Become the strategic leader you're meant to be, in 10 weeks

Gain clear strategic command, even if you are currently drowning in daily operations

For high-achieving corporate leaders ready to step into their strategic power

Unique approach and deep individual work to foster breakthrough results

You're deep in the operational quicksand, battling urgent tasks that drain your energy, instead of driving long-term vision.

The immense pressure to be strategic clashes daily with the reality of being pulled into every detail and doing your team's work; you find yourself wandering how long shall it be till you burn out

You struggle to truly empower and develop your team, finding it hard to release control and delegate effectively.

You are a capable leader, with immense potential to grow and truly shape the future. Yet, you find yourself facing a familiar set of challenges that hold you back:

Your calendar is full to the brim, leaving little time or mental space for true strategic thought leadership.

There's a quiet fear that your superiors perceive you as too operational, rather than the visionary leader you aspire to be.

You feel the weight of your team's expectation, knowing they look to you for the strategic direction you often don't have the bandwidth to cultivate.

Sounds familiar?

What if you could cut through the tactical noise, actively revealing the clear path to your highest strategic impact & genuine fulfillment?

You can reclaim your time and mental space. There is a proven path to clear your calendar, streamline operational demands, and shift your focus from chaotic details to high-level strategic impact

Your visionary thinking can be unblocked. You possess the capacity to cultivate profound thought leadership and develop the strategic foresight your role—and your team—desperately need

Empowering your team is empowering yourself. Discover effective ways to develop & delegate, foster your team's growth, and release control, creating crucial space for you to operate at your highest level

Strategic impact is within your grasp. Imagine shedding the fear of being perceived as 'too operational' and instead consistently delivering the visionary leadership your superiors expect, transforming your career and your influence.

It's not just a dream. I believe that beneath the layers of daily pressure and operational burdens lies a truly visionary leader within you, ready to emerge thanks to trust, courage and deep personal work.

STRATEGIC BREAKTHROUGH

Unlock your true strategic potential with Strategic Breakthrough, the intensive 10-week coaching program designed for high-achieving corporate leaders. Designed to liberate you from the operational grind, this program guides you through three core modules, empowering you to lead with visionary impact:

Module 1:

Time & Space

Reclaim your most valuable asset. This module equips you to master delegation, empower your team, and set clear boundaries, freeing you from operational demands to gain crucial bandwidth for strategic work.

Module 2:

Vision & Thinking

Ignite your strategic mind. You'll utilize powerful right-brain tools and advanced frameworks to unblock creative thinking and cultivate true visionary leadership.

Module 3:

Influence & Impact

Lead with undeniable influence. Learn to strategically map stakeholders, powerfully articulate your vision, and overcome emotional barriers to become the impactful opinion leader you're meant to be.

Your Strategic Breakthrough Guide

Irina Shishkova

Choosing the right coach is crucial for your breakthrough. Irina’s unique blend of lived corporate experience and profound coaching expertise sets her apart:

She’s walked in your shoes: Nearly two decades navigating high-pressure international organizations, including 7 years as an HR Director and experience as a board member of a multi-country unit. She truly understands the demands and challenges you face.

Certified & Experienced: An ICF certified coach with over a decade of guiding leaders and teams through profound personal and professional shifts.

Root-Cause Transformation: Irina’s effective methods go beyond surface-level, addressing emotional root causes to liberate blocks and unleash new strengths you didn't know you possessed.

Results-Driven: Irina’s approach creates a sustainable shifts, empowering you to achieve true strategic breakthroughs.

Partner with a coach who understands your journey, and knows how to guide you to your next level of impact.

How is my approach different?

I focus on effectiveness and on YOU, not on counting hours

  • I do not believe in selling coaching hours or endlessly prolonging our coaching engagement - I contract to help you achieve a personal transformation and I am committed to work with you till you achieve it.

  • It is in both my and your interest to achieve the result as fast as possible. We shall establish a deep level of trust and I will challenge you looking at your situation in very different ways, then the ones you are used to. You will be surprised how far you can come, session after session.

  • I will help you define your goal and if you fully commit to put in the work, open up and dig deep, I GUARANTEE the I will get you over the finish line, that you will achieve your result.

  • I also guarantee absolute confidentiality - for me it is an absolute basic and also a foundation of trust.

  • "Irina has been instrumental in my professional growth over the past years. She helped me break through mental barriers, navigate uncertainty and step confidently into new leadership roles after several promotions. Her tailored coaching style and ability to uncover root causes of behavior unlocked my potential and helped me to be a more authentic leader."

    Senior Director and Board Member, Multinational Company (names are not disclosed for confidentiality)

  • "Personally, I often compare my business career with sports. Just like a professional athlete everyone needs an outstanding coach to reaching new heights. With Irina I found that coach. Irina helped me understand my personal triggers, overcome inner hurdles, and build the resilience to thrive in high-pressure business environments. Thanks to her guidance, I've grown stronger, more focused, and closer to the best version of myself."

    Sales Director, FMCG (names are not disclosed for confidentiality)

  • "Irina, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are by far the best coach who has guided me so far. Your experience is evident in every moment – and at the same time, you approach me in such a human, warm, and open way that I felt safe and understood from the very first moment. What particularly impressed me is how sensitively you listen and how you set so much in motion with just a few, yet targeted questions. You helped me discover aspects of myself I wasn't aware of before – and suddenly, things I had carried with me for a long time became clear. I also deeply appreciate that you bring diverse cultural experiences – this makes your perspective especially rich and empathetic. I never felt the need to explain myself – you were simply there, present, engaged, and genuinely interested. I leave our conversations feeling strengthened, clearer, and with new motivation. Thank you for your genuine interest, your calmness, and your ability to create spaces where development becomes possible. I am so glad I had the opportunity to work with you – and I hope that many other people can have this experience too."

    Leader, Major Technological Company (names are not disclosed for confidentiality)

BOOK A DIAGNOSTIC SESSION FOR FREE

and see if my program is right for you

You need to be 150% sure that you trust me and we “click” - let us take time for a proper get-to-know;

I need to be sure that you are truly open for change and ready to go deep in your work - I take few clients & only those that I believe in a 100%

Take the first step towards unburdening your leadership. In a free, 45-50 minute Diagnostic Session, we will:

  • dive into your current leadership landscape, helping you uncover often-unseen blocks

  • start to define your strategic aspirations, form a first plan of how to get there

  • gain valuable insights, empowering you regardless of your next steps.

Book your diagnostic session