GAIA is a subscription-based network designed to empower senior women leaders through connection, growth, and support. It is tailored for women at the senior manager level and upwards who are looking to navigate career challenges, share insights, and build lasting professional relationships.

GAIA’s unique 360-degree approach enables strong individual foundations and professional relationships for women leaders to thrive. This comprises the following key areas:

• Peer Groups: We organise members into consistent peer groups (typically 8-10 people), referred to as a peer group or personal board of advisors. These groups form trusted circles, meeting monthly to discuss career challenges, share best practices, and give and receive valuable feedback.

• Executive Coaching: Receive personalised coaching quarterly to unlock your full potential and drive your career forward. This can be included or excluded from your membership package.

• Executive Learning: Within the peer group setting, we engage in structured learning to enhance your leadership abilities. This is tailored to meet the individual needs of each group.

• Purposeful Networking: Build meaningful connections across the wider GAIA network that support your growth.

A peer group is a small circle within GAIA that meets monthly to provide a trusted space for discussing career challenges, sharing best practices, and building strong professional relationships.

GAIA Elite members receive personalised 1-2-1 coaching sessions every quarter. These one-hour sessions focus on personal and professional development, strategic goal achievement, leadership and change management, and navigating career transitions and advancements.

Executive learning within GAIA involves structured sessions designed to enhance leadership abilities. These sessions are tailored to the specific needs of each peer group, ensuring that the content is relevant and impactful.

GAIA offers a variety of networking opportunities beyond the peer groups and coaching sessions. There will be regular opportunities to meet with the wider GAIA network, both on and offline.

GAIA stands out by offering consistency and depth. Members meet regularly with their Personal Board of Advisors, building a strong foundation of trust and understanding. The curriculum is tailored to the specific needs of each group, ensuring every session is relevant and impactful. GAIA fosters a community rooted in shared experiences and mutual growth, empowering women leaders to flourish in their careers and beyond.

GAIA is an exclusive network designed for senior women leaders who have significant leadership responsibilities within their organisations. Common titles among our members include Senior Manager, Director, Vice President, and C-Suite positions. We also consider company size, reporting structure, size of the team managed, and professional journey.

To join GAIA, interested candidates must go through a rigorous vetting process to ensure they meet the criteria for membership. This includes an application form, a screening call with Marisa, and an evaluation based on factors like job title, company size, reporting structure, and team size.

GAIA offers two membership categories:

• GAIA Elite Membership (first 20 members): 1000 AED per month including quarterly 1-2-1 coaching. Thereafter, the price will increase to 1250 AED per month.

• GAIA Core Membership (first 20 members): 500 AED per month excluding quarterly 1-2-1 coaching. Thereafter, the price will increase to 750 AED per month.

Membership is payable quarterly in advance. As much as we would be sad to see anyone leave, it is cancellable anytime.