’s future leaders—this program delivers real, lasting impact.

What You Can Expect

Individualized
Coaching

One-on-one sessions with a certified external coach focusing on your goals, growth edges, and leadership identity.

Cohort-Based
Learning

Group coaching and shared learning experiences that foster connection, support, and peer mentorship.

Curated
Topics

Every session is grounded in real-world leadership challenges and focused on practical, actionable strategies.

Mentorship

Each participant is paired with a senior industry mentor through the Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN) based on sector, experience, and targeted growth areas.

Measurable
Outcomes

Growth points are measured against the development goals set by the sponsoring firm and reported back in an individual ROI summary at program close. 

Why Sponsor a Participant for RISE? 

Sponsoring a participant in Toigo RISE is more than professional development; it’s a strategic commitment to cultivating inclusive, forward-thinking leadership within your firm.

Participants return with stronger executive presence, clearer career goals, and a deeper understanding of how to lead with authenticity and influence.

In the 2026 cohort, every participant who completed the program showed measurable growth across all six leadership competencies the program targets. 

2026 participants rated their overall program experience 4.8 out of 5 and their likelihood to recommend RISE to a colleague 4.9 out of 5.

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Benefits to your organization include:

  • Improved leadership capability aligned with business goals — 2026 participants averaged +0.80 growth across six leadership competencies on a five-point scale, with the largest gain in confidence navigating career growth (+1.20).
  • Increased readiness for expanded responsibility — 100% of 2026 participants reported being better equipped to take on greater responsibility or a more senior role.
  • Access to a high-caliber cohort network that fosters industry collaboration — participants build relationships with peers at comparable career stages across the industry that continue past the program term.
  • Measured growth, documented and reported back to your firm — an individual ROI report at program close maps your nominee’s development against the specific goals your firm identifies at nomination.

RISE Program Testimonials

“The cohort was awesome, and I’ve made some lasting connections.”

-2026 RISE participant

“Amazing forum and space to discuss real world examples and mindset shifts.”

-2026 RISE participant

“Kristen was incredibly helpful in helping me navigate my first 6 months at [my firm] effectively. It was an incredibly valuable opportunity to meet colleagues in the space and develop my executive presence skills”

-2026 RISE participant

“The individual coaching gave me an objective thought partner who helped me step back from my day-to-day and identify patterns in how I communicate and make decisions that I likely wouldn’t have recognized on my own. It also helped me translate goals into concrete, manageable actions.”

-2026 RISE participant

Ideal candidates are those who: 

  • Are leaders with approximately 7–15 years of experience, or at an equivalent mid-career stage, across any sector of investment services, including professionals on the investor side of the business.
  • Would benefit from structured support to strengthen their leadership identity, confidence, and effectiveness. 
  • Demonstrate strong performance and initiative in their organization already. 
  • Are looking to align their career trajectory with the evolving needs of their organization, including internal mobility, succession planning, or enhanced cross-functional impact. 
  • Exhibit leadership potential in a variety of ways—whether by influencing others, leading initiatives, building relationships, or driving outcomes within their role or team. 
  • Are open to coaching, peer learning, and self-reflection, and are committed to continuous growth. 
  • Value network-building and mentorship, and want to foster long-term professional relationships that can support both individual and organizational success. 

Meet Your Coach:

Kristen Shanley, PCC

Toigo has partnered with KSP Inclusion Solutions and founder Kristen Shanley in the delivery of the RISE program.  Our goal is to deliver a transformational coaching experience that helps rising leaders advance in their careers with purpose and power.

As a Certified Professional Diversity Coach (CPDC), trained through Coaching Diversity Institute’s ICF-accredited Level 2 program, and founder of KSP Inclusion Solutions, Kristen brings more than a decade of experience across financial services, asset management, and consulting. Her background spans strategic people operations, project management, and business development, giving her a nuanced understanding of the organizational and leadership challenges her clients face.

With deep industry experience and a focus on helping leaders navigate growth, transition, and greater responsibility, Kristen brings together empathy, strategic perspective, and practical insight in every coaching relationship. She partners with leaders and organizations to turn ambition into action—helping clients gain clarity, build confidence, strengthen their leadership impact, and make intentional decisions about what comes next in their careers.

November 15, 2026:

Nomination deadline

December 4, 2026:

Participants confirmed

January – June 2027:

Program run

August 2027:

ROI reports delivered

Program Investment:

$6,000 per participant — standard rate

$5,500 per participant — multi-participant rate

*Spaces are limited to ensure a high-impact, personalized experience.
Contact GBRise@toigofoundation.org for questions about the program.

Program Schedule

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Toigo RISE is supported by our Program Partners