How We Work
Executive Influence Ascension™ Method
Executive Coaching That Meets You Where You Are and Moves You Where You’re Ready to Go
Shift how you’re perceived — so leaders invite you into strategic decisions instead of asking for execution updates.
At Zilzie Executive Coaching, we don’t offer generic programs or one-size-fits-all packages. We work with senior leaders and executives who are navigating increased responsibility, visibility, and expectation — and who need coaching that evolves as their role evolves.
Our work is grounded in the Executive Influence Ascension™ Framework, a four-stage progression that reflects how leaders actually rise into senior and executive roles.
You are not sold a solution.
You are placed into the level of support that matches your current reality.
Our Philosophy
Executive growth isn’t linear.
Leaders don’t “finish” development — they move through distinct stages as:
scope increases
pressure intensifies
influence becomes more complex
That’s why our coaching is delivered through stage-specific engagement pathways, each aligned to where you are operating now — and what will be required next.
How We Begin
Every engagement starts with a confidential intake conversation.
This is not a sales call.
It’s a strategic discussion where we explore:
your current role and scope
what’s being asked of you next
how you’re being perceived at senior levels
where friction or stagnation may be showing up
From there, we determine the appropriate pathway of support.
The Executive Influence Ascension™ Pathways
When leaders align with an executive identity, several visible changes occur:
Stage 1 — Identity Shift
Executive Readiness Foundation
This pathway is for leaders who are performing well — but still operating in “prove it” mode. Many high performers are trusted with delivery, but not yet with broader authority.
This stage focuses on:
recalibrating how you see your role
shifting from effort-based value to authority-based trust
building the internal posture required at executive levels
Outcome: You stop over-functioning and start operating with executive confidence and clarity.
Stage 2 — Strategic Communication
Executive Communication Calibration
This pathway supports leaders whose ideas are heard — but not always acted on. At senior levels, influence comes less from detail and more from direction.
This stage focuses on:
communicating as a peer, not a presenter
increasing traction in senior conversations
shaping messages for executive audiences
Outcome: Your voice carries weight, and your contributions move decisions forward.
Stage 3 — Executive Presence & Influence
Senior Influence Advisory
This pathway is for leaders already operating in senior rooms who need to navigate complexity, politics, and perception. Here, the work becomes more strategic and situational.
This stage focuses on:
presence under pressure
managing visibility, sponsorship, and trust
influencing across functions and stakeholders
Outcome: You are treated as a peer — and you are trusted as a peer accordingly.
Stage 4 — Executive-Level Delivery
Executive Ascension Advisory
This pathway supports leaders stepping into enterprise-level accountability. At this stage, success is no longer about personal performance — it’s about organisational impact.
This stage focuses on:
enterprise decision-making
executive risk and judgement
readiness for succession and expanded scope
Outcome: Advancement becomes the logical next step, not an aspiration.
How Progression Works
Clients don’t “move up” automatically.
Progression happens when:
role scope expands
exposure increases
expectations change
Some clients engage in one pathway.
Others move through multiple stages over time.
Our role is to ensure the support always matches the reality of the role.
What You Can Expect
When you work with Zilzie Executive Coaching, you can expect:
clarity without overwhelm
challenge without judgement
discreet, high-trust conversations
practical insight grounded in real executive environments
This is not motivational coaching.
This is executive-level thinking, translated into action.
Trusted by senior leaders
Executive Influence Ascension™ Method
Ready to Step Into
Executive-Level Influence?
If you’re navigating increased responsibility, visibility, or expectation — and want to operate with greater influence and confidence — the next step is a conversation.
30 minutes - No obligation - Clarity-focused
