Rooted & Rising
A six-month program for senior managers, directors, owners, and executive women across the green industry.
Applications close August 25
Apply now!Program Overview
Applications Due August 25
What's Included?
Optional meet-and-greet at Cultivate
Friday, July 10 - 6Â p.m. - 7:30 p.m.*
Participants have the opportunity to meet their peers in person!
*Time subject to change
Bi-Monthly Virtual Leadership Training
2 Tuesdays/month from 5-6:30 p.m.
Sessions train participants in key leadership skills.
Personalized 1:1 Coaching (Virtual)
Six sessions throughout the program
Participants receive 1 private session per month.
Watch Our Testimonial Video
Program Alumni
Karen Limbert
Vice President -Â AmericanHort
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Katie Elzer PetersÂ
Owner - Garden of Words
Alicain CarlsonÂ
Head of Marketing – Americas Syngenta
Liz Lark RileyÂ
Marketing Director-Â Mahoney's Garden Centers
Ashley TaylorÂ
Marketing Manager -Â DeGroot Inc.
Haydee George
Senior HR Manager - Costa FarmsÂ
McKenzie LainÂ
General Manager -Â Watters Garden Center
Being in the "right room" changes everything.Â
When women at the top come together for six months, something shifts. We unlock new levels of vision, confidence, and leadership you can't reach alone.Â
In this program, you will...Â
- Build a trusted peer network of women carrying the same level of responsibility — a resource you'll return to long after the program ends
- Refine how you influence up, across, and outside your organization — boards, partners, industry peers
- Sharpen executive presence and decision-making under pressure, ambiguity, and scale
- Overcome the specific pressures of being "the only one" in the room — imposter syndrome, isolation, and the weight of visibility
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Hone communication and EQ skills critical for effective, efficient, and impactful leadership
- Set a clear strategic agenda and build real accountability to execute it
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Learn to spot and address burnout to support employee morale and retention
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Build confidence in their voice, setting boundaries, and ability to navigate challenging team dynamics
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Increase resilience to better perform under stress
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Clarify what they truly want for their team, company, and the industry
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This program is a fit if...
✔️ You’re a director, founder, or C-suite executive with people reporting to you.
✔️ You’re ready to dive deep into personal and professional transformation with the support of a highly trained executive coach and a community of fabulous women.
✔️ You’re committed to showing up for group and 1:1 sessions—even when life (inevitably!) gets messy.
✔️ You’re willing to bring your full self: big wins, hard days, real conversations, and everything in between.
About Your Guide
Megan Taylor Morrison is an executive coach and sought-after speaker specializing in leadership development in the horticulture industry.Â
Meg has given keynote talks for women at Cultivate, Landscape Ontario, The Texas Nursery and Landscape Expo, as well as led educational sessions at industry events across North America.Â
Her connection to the green industry began early. Meg grew up in Fresno, California — in the heart of one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions — where orchards, farms, and gardens shaped everyday life. She later worked with the UN Food & Agriculture Organization, spent time on organic farms, and learned firsthand from her grandmother and aunt in their gardens.
With more than 10 years of experience as a coach, Meg has worked with leaders and teams across various industries, including the green industry Her clients lead teams at organizations including Meta, NASA, Costa Farms, Syngenta, Siemens, and Columbia University.
Meg has trained with multiple coaching institutions and hold a master's degree in science journalism. When she isn't working with her clients, you can find her dancing (lindy hop, tango, bachata - you name it!), working on her next book, or swimming in icy rivers.Â
Three Steps to Join
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Step 1:Â Application
When you are ready to apply, fill out the application form. If you are a fit from the program, we will be in touch about Step 2.Â
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Step 2: Conversation
Each applicant is invited to a 30-minute conversation to explore fit, goals, and what they most want from this experience. This is a chance to ensure the program truly supports their next level of leadership.
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Step 3: Secure Your Spot
Once accepted, participants secure their place with company sponsorship or personal investment.
Talk to your company about sponsorship
- Identify the decision maker at your company (often HR)
- Consider your company's goals and needs. How can this training help you support these?
- Succinctly outline the win not just for you, but also for the company
- Share the cost, dates, and why you want to participate
- Offer to share what you're learning with your peers
- Offer to create a write up at the end outlining your key takeaways