Become a leader who excels at a higher level

This newsletter edition is not for everyone.

This is only for senior leaders who have been recently promoted – or are about to be promoted – and want to ensure they’ll excel at the next level.

If that describes you, then I invite you to consider applying for the next cohort of my Career Mastery Leadership Accelerator program (CMLA).

CMLA is my six-month personalized leadership development program that delivers transformational growth for senior leaders. It helps you excel at a higher level where challenges are more complex, decisions carry greater impact, and more is at stake.

The program focuses on the intangible skills needed at this next level and that set you up for future advancement as well. You’ll gain the strategies, skills and insights to:

• Lead with confidence and command respect at senior levels
• Set the vision and strategy for your area of the business
• Build strong relationships with the executive team
• Empower managers to enhance their team’s performance
• Drive results to position you as a higher-level leader

You’ll discover the nuances you won’t get from reading books or listening to podcasts. What you’ll learn is practical, actionable and personalized to your situation.

“I’ve gained so much clarity around how to more consciously and effectively drive results and influence my team. The biggest thing I got was knowing how to communicate to leadership. That’s been hugely valuable and instrumental and

I’ve had really good results from that.”

– Clare

“As an HR leader with my fair share of leadership program experiences, CMLA is a very unique program and one I’d highly recommend. The strategies, models and approaches May shares in each session are progressive, relevant and directly applicable. I continue to return to the program materials to deepen my leadership capabilities as a newly promoted vice president.”

– Jenn

“As a result of the CMLA program, I definitely feel more comfortable in my new role and have improved my gravitas. I also used May’s model for setting a strategy when I was presenting a new AI strategy for my business area. It was successful and everyone involved thought the model was very productive, easy and straightforward to use.”

– Petra

“I entered the CMLA program amid a regime change in my organization. I wanted to gain trust from the new regional CEO, further nurture my relationship with key stakeholders and raise my strategic thinking and action to the next level. I’m so grateful to have May and the CMLA group to guide me through the tough decision-making and negotiations in my career transition into a new product area.”

– Cathy

“I joined CMLA as I started my transition into a C-Level role. This has been such a fantastic experience and I am grateful for what each member has brought into my life and leadership. I have taken on more C-Level duties and have been working with our new director to assist in her transition into that new role, while offloading my own duties there.”

– Angie

Again, this isn’t for everyone. And I’m selective about who will join the next cohort so you are among peers who are facing similar challenges and can help each other to rise higher together.

This leadership program is for you if:

• You manage managers
• You are responsible for a business area or function
• You have been recently promoted or are on the cusp of promotion to a bigger role
• You are a Director, Vice President or the equivalent

And I am keeping the cohort small – there will be only 10 spots (with 3 already filled) – so I can give my full attention and support to each participant.

Many of our previous participants received sponsorship from their company and here’s what their bosses said about the program:

“The program’s emphasis on strategic thinking, effective communication, and relationship-building has been invaluable. Our team members returned with a heightened ability to navigate complex challenges, communicate with gravitas, and manage their direct reports, manage up, and manage out with a newfound sense of purpose.”

– Jen Zils, COO

“We had just promoted my team member to vice president in a critical role, and I wanted to make sure we set her up for success. Her transformation was incredible. She’s now thinking like a business leader, connecting the dots across situations, and building stronger relationships with our executive team. Her presence at the table is more proactive and strategic.”

– Emily Forrester, Senior Vice President - People and Culture

So, if you fit the criteria for joining the Career Mastery Leadership Accelerator…

If you can see the value in me coaching you to become a leader who excels at a higher level…

Find out more and apply to join the 2025 CMLA cohort now.

Only 6 of the 10 spaces in the program are still open and applications will reviewed on a first come, first served basis, so don't wait. Apply now.

The final deadline for applications is Tuesday November 26th. 2024.