From High Performer to Executive Leader
Executive coaching for current and future c-suite talent
The transition from senior manager to executive leader is much more than a title change - it’s a transformation in identity, impact, and strategic scope.
Many high performers come across a roadblock when stepping into a broader leadership role. Not because they lack competence, but because no one prepares them for the shift.
This programme supports this transition and equips them with the mindset and leadership practices needed to succeed.
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​It’s not a course. It’s not therapy. It’s a fast-track, high-stakes, deeply personal transformation designed for leaders stepping into senior roles.
Why this programme is different
This isn’t coaching as usual.
Executive coaching is different for everyone. While leaders may face similar challenges, their journey to that moment was unique.
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Coaching helps senior leaders uncover remaining blind spots, understand their strengths and development areas as C-suite talent, navigate business challenges and leadership transitions, or explore future career pathways.
The Experience
It's an 8-month container, custom-designed for your needs.
The programme includes:
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Individual executive coaching
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Real-time leadership simulations
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Shadow coaching
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Embodied leadership practice
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World-class 360° Leadership assessments
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Impact measurement at the end of the journey​​
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What you will gain
You will strengthen the key capacities needed to lead at the top. Depending on your needs we may focus on:
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Strategic integration: blending strategic vision with operational execution.​
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Authentic impact: developing the ability to impact and inspire at every organizational tier.​
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Resilient leadership: cultivating serenity and resilience in high-stakes environments.​
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Priority Setting : mastering the art of clear and effective prioritization.​
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Boardroom presence: embodying a leadership presence that resonates and drives results.​
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Your Leadership Evolution
This isn’t about learning more. It’s about becoming more.
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​The programme includes the following components:
Is this you?
You’re a newly appointed or soon-to-be senior executive.
You’ve been a high performer leader. Now you need to lead in a different way. You want to:
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Navigate increased complexity.
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Enhance influence across all organizational levels.
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Maintain clarity and impact under pressure.
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Improve boardroom exposure
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You want to grow, as leaders and as human beings. And you are ready to do the real work: engaging your mind, body and emotions to better understand yourself and turn a new leadership vision into powerful and consistant behaviours.
Why I Built This
I’ve walked alongside leaders for 20+ years, in Fortune 500s, scale-ups, and complex systems.
Again and again, I’ve seen the same thing: brilliance breaking down under pressure, not from lack of knowledge, but from disconnection, from purpose, body, self.
This programme is my way of changing that.
It is not theoretical. It’s visceral, rigorous, and real.
In their words
Manu has the extraordinary skill to teach you things just by listening and asking simple questions.
Ronny Goossens, Head of Digital - Aquafin
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In just a few hours I learned a lot about myself. I practiced being whole and present to what I care about and now I have the tools to not forget.
Caroline Thomaes, Vice-President Corporate Sales - Procter & Gamble
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Spending time with Manu was truly investing time in myself. Different from all other coaching, training or leadership courses was that Manu helped me to find inner peace with my authentic self. He invited me to untap this infinite potential and gave me some tools to support me in the journey. Then, it was up to me. And I’m working on it!”
Peter Pintens, Vice President Marketing & Innovation - La Lorraine Bakery Group
How to get started
The right partnership
Before launching a programme, we always start with a conversation. This ensures the intention is aligned with your personal and organisational goals, and that we are the right fit.
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It’s also an opportunity to explore how the coaching dynamic will support both individual and collective growth.
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Whether you’re an HR leader, a senior executive, or simply someone who cares about growing real leadership, I’d be glad to explore if this fits your context. Contact-me.
