Ready to move from reactive to strategic?
From managing to truly leading?

The Breakthrough Boardroom for Executive Leaders

September 2025 – February 2026
$3,000 investment | 6-month cohort

The Breakthrough Boardroom is an exclusive cohort for executive leaders ready to elevate their performance, align their leadership with their values, and build bold momentum in their organizations and lives.

Does this sound familiar?

🏔️

“No one really gets what I’m dealing with.”

The isolation at the top is real. You’re making decisions that affect hundreds of people, but you can’t openly discuss the weight of these choices with anyone who truly understands.

💣

Every decision feels like it could make or break everything.

You’re constantly making high-stakes calls without complete information, then second-guessing yourself for weeks. You need frameworks and trusted advisors, not more analysis paralysis.

🚨

You’re putting out fires instead of setting vision.

You should be thinking strategically, but you’re caught responding to daily crises. You want to work ON your organization, not get trapped IN the operations.

📈

“I’ve built something good—but what’s next?”

You’ve achieved success but hit a plateau. Whether you’re facing M&A, rapid scaling, or major pivots, you’re seeking breakthrough ideas and next-level leadership strategies to navigate what’s ahead.

What Changes When You Stop Going It Alone:

🚀

You start thinking and acting strategically.

When you have dedicated strategic thinking time and peer perspective, you see the bigger picture clearly. You stop reacting and start anticipating. Your decisions become bold and confident.

You become a true leader, not just a manager.

You learn to inspire and influence instead of just directing. You delegate effectively and develop your team’s capabilities. You remember why leadership energizes you.

🎯

You break through to next-level executive presence.

With proven frameworks and peer accountability, you stop second-guessing and start leading with conviction. Other leaders start asking for your perspective.

The ROI of the Breakthrough Boardroom

Similar executive cohorts experienced....

0 %

Revenue growth that CEO peer advisory group members achieve on average, while non-member businesses saw revenue decrease by 4.7%*

0 x

Faster growth for business owners in peer advisory groups vs. similar-sized companies going it alone**

0 %

ROI from executive coaching thanks to increases in productivity, decision-making, and employee satisfaction***

*Vistage International research, Dun & Bradstreet data | **Vistage member company growth statistics | ***MetrixGlobal executive coaching ROI study

Here's the Math:

The Breakthrough Boardroom pays for itself with ONE strategic decision or opportunity you wouldn't have seen otherwise.

What Changes When You Join

This isn't another course. It's a complete business growth incubator.

Stop second-guessing every leadership decision.

Get the clarity and frameworks to make strategic decisions with confidence and focus on what actually drives organizational success.

Finally get perspective from true peers.

Connect with other executive leaders who understand your challenges and can offer unbiased insight – not your direct reports, board members, or family.

We create the strategic thinking space you won't make for yourself.

Dedicated time each month to work ON your leadership and organization, not just IN the daily operations.

Access proven executive leadership strategies.

No more reinventing the wheel or wondering “how do other executives handle this.” Get battle-tested frameworks and tools.

Build your executive advisory circle.

Develop relationships with other growth-minded leaders. This becomes your personal board of advisors – people who challenge your thinking and accelerate your growth.

Transform how you lead under pressure.

This isn’t just about tactics – it’s about who you become as a leader and how you show up when stakes are high.

🔥 What's Included in The Breakthrough Boardroom

Everything you need to break through to your next level

1. Live Monthly Strategy Sessions

High-impact group coaching with strategic hot seats and peer masterminding — where executive challenges turn into breakthrough solutions.

2. Private Executive Coaching

One-on-one coaching tailored to your leadership style, organizational needs, and next-level goals. Direct support for your specific executive challenges.

3. Executive Peer Community

Your curated leadership circle — connect, collaborate, and get support in a private space designed for meaningful executive relationships.

4. Real-Time Leadership Support

Access to Sara for voice/text coaching support throughout the month. Navigate leadership challenges with expert guidance.

🔑 Monthly Leadership Intensive Topics:

1

Month 1:

Executive Presence & Strategic Identity

Define your unique leadership brand and clarify the kind of leader your organization needs right now. Align your values with your executive presence and set the foundation for strategic leadership.

2

Month 2:

Decision-Making Under Pressure

Develop frameworks to make faster, smarter decisions when stakes are high. Master clarity filters, strategic thinking, and eliminate decision fatigue that slows you down.

3

Month 3:

Vision, Planning & Prioritization

Break out of operational thinking and lead strategically. Build a quarterly vision and priority framework that aligns long-term goals with executable strategy.

4

Month 4:

Culture, Communication & Conflict

Learn to create and protect high-trust, high-performance teams. Master difficult conversations, feedback systems, and organizational alignment.

5

Month 5:

Energy, Capacity & Executive Boundaries

It's not time management — it's energy and attention management. Learn to lead sustainably and protect your executive capacity for what matters most.

6

Month 6:

The Legacy Lens: Leading Beyond Your Role

What's your leadership legacy? Close with long-term impact thinking, succession planning, and designing your next chapter with strategic intention.

Along the way:

Enjoy Exclusive Access to Implementation Tools & Resources

Worksheets, frameworks, and strategy guides to help you implement what you’re learning and maintain momentum between sessions.

"But I Don't Have Time for Another Thing..."

Let's talk about the elephant in the room

"I don't have time for meetings"

You don’t have time NOT to invest in your leadership development. You’re spending hours each week second-guessing decisions and managing crises. We’re giving you 90 minutes a month to prevent those crises and think strategically

"What if competitors learn my strategies?"

This is a curated group of non-competing executive leaders from different industries. The biggest risk isn’t someone learning from you – it’s staying isolated while other leaders accelerate their growth through peer learning.

"I'm not sure I'm ready for this level"

If you’re questioning your readiness, you’re exactly who this program serves. Executive confidence comes from action and peer support, not from waiting until you feel “ready.”

"Will this work for my industry?"

Leadership principles transcend industry boundaries. Strategic thinking, team development, decision-making under pressure – these executive skills apply whether you’re in tech, healthcare, manufacturing, or services.

Meet Your Guide: Sara Emmerson

ICF PCC Certified Coach • 20+ Years Transforming Business Leaders

As an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Sara brings both credentials and real-world executive experience to guide your leadership breakthrough. She’s the creator of powerful frameworks like The 3 Levels of Control and The Smart CEO’s Decision Framework – tools that help executive leaders cut through complexity and lead with confidence.

Sara specializes in helping high-performing leaders develop strategic thinking, manage their executive presence under pressure, and build the leadership capabilities that drive organizational success. Her executive clients consistently move from reactive management to proactive leadership, from overwhelm to strategic clarity.

Her superpower? The perfect balance of strategic insight, leadership development expertise, and accountability – exactly what executive leaders need to break through to their next level.

Michael Ulrich
Michael Ulrich
It has been great working with Sara for the past several months. She helped me identify my core values, worked with me to define several clear goals, and took a direct approach in supporting me as I worked through items that were standing in my way. Her supportive and direct approach to coaching has helped me become a more confident leader and given me a renewed energy to go after what I want and value most in life.
Andrea Susan
Absolutely incredible experience working with Sara Emmerson! From the very first session, I felt heard, understood, and supported. Her expertise and approach are truly exceptional. She created a very motivating environment, helping me navigate personal and professional challenges with clarity and confidence. She helped me grow my business and had some great ideas for me to implement. Every session was tailored to my needs and her insights were incredibly valuable. If you're looking for someone who will push you to become the best version of yourself, I highly recommend Sara!
Ryna LockeCEO and Founder, The Church Collective
"Sara is fantastic to work with. Each session is fun but she knows how to ask just the right questions to continue moving forward. Don't hesitate, you'll be blown away by how effective her coaching is."

This Is Perfect for You If...

Executive Session Schedule:

(All sessions 12:00-1:30 PM CT)
  • Wednesday, September 3, 2025
  • Wednesday, October 1, 2025
  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025
  • Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time Investment: 2-3 hours monthly for group sessions and strategic content, plus your chosen level of peer community engagement.

Your Investment in Breaking Through

Six months of transformation starts September 3rd!

Limited to a small, powerful group

Your executive breakthrough season starts September 3rd, 2025.

Join a select group of executive leaders ready to break through to their next level of strategic leadership.

6 months of executive group coaching, private leadership development, peer community access, and strategic breakthrough tools

$3,000

Newsletter Sign Up

Free insights sent straight to your inbox!

Take the Quiz!