



Before working together, Wendy was navigating increasing scrutiny, quiet pressure from leadership, and a culture that no longer valued her track record. Despite strong results, the rules were shifting and she could feel it. Through coaching, Wendy gained clarity on what was really happening, steadied herself under pressure, and executed a strategic exit that preserved her reputation and leverage. She didn’t just leave. She leveled up.
Before joining the program, she felt stuck and stressed, unsure how to break through ongoing leadership roadblocks. Through coaching, she gained practical tools to recognize triggers, regulate stress, and respond with intention instead of reactivity. With greater clarity and confidence, she learned how to lead more thoughtfully, at work and in life, and now navigates challenges with a sense of control, alignment, and purpose.
Before joining the program, Dan was delivering strong work but felt stuck, unable to move forward in his leadership path and disconnected from his true passion in education technology. Through the program’s structured reflection and daily leadership practices, he dug deep into his purpose, rediscovered his passion, and gained clarity on what he truly wanted. With renewed confidence and a clear direction, he moved from uncertainty to decisive action, ultimately stepping into a leadership role that aligned with his values and long-term goals.
She came into the program burned out, emotionally exhausted, and stuck in a cycle of overworking and self-criticism. Even after success, she never felt satisfied she was always chasing the next goal, never able to put the work down. Through coaching, she learned to slow down, do the hard introspective work, and reframe her mindset so she could feel grounded and satisfied at the end of the day. With community support, she realized she wasn’t alone in her struggles and gained the confidence to lead authentically instead of reacting from stress. She rebuilt her story, shifted from “I can’t do this” to “I can do this,” and began leading from a calmer, more grounded place.
She joined the program overwhelmed, stressed, and spiraling from trying to do everything at work and at home. Through coaching, she learned to step back, prioritize what truly matters, and take control of her emotions instead of reacting. With new clarity and community support, she rebuilt her confidence and began leading from a calmer, more grounded place at work and at home. She stopped letting stress dictate her decisions and started choosing what she truly wanted to focus on. Now she feels grounded and confident, moving forward with purpose.
Her words: “I take those stairs with confidence I know they’re going somewhere good.”
Before the program, Amy was a strong leader, but she felt stuck because her relationships with senior leadership weren’t aligned, and she kept receiving vague feedback that she wasn’t “strategic enough.” She realized the skills that got her to her current level weren’t enough to take her to the next one. The program helped her build the leadership muscle she was missing: she learned how to manage upward, communicate with senior leaders, and gain alignment without feeling defensive or overwhelmed. With new tools for navigating stress and uncertainty, she now leads with clarity and confidence and is equipped to influence at the executive level.
Before the program, Jason felt disengaged, unmotivated, and unsure if product management was still the right path for him. He struggled with purpose, growth, and the limitations of his role. After joining the program, he gained confidence in his value, learned how to build his personal brand, and stopped using the “shotgun” approach to job searching. He began applying strategically, interviewing with targeted companies, and receiving multiple offers. Today, he’s thriving in a fast-growing SaaS company where he has the freedom to build and lead teams, and he even turned down a big offer because it didn’t meet his standards. He now feels in control of his career and excited about the future.
.Ashwin joined the program while leading a scaling startup and quickly became overwhelmed by stress, burnout, and uncertainty. Through coaching, he learned to regulate his emotions, build confidence, and strengthen his resilience. The program helped him face tough transitions, embrace discomfort, and lead with clarity and courage even during chaotic times. Today, he continues to grow as a stronger leader and stays connected to the community as an alum.
Practiced “owner, not victim” leadership in chaotic environments
Stronger market story: range, rapid learning, strategic leadership
Peter joined the program feeling stuck at a plateau, working too much, and frustrated by the imbalance in his life. Through coaching, he gained clarity on his values and strengths, learned how to communicate and lead with confidence, and developed the ability to manage stressful situations without reacting emotionally. He now leads with calm, purpose, and clarity, aligned with a company culture that fits him, and is excited to help others grow.
Used community + coaching to run a focused, values-first search
Better balance and energy; impact via coaching at scale
Before joining the program, Milind felt he wasn’t reaching his full potential and was unsure what skills and level he needed to grow. The program gave him clarity that he has the power to choose his career path and taught him key tools for managing his brand, communication, and daily planning. Now he carries himself with more confidence, communicates more strategically with senior leaders, and feels energized about his future because he’s making intentional career choices and directly impacting people through his work.
Defined a deliberate career path (active choice vs. drifting)
Built a stronger personal brand and executive communication
Implemented practical planning/organization systems
When Laurel joined the program, she was overwhelmed, stressed, and emotionally drained after years in a chaotic environment with little support. She’d just been promoted, but the workload, unreasonable demands, and lack of structure had pushed her into burnout. Through coaching, she gained clarity on what she truly wanted next and learned how to manage stress, make grounded decisions, and lead with intention instead of reaction. The program helped her reconnect with her strengths, reflect on her story, and rebuild her confidence. With the support of the group community, she realized she wasn’t alone in the challenges she faced, and she began leading from a more centered, strategic place.
Identified strengths and career direction through structured exercises
Reset from burnout and reestablished confidence
Gained tools to navigate interviews and present her value with confidence
Found deep fulfillment by aligning her career with her long-term mission
Neha joined the program feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck as a new mother and leader. She doubted her future and felt like she might need to step back. Through the program, she gained clarity, learned how to lead with intention, and discovered she wasn’t alone. She rebuilt her confidence, improved her leadership presence, and learned to manage stress and self-worth so she could thrive without burning out.
Re-centered purpose and confidence; stopped apologizing for her goals
Elevated personal brand (resume + LinkedIn) and executive communication
Phil joined the program after a career setback and a loss of confidence. He felt stuck, uncertain, and questioned whether he belonged in product management at all. Through the program, he regained his confidence, learned how to lead authentically, and discovered the power of group support. Today, he’s thriving as a director and leading an organization with clarity, purpose, and self-assurance.
Reclaimed confidence and authentic leadership voice
A durable career roadmap he actually trusts
Lisa joined the program while navigating an extremely chaotic and unstable work environment, with constant reorgs, layoffs, unclear leadership, and high emotional tension. Despite the chaos, she used the tools from the program, emotional regulation, communication strategies, and leadership presence, to stabilize her team, build structure, and lead with confidence. She learned how to manage triggered teams, communicate effectively with senior leadership, and hold people accountable while staying grounded. Today, she is thriving as a calm and strategic leader who can lead through uncertainty.
Balanced “mirroring” and “cross-mirroring” to handle executives and engineers
Recognized by leadership as the stabilizing force during reorgs
Confidence to lead up, across, and down, even in the messiest environments
Brendan shares how he wants his legacy as a leader to be defined by how people feel, not just what he accomplishes. He explains that his drive to rise to VP/EVP comes from experiencing exclusion and hiding his authentic self in corporate America. Through the program, he learned to own his identity, lead with presence, and build a team culture where everyone feels valued. He now uses leadership tools to develop managers, create strong relationships, and build a department that thrives even in stressful environments.
Built/mentored managers; used bite-size lessons to upskill fast
Focus on culture, relationships, and consistent tools (not chaos)
Megan was overwhelmed by long hours, constant stress, and a workload that never stopped. Through the program, she gained confidence in her leadership, learned how to communicate effectively across levels, and discovered how to lead without burning out. She now leads with clarity, balance, and a stronger team culture.
Built confidence in her leadership identity
Mastered communication upward and as a people manager
Reframed leadership as cultural + relational impact, not just force

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Karl came into the program overwhelmed, stuck in fight-or-flight, and emotionally drained from a chaotic work environment. Through coaching, he learned how to regulate stress, slow down reactions, and lead from a grounded place. Today, he leads with clarity and calm, and his team feels it.
Before the program, Eric felt stuck and frustrated, working hard but not gaining respect or momentum. Through coaching, he rebuilt confidence in his work, learned to respond to stress and disrespect with calm and clarity, and started leading with purpose. Today, he’s thriving in leadership with a grounded mindset and strong self-belief.
Used calm, direct responses when challenged; pushed for fair recognition
Before joining the program, Megan was stuck in a toxic work environment, feeling frustrated, unfulfilled, and unsure how to move forward. After joining, she gained clarity on her goals, learned how to manage her emotions and difficult stakeholders, and built stronger emotional intelligence. With the support of the program and the community, she was able to navigate workplace politics more effectively, improve her work relationships, and feel more confident and fulfilled in her career and life.
Locked in long-term goals and a stepwise plan
Built emotional regulation + stakeholder management as daily habits
Reframed “I need to quit” into “I can reshape this”
Mine came into the program burned out and emotionally reactive after leaving a toxic work environment. She wanted to level up her leadership, emotional control, and decision-making, but she didn’t know how to move past the stress that kept her stuck in survival mode. Through coaching, she learned to regulate stress in real time, slow down impulsive reactions, and lead with clarity instead of urgency. Over time, she rebuilt her confidence, rewrote her narrative, and began leading from a calmer, more grounded place one that aligned with who she is now, not who she used to be.
Defined leadership identity; managed emotions under pressure
Stopped “any offer” thinking; optimized for values, team, and long-term growth
Used community perspectives to break old patterns and see blind spots
Three offers in a brutal market
Before the program, Tyler was exhausted, stuck, and unsure if his work and leadership potential were being recognized. He had spent years in his roles without progressing, felt mentally drained by a difficult job market, and started doubting his value and identity, especially after trying to hide parts of himself that didn’t fit the corporate mold. Through the program, he gained clarity, rebuilt his confidence, and learned to stop overthinking his worth. He shifted his mindset from “I’m just an expense” to “I’m valuable,” and learned how to show up as his authentic self while managing stress, emotions, and the pressures of leadership. The program helped him focus on his strengths, refine his presence, and become a leader who feels energized by work again.
Treated interviewing as a craft: strong open, memorable close, authentic middle
Sumathi joined the program feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck, even though she had a strong career history. She was trying to move up in leadership but felt held back by self-doubt, stress, and the feeling that she wasn’t being seen for her full experience. Through coaching, she peeled back limiting beliefs, learned to regulate her emotions, stopped avoiding hard conversations, and began showing up confidently in leadership spaces. The program helped her build the mindset and tools to lead with clarity instead of urgency, and the community support reminded her she wasn’t alone. Now she’s stepping into a director role with confidence, calm, and clarity.
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