Joyce Brocaglia is the Founder and CEO of the Executive Women’s Forum, a corporate membership organization dedicated to engaging and advancing women leaders in Cybersecurity, IT Risk, and Privacy. As a serial entrepreneur for nearly four decades, Joyce has founded and led ground-breaking companies with a shared mission to build world-class organizations, advise executives, and advance diversity in leadership. In 1986, Joyce founded Alta Associates, the pioneer executive search firm specializing in placing leaders who strengthen the Cybersecurity, Trust, and Resilience of their clients. In 2022, both companies were acquired by Diversified Search Group, turbo-charging their influence, impact, and expertise. Joyce chose to merge her companies with Diversified Search Group precisely because of their shared passion for advancing inclusive leadership.
Executive Women’s Forum
In a landscape where leadership and growth among women in executive roles are crucial for driving innovation and success, the Executive Women’s Forum (EWF) emerges as a cornerstone of empowerment.
Empowering Women Leaders
Over the past four decades, Joyce Brocaglia has had the honor of advising and engaging renowned subject matter experts in Technology, Privacy, Risk Management, and Cybersecurity. These interactions provided Joyce with invaluable insights into the challenges, organizational requirements, and extensive responsibilities of executives in cybersecurity and IT Risk. Through guiding thought leaders in their progression and building their teams, Joyce has refined the skills needed to navigate adversity and boldly champion change. This wealth of experience serves as the cornerstone of her vision for the Executive Women’s Forum (EWF), a community committed to nurturing women leaders and fostering their advancement and retention in executive roles.
Joyce’s unwavering commitment to advancing a more inclusive workforce in cybersecurity prompted her to establish the Executive Women’s Forum. Today the EWF is a global organization where female executives convene to exchange knowledge, offer mutual support, and advocate for change. Through partnering with nearly one hundred EWF Corporate Benefactors, the EWF’s programs, events, and Leadership Academy offerings have amplified the voices of women in cybersecurity, dismantled barriers, increased the number of women in leadership roles, and left a lasting positive imprint on the industry.
The Mission of the EWF
At the heart of the Executive Women’s Forum is a clear and compelling mission: to actively engage, develop, and advance all women in the Information Security, IT Risk Management, and Privacy industries through a holistic approach of education, leadership development, and the creation of trusted relationships. The forum serves as a community for women leaders to connect, collaborate, and cultivate their professional and personal development journeys. Embracing inclusivity, the EWF extends its values, welcome, and many of its initiatives to male leaders as well, recognizing the importance of diversity and collaboration in driving meaningful change. Through a thoughtfully curated array of programs, resources, and networking opportunities, the EWF is steadfast in its commitment to dismantling barriers, shattering glass ceilings, and paving the way for the next generation of female executives.
Corporate Benefactors
Through the EWF Corporate Benefactor program, the Executive Women’s Forum partners with nearly 100 of the top corporations globally to deploy EWF solutions addressing the critical challenges faced by both aspiring and established leaders. EWF Corporate Benefactor Ambassadors and Champions from every industry representing companies including JPMorgan Chase, Lilly, Bristol Myers Squibb, Microsoft, Target, and many others, work together to build comprehensive support structures aimed at creating retention and growth opportunities for female talent while facilitating leadership development for all professionals across the board. Benefactor initiatives include impactful in-person and virtual events that bring together industry leaders, experts, and aspiring professionals to foster networking, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing opportunities. Year after year, the most advanced corporations globally continue to renew their Corporate Benefactor engagement with the EWF because of the tremendous internal and external value they gain.
"In a world where gender equality and representation are more important than ever, the Executive Women's Forum stands as a powerful force for change."
Leadership Development
The EWF’s Leadership Academy provides corporate in-house leadership development programs that develop cohesive teams positioned for collective success. With its pioneering programs, such as “Leading with Conversational Intelligence®” and “The Leader Within,” the EWF equips both men and women participants with self-awareness, resilience, and essential skills needed to excel in individual contributor and management roles while propelling their career trajectories forward.
These flagship programs are designed to foster leadership excellence in all functional areas of a company. Leadership Academy participants gain profound insights into conversational intelligence, hone their leadership capabilities, and forge invaluable connections with industry peers. Moreover, the EWF Leadership Academy offers global programs tailored to meet the evolving needs of business professionals worldwide, ensuring accessibility and relevance regardless of geographical location.
By delivering a comprehensive curriculum and fostering a collaborative learning environment, the EWF empowers individuals of all backgrounds to compete for and succeed in critical roles, driving innovation and excellence within their industry.
The EWF continues to shape a future where talent knows no bounds, and individuals of all genders can realize their full potential in a dynamic and ever-evolving field.
Empowering Voices
The Executive Women’s Forum acknowledges the transformative potential of diverse perspectives and voices. Each year, for over two decades, the EWF hosts an annual Conference where over 700 women converge. Through engaging panel discussions, inspiring keynote speeches, and interactive forums, participants are empowered to share their insights, question conventional wisdom, and advocate for lasting change. This dynamic exchange of ideas not only fosters personal growth but also cultivates a collective momentum toward innovation and progress in cybersecurity and technology leadership. By amplifying the voices of women leaders, the EWF Conference serves as a catalyst for substantive dialogue, igniting action and shaping the future of leadership in the industry.
Final Thoughts
In a world where gender equality and representation are more important than ever, the Executive Women’s Forum stands as a powerful force for change. By providing a community for networking, collaboration, leadership development, and celebration, the EWF is transforming the landscape of leadership and paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future in the corporate world and beyond.
