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I’ve coached over 900 high achievers, and here’s what they say about the impact of leadership coaching, career reinvention, and landing roles with confidence

Lynne Levy Coaching Review | Torlisa's Story

From Director to Head of Product

Before joining the program, she felt stuck and stressed, unsure how to break through ongoing leadership roadblocks. to Head/VP. Through the Arena program, she learned how to play politics while being authentic, delegate without it being uncomfortable, and navigate escalations with the senior leadership team. Through a very strategic plan, including learning how to manage each individual stakeholder, she was promoted to Head of Product.

The Results

Promoted to HEAD of Product

Ease in navigating dificult conversations with senior leadership.

Roadmap ownership with a seat at the executive table.

A market leading brand that is beyond her job, enabling her to have choices in her career.

Lynne Levy Coaching Review | Dan's Story

From Lead Product Manager to Director to VP of Product to Thought Leader and Advisor

Before joining the Arena program, Dan was delivering strong work but felt stuck, unable to move forward in his leadership path. 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, leveling up to Director role in a major Ed Tech organization. Then leveled up again to VP and now is an advisor.

His Transformation

Promoted to Director, then VP, then Senior Vice President. Now an entepreneur and advisor.

Had multiple competing job offers within 7 weeks

Landed a Director role managing all product at an edtech company

Is now an industry thought leader in Ed Tech influencing across the entire industry and consulting to top edtech firms.

Work-life balance, control of his career.....with the time to coach his kids soccer teams.

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Clint | From Out of Work to Director of Product to Entepreneur

I’ve always dreamed this day would come where I could be doing my own thing, but it is uncomfortable because it’s new and free. The shackles of corporate are gone. I have a massive pipeline of clients.

Lynne Levy Coaching Review | Amy’s Story

From Stuck as a Manager to Director.

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 Arena 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 the chaos of work, she leveled up to Senior Product Manager and then to Director.

The Results

Promoted from Senior Product Manager and then to Director

Learned to manage up: aligning differently for execs vs peers and how to navigate challenging leaders.

Consistent green-lights from senior leaders via crisp alignment

Clear path toward VP, with tools for ongoing upward influence

Built executive presence and anticipatory communication (reading triggers)

Aakanksha C., from Senior Product Manager to Head of Product with 5 direct reports

Lynne, a year ago I was close to losing all hope with landing a job, and you patiently helped me rebuild myself day by day. Your compassion and guidance gave me the strength to keep showing up, one interview at a time. The end result is a massive up level to Head of Product managing a team of 5 along with a 40% salary increase.

Lynne Levy Coaching Review | Lisa's Story

From Out of Work to New Role as Director

Lisa joined the program out of work, ready to land the right job, at the right salary. She learned how to show up at interviews as a senior leader and effectively communicate. She landed a job as a Director for big tech. Meanwhile, she continues to use the leadership tools from the program to manage a very complex work environment with extensive politics. Today, she is thriving as a strategic Director of Program Management navigating a chaotic big tech organization.

The Results

During the tech downturn, went from Out of Work to Director of Product, managing a strategic product line in Big Tech

Recognized by leadership as the stabilizing force during reorgs

Trusted to run the team when her senior leadership team is out of the office.

Confidence to lead up, across, and down, even in the messiest environments including nonstop reorganizations, budget cuts, and more.

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April, From out of work to Principal Role at Major Tech retailer

Hi Lynne! I wanted to let you know that I got the call from my dream company and they're putting an offer together. Literally only a few months out of work....even in the chaos of 2026.

Lynne Levy Coaching Review | Charlotte’s Story

From Overwhelmed at MAANG to in Control, on the Promotion Path

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.”

The Results

Reclaimed time (no more endless nights/weekends)

Shows up as a stronger leader at work, and a fully present parent at home

Shifted from reactive nonstop firefighting to intentional prioritization

Is on the promotion path to an L7 role at a major MAANG organization.

Built confidence by taking control of decisions and boundaries

Sam, VP of Engineering | Navigating a Political Work Environment

"Lynne I literally don't know what I would do without you. I am managing my massive engineering team and navigating low performs, a complex strategy, and bringing out the best of my teams.

You are amazing."

Lynne Levy Coaching Review | wendy's Story

From Political Pressure to 2 VP Offers

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 hit the market, even during a difficult year and landed two VP offers within weeks.

The Results

Two VP-level offers in weeks

Increase in compensation along with working for an amazing leadership team.

Managing very complex clients and influencing the senior leadership team with ease.

Lynne Levy Coaching Review | Hilary's Story

From Burned out to Director of Product with Balance and the Right Role

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 the Arena program, she connected with the type of products she wanted to build. She learned to navigate self-criticism. She rebuilt her story, shifted from “I can’t do this” to “I can do this,” and landed a Leadership Role in Big Health, in an area aligned with what she wanted.

The Results

Landed a Director role in digital therapeutics at Big Health, aligned with her passion and expertise

Recovered balance and satisfaction at the end of the workday

Renewed confidence and clarity in how to lead and grow

Broke free from overwork and constant self-criticism

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Examples of Alumni

Annie

Director of Product With $500K Consulting Business on the Side

Susie

SVP of Product at MAANG (PM to Director to VP to SVP)

Matthew

Senior Product Manager at Major HR Tech Org and a AI Coach on the side

Lauren

VP of engineering and product at e-commerce series C

Terry

Head of Product at enterprise-martech company

Laura

Advisor and Strategist for C-Suite Product Decisions

Maria

Director of Product MAANG

Karan

Consultant: Change Management for mid sized tech

Lisa

SVP Product at a global payments platform

Amy

Founder of a Career Strategy Application

Brendan

Senior Director of Product at a major credit bureau

Tricia

Principal PM at MAANG

**Plus dozens of Founders and CEOs of AI startups, cybersecurity platforms, education tech, healthcare ventures, sustainability ventures, and creative agencies. Spanning FAANG, leading Fintechs and payment platforms, global financial services, healthcare technology, e-commerce, retail tech, media and entertainment, cybersecurity, AI-native startups, and enterprise SaaS companies.

Lynne Levy Coaching Review | Ashwin's Story

From Director to VP to Thought Leader and Advisor

From Leadership to Portfolio Career

.Ashwin joined the program while leading a scaling startup and quickly became overwhelmed by stress and navigating a challenging senior leadership team. Through The Arena program, he rebuilt his confidence, learned how to navigate the C-Suite as well as be an amazing leader to his team. He leveled up to VP in an new organization and is now a thought leader and advisor.

The Results

New role as VP, industry changes, now an Advisor to multiple organizations with a market leading brand.

Made measurable impact maturing orgs in a new industry

Stronger market story and brand: range, rapid learning, strategic leadership

Is now advising startups to VC firms on strategy.

Tevi | From Senior Product Manager to Head of Product

"Closed the door on the old job. Last day as Sr. PMM, walking into Head of Product."

Lynne Levy Coaching Review | NEHA's Story

From Product Manager to Director and then to Senior Director

Finding Purpose in Leadership

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 Arena program, she gained clarity, learned how to lead with intention and navigate nonstop change She rebuilt her confidence, improved her leadership presence, and learned to manage stress and self-worth so she could thrive without burning out. She landed an amazing new role as Director of Product and was then, based on her leadership skills, promoted to Director of Product.

The Results

Leveled up from Senior Product Manager to Director to Senior Director

Elevated personal brand (resume + LinkedIn) and executive communication

Moved from constant overwhelm to calm clarity and direction

Learned how to lead with intention and emotional awareness

Developed the confidence and self-worth to thrive without sacrificing herself

Lynne Levy Coaching Review | Brendan’s Story

Leadership Legacy: Building a Culture Where People Feel Valued. From Director to VP

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 Arena 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. He is now a Manager of Managers....and was promoted to VP.

The Results

Promoted to VP. Is now a manager of managers with a large team at leading insurance organization.

Is now the leader everyone wants to work for in the organization.

Has a voice at the leadership table without sacrificing his values with a challenging senior leadership team.

Created a culture where people feel valued and supported

Lynne Levy Coaching Review | Mine's Story

From Toxic Organization to 3 of the "Right Offers" in a Brutal Market

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 The Arena program, she learned to regulate stress in real time, navigate challenging and toxic leaders, and figure out what she truly wanted. She decided to leave her toxic job and ended up with 3 offers as a Senior Product Manager.

The Results

Three offers in a brutal market

Defined leadership identity; managed emotions under pressure

Selected the role with the best humans and support on purpose

Stopped “any offer” thinking; optimized for values, team, and long-term growth

And Many Many More

Danielle | Accepted Lead Product Role

"I am tremendously excited to announce I have accepted a lead product role at a top global professional services software firm. My focus will be product innovation and Go-to-Market - 15 years in marketing leadership now pointed at launching AI products for CPA firms in tax and advisory services. Thank you Lynne Levy and friends one and all for the love and support along the long and winding road!"

Duane B., From out of Work to Principal Solutions Consultant

"Thank you for everything, Lynne. Your perspective and energy, especially around mindset, have helped me see that I can create and succeed in my own business, and that my experience truly matters. You've helped me chip away at a major barrier, and I'm starting to believe I have a path forward outside of corporate. I'm deeply grateful for everything you've shared."