The Power of Learning Together

Here is what most executives do not realize about relationship mastery:

You cannot develop it in a vacuum.

Reading political dynamics, influencing resistant stakeholders, navigating difficult conversations ... these skills require:

• Real-time feedback on what is working (and what is not)
• Perspective from people who see your blind spots
• Accountability to actually implement (not just learn)
• Safe space to practice before high-stakes situations

Self-paced courses give you frameworks.

1:1 coaching gives you personalized strategy.

But group coaching gives you something neither can provide: Collective wisdom from executives navigating the same challenges you are.

WEEK 1: FOUNDATIONS

THE 4-C FRAMEWORK

Live Call: Introduction to Clarity → Courage → Confidence → Commitment framework

What you will master:

• Assessing your current relationship intelligence profile
• Identifying your biggest blind spots and greatest strengths
• Understanding the 5 dimensions of relationship mastery
• Setting strategic goals for your transformation

Between-call work:

• Complete comprehensive Relationship IQ Assessment
• Map your most challenging stakeholder relationships
• Identify patterns in relationship struggles

Peer learning:

• Share your biggest relationship challenge
• Get feedback from cohort on patterns they see
• Build accountability partnerships

WEEK 2: CLARITY

READING THE RELATIONSHIP LANDSCAPE

Live Call: Mastering Political Navigation Intelligence

What you willl master:

• Reading power dynamics others miss
• Identifying unspoken agendas and hidden alliances
• Mapping stakeholder motivations beyond what they say
• Knowing when to speak up and when to stay silent

Between-call work:

• Political landscape mapping for upcoming high-stakes situations
• Stakeholder analysis using proprietary frameworks
• Practice reading non-verbal cues in meetings

Peer learning:

• Share political dynamics you are navigating
• Get input on what you might be missing
• Learn from others' pattern recognition

WEEK 3: COURAGE

STRATEGIC ACTION DESPITE UNCERTAINTY

Live Call: Influencing Without Authority & Navigating Difficult Conversations

What you willl master:

• Framing messages that resonate with resistant stakeholders
• Adapting influence approach to different personalities
• Having difficult conversations without defensiveness
• Challenging senior leaders without damaging relationships

Between-call work:

• Plan and execute one difficult conversation
• Influence strategy for cross-functional initiative
• Practice vulnerability without oversharing

Peer learning:

• Role-play difficult conversations with cohort
• Get real-time feedback on influence approach
• Share what happened when you tried new tactics

WEEK 4: CONFIDENCE

BUILDING UNSHAKEABLE PRESENCE

Live Call: Trust-Building Intelligence & Executive Presence

What you willl master:

• Building credibility with skeptical stakeholders
• Strategic vulnerability that builds trust
• Creating psychological safety without losing authority
• Projecting calm competence under pressure

Between-call work:

• Trust-building action plan for key relationships
• Practice authentic leadership in team setting
• Identify and address credibility gaps

Peer learning:

• Give/receive feedback on executive presence
• Share trust-building successes and failures
• Learn from diverse approaches to authenticity

WEEK 5: COMMITMENT

SUSTAINING RESULTS THROUGH EXECUTION

Live Call: Creating Strategic Alliances & Building Advocacy Networks

What you willl master:

• Building relationships before you need them
• Finding common ground with competing stakeholders
• Creating internal allies who advocate when you are not present
• Turning transactional connections into genuine partnerships

Between-call work:

• Alliance mapping across your organization
• Relationship investment plan (who, how, when)
• Execute strategic relationship-building actions

Peer learning:

• Share alliance-building strategies
• Troubleshoot relationship roadblocks
• Build cross-industry connections within cohort

WEEK 6: INTEGRATION

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

Live Call: Your 90-Day Relationship Mastery Plan

What you willl master:

• Integrating all 5 relationship intelligence dimensions
• Creating personalized development roadmap
• Building systems for sustained growth
• Celebrating transformation and planning next steps

Between-call work:

• Finalize 90-day action plan
• Retake Relationship IQ Assessment (measure progress)
• Set up ongoing peer accountability

Peer learning:

• Share biggest wins from 6 weeks
• Commit to ongoing development
• Establish post-cohort peer support structure

THE ACADEMY IS PERFECT FOR:

✓ Directors and VPs navigating increasingly complex stakeholder dynamics as you advance

✓ Executives who value peer learning: you learn best in community, not isolation

✓ Leaders ready for comprehensive transformation: not just one skill, but relationship mastery across all dimensions

✓ Professionals with 6 weeks to commit: you can attend weekly 90-minute calls and complete 2-3 hours of weekly work

✓ Anyone who needs accountability: you implement more consistently when you commit to peers

✓ Executives preparing for C-suite: building relationship intelligence before the stakes get even higher

✓ Leaders who want ongoing peer support: cohort relationships continue after program ends

THE ACADEMY IS NOT FOR:

✗ Executives facing urgent relationship crises requiring immediate personalized intervention → Consider [Elite Coaching]

✗ Self-paced learners who do not want live calls or group interaction → Consider [The Vault]

✗ Anyone who cannot commit to 6 weekly calls (travel, time zones, scheduling conflicts)

✗ Leaders who prefer 100% private, confidential coaching → Consider [Elite Coaching]

✗ Professionals who will not complete between-call work (transformation requires implementation)

I have facilitated leadership development programs for thousands of executives across Fortune 500 companies.

But The Academy is different.

This is not corporate training delivered to meet HR requirements. This is the relationship intelligence I wish someone had taught me when I was navigating C-suite politics at AIG, Citigroup, and AXA Equitable.

In The Academy, I bring:

• 25 years of lived experience navigating difficult board members, toxic peers, unpredictable bosses
• Pattern recognition from coaching hundreds of executives through similar dynamics
• Dual Ph.D. expertise in organizational psychology and performance improvement
• Real-time ability to read what is happening in the group and coach to it

But here is what matters most:

I am not here to lecture you on relationship theory.

I am here to help you navigate the actual stakeholder challenges you are facing ... with insights from someone who has been in your seat.