Simone C.
Executive Presence and Promotion Readiness
I reached out to Courtney for help positioning myself for a promotion from middle to senior management at a premier American investment bank. Courtney came highly recommended by someone I trust, but what ultimately convinced me to work with her was her approach before we even started. Before considering taking me on as a client, she wanted to understand my background—both professional and personal, to the extent I was comfortable sharing—as well as the challenge I was trying to solve. She wanted to make sure her experience and capabilities were the right fit for what I needed. Courtney helped me structure my efforts to strengthen professional relationships and better tell my story. She helped me identify and become more aware of biases and behaviors that were limiting my potential for success. Drawing on her experience, she prepared me for outreach and interactions with senior executives, giving me the confidence that comes from preparation while also helping me recognize the value of my own background and experience when shaped into a clear and compelling narrative. I was pleasantly surprised to see that what we planned and practiced actually worked. That success built trust in Courtney’s methods and increased my confidence in myself. The promotion decision is still pending, but I can already see the impact in the quality of my relationships with senior leaders and in the confidence with which I approach those conversations. To anyone considering working with Courtney, I would say that she’ll help you address the challenge you believe you’re facing. More importantly, she’ll help you identify and prepare for the challenges ahead and around you—the ones you may not yet realize exist or wouldn’t otherwise see coming.




