Go from Expert to Executive

Build visibility, influence, and executive presence without losing who you are.

It’s Not a Performance Gap. It’s a Positioning Gap.

Develop the Presence... that Gets You Seen, Heard, and Valued.

At your career stage, hard work and expertise are no longer enough.

Senior leadership roles demand visibility, influence, and presence.

Without mastering these qualities, you risk being overlooked while others - with less capability but stronger positioning - advance.

From Expert to Executive—without losing who you are.

We help experts step into bigger roles with calm authority.

It's more than just looking the part.

  • Strategic Visibility: Be seen by the right people for the right work.
  • Ethical Influence: Earn trust and motivate action without pressure.
  • Executive Presence: Hold steady under pressure; project quiet authority.
  • Adaptive Communication: Tailor your message to the person, the room and the moment.

We equip you with the practical tools and mindset shifts to cultivate this presence, ensuring your leadership is not just acknowledged, but actively sought after.

How It Works

  1. Connect – 30-minute Introductory call to clarify your goals and explore fit.
  2. Clarify – A focused 90-minute Strategy Session to map your goals, uncover barriers, and identify the most impactful next steps on your growth journey.
  3. Choose – Together we will design a tailored growth plan for you based on your goals, needs and circumstances.

Of course, there’s more to the story.

The prospect of expanded responsibilities often triggers fear and doubt.

Impostor feelings can flare—alongside understandable concerns that need to be thought through.

Left unaddressed, these doubts can stall your growth and limit your potential.

Typical questions include:

  • Am I ready? Am I really good enough?
  • Should I wait until I have more experience?
  • What will my colleagues think if I aim higher?
  • Can I take on more without dropping family commitments—as a partner, parent, or caregiver?

Learn to sustain high performance without burnout.

We help mid‑to‑senior leaders replace harsh self‑criticism and impostor patterns with calm authority, self-care, effective habits and consistent impact through:

  • Evidence-based self-compassion, mindfulness, and resilience practices.
  • Emotional-intelligence skill-building for clear decisions and steady presence.
  • Growth Circles that raise and sustain high performance without costing you your health.

We Are For You If...

  • You’re ready for promotion but aren’t top‑of‑mind.
  • You deliver results yet your voice doesn’t carry in senior rooms.
  • High‑stakes moments amplify self‑criticism or self‑doubt.
  • You’re moving from managing work to leading leaders.
  • You are making a career change or embracing entrepreneurship.
  • You've recently been promoted and are experiencing overwhelm, failure or burnout.

And you are willing to invest in yourself and do the Growth work required to step into your full potential.

Problems We Solve

  • From Expert to Executive - Turn recognized expertise into executive‑level influence and leadership.
  • Executive Presence (Clarity, Calm, Gravitas) - Speak with conviction, steady the room, and inspire followership.
  • Stakeholder Influence (Across Functions & Levels) - Win buy‑in faster, navigate politics cleanly, move decisions forward.
  • Resilience & Sustainable High Performance - Lead decisively without running on fumes. Replace harsh inner talk with grounded confidence and consistent delivery.
  • First‑Time Executive Transition - Land quickly, map influence, and set an executive cadence in 90 days.

Hear From Our Leaders

"Before EGC, I felt stuck, despite my achievements. Karsten's coaching and the peer circle helped me articulate my value and strategically position myself for the promotion I'd been aiming for. I'm now leading a global team, a direct result of the clarity and confidence I gained."

— Sarah L., Head of Product, Fortune 500 Company

"The Executive Ascent program was a game-changer. The practical tools for influence and the weekly coaching sessions were invaluable. I learned how to navigate complex organizational politics and, more importantly, truly own my leadership identity. Highly recommend!"

— David C., VP of Operations, Tech Startup

"Participating in the Peer Advisory Circle has provided an unparalleled sounding board. The candid discussions and diverse perspectives from other senior leaders have been crucial in refining my strategic thinking and tackling new challenges with greater foresight."

— Maria S., Founder & CEO, FinTech Firm