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ATHENA ACADEMY PRESENTS
Mastering Soft Skills

In the AI economy, soft skills are more than a competitive advantage—they are the foundation of leadership, career growth, and workplace impact. Led by Dr. Alessandra Wall, the Athena Academy provides companies with a proven framework to close the gap between employee progress and potential, ensuring they are equipped to lead at every level.

  • Four-part workshop series designed for career advancement

  • Master soft skills critical for leadership in the AI era

  • Develop communication, influence, and relationship-building abilities

  • Empower leadership at every level within your organization

"Soft skills, more aptly described as “power skills," are typically defined as non-technical skills that help people excel in the workplace. While AI can increase efficiency, it cannot get to know and understand the people you work with to create meaningful connections. As businesses struggle to remain competitive, people-centered skills will be more in demand than ever."

- FORBES | January 2025

Led by Dr. Alessandra Wall, Athena’s founding faculty member and clinical psychologist, participants can expect to master:

How & Why to Speak Up

Understand the science behind assertive communication, overcome hesitation, and amplify your voice in critical conversations.

Articulating Your Value

Learn to clearly define and communicate your unique strengths, ensuring recognition for your contributions and potential.

Building Social Capital

Cultivate a powerful network of advocates, mentors, and sponsors to expand influence and unlock new opportunities.

Establishing Allies

Develop strategies to build trust, foster collaboration, and secure allies who champion your success.

Athena's Resident Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Alessandra Wall is a licensed clinical psychologist and leadership coach specializing in helping leaders secure the careers and success they’ve earned. Dr. Wall has been in private practice in San Diego since 2007. Alessandra founded Noteworthy in 2013 to support the leaders she was serving. She received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology (Cum Laude) from Duke University and her Doctorate of Philosophy in clinical psychology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She is licensed by and in good standing with the California Board of Psychology. She is a co-founder and former board chair of Empower Charter School.

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What Our Alumni Say

“It was an honor to complete the Athena Academy.  It gave us many insights on things we knew, but didn't realize their bigger impacts. This helped me become a better, stronger person. I already used the principles and reached out to my VP and am now moving to a team I want to work with, next month! I hadn't even set my goal this high through the program. Thank you for making that difference!"

Padmini Raghupathi Mendiratta, Automation Lead | Qualcomm

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