Sales Leader to gm: Leadership Transformation success
Client completed the "Executive Edge Mastery Programme":
Challenge: Despite proven success in sales leadership, a high-performing Sales Leader stepping into a General Manager role at a global tech company struggled to define their executive identity and found themselves caught between strategic responsibilities and operational habits.
Solution: Through targeted coaching, they:
- Refined their brand, vision, and value-based leadership approach
- Mastered strategic stakeholder communication and influence
- Created systems for effective delegation, and managing self
- Built framework for balancing operations & strategy
Impact: Within six months, they transformed into a confident leader, with a high performing team. They established themselves as a respected voice in the executive team, contributing with clarity and confidence.
Session format:
12 x 45 min coaching sessions over 6 months
Testimonial:
"Through Dorota's targeted coaching, I was able to redefine my leadership style, balance strategic and operational demands, and empower my team to achieve exceptional results. It triggered a transformation which enabled me to lead with clarity and confidence."
Pragmatic recommendations that help you move forward
GS, Commercial Director
HR Director to Change Leader: A Re-structure succesS
Client completed the "Executive Edge Catalyst Programme":
Challenge: An HR Director at a large retailer was tasked with leading a major restructuring initiative involving workforce reduction across multiple departments. They faced the dual challenge of managing a complex, sensitive layoff process while maintaining morale & productivity among remaining teams.
Solution: A structured coaching approach focused on:
- Developing a change communication strategy and stakeholder updates
- Creating employee transition plans and retention strategies
- Building resilience and applying stress management techniques for self
Impact: Minimal disruption to operations and culture in the transition process, and upheld productivity levels amongst retained staff. Leader was recognized by for their compassionate yet effective approach.
Session format:
6 x 45 min coaching sessions over 3 months
Testimonial:
"The whole process and all my sessions have been amazing. My coaching sessions helped me a lot with identifying issues and finding solutions for them which I tried to implement immediately and I can see the results in the way me and my team are feeling and working together."
One of the most incisive leaders I have met
TN, Executive Director
Department Head to Board Chair: A Presentation success
Client completed the "Executive Edge Boost Programme":
Challenge: A Head of Assurance was recently appointed to chair their first board presentation but had never presented at board level before. With just three weeks to prepare, they faced the challenge of managing complex stakeholder expectations, structuring a compelling presentation for the C-suite.
Solution: An intensive 3-session approach to:
- Mastered board-levelpresentation skills including prep andstorytelling.
- Created stakeholder management and pre-meeting influence strategies.
- Implemented delegation and coordination for cross-departmental inputs.
Impact: The board presentation was delivered with solid results. Board members specifically commended the clear communication style and thorough preparation, resulting in the leader being invited to chair additional committees.
Session format:
3 x 45 min coaching sessions over 3 months
Testimonial:
"Shrewd insights based on solid experience. I feel confident that Dorota has been there and done it and seen it all before. Dorota has the ability to pick up on the key points, play them back clearly, and identify some actionable points to work on. All done with a smile and good grace."
I now see the bigger picture and next steps
LM, Director
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