STEP 3 in the 3 STEP SYSTEM
LEADERSHIP
BIG IDEA!
BUILDER
Cultivate personal power and develop future-ready leadership skills.
Do you feel like there’s a gap between the leader you are and the leader you want to be?
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You imagine yourself making a big impact, but aren’t sure how to get the results.
You see or feel problems in your business, but you don’t know how to confidently fix them.
You want to effectively lead people. Some days you inspire, other days you second guess.
You have the vision, the ambition, and the drive. It’s not lack of potential. It’s the frustration of knowing there’s more in you, but not knowing how to unlock it.
Leaders realize their potential through clear goal setting and intentional practice.
Create a plan to unlock your potential.
In this one-on-one leadership coaching engagement, you’ll define your leadership vision, understand your growth-gaps, and create an actionable plan to become the leader you imagine you can be.
The Leadership Builder has helped hundreds of leaders achieve their goals.
Built on 20-years of executive leadership expertise, The Big Idea Leadership Builder is a process-driven approach to leadership development that combines personal insight with action.
When leaders use this approach, they gain the confidence and skills they need to achieve their goals with equal parts success and satisfaction.
Amelia is sensational!
I’ve never been more motivated professionally and personally.
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— BRIANNA KEMP
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, THE LODGE AT PLEASANT POINT
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
Kick off your work with leadership coach Amelia Ellenstein.
1 Enroll in Coaching
2 Work the Plan
Create and take action on your plan to unlock your potential.
3 Generate Results
Build skills, accomplish your goals, and grow.
The Big Idea Leadership Builder
for Leaders & Leadership Teams.
This one-on-one, confidential leadership coaching engagement is designed for people who are ready to close the gap between the leader they are today and the leader they want to become.
18 one-on-one, 1-hour leadership coaching calls with Amelia Ellenstein.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
An actionable, personalized growth plan we develop and then implement together.
A comprehensive program, with all the worksheets, tools and resources you need to complete it.
Regular check-ins to move at your pace and tackle real-time issues so you maximize results.
Guided year-end reflection, to evaluate your progress during the year and consider next steps.
HOW THIS LEADERSHIP COACHING IS DIFFERENT
Generate results.
The Big Idea Leadership Builder is a one-on-one leadership coaching engagement that uses a step-by-step process to create a plan of action that generates results.
We’ll weave together your current objectives at work with your growth goals to create a completely custom leadership development plan—without layering more onto your workload in the process.
6 Elements of Growth
THE COACHING FRAMEWORK
The Leadership Builder guides leaders through a thoughtful, organized process that’s filled with one-on-one guidance to create a personal growth plan.
Write your personal career vision, the big idea that drives everything you do. Who do you want to be?
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Understand your current skills and assess the gap between your vision and today. What do you need to do?
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Create a custom development plan with goals that include specific action items, and success measures. Design weekly habits and select mentors for each goal. How do you want to work?
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Get feedback. Talk with people who know you well and find out if the goals you’ve identified are the right priorities. Does the plan feel right?
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Engage in scheduled coaching calls to reflect on your work, discuss progress, solve problems, and get real-time coaching to help you accomplish your goals. Are you making progress?
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Participate in guided reflection at the end of the engagement to understand your performance. Where will you focus your energy next?
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A coaching framework built on
20+ years of experience.
The Leadership Builder is a leadership coaching engagement that generates meaningful results.
10 Results of this leadership development program:
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Overcome self-doubt and frustration—stop wondering how you will bring your career vision to life.
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Lead teams with more confidence because you know you have the skills to get the job done.
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Accomplish your career goals with a clear plan of action and the support of expert guidance.
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Manage your time better. Identify the activities that move you toward your goals (and the ones that don’t).
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Improve relationships at work. Get feedback, choose mentors, and understand how you connect with others.
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Increase productivity and effectiveness with personal operating practices.
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Manage people more effectively to deliver results through teamwork and leadership.
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Develop executive presence. Create impact and foster buy-in at all levels of your team.
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Align your values with your work. Create both success and satisfaction in your career.
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Expand your beliefs of what is possible by challenging yourself in healthy ways.
Leadership coaching for managers, directors, executives, and teams that are ready to unlock their potential.
This is for you if even one of these is true:
No one at work has the bandwidth to be a mentor.
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You’re frustrated and feel like you’re spinning your wheels.
Some days you knock it out of the park, other days you second guess.
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You want to develop executive presence.
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You want to invest in skills that will benefit you long-term.
You’ve never written a comprehensive development plan and don’t know where to start.
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You need an outside perspective and a safe space for dialogue.
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The old productivity systems you rely on aren’t working any more.
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The business is growing; leaders need guidance to grow with it.
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You’re unique. You want a growth plan that’s designed just for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
The most common questions leadership coaching clients ask when they’re just getting started.
Don’t see your question on the list?
Ask me here.
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The topics in each leadership coaching session will vary based on your unique goals and the real-time challenges you would like to explore.
However, no matter the topic, the process typically includes these activities:
Goal Setting
Reflection
Problem Solving
Skill Building
Action Planning
Accountability and Follow Up
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This leadership coaching program is designed for leaders who want to move into a senior or executive-level role.
My clients are:
Collaborative
Action-oriented
Ready to invest in themselves
Looking for an organized process
Willing to be vulnerable, honest, and accountable.
Open to feedback and new ideas
Able to do the homework between sessions
Purpose-driven
Seeking mentorship and expert guidance
Looking for a personalized, long-term strategy to grow
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Yes. Absolutely.
A common follow up question is: Even if my company pays for it?
Yes. Absolutely.
You are encouraged at key milestones in the process to share your goals with your boss, find mentors, and get feedback from people you respect, however it’s your choice (and responsibility) to do so.
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Like any growth process, you get what you give. Here’s a general overview of what to expect:
The program includes all the templates, tools, and resources needed to complete it.
During the planning phase, leaders should expect to spend about 2 hours a week on the self-guided homework between each session.
In the implementation phase, the time commitment varies according to the complexity of the goals leaders set for themselves.
The process is designed to be implemented over nine months, allowing room for each participant to work at their own pace over the course of a year.
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Our work together will include 18, 1-hour coaching calls over 9 Months.
Sessions begin weekly, then progress to bi-weekly, and then monthly as leaders gain momentum.
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A leadership coach guides clients to improve professional performance, leadership skills, and effectiveness in business.
A therapist addresses emotional, psychological, and mental health issues, often exploring past experiences to support healing.
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The right time to hire a leadership coach is when you’re ready to grow beyond your current capabilities and lead more effectively.
You’ve hit a growth ceiling.
Your role is changing.
You want to lead with more purpose and clarity.
You’re preparing to move into a new career.
Feedback or self-reflection sparked the need to make changes.
You want to grow, but don’t know where to start or how to build the skills you need.
You want a mentor.