Great leaders don't automatically become
great executives.
The skills that create high-performing managers
are not the same skills that create enterprise leaders.That's the Executive Readiness Gap.
It is about
Operating Differently
As leaders become more senior, success becomes less about expertise...and more about the ability to:✓ Build trust✓ Influence without authority✓ Shape direction✓ Lead across the enterprise✓ Exercise executive judgmentMost leaders are expected to make this transition.Very few are taught how.
WHY IT MATTERS
01.
Build a stronger executive bench
Develop leaders who are ready for broader responsibility.
02.
Create a healthier succession pipeline
Reduce leadership gaps before they become business risks.
03.
Multiply your leadership impact
Empower trusted leaders to lead independently and scale your effectiveness.
04.
Retain and grow your highest-potential talent
Invest in the leaders your organization depends on most.
05.
Create leaders you trust to lead alongside you
Invest in the leaders your organization depends on most.
06.
Create leaders you trust to lead alongside you
Build the confidence to delegate bigger decisions, broader ownership and enterprise-wide initiatives.
Emburse's Board-Ready Executive program
Help your senior leaders make the transition from exceptional executors to trusted and strategic enterprise leaders in just 10 weeks.
What participants say about the program
"This was one of the best leadership programs I've participated in. What I appreciated most was its focus on introspection rather than a prescriptive "do this, do that" approach.The program challenged me to take an honest look at my strengths and areas for development, and taught me how to leverage both to become a more effective leader.I would highly recommend this program to any senior leader looking to grow their self-awareness and leadership impact."
"If you're serious about growing beyond functional leadership and becoming a more influential executive, this program is worth the investment. It challenges you to think differently about yourself, your leadership identity, and the value you bring beyond your role.Simo creates an environment where senior leaders can be authentic, vulnerable, and honest with each other, which leads to deeper insights than most leadership programs I've experiencedThe combination of self-reflection, peer feedback, practical frameworks, and individual coaching has helped me become more intentional about how I lead, communicate, and position myself for future opportunities."
"The program features excellent topics, that are relevant to any situation or leader, regardless of function.I found incredibly useful the sessions' group discussions and the the fact that the sessions are long enough to dive into meaningful details."
"This program helped me understand that good work doesn't always speak for itself. The way you communicate with leadership is a critical piece that drives additional investment and buy-in.If you can do the work but struggle to translate it into the language executives actually make decisions on, this program closes that gap.I'd tell them to come ready to be uncomfortable, because the most useful feedback comes from the dry-runs where your framing gets challenged."
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What the executive sponsor said about the program
"One of the most valuable aspects was the independent perspective and coaching provided by the facilitator. Because they were not part of the management chain, participants appeared more willing to engage openly, receive feedback, and reflect on their own leadership styles and behaviors.I also saw value in creating dedicated time for leaders to focus on their own development. In fast-paced operating environments, leadership growth often takes a back seat to day-to-day execution. The program provided a structured opportunity for leaders to step back, increase self-awareness, and think more intentionally about how they lead and collaborate with others."
Executive Influence Coach
Former Global Director at Google
who is simo
I help senior leaders move from functional excellence to executive influence, so they can build trust, shape direction, and drive outcomes at scale.My work is grounded in 20 years of leadership, 15 of which at Google, operating across Europe, the U.S., and Asia, where I built and led teams, influenced C-level decisions, and scaled complex, global operations.I have extensive executive-level experience in high-growth, high-complexity environments.Today I work with leaders across global organizations, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Zalando, Heineken, Emburse, Deutsche Bank, and Universal Studios.Father of Matilda (12) and Eleanora (9) and three dogs (Watson, Willow and Scout) - K9 unit Red Cross Volunteer, avid Crossfitter.
experience
• Founding team member scaling Google Cloud from zero to a multi-billion-dollar business• Led strategy and Operations for Google’s extended workforce (200,000+ people, $8B budget)• Managed global operations, including Alphabet’s food program ($2B budget)• Built and led teams of hundreds across 27 countries• Rated in the top 1% of managers at Google• Conducted 1,000+ interviews and talent decisions• Promoted 5 times across roles and geographies
Approach
Practical. Precise. Applied. My leadership philosophy is “Roots and Wings”: I help people build roots so they can stand stronger and be grounded in who they are. I then give them wings so they can go further than they imagined, even without me.The focus is not on learning more, but on operating differently, in real situations, with real stakeholders, and measurable impact.
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