Without working harder, playing office politics, or constantly promoting yourself.
Discover why one of my star performers missed a promotion, even with me advocating for him, and the four leadership shifts that could have changed the outcome.
30 minutes with Uma to explore your leadership goals and next career move.
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Real professionals. Real career breakthroughs.
Kishan changed how he positioned his leadership and was selected as top talent, a recognition given to roughly 2% of his organization.
Uma just didn’t give me answers. She changed the questions that I was always asking myself.”
Bhuvana went from owning six or seven projects to focusing on the one that mattered most. She earned multiple awards and received stock for the first time.
I know I’m valuable to my organization and I feel my personal goals are going to be met.”
Most high performers aren’t held back by ability. They’re held back by the gap between the value they create and the value others recognize. I call it the Perception Gap. SOAR is how you close it.
Identify Level 10 Opportunities, focus on what matters most, and get recognized for the impact senior leaders care about.
Phase 2Strategic Impact SystemExplain complex ideas simply, navigate high-stakes conversations, and move people and decisions forward without formal authority.
Phase 3Influence BlueprintGet clear on what you stand for and build a reputation that speaks for you in the rooms you’re not in.
Phase 6Authority AmplifierStrengthen relationships above, beside, and across your organization, and build a Trusted Circle of mentors, sponsors, and advocates.
Phase 4Promotion CodeYour mindset changes how you lead yourself. SOAR changes how others experience your leadership.
Live coaching, personalized feedback, a proven six-phase system, and practical tools you can apply immediately.
Live teaching and guidance on the real challenges you’re facing right now.
Bring a career-defining moment and get coached through it live.
A confidential circle of accomplished peers who challenge and champion you.
Know your strengths and blind spots, with a personal roadmap from day one.
Move beyond constantly proving yourself and take ownership of your career.
Identify Level 10 Opportunities and create greater impact without burning out.
Communicate with clarity and executive presence so your ideas are acted on.
Understand how advancement decisions are made and position yourself for your next level.
Define your next role and communicate your value in interviews and career conversations.
Build a distinctive reputation and become known for the value you bring.
Scripts, templates, and decision tools for high-stakes conversations, yours to keep.
Personal feedback from Uma on one important message or recording each month.
Meet the participation requirements, and if you don’t make measurable progress toward your leadership goals, repeat the full four months with a future cohort at no additional cost.
30 minutes with Uma to explore your leadership goals and next career move. No obligation.
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Whether you’re pursuing a promotion, expanding your scope, or reinventing your career, becoming intentional about your leadership opens new doors.
It has been a game changer for me.”
Now I have an amazing support system with women from all over the world.”
The program helped me to build my confidence and recognize myself as a leader.”
Author, The Sought-After Leader
A leadership book for serious professionals who want their impact recognized at the level it deserves.”
Scott HanselmanVice President, Microsoft/GitHubFounder, Limitless Leaders · Author of The Sought-After Leader
I spent 20 years at Microsoft, earning top performance reviews and multiple Gold Star Awards. Then I joined Turing, where I was promoted to Senior Director in five months and led 50 people across five teams.
Along the way, I learned what most talented professionals discover too late: being great at your job is not enough. What matters is whether the right people see, trust, and remember the value you bring.
That became the foundation of my book and my coaching. I’ve now helped more than 100 high performers make their leadership visible, without working harder, playing politics, or becoming someone they’re not.
Coaching diploma, University of Cambridge · Maxwell Leadership Certified
The Sought-After Leader Experience is for ambitious, experienced professionals who want their leadership recognized and rewarded at a higher level. It’s for you if:
You deliver consistently, but recognition, influence, and opportunities haven’t caught up.
You want to influence business decisions and build the case for your next role.
You’re building the authority, executive presence, and trust your new level demands.
Feedback, friction, or hard conversations are limiting how far you can go.
You want to communicate your value and stand out in a changing market.
You’re not stuck. You’re ambitious and ready to accelerate on purpose, not by chance.
It’s not the right fit if you want a quick fix or a course to watch on your own. This is live, hands-on coaching for people ready to take action.
30 minutes with Uma to explore your leadership goals and next career move. No obligation.
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Still unsure about something? Bring it to your strategy call with Uma.
Four months from now, you could still be doing excellent work and hoping the right people notice. Or you could be the person they think of when something important opens up.
The decisions that shape your career are often made long before an opportunity is announced. Make sure your name is already part of the conversation.
30 minutes with Uma on where you are, where you want to go, and whether the Experience is the right next step. No obligation.
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