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redefine how you lead

a 6-month leadership accelerator for women who are juggling targets, teams, and expectations — and want to lead in a way that actually works for them.

Leadership rarely comes with a manual. 
The power shift gives you a structured space to recalibrate how you lead.

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​​​Over six months, you’ll dig into the dynamics of leadership, pressure, expectations, and all. Each session is designed and led by Karina Streng, a seasoned executive coach, alongside guest leaders who’ve been in your shoes.

Together, you’ll learn practical strategies to lead with more clarity, calm, and confidence — on your own terms.

​➡️  in a manager / head of / director role with ~8–15 years’ work experience

➡️  navigating high-pressure or male-dominated environments

➡️  managing teams and stakeholders, and your own energy

➡️  tired of masking, over-functioning, or proving yourself on repeat

➡️  ready to stay visible and set boundaries

➡️  successful on paper, still figuring it out behind the scenes​​​

This program is for you if you’re:

​​By the end of this program, you’ll be able to:

✅ communicate with impact when stakes are high

✅ manage up, handle tricky feedback, and navigate power dynamics
✅ set boundaries without losing visibility
✅ reduce masking & perfectionism to lead as yourself
✅ strengthen presence, clarity, and strategic positioning
✅ build a sustainable way to lead under pressure

Ready for a leadership approach that works for you?

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common leadership challenges we're tackling

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responsibility vs reward
setting boundaries vs visibility
communicating with power
work-life balance & future plans
leading without full control
handling conflict and conversations

leadership realities

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behind the scenes

self-care falling off the list
sleepless nights, constant pressure
masking — showing up “on”
perfectionism & invisible competition
carrying everyone else’s load

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your 6-month journey

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the 4 pillars of our leadership accelerator

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peer group support & exchange

fireside chats in groups of four to go unfiltered on your real leadership challenges.

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individual coaching

one 1:1 session to work your specific goals, blind spots, and next steps is included, any further coaching is available as add-on.

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tools & templates

plug-and-play resources for hard conversations, power frames, stakeholder mapping, and boundary setting.

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5+1 online sessions

five deep-dive sessions with executive coaches and guest senior leaders — strategy, practice, and reflection in one room + an individual 1:1 coaching session.

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meet your accelerator host

Karina Streng

Executive Coach

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​Karina is a leadership expert with more than 20 years of experience guiding women through the everyday challenges of leadership. From managing pressure and politics to staying authentic in demanding environments, she's seen it all. 

 

In her former work life, Karina was a CTO and CEO in her early twenties, leading in male-dominated industries long before “women in leadership” was a talking point.

 

Today, she combines that lived experience with two decades of executive coaching to help women lead with clarity, strength, and self-awareness.​

ready to join? here’s what it takes

includes all live sessions, 1:1 coaching, workbooks, and community access.

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2,900 € for our
6-month accelerator

To secure your spot, a €500 deposit is required upon acceptance.

 

Most of our participants receive company support. We’ll provide an L&D approval guide and invoice template.

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join the waitlist

our next cohort starts this spring. sign up to get early access and program details before applications open.

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get accepted

we’ll review applications and confirm if you’re a fit for the next cohort. once accepted, your spot is secured with a deposit.

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start the program

join our program — all designed to fit your schedule and leadership journey.

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lead differently

walk away with practical tools, renewed clarity, and a network of peers who actually get it.

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join the waitlist now

Are you ready to invest in the results you want to achieve?
which cohort are you interested in?

ready to unlock your leadership potential?

 

Invest in yourself today.

It'll change your game - forever.

NOT CONVINCED YET?

Drop us a line, we're answering all your questions.

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