Lead before the title
Presence that inspires trust. Influence with integrity. Leadership begins today because you already lead.
You’re the one who gets things done.
You support your team, initiate change, and hold the fort when it matters.
Now it’s time to be seen. And recognized.
A 6-month coaching journey designed for emerging leaders ready to step into their full potential. This program empowers you to lead with confidence, influence without formal authority, and navigate complex dynamics with authenticity.
Why this program?
Leadership isn’t something you wait for — it’s something you step into.
You don’t need a title to lead, but you do need to be recognized.
This program is for professionals who want to:
Be seen — and trusted — for the leader they already are
Influence decisions and team dynamics without formal authority
Build visibility, trust, and authentic executive presence
Create the conditions for promotion or transition — without waiting for permission
Who is this for?
This leadership coaching program is designed for high-performers who:
- Consistently take initiative and drive results but lack forma recognition
- Have been promised leadership roles that haven’t materialized
- Seek to enhance their leadership presence
- Are ready to create visibility, influence, and momentum — instead of waiting for permission
Three pillars of confident leadership
What you'll develop
Through this 6-month individual coaching journey, you’ll explore and strengthen three pillars of confident, visible leadership:
Presence
Lead from within, even without authority. Clarify your leadership identity, hold space, and project calm strength — so others feel your presence in the room, even when you’re quiet.
Courage
Speak up, take space, own your value. Together, we’ll dissolve the fear of overstepping and practice clear, bold communication that builds trust and credibility, without needing to be aggressive, forcing it, or holding back.
Connection
Build trust. Create alliances. Shift dynamics. Develop authentic relationships and turn informal networks into strategic influence — especially when formal authority is missing.
Your journey in 5 steps
How the program works
This six-month coaching program has five stages, each designed to support your evolution as a confident and recognized leader.
Owning leadership. Stepping into visibility. Influence.
Client Scenarios
Three leaders, three turning points. What coaching unlocked:
The Project Owner always one step away from promotion
Alex has led cross-functional projects for years but was often overlooked for management roles.
He was seen as reliable, but not “leadership material.”
Through coaching, he:
Clarified his leadership identity
Learned how to claim space without overexplaining
Reframed conversations with his manager, and finally asked for the role he wanted
The Quiet Driver navigating fast-paced expectations
Mei consistently delivers results but avoids the spotlight.
She feels her quiet style doesn’t “match” the company’s fast-talking leadership culture.
Together, we worked on:
Honoring her natural strengths
Building trust while staying true to herself
Practicing micro-visibility techniques that made her impact visible, valued, and fully hers.
The High Performer stuck in the "maybe later" loop
David had been told for years: “You’re next in line.” But the opportunity never came.
He was starting to doubt his timing — and himself.
Through coaching, he began to:
- Shift from waiting to leading proactively
- Strengthen his voice in meetings and decision-making
- Position himself clearly as a leader, not just a doer
Curious to see what coaching looks like in action?
Tangible Outcomes
This program doesn’t just shift how you think — it changes how others see you.
By the end, you will have:
Strengthened your leadership presence — even without a formal title
Gained clarity and confidence in high-stakes conversations
Built influence through trust, not pressure
Developed your leadership identity and narrative
Created visibility and momentum toward your next role — instead of waiting for it
Measuring Impact
While every journey is unique, participants in Lead Before the Title typically report progress in areas such as:
A stronger sense of presence — showing up with clarity, calm, and intention
More confidence and courage to speak up, take space, and lead without waiting
Increased visibility, trust, and relational connection with key stakeholders
Clearer leadership identity and communication style
Observable shifts in how others respond — more recognition, more influence
Tangible movement toward promotion, expanded responsibility, or next-step roles
Optional 360° feedback at the start and end of the program can also provide structured insight into your leadership growth and impact.
Program Components
What is Included
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all package — it’s a co-designed coaching journey tailored to your leadership reality.
Over 6 months, you’ll experience focused 1:1 coaching, practical resources, and personalized support to grow your presence, courage, and connection — visibly and authentically.
Depending on your needs and goals, your program may include:
Core coaching
- Bi-weekly coaching sessions
- Personalized growth and leadership intention setting
- Strategic Action Labs to practice and integrate new behaviors
Tools and Frameworks (depending on your personalized map)
- Leadership Identity Toolkit
- Between-session reflection prompts and challenges
- Select signature tools such as the Inner Compass for Emerging Leaders
Support Between Sessions
- Real-time feedback practice
- Email or messaging support for moments that need quick clarity or perspective
- Promotion conversation prep when the time is right
Is this your next leadership move?
Explore it in a 30-minute demo and see how presence, courage, and connection could shift your leadership.
Who Am I?
With over 25 years of experience across international education, diplomacy, and leadership development, I bring a unique lens to inclusive leadership.
As a trained coach and published author, I’ve led multicultural teams, supported executive leaders through complexity, and designed high-impact learning programs.
My approach blends practical insight, deep presence, and a sharp understanding of human dynamics in diverse environments. It is grounded in the principles of Co-Active coaching and narrative coaching, creating a space where transformation emerges through presence, dialogue, and alignment.
My approach
In every coaching journey, the real transformation starts with presence, courage, and authentic connection.
I don’t believe in ready-made formulas or one-size-fits-all advice.
Every coaching journey is a partnership tailored to your leadership reality, challenges, and ambitions.
Together, we build a space where you can explore, question, and stretch yourself in complete safety.
I bring presence, courage, and deep listening to each session, helping you connect with your leadership wisdom.
This is a highly practical, transformative process:
not about adding more techniques, but about embodying your leadership more fully — with clarity, resilience, and impact, even in the most complex environments.
Still some questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Not exactly. This is a personalized coaching journey — not a classroom, not a checklist.
It’s about shifting how you show up, lead, and get recognized — through deep reflection, real-world experimentation, and mindset transformation.
You won’t just learn about leadership — you’ll embody it.
Absolutely. The “Elevate Your Inclusive Leadership” program is designed for leaders with demanding schedules.
The pace is steady but flexible, and we’ll tailor the between-session support together to balance ambition with real-world realities.
That’s exactly who this program is for.
You’re already leading — through initiative, impact, and presence — even if you don’t have the title (yet).
This coaching journey helps you own that leadership, grow it, and make it visible.
Yes. Many participants access corporate training or leadership development programs to cover the costs.
A formal proposal and program description can be provided upon request.
Results vary depending on your context, but participants often notice visible shifts in their leadership posture, the quality of their professional relationships, their ability to navigate tension and visibility challenges, and greater clarity in decision-making, even without a formal title.
A 360° feedback process can also be integrated to objectively track your growth and impact.
Yes. Life happens, and flexibility is part of this partnership.
Sessions can be rescheduled with 48 hours’ notice. We’ll co-create a rhythm that works for you.
Why now?
You’ve done the work. You’ve delivered results.
But visibility doesn’t always follow effort, and leadership doesn’t wait for a title.
The longer you wait to claim your leadership, the longer others overlook it.
This is the moment to stop waiting and start leading — on your terms, in your voice, with your full presence.
