Support isn’t Soft - It’s Strategic: The Research Behind IN+PLENTIFUL
In conversations about women’s leadership, “support” is often treated as a soft concept—less urgent than performance, less measurable than potential. But research continues to show otherwise: support, when thoughtfully designed, is a lever for measurable outcomes.
A 2025 study published in the International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring found that …
Participants in women-only group coaching scored significantly higher on psychological measures of courage, a trait directly linked to speaking up, taking initiative, and navigating career transitions.
70.7% of coached women received a pay rise, compared to 48.1% of their non-coached peers.
They also reported improved assertive communication, clarity of professional goals, and confidence in their ability to lead.
Other peer-reviewed findings echo the same outcomes:
Coaching interventions foster measurable growth in leadership presence and emotional regulation—especially for those early in their careers.
Structured peer support strengthens learning transfer and reinforces clarity, especially in moments of ambiguity or change.
Belonging and psychological safety are not just feel-good concepts—they impact performance, decision-making, and the pace of upward mobility
These aren’t soft metrics. They’re strategic ones. And they point to something deeper: the importance of giving early-career women space to process, practice, and prepare—before the stakes are high.
We’ve drawn from this body of research to shape our approach. Not to replicate what’s been done—but to address what’s been missing:
A consistent rhythm of coach-led group support, grounded in scenario-based learning
A dedicated peer group structure, aligned by stretch and ambition—not just title or industry
Ongoing access to tools, language, and space to build visibility, clarity, and upward momentum
