Directors and senior managers who manage multiple teams, oversee complex initiatives, and serve as the critical connection between strategy and execution—including those whose potential has been underestimated.
● Getting stuck in tactical execution mode without time for strategic thinking
● Managing managers who need development, not just direction
● Building credibility and influence with senior leadership for VP-level advancement
● Navigating the gap between what executives want and what frontline teams can deliver
● Leading change initiatives where they must persuade, not command
● Creating high-performing teams despite limited resources and competing priorities
● Developing their own strategic perspective rather than just implementing others' strategies
● Shifting from being the expert to developing expertise in others
● Being overlooked for advancement despite strong performance
● Leading effectively when you're navigating systemic barriers and subtle acts of exclusion that others don't face
● Ability to think strategically and contribute beyond their direct responsibilities
● Skills to develop managers into leaders who can think critically and challenge assumptions
● Enhanced influence with senior leaders, positioning them for VP-level roles
● Capability to stress-test decisions and generate alternatives, not just execute plans
● Leadership presence that commands respect from both managers and executives
● Ability to create psychological safety in their teams that drives innovation and engagement
● Genuine confidence grounded in strengths—not imitation of others
● Ability to advance without abandoning who they are
Corporate Programs
● Leaders with organizational mandate and resources to drive broader change
● Integration with HR systems, succession planning, and cultural initiatives
● Permission to transform systems beyond individual sphere of influence
● Organizational commitment to sustained culture transformation
● When multiple leaders participate: compound impact creating reinforcing change across departments and functions
Individual Program
● Change agents working within their current sphere of influence
● Personal investment without organizational mandate
● Confidential development focused on individual advancement
● Working within existing organizational constraints and politics
When organizations provide mandate and resources, even a single leader can drive broader systemic change rather than working within existing constraints. When multiple leaders participate simultaneously, they create reinforcing transformation across departments that individual coaching cannot achieve. Corporate programs integrate with organizational systems and provide the sustained commitment needed for lasting culture transformation.
12-Month Comprehensive Development
● 24 bi-weekly coaching sessions (60 minutes each)
● Four dedicated Red Team strategy sessions on critical business challenges (one per quarter)
● Comprehensive CliftonStrengths and EI development
● Email and text support between sessions
● HR/L&D partnership for organizational alignment
Six-Month Minimum Engagement
Our 6-month minimum ensures sufficient time for sustainable behavioral change and organizational impact. At the halfway point, organizations assess progress and decide whether to continue for the full transformation.
Option for Six-Month (12 Sessions) or Twelve-Month (24 Sessions) Program
What to expect:
● Sessions are confidential
● We start where the leader is
● Meet by video or phone call
● Bi-weekly session cadence (60 minutes each)
● Minimum standard six-month engagement
● Leaders gain insight and skill-building addressing real challenges
● Personalized program using the DESIGN Methodology grounded in evidence-based practice and a whole person perspective
● Leaders will be empowered through self-awareness, insight, action toward accomplishing goals, accountability, and provided with feedback on progress
● Provided are structure, tools, and curated resources, as appropriate
● Between sessions work consists of reflection, practice, and application
● Email and text support available between sessions
—Dr. Jacqueline Ashley