Executive Presence, Leadership & Influence

Leadership is defined by one thing: Presence.

You can be the best analyst on the Street, the sharpest deal-maker, the most technically gifted person in the room … and still walk into a leadership role underprepared.

Because managing a team isn’t a bigger version of doing your job. It’s a different job entirely.

And when you step up, there’s no grace period, alas. Everyone will have a first impression about you, and an opinion. Your team is watching and your stakeholders have expectations. And you’re supposed to just… figure it out.

That’s where I come in.

The Executive Leadership Coaching Program is a 6-month, fully customized experience designed to help you build the presence, influence, and leadership identity that matches the role you’re stepping into, or the one you’re ready to own more fully.

This program is for you if you are:

  • Stepping into a new leadership role (VP, Director, MD, Team Lead) and want to hit the ground running, certainly not spend six months recovering from a rocky start
  • A strong individual contributor who is ready to lead people, not just projects
  • Technically excellent but ready to build the communication and emotional intelligence that gets people to follow you
  • Navigating a high-stakes environment where the margin for error is slim and the politics are real (you know what I mean…)

S.S. – Senior Director of E-Com

“Within my first session, I felt more centered again. Mayda coached me in a direct, no BS manner but also open and receptive.”

R.J. – Director of Engineering, London

Mayda’s unique holistic approach positively impacted my career as a Director of Engineering.”

K.L. – Senior Strategy & Corporate Development

“She challenged some of my assumptions and helped me reveal underlying thoughts and conflicts I had not recognized before.”

What you will walk away with

Not another “I read a book on Leadership” checklist – nothing wrong with that, but what we want is an actual shift in how you lead, with your own style.

By the end of this program, you will:

  • Communicate with clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence, in the boardroom and with your team
  • Build relationships that create trust, not just transactions
  • Lead with a point of view: your values, your vision, your way
  • Make decisions decisively, even when it’s uncomfortable
  • Show up as the leader people remember (positively!) and want to follow and remember for the right reasons.

N.W., Senior Director- Fintech/Investment Banking

“She helped me discover pockets of freedom and joy in what seemed like highly limiting situations — making working with Mayda so much more than just career advice.”

Dr. A.D.- Senior Lecturer, London University

“Her intuitive, surefooted coaching reflects a developed ability to translate and apply her vast knowledge and experience of executive leadership across organisations, sectors and cultural contexts.”

C.G. – Senior Wall Street Executive

“I now feel more empowered and more in control of the direction of my life.”

How We Work Together

  • Six-month customized leadership coaching engagement
  • Twice-monthly coaching sessions
  • Support between sessions
  • Optional 360 feedback and stakeholder input
  • Personalized development plan aligned to your role and goals

    Areas of Focus

    • Executive presence
    • Leadership communication
    • Influence and stakeholder management
    • Strategic thinking
    • Decision-making under pressure
    • Team leadership
    • Emotional intelligence
    • 360 feedback integration

    The Journey

    Six phases. Six months. One significant shift.

    • Foundation & Goal Setting: We start with who you are: your values, your leadership style, your blind spots, and where you want to go
    • Communication & EQ: We sharpen your presence, strengthen your listening, and build the trust that makes people want to work with you
    • Relationships & Decisiveness: We work on the hardest balance in leadership: collaboration without losing your spine
    • Authentic Leadership: We align how you lead with who you actually are, because people can smell inauthenticity from a mile away
    • Vision & Influence: We develop your strategic voice and your ability to move people toward something bigger than the next quarter
    • Leadership Presence in All Aspects: We build the sustainability; how you manage stress, protect your energy, and keep growing without burning out

    Ready to lead like you mean it? Book your Career Strategy Consultation and let’s build your plan.

    C.B. – Partner, Major Law Firm, NY — “I made it!!!! I have just been notified that I made partner in my law firm!”

    D.G.L. – Senior Wall Street Executive, NJ

    “It gave me clarity on where I wanted to go and the tools to carry on with my projects.”

    A.A. – Senior Executive, Music Industry

    “She guided me through challenging moments, leading me to unearth solutions for myself with expert finesse.”

    Ready for the next level of leadership?

    Book your Career Strategy Consultation and let’s discuss your goals.