SHIFT Learning Programs
Leading Through Uncertainty with Clarity and Impact
For Senior Leaders Navigating Today's Leadership Landscape
You can feel the ground shifting beneath your feet. The approaches and expertise that got you here don't seem to work like they used to.
Whether you're leading teams, steering organizational strategy, or navigating industry transformations, the constant upheaval is exhausting.
Despite your experience and track record, you find yourself feeling less effective and more drained.
You’ve probably:
Doubled down on what worked before - more control, more oversight, more structure
Pushed for returning to "proven" ways of doing things
Attempted to adapt to every new trend
Invested in traditional leadership development programs
Yet neither maintaining tight control nor constantly pivoting seems to work, leaving you feeling more uncertain and less confident.
The Hidden Truth
Here's what most leadership advice misses:
The challenge isn't about finding the perfect strategy or management technique.
When we lose our sense of solid ground, we tend to either:
Over-function: Making reactive decisions, increasing control
Under-function: Withdrawing, avoiding tough calls
This pattern affects not just your effectiveness but your entire organization's ability to adapt and thrive.
This is where SHIFT comes in.
SHIFT is Your compass for modern leadership.
It empowers you to leverage your natural strengths across five critical areas:
Security: Foster trust and psychological safety
Horizon: Guide your team through change with vision
Impact: Drive meaningful, purpose-aligned results
Fluidity: Adapt with agility to constant change
Ties: Strengthen relationships and networks
SHIFT isn't about reinventing yourself. It's about amplifying what you already do well and applying it strategically to today's leadership challenges. Navigating this new world of work requires a different approach. It's about embracing uncertainty, leveraging your unique strengths, and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation.
SHIFT Leadership Programs: Choose Your Path
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The SHIFT Experience: Live Coaching Journey
An 8-Week Intensive
Transform how you lead through uncertainty with this high-touch program combining live coaching, peer learning, and immediate application.
This program includes weekly 2-hour live sessions combining teaching and group coaching, along with two private coaching sessions to tailor your leadership approach. You'll receive implementation support between sessions, detailed insights from SHIFT and Predictive Index assessments, and access to a comprehensive resource library.
Investment: $2,999 (Limited to 8 Leaders)
Early Bird Discount (Before Jan 22, 2025) $2,499
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SHIFT Foundations: Self-Paced Program
Master the Framework at Your Own Pace
Develop your capacity to lead confidently through change with this flexible, comprehensive program.
The program features 12 core learning modules rooted in the SHIFT framework, with video lessons and guided reflections to deepen your understanding. You'll gain practical tools for immediate application, self-assessment tools to uncover your leadership strengths, and downloadable resources and guides. Optional coaching sessions are also available to enhance your experience.
Investment: $999
Sign up before the January 14 launch for a complimentary 60-minute coaching session.
Both Programs Deliver:
Clear framework for navigating leadership complexity
Tools to maintain effectiveness during uncertainty
Strategies for building organizational resilience
Methods for making sound decisions amid change
Approaches for fostering team engagement and trust
Choose the format that best fits your learning style and schedule while gaining the essential capabilities needed for today's leadership challenges.
Why Work With Me
As an executive coach and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience, I've guided hundreds of senior leaders through periods of significant change and uncertainty. Most recently at Harvard University, I worked with leaders across 23 schools and units to navigate unprecedented workplace transformations.
What sets my approach apart is the unique combination of:
Deep expertise in organizational psychology and human behavior
Practical experience implementing change at major institutions
A research-based yet pragmatic approach to leadership development
Understanding of both individual and systemic transformation
My work has been featured in the New York Times, WNYC, Slate, and Fast Company, but more importantly, it has helped leaders like you find solid ground in times of uncertainty.
What Leaders Say About Working With Me
“SHIFT gave me clarity and confidence to sort through the competing factors of a major job opportunity and, importantly, my emotions around them.”
“Rachael has helped me navigate challenges in my work - showing me that they were an opportunity for growth. She has given me tools, support, and accountability that have transformed how I lead.”
“SHIFT helped me focus on how to leverage my greatest strength(s) and how to improve or develop in those other areas).”
Ready to Lead Confidently Through the Chaos?
Don't let the uncertainties of today's workplace hold you back. Take the first step towards more confident, adaptive, and impactful leadership.
Schedule your free consultation call
During this call, we'll:
Discuss your specific leadership challenges
Explore how the SHIFT framework can serve as your compass