And become the leader the C-suite calls first.
Without burning out. Without becoming someone you don't want to be. Without playing toxic politics.
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You wouldn't be where you are if you weren't good at this. That's not the problem.
The problem is when there's a high-stakes initiative — a meaty problem to solve, a big strategic decision coming up — you're not the first one they call. You get brought in eventually. But not until all the key decisions are already made.
And it's not for lack of trying. You work like crazy. You've told your boss you want more responsibility. You always come through.
But the C-suite calls someone else first. And it's frustrating because you can't figure out what's actually WRONG. What's different about the person they're calling instead of you. You're just as qualified. Maybe more.
So what is it?
There's something going on that even leadership has a hard time putting into words.
Working with senior leadership requires a different kind of smart.
The C-suite isn't just looking for the most competent person in the room. They already have a lot of smart people.
What they're looking for is the leader who's smart AND knows how to bring people with them.
The reframe
That's the different kind of smart.
And that's the muscle we're building in this workshop.
It's not about working harder or knowing more.
It's about how you communicate, how you build your reputation with the right people, and how you hold yourself together when things get messy.
Those are learnable skills.
Six situations. Tap any card to see how we handle it in the workshop.
You've asked for more responsibilities, but you still don't get chosen in clutch moments.
+ Tap to see how we handle itIf you want to be remembered in high-stakes moments, you need people bought into your development — not just your skill set. I'll show you the easiest way to make that happen.
You're in a competitive environment and you feel like you're constantly jockeying for position.
+ Tap to see how we handle itBeing seen doesn't have to feel like an episode of Survivor. You don't have to jockey and hustle — but you do need to be intentional. I'll show you how to build your three-pillar strategy in the workshop.
You're a leader, but you get nervous in front of senior management and don't always show up at your best.
+ Tap to see how we handle itIt's common to worry about how you're seen in front of senior management. But that's also part of the problem. I'll show you the strategy to consistently show up at your best.
When you make presentations, your audience glazes over or interrupts you constantly.
+ Tap to see how we handle itIt's such a common problem. Don't sweat it. Getting heard is both about what you say and how you say it. I'll show you both.
You see your peers brown-nosing senior management and you hate the idea of having to do that.
+ Tap to see how we handle itIf you're noticing someone "networking," they're probably doing it wrong. I'll show you how to do it so it doesn't feel fake, forced, or inauthentic.
You're about to step into a bigger role and you want to get ahead of the curve now.
+ Tap to see how we handle itThat's smart. I'll show you how to craft a specific plan that maps which skills to work on first — and what they look like in action.
If you checked even one, you're in the right place.
Inside the workshop, you'll build a personalized plan to put these skills into practice. So you walk away with customized next steps. Not generic ideas.
The dynamic shifted instantly. With my team, I saw the light go off in their eyes. With peers, it surprised me even more — they started to see me as a different type of leader.
Sooraj K · DirectorThat pit-of-your-stomach feeling of anxiety is gone. Even though I still work hard, I don't wake up dreading the day anymore.
Josey O · Sr. ManagerIn that partner meeting, I knew my value. I was able to bring people together, ask the right questions, and set up a productive conversation. I stood up for my team in an appropriate way, and afterward they told me directly, 'You did it the right way.'
Carter T · Talent LeadNot theory. The actual moments that change in your week.
Management is on their phone during your presentations — or interrupting you two minutes in.
Management puts the phone down and leans in when you speak.
You get called into the room to execute — after the decisions are made.
Management is DMing you and stopping you in the hallway to ask your opinion before decisions are made.
Every night you go home overwhelmed and exhausted by the constant churn.
Most days you feel energized instead of exhausted. It's even kind of fun.
Management knows who you are, but you don't really have a relationship with them.
You have allies in management who are pulling for you and have a vested interest in your success.
You walk out of management meetings not sure what you should have done differently.
You walk into management meetings knowing exactly how to show up to get noticed.
You're confused and frustrated by conflicting improvement feedback from stakeholders.
You feel safe in your role and know you're at the top of the "high potential" list.
The shift isn't huge. It's specific.
My supervisor mentioned that I'm getting a promotion. I really want to credit your coaching and resources for helping me shape the kind of leader I want to be known as.
Florence D · Sr. DirectorI used Mel's coaching tools to pitch a restructure — it worked like a charm.
Kyle J · VP Client ServicesCoaching has helped me manage my energy and show up intentionally, so I'm leading with presence rather than anxiety. That change has been huge for me.
Michaela B · DirectorI believe strongly that people's view of me has changed. I'm much more collaborative, and I'm much more intentional in my conversations with people.
Helen G · VP OperationsI stopped taking things personally… that shift gave me real confidence as a leader.
Victoria R · Director, SalesThis coaching has given me calmness and confidence. I'm leading myself from the front, making intentional choices, and trusting my value.
Tilly S · Associate PartnerIf all you're doing is repeating what AI told you to say, that's very different than changing a mindset through coaching that now causes you to say different things because you think differently.
Abby H · CPO, AIMy supervisor mentioned that I'm getting a promotion. I really want to credit your coaching and resources for helping me shape the kind of leader I want to be known as.
Florence D · Sr. DirectorI used Mel's coaching tools to pitch a restructure — it worked like a charm.
Kyle J · VP Client ServicesCoaching has helped me manage my energy and show up intentionally, so I'm leading with presence rather than anxiety. That change has been huge for me.
Michaela B · DirectorI believe strongly that people's view of me has changed. I'm much more collaborative, and I'm much more intentional in my conversations with people.
Helen G · VP OperationsI stopped taking things personally… that shift gave me real confidence as a leader.
Victoria R · Director, SalesThis coaching has given me calmness and confidence. I'm leading myself from the front, making intentional choices, and trusting my value.
Tilly S · Associate PartnerIf all you're doing is repeating what AI told you to say, that's very different than changing a mindset through coaching that now causes you to say different things because you think differently.
Abby H · CPO, AIHere's exactly how we'll spend our time together — and what you'll walk away with.
I'll walk you through the three authority-building moves every senior leader needs to execute consistently — and why they're different from what you've been trained to do up to this point. By the end of this section, you'll know exactly what the C-suite is actually picking for.
Each of the three moves has specific skills you can start practicing the same week. We'll go deep on what each one looks like, why it works, and how to start showing it without waiting for permission.
You'll build your own plan during the workshop using an interactive tool I created for this session. Not homework. Not a worksheet. You'll leave knowing exactly which move to focus on first — and what to practice next.
You'll have time to bring your specific situation and get coached on it in real time. Describe what you're navigating and I'll give you the exact strategy to apply.
I'll share the strategies to keep your momentum after the workshop ends — so you don't lose focus when things don't go perfectly to plan. Because sometimes they won't.
I'm Mel Savage. I spent 25 years in corporate — senior management at global brands including McDonald's, where I led cross-functional teams, won the President's Award, and built a career that looked great from the outside.
Behind the scenes? I was a mess.
I was competitive with my peers. Intimidated by senior management. Over-managing my team. Reactive to decisions I didn't like.
NOT A GOOD LOOK.I figured it out eventually — the hard way. I worked on my emotional intelligence. Became a cognitive behavioural coach. Learned the difference between being good at my job and being the leader the C-suite actually picks.
Now I help senior leaders make those shifts in weeks, not years. Without the trial and error I went through.
In this workshop, I'm sharing the strategies I wish someone had shared with me 15 years ago.
See you June 17.
— Mel
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Live 90-minute workshop · Wednesday, June 17 · 3pm ET
Show up live, ask your questions, and get coached on your real situation in real time.
The Leadership Triad
The exact three authority-building moves to practice — the ones that move you onto the C-suite's "one to watch" list.
Your Personalized Leadership Action Plan
Built live during the workshop. You leave with your own action plan — not a generic worksheet to fill in later. The tool is yours forever.
The C-Suite Authority Playbook
The full, detailed framework you can reference and apply long after June 17.
Live coaching on your specific situation
Bring your real situation. Get the strategy to handle it. In the room with everyone else.
Full replay in your inbox within 24 hours
Yours to keep forever. Rewatch anytime.
Yours to keep forever — for $37.
The replay is yours and it doesn't expire. You'll also get the playbook and action plan delivered right after the session — so you won't miss anything. But the live session is where you get to ask your questions and get coached on your situation in real time. So if you can be there, be there.
The 90 minutes saves you weeks. You're going to spend that time anyway — overthinking the meeting that didn't go well, replaying the conversation you should have handled differently, wondering why you got passed over again. This is the workshop that gives you a different way to spend that mental energy.
If it was me, I'd definitely spend 90 minutes on this.I coach a group program called Doer to Leader. I'm not going to pretend it doesn't exist. But this workshop is a complete, standalone thing. You'll leave with a full framework you can use Monday. Whether you ever want to work with me beyond that is entirely up to you.
Because most executive presence training tells you to "be more confident" or "command the room" — which helps exactly zero when you're standing in front of your skip-level on a Tuesday afternoon. This is a specific, practical framework for positioning yourself in high-stakes conversations. You'll practice it in the session. You'll use it that week.
In 90 minutes. On June 17.
Live + Replay · $37