THE PROBLEM
You’re being pulled in all directions
You're grinding harder just to stay afloat, but the strategic priorities you were hired to deliver are getting buried under fire drills.
Install the sytem. Deliver with less friction
A 90-day upgrade for VPs caught between shifting execs, siloed peers, and over-reliant teams.
You’re stuck doing too much, for too many, with too little clarity.
The VP Scalability System gives you a framework to delegate better, align faster, and finally get your team moving without you.
No fluff. Just results. In 90 days.
Inconsistent Execs
Your boss keeps changing priorities, and by the time you pivot your team, the strategy has shifted again. You're spending more time managing up than leading forward.
Challenging Peers
You need three other departments to hit your goals, but they're either swamped with their own fires or playing political games. Everything takes twice as long as it should.
Dependent Team
Your team brings you every decision, big and small. You hired smart people, but somehow you're still the bottleneck for everything that matters.
THE PROMISE
Deliver your priorities with less friction
Instead of fighting fires all day, you'll have systems that let you delegate confidently, align teams faster, and protect your strategic work from getting derailed.
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Get out of the weeds
Stop being the bottleneck and build a team that thinks for itself and executes without constant oversight.
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Build cross-functional momentum
Align peers and stakeholders to move key projects forward without drama.
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Show up as a strategic leader
Move from firefighting to strategic thinking that drives real business impact.
THE PROGRAM
The VP Scalability System
Most leadership programs throw content at you and hope you catch it, often leaving you even more overwhelmed and unsure what to do with it.
This one installs a system you can actually run in the chaos.
Built for VPs who need to deliver across, up, and down with less friction and more clarity.
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A new approach
Most leadership programs give you content. This one gives you an operating system.
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A complete system
You’ll get tools to align with your execs, reset peer dynamics, and scale your team
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A 90-day transformation
Every 7 days, you’ll install a new piece of your system; clarity goes up, friction goes down, and your team starts moving without you in the weeds.
THE PEOPLE
Who's it for?
You’re a VP for a reason but most days, it feels like you’re managing chaos, not driving strategy.
Exec priorities keep shifting, your peers are stuck in their own worlds, and your team can’t move without you. You don’t need more leadership theory. You need an operating system that reflects the real-world pressure of leading from the VP seat.
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You’re on the hook for outcomes but somehow everyone else owns the inputs.
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Your execs change direction faster than your team can change slide decks.
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You need three other teams to hit your goals, but they’re all “heads down right now.”
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Your team still asks if it’s okay to email the client. (Yes. Please. Go.)
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You’ve tried books, workshops, coaching… and your calendar is still a flaming jenga tower.
THE PROCESS
A Cadence That Fits Your Day-to-Day
Each 7-day sprint is designed to fit into your busy schedule, focusing on high-leverage activities.
TUESDAYS
LIVE INSTALL
Each week we install a new piece of your operating system, live, interactive, and no powerpoint!
You’ll walk away with tools you can apply immediately, even when things are shifting above you.
THURSDAYS
PEER LEARNING
You’ll apply the new system piece in a live coaching session with your cohort.
Get outside your silo, trade notes with other sharp VPs, and see how the tools work across real org dynamics.
DAILY
DAILY CHECK-INS
Optional, lightweight reflection via the Coachd app.
Set your intention, track friction points, and document wins so the system installs deeper over time.
THE SYSTEM
What You'll Install
One essential upgrade each week.
No fluff. Just the tools you need to lead up, across, and down with less friction and more clarity.
WEEK 1
Clarify the ask
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Cut through the swirl of shifting priorities and vague direction. Define what success actually looks like right now for you, your boss, and your team. |
WEEK 2
Navigate the chaos
Translate exec whiplash into actionable direction. Keep your team focused while managing shifting expectations from the top.
WEEK 3
Stop the turf wars
| Step into the gridlock and realign with at least one high-friction peer. Replace silent resentment with shared outcomes and smoother execution. |
WEEK 4
Get out of the weeds
Stop playing team hero. Identify what only you can do and delegate the rest without guilt or chaos. Make space for real strategy.
WEEK 5
Make better tradeoffs
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Say no without being difficult. Prioritize with clarity. Cut low-value work and protect capacity for what actually matters
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WEEK 6
Build a real team
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Turn your group of high-performing individuals into a team that owns outcomes without you having to play quarterback every day. |
WEEK 7
Reset peer expectations
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Renegotiate messy handoffs, loose deadlines, and dropped balls. Shift peer norms from passive-aggressive to clear and accountable.
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WEEK 8
Communicate like a VP
Speak in a way that gets heard. Show up with crisp framing, strategic insight, and the confidence of someone who owns their lane.
WEEK 9
Deliver without burnout
| Lead without running on fumes. Sustain high performance, model healthy habits, and create systems that protect your energy. |
THE CREATOR
Meet Dave
I’ve coached hundreds of leaders at Google, Salesforce, Apple, Deloitte, the CIA, and dozens of high-growth startups so I’ve seen the challenges and the patterns.
You’re a VP because you’re exceptional. But the job still feels chaotic.
- Your execs change direction weekly.
- Your peers are stuck in silos.
- Your team waits on you for everything.
That’s not a leadership problem, it’s a systems problem.
This program was built from inside the real-world pressure of delivering outcomes without full control.
It’s not more content. It’s an upgrade for how you lead up, across, and down.
Let’s install something that actually works.
STEP 1
BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL
We’ll clarify your team’s goals, pain points, and operating context so we can tailor the right rollout (cohort size, start date, internal messaging).
STEP 2
LAUNCH THE COHORT
We onboard your VPs with a 90-day upgrade experience. Live installs, peer learning, and instant implementation. Everything is plug-and-play.
STEP 3
SCALE WHAT WORKS
You’ll see results in the first few week; reduced friction, faster alignment, and stronger execution. We’ll help you scale to other teams or embed it in your leadership development stack.
Rise above the chaos. Deliver results every day
You got promoted for getting things done. But now you're caught running defense chasing shifting exec asks, nudging peers for follow-through, and holding your team’s hand through every deliverable. You’re working harder, not smarter and you know it doesn’t scale.
The VP Scalability System is your 90-day upgrade. You’ll install the habits, tools, and team behaviors that let you lead at a higher level, without logging more hours. Clarify expectations. Align with peers. Build a team that actually runs without you.
This isn’t another leadership course. It’s a reset. Once it’s installed, you won’t go back.
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Book a call!
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On the call we will seek to understand the specific needs of your VPs, explore if the VP Sclability System is a fit, and design the right internal cohort structure for your org.
From there, we align on timeline and kick things off. Most orgs can launch in under 30 days. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is the VP Scalability System?
It’s a 90-day leadership upgrade for Vice Presidents who are caught between shifting executive direction, siloed peers, and over-reliant teams. Through a blend of structured content, live facilitation, and practical tools, your leaders will learn how to lead up, across, and down without burning out or bottlenecking.
What’s the format of the program?
Each cohort moves through a clear 3-phase arc:
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Stabilize: Regain control and clarity in a chaotic environment
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Systemize: Install team norms and repeatable leadership plays
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Scale: Multiply impact without multiplying effort
The program includes:
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A live 90-minute kickoff session ("Install Day")
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Weekly micro-content + tools
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A 7-day implementation sprint every three weeks
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Optional office hours or group coaching add-ons
Everything is designed for leaders with full calendars and high-pressure roles.
Who is this for, really?
It’s built specifically for VP-level leaders (or equivalent senior directors on VP-track) who:
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Manage functions or departments with strategic responsibility
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Must influence across the org without full authority
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Are stuck reacting to executive chaos and peer misalignment
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Have strong performers below them but are still bottlenecked
This is not a fundamentals course. It’s for seasoned operators who are ready to move from managing the mayhem to leading at a higher level.
How does the internal cohort model work?
We partner with your org to run a closed cohort for 6–20 participants. You choose the participants; we handle onboarding, facilitation, and program delivery.
We customize the language, case studies, and peer examples to your organization, and we align with any adjacent initiatives (e.g. performance management, culture change, etc.).
What outcomes can we expect?
We focus on measurable behavior change, not vague inspiration. Leaders will:
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Delegate more effectively and reduce overfunctioning
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Align faster with peers and break through cross-functional gridlock
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Show up to exec interactions with strategic clarity and confidence
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Reduce burnout by installing better decision and team systems
We can also co-develop pre/post assessments or stakeholder feedback loops to show impact
How much time does it take?
The design respects your leaders’ reality. We keep it lean and impactful:
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45-minute kickoff session
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45 minutes of weekly async work
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60-minute peer coaching drop-ins
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Optional daily coaching through the Coachd app
This is leadership development in context, not on top of their real work.
What’s the investment?
Pricing varies depending on:
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Cohort size
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Customization needs
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Inclusion of coaching, async support, or team diagnostics
Let’s talk about your goals, and we’ll build a package that matches your budget and expected outcomes.
Is this customizable for our leadership culture or language?
Absolutely. While the system is proven, the surface can be adapted to your industry language, internal frameworks, strategic priorities, etc. We’re happy to co-brand or tailor where needed.
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