C-Suite Advisory & Coaching
As C-suite leaders, you face high-stakes decisions and relentless pressure to deliver. We partner with you to lead with impact and inspire those around you.
Where Every Ripple Matters
It’s deep water. Dynamic. Uncharted. Far beyond swimming in your lane. Here, every decision carries weight. Scrutiny is constant. Loyalties shift. Undercurrents run deep. Every move creates ripples across the enterprise. You can really make a difference. But authority alone won’t do. You need influence. Clarity. Conviction. And resilience when the tide turns fast.
That's where we come in
What We Unlock for C-Suite
- Strategic clarity in complex environments – Cut through ambiguity. Focus on what matters. Drive long-term value.
- Executive presence & influence – Lead with conviction. Inspire trust. Be seen as the anchor in moments of uncertainty.
- Decisive, future-focused leadership – Address hesitation. Make confident, forward-facing calls under pressure.
- Enterprise-wide thinking – Operate beyond silos. Connect dots across functions. Lead systemically.
- Legacy-level leadership – Elevate your contribution. Shape the future, not just your function.
- Composure under pressure – Maintain clarity, confidence and control in high-stakes situations.
Signs you need C-suite advisory & coaching
If you’re experiencing any of the following, it may be time for executive-level coaching and advisory support:
Lack of Strategic Clarity
Struggling to align on long-term priorities or articulate a clear vision.
Decision Fatigue
Overwhelmed by high-stakes choices and competing demands.
Challenges in Influence & Presence
Struggling to be heard, shape the agenda, or gain buy-in from stakeholders.
Siloed Thinking
Operating within your function rather than leading with a cross-enterprise mindset.
Leadership Isolation
Feeling the weight of leadership without a sounding board for guidance.
Difficult Team Dynamics
Struggling to engage, align, or energise your executive team.
Resistance to Change
Facing pushback when driving transformation or cultural shifts.
Short-Term Focus
Stuck in the urgent rather than the important, unable to think long-term.
Lack of Resilience
Feeling stretched thin, reactive, or on the brink of burnout.
How We Work with the C-Suite
- Confidential leadership advisory – A trusted partner to CEOs and CxOs, offering sharp, discreet counsel through ambiguity and pressure.
- Coaching through transitions and inflection points – Supporting leaders through role changes, enterprise shifts and succession.
- Top team coaching – Sharpening trust and cohesion to lead better at pace and scale.
- Stakeholder influence – Navigating power dynamics, anticipating reactions to lead across the system.
- Support through crisis – Coaching during disruption, balancing people, performance and reputation.
Benefits
Benefits of our C-Suite Advisory & Coaching
Leadership culture and integrity
Board and stakeholder alignment
Collective executive presence
Results with long-term lens
Leadership confidence
Cross-functional collaboration
Decisive prioritisation
Crisis-readiness
Trust and credibility
Succession planning
Resilience under pressure
Influential communication
Elevating Executive Leadership with the Choice-Character-Connection Model
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Testimonials
“Great job! In my 27 years with AIG, I can frankly say I got more out of these leadership development sessions than any similar previous ones. That’s no small accomplishment.”
Senior Leader, AIG
Senior Leader, AIG
“This is the one professional development programme that has had the most positive impact on my day-to-day work life.”
Senior Leader, Disney+
Senior Leader, Disney+
“Lazarus & Maverick deliver outstanding value to anyone who wants quick results in removing obstacles to top performance.”
David Bloom, Award winning CFO
David Bloom, Award winning CFO
“Sincere thanks for coaching and wonderful offsites and previously a great day with the Partners and Directors. This will pay dividends in people’s lives and careers for years to come, not to mention the benefits we shall all enjoy as a team!”
General Counsel, KPMG
General Counsel, KPMG
“Thank you for such a fabulous afternoon yesterday. We were over the moon with how it went.”
Board Member, NHS
Board Member, NHS
“I heard nothing but rave reviews from the team on the insights and content during the Global Marketing Summit.”
Chief Marketing Officer, Qualcomm
Chief Marketing Officer, Qualcomm
"Coaching helped me see situations through a new lens and navigate complexity with more clarity. The mix of challenge and support made a real difference to my growth, personally and professionally."
Robert Walters
Robert Walters
“I couldn’t have asked for better partners or a better team to get the magic working as this was a very important moment in my own leadership journey this year. The cultural sessions were highlights for everyone.”
Co-President of S&P Global Commodity Insights
Co-President of S&P Global Commodity Insights
“Huge thank you for such a valuable and memorable experience for our management group. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive!”
Spotify
Spotify
“I feel incredibly lucky that the team were able to work with you both and benefit from your expertise.”
Senior Leader, University College London
Senior Leader, University College London
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Our Expertise
As a board, you steer the future... until roadblocks appear. When misalignment, hesitation or tension threaten progress, we help you move forward with impact.
Whether navigating change, breaking down silos or working at pace, we help teams move toward high performance and collective impact.
Leaders at all levels drive change, but without the right skills, they may struggle. Our learning community nurtures expansive thinking and inspires bold, meaningful action.
When culture stagnates, so does progress. Performance dips, engagement wanes, and innovation stalls. We help you ignite, evolve, and sustain a culture that fuels success.
Selecting and developing leaders is critical, yet the process can be complex. Our rigorous assessments provide clarity helping you identify, nurture and retain leaders who will drive lasting impact.