One of biggest career secrets for reaching the top levels of executive leadership is the power of sponsorship, particularly for women and URMs in technical organizations. While mentorship and allyship are necessary components of leadership development and inclusion programs, they are insufficient for putting women and URMs into the C-suite and the board room. Every single executive leader has the power to be a sponsor in accelerating the careers of others, but there are few playbooks on how to be a great sponsor for your highest potential employees. In this talk I'll cover the ins and outs of how to achieve breakthrough sponsorship while building a lasting legacy of leadership growth, fueled by a culture of sponsorship.