--- title: "Choosing a Training Supplier: The 4 Things You Need to Know" description: Looking for a new training supplier? Leading Women offers the knowledge, skills, practice, and monitorship needed to help you meet your DE&I goals. image: https://www.leadingnow.biz/hubfs/iStock%20Photos/the-audience-has-the-answer-picture-id537540846%20(1).jpg --- [![LN-Logo-2021](https://www.leadingnow.biz/hs-fs/hubfs/ADMIN%20-%20All%20Brands/LN/LN-Logo-2021.png?width=147&height=80&name=LN-Logo-2021.png "LN-Logo-2021")](https://www.leadingnow.biz/) # Choosing a Training Supplier: The 4 Things You Need to Know 2 min read | [Erin Defoyd](https://www.leadingnow.biz/blog/author/erin-defoyd) - Share: - [Facebook ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.leadingnow.biz/blog/choosing-a-training-supplier?utm_medium=social&utm_source=) - [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https://www.leadingnow.biz/blog/choosing-a-training-supplier?utm_medium=social&utm_source=&title=Choosing+a+Training+Supplier%3A+The+4+Things+You+Need+to+Know) - [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://www.leadingnow.biz/blog/choosing-a-training-supplier?utm_medium=social&utm_source=&url=https://www.leadingnow.biz/blog/choosing-a-training-supplier?utm_medium=social&utm_source=&source=tweetbutton&text=Choosing+a+Training+Supplier%3A+The+4+Things+You+Need+to+Know) - [Email ](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.leadingnow.biz/blog/choosing-a-training-supplier?utm_medium=social&utm_source=%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.leadingnow.biz/blog/choosing-a-training-supplier?utm_medium=social&utm_source=) ![the-audience-has-the-answer-picture-id537540846 (1)](https://www.leadingnow.biz/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock%20Photos/the-audience-has-the-answer-picture-id537540846%20(1).jpg?width=1024&name=the-audience-has-the-answer-picture-id537540846%20(1).jpg) With the [gender gap growing at a rapid pace due to Covid-19](https://www.leadingnow.biz/blog/in-case-you-missed-it-2020-september#e), the retention and advancement of women in the workforce is at an important and critical inflection point. We know that hiring alone won’t address the gap, but the right kind of strategic talent development and coaching can!  Leading Women is helping our clients develop, advance, and retain the talent they have within and across all levels of their organization - so that they see the opportunities that are possible at an organization that is committed to investing in their career journey. > *Leading Women has been recognized as a [Top 10](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leading-women-named-to-hr-tech-outlooks-list-of-top-10-leadership-developmenttraining-coaching-companies-301063423.html?tc=eml_cleartime) Leadership Development Training/Coaching Company!* ## [![Training Supplier crop](https://www.leadingnow.biz/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing_pages_Images/Training%20Supplier%20crop.png?width=1109&name=Training%20Supplier%20crop.png)](https://www.leadingwomen.biz/request-training-supplier-infographic) ## Here’s why Leading Women is a great training partner for your organization: 1. 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Our team is prepared to deliver world class programing to support your goals.  4. #### MENTORSHIP:  Leading Women’s mentoring programs go beyond just pairing mentors with protégés. Training mentors to mentor is an important part of our program and gives the mentors the true skills (not just the soft skills) they need to support their protégé’s growth. [***Download our infographic to learn more***](https://www.leadingnow.biz/request-training-supplier-infographic) Our leadership & talent development programs are customized in line with your company's strategy, financials, leadership models, and competencies. We can help you engage and retain your high potential talent by meeting your Gender + Diversity goals, while ensuring your participants are gaining the knowledge they need. [Contact us](https://www.leadingnow.biz/contact-us) to discuss your development goals for 2021 and how Leading Women can help! 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