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What This Is (And What It Isn't)
This isn't generic leadership development.
This isn't therapy or life coaching.
This isn't a workshop series you attend with your team.
This is an exclusive 1-on-1 strategic partnership designed for one purpose: getting you promoted, paid, and positioned for the influence you've earned—without losing yourself in the process.
If you're a Black executive (VP, SVP, or C-suite) navigating a predominantly white institution, you already know the rules are different. You've proven your excellence repeatedly. You've delivered exceptional results.
But you're still overlooked for promotions. You're still navigating microaggressions daily. You're still the "only" in most rooms.
And now? Your company may have cut DEI programs while expecting you to perform at the same level—with half the support and twice the scrutiny.
Excellence alone doesn't get you promoted in PWIs. You need organizational strategy.
That's what I provide
How We Work Together (3 Phases)
The Strategic Partnership Process
This is a 6-12 month intensive coaching engagement designed to
architect your advancement within your specific organization.
PHASE 1: ORGANIZATIONAL MAPPING & ASSESSMENT (Months 1-2)
We start by decoding how your organization actually works:
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Power Structure Analysis - Who really makes decisions? (Not the org chart—the actual influence network)
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Political Landscape Mapping - Where are the alliances, rivalries, and leverage points?
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Cultural Norms Assessment -What are the unwritten rules? What gets rewarded vs. what's said to be valued?
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Your Current Positioning Audit - how are you perceived? Where are you strong? Where are you vulnerable
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Obstacle Identification - What specifically blocking your advancement? (Visibility? Sponsorship? Political capital? Executive presence perception?)
PHASE 2: STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & PLAYBOOK CREATION (Months 2-4)
We develop your customized advancement roadmap:
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12-18 Month Advancement Plan - Clear milestones, timeline, and success metrics for your next promotion
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Political Capital Strategy - Where to invest your time, with whom to build relationships, which projects to pursue
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Microaggression Response Playbook -Strategic frameworks for navigating bias without derailing your advancement
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Executive Presence Positioning - How to be seen as "ready for next level" (without code-switching into inauthenticity)
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Sponsorship Activation Plan - Identifying and cultivating sponsors who will advocate for you in rooms you're not in
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Network Expansion Strategy - Building both internal and external relationships that create opportunities
PHASE 3: EXECUTION & REAL-TIME COACHING (Months 4-12)
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We implement your strategy with ongoing support:
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Bi-Weekly 60-Minute Strategy Sessions - Deep-dive coaching on current challenges, political moves, and tactical decisions
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Real-Time Coaching Access - Access for high-stakes situations that can't wait for next session (That board presentation where you're the only Black person? We prep together.)
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Quarterly Progress Reviews - Assess what's working, adjust strategy, recalibrate timeline
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Promotion Preparation - When opportunity arises, we prepare: negotiation strategy, compensation discussion, positioning
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Continuous Strategy Refinement - As organizational dynamics shift, we adapt your approach
What's Included
Your Investment Includes:
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✓ Bi-weekly 60-minute 1-on-1 strategy sessions (12-24 total sessions depending on 6 or 12 month engagement)
✓ Real-time coaching access for high-stakes situations between sessions
✓ Custom Organizational Systems Analysis and Power Structure Mapping for your specific company
✓ Personalized Advancement Roadmap with concrete milestones and timeline
✓ Microaggression Response Playbook tailored to your organizational culture
✓ Political Capital Assessment and Strategy for building influence in your organization
✓ Executive Presence Positioning Strategy (without requiring code-switching or inauthenticity)
✓ Sponsorship Identification and Activation Plan
✓ Network Expansion Strategy (internal and external)
✓ Promotion Preparation and Compensation Negotiation Coaching
✓ Quarterly Strategic Reviews and Roadmap Adjustments
✓ Access to tools, frameworks, and templates for organizational navigation
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Who This Is For
This Strategic Partnership Is For You If You:
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Hold VP, SVP Director, or C-suite title at a Fortune 500 or similar predominately white institution
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Are a Black executive of Leader of Color facing obstacles to advancement despite proven track record
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Are tired of being passed over for promotions while less qualified colleagues advance
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Navigated constant microaggressions and are exhausted by code-swithching
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Lost organizations DEI support but your career ambitions remain unchanged
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Want concrete results, (promotion, compensations increase, expanded in influence) no just insight
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Seek strategic partnership and tactical playbook, not therapy or generic cheerleading
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Are willing to do the work (this is a active partnership not passive advice)
This is Not For You If You:
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Want someone to tell you "just be yourself" and hope things work out
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Are looking for therapy or emotional processing (important work, but not what I provide
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Expect results without strategic actions on your part
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Are looking for a quick fix or magic bullet
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Aren't ready to navigate organizational politics strategically
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Can't commit to bi-weekly sessions and implementing strategies between sessions
Investment
6-Month Strategic Partnership:
(12 bi-weekly sessions + real-time access + all materials)
12-Month Strategic Partnership:
(24 bi-weekly sessions + real-time access + all materials)
Payment plans available (3, 6, or 12 monthly installments)
If this partnership gets you promoted even ONE YEAR EARLIER
than you would have on your own, the ROI is $75K-$150K.
Over a 10-year career arc, advancing one level earlier
compounds to $750K-$1.5M+ in additional lifetime earnings.
Not to mention:
- The mental and emotional cost of staying stuck
- The opportunity cost of remaining underutilized
- The career risk of being passed over repeatedly
This isn't an expense. It's a strategic investment in your
career trajectory.
How To Begin
Step 1: Book Complimentary Discovery Call (30 minutes)
We'll discuss:
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Your current leadership challenges
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Your advancement goals and timeline
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Whether strategic coaching is the right fit
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How the partnership works
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Next steps if we're mutually aligned
No pressure. No sales pitch. Just honest conversation about your situation and whether I can help
Step 2: Intake Session (If We're a Fit)
We schedule a 90-minute deep-dive intake session where we:
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Analyze your organization's structure and culture - Assess your current positioning and challenges
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Begin mapping your advancement strategy
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Set goals and timeline
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Confirm partnership terms
Step 3: Begin Strategic Partnership
We start with bi-weekly sessions and begin executing your customized advancement plan immediately. Most clients see tangible results (increased visibility, stronger positioning, new opportunities) within first 90 days.
Promotions typically occur within 12-18 months of beginning the partnership.
What My Clients Achieve
While I can't guarantee specific outcomes (promotion timing depends on organizational factors beyond our control), here's what clients typically achieve:
→ Promotion to next level (VP to SVP, SVP to C-suite, Director to VP) within 12-18 months
→ Compensation increases of $75,000-$150,000+ through promotion and strategic negotiation
→ Expanded organizational influence and visibility at executive level
→ Stronger executive presence and positioning without exhausting code-switching
→ Strategic navigation of microaggressions that protects advancement trajectory
→ Robust sponsorship network within organization
→ Clarity on organizational politics and power dynamics
→ Confidence to lead authentically while advancing strategically
→ Sustainable career trajectory that doesn't require sacrificing identity or wellbeing
Common Questions
Q: Is this confidential?
A: Absolutely. Everything we discuss is confidential. I don't contact your employer or colleagues. This is your private strategic partnership.
Q: How is this different from therapy?
A: Therapy addresses emotional healing and mental health. Strategic coaching addresses organizational systems and career advancement. Both are valuable, but they serve different purposes. If you need both, I can work alongside your therapist.
Q: Do you work with people outside Washington, DC?
A: Yes. All coaching is virtual (Zoom), so I work with Black executives nationally. Being former State Department, I understand federal agencies particularly well, but I work with clients in corporate, nonprofit, and academic PWIs across the country.
Q: What if I don't get promoted during our engagement?
A: Promotion timing depends on organizational factors (open roles, budget, politics) beyond our control. What we CAN control is your positioning, visibility, political capital, and strategic moves. Most clients get promoted within 12-18 months, but if timing extends beyond our engagement, you'll have the playbook and skills to execute independently.
Q: Can my company pay for this?
A: Sometimes. If your organization has professional development budgets or executive coaching benefits, they may cover this. However, many clients prefer to self-fund to maintain complete confidentiality and independence.
Q: Do you offer group coaching or cohorts?
A: Not currently. I only work 1-on-1 to ensure completely customized strategy for your specific organization and situation.
Q: What's your cancellation policy?
A: We can discuss terms during discovery call. Generally, I require commitment to engagement duration (6 or 12 months) but can discuss flexible arrangements based on your situation.
Q: I'm not sure I'm "ready" for coaching. How do I know?
A: Book a discovery call. We'll talk through your situation and determine together whether strategic coaching makes sense for you right now. Sometimes the answer is "not yet" and that's okay.
Ready to Stop Proving Yourself...
Ready to Stop Proving Yourself and Start Owning Your Power?
You've already proven your excellence.
You've delivered exceptional results.
You've earned the right to advance. Now let's make it happen.
Book a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to discuss your situation and explore whether strategic partnership is right for you. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about your challenges and how I might help.
Questions? Email me directly: frederick@jeffersonleadership.com
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