Built for Leaders Who Are Underestimated, Overlooked, or Simply Ready for More
According to research highlighted by the Forbes Coaches Council, 87% of leaders surveyed agree that executive coaching delivers a high ROI.* This six-pillar, 29-lesson framework is built to deliver that exact high-impact shift — for $147 a month.
"You don't need to become a different leader — you need a framework that finally lets the leader you already are step all the way forward."
— Coach Kristen Newsome, M.Ed., PCC
What you'll learn
What you'll be able to do
- Articulate a personal leadership vision that guides every decision — the foundational work leadership coaches spend multiple sessions building with Directors and VPs
- Command an executive presence that earns trust and respect in any room — the single skill leadership coaching clients most consistently pay to develop
- Build a visibility and thought-leadership strategy so your ideas reach the audiences that advance your career — without waiting for someone to notice you
- Apply equity and empowerment practices to create inclusive teams where every voice drives results — now standard in 50–72% of organizational leadership development programs
- Design a legacy action plan that creates lasting impact beyond your current role — the capstone work of long-term executive coaching, structured into five concrete lessons
- Lead with self-compassion and empathy as daily disciplines — because industry data shows 87% of corporate respondents credit executive coaching with driving high-yield return on investment and personal performance
- Your investment in coaching yields dividends. According to data published by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the median ROI for coaching clients averages 788%, with global organizations reporting returns up to seven times the initial cost of their coaching engagement**
How it works
A Masterclass that adapts to you
This isn't a set of static videos. Every lesson is generated live and tuned to where you actually are.
We learn your level
A quick placement check tailors your starting point so you're never bored or lost.
Lessons adapt as you go
Each lesson is written for your pace and your goal, adjusting as your skills grow.
Your AI coach keeps you moving
Checkpoints, feedback, and gentle nudges turn progress into a real result.
The curriculum
What's inside your school
6 modules · 29 lessons
Lead with Vision
Discover and operationalize your personal leadership vision so it anchors every decision and long-term strategy.
- 1.1Defining Your Leadership IdentityIncluded
- 1.2Crafting Your Personal Vision StatementIncluded
- 1.3Aligning Vision with StrategyIncluded
- 1.4Communicating Vision to Inspire ActionIncluded
Establish Presence
Build the executive presence — in person and virtually — that commands respect, earns trust, and signals leadership authority.
- 2.1The Anatomy of Executive PresenceIncluded
- 2.2Body Language and GravitasIncluded
- 2.3Virtual Presence That Commands the ScreenIncluded
- 2.4Managing Your Energy and First ImpressionsIncluded
- 2.5Presence Under PressureIncluded
Voice & Visibility
Amplify your voice and expand your visibility so your ideas reach and influence the audiences that matter most.
- 3.1Owning Your VoiceIncluded
- 3.2Speaking Up in Rooms That MatterIncluded
- 3.3Building a Visibility StrategyIncluded
- 3.4Thought Leadership and Personal BrandIncluded
- 3.5Navigating Bias and Reclaiming SpaceIncluded
Equity & Empowerment
Apply equity principles and empowerment practices to build inclusive, high-performing teams where every member thrives.
- 4.1Understanding Equity vs. Equality in LeadershipIncluded
- 4.2Recognizing and Interrupting BiasIncluded
- 4.3Creating Psychological SafetyIncluded
- 4.4Empowering Others to LeadIncluded
- 4.5Designing Inclusive Systems and PracticesIncluded
Legacy & Leverage
Design a leadership legacy plan and build the strategic leverage — influence, networks, and systems — that sustains impact beyond your current role.
- 5.1Defining Your Leadership LegacyIncluded
- 5.2Strategic Influence and Stakeholder NavigationIncluded
- 5.3Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Lifting as You ClimbIncluded
- 5.4Building Systems That Outlast YouIncluded
- 5.5Your Legacy Action PlanIncluded
Self-Compassion & Empathy
Practice self-compassion and empathy as daily leadership disciplines that sustain your resilience and deepen authentic team connection.
- 6.1The Science of Self-Compassion in LeadershipIncluded
- 6.2Building Your Resilience PracticeIncluded
- 6.3Empathy as a Leadership SuperpowerIncluded
- 6.4Leading Through Failure and DisappointmentIncluded
- 6.5Integrating the L.E.V.E.L.S. FrameworkIncluded
Who it's for
Is this you?
The Emerging Manager
You've just stepped into a leadership role and want a proven framework to build confidence, presence, and credibility from day one.
The Mid-Career Advocate
You've been leading for years and are ready to move from doing the work to shaping the vision — and the culture — around you.
The Underrepresented Voice
You're navigating spaces that weren't designed with you in mind, and you're ready to lead authentically, reclaim your space, and build the equity your team deserves.
The People & Culture Pro
You advise leaders all day — now it's time to deepen your own framework so you can model the leadership you've been preaching.
The Seasoned Leader Reinventing
You've had a long career and want to lead the next chapter with intention — clarifying your legacy and building systems that outlast your role.
The Business Owner & Entrepreneur
You built something from the ground up — now you need the leadership infrastructure to match your ambition: vision, presence, equity, and a legacy that grows with your business.
Questions
Frequently asked
Our guarantee
Try the first module — Lead with Vision — in full. If you complete it and don't feel the framework is worth your time, email me within 14 days of your first charge and I'll refund you, no questions asked. Executive coaching doesn't come with a trial. This does.
Your teacher
A note from your teacher
Coach Kristen Newsome, M.Ed., PCC
Welcome!
You are here because something in you is ready for more—more clarity, confidence, intention, and impact.
This Masterclass is grounded in three beliefs I hold deeply: leadership development should honor the whole person, provide practical tools you can actually use, and never require you to sacrifice your dignity, authenticity, or wellbeing in order to grow.
As you move through L.E.V.E.L.S., give yourself permission to reflect, stretch, challenge old limitations, and take intentional action.
Your next level is not about becoming someone else. It is about becoming more confident in your voice, more visible in your impact, and more unapologetic about the way you choose to lead.
Welcome to your LeaderSHIFT. It’s time to Level Up.
— Coach Kristen Newsome, M.Ed., PCC
When you have completed the L.E.V.E.L.S. of Leadership Masterclass and you are:
- Ready to lead at the next level with a real coach in your corner
- Craving personalized feedback on your specific leadership challenges
- Clear on your vision but needing a thought partner to execute it
- Ready to make an investment in your career success
Set an appointment to interview for 1 to 1 coaching with ICF Certified, Senior Leadership Coach, Kristen Newsome, M.Ed., PCC. YOUR leadership impact is one of the best investments you could ever make.
Schedule an interview for 1 on 1 coaching here: https://calendly.com/kristen_newsome_coach/masterclass_grad_interview
Data Sources & Credits:
*Executive performance metrics featured by Dr. Corrie Block via the Forbes Coaches Council. https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/2025/04/08/redefining-executive-coaching-two-problems-and-a-solution/
** Median ROI metrics sourced from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Research Portal, Coaching Statistics: The ROI of Coaching. https://coachingfederation.org/blog/coaching-statistics-the-roi-of-coaching-in-2024/
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