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CEO Strategic Advisory Services: The ADAPT Method™ for Leadership Transformation

Former CEO Advisor Helping Executives Scale from 6 to 8 Figures

Personalized CEO strategic advisory for executives and founders who refuse to sacrifice their soul for success.

The CEO Strategic Advisor Who’s Actually Been There

My journey to becoming a strategic advisor wasn’t planned—it was forged through fire.

At 32, I became Vice President. By 37, I was CEO of Arcules, a Canon-owned company, reporting directly to Mr. Mitarai and a board of highly accomplished directors. For 7 years, I navigated the complexities of Japanese multinational culture while scaling a Silicon Valley startup—balancing entrepreneurial agility with corporate sophistication, ultimately leading to a successful exit.

But the real transformation came through two life-changing moments: a near-death experience that taught me to lead without fear, and raising my autistic son who showed me that true strength comes from emotional intelligence, not just strategic thinking.

These experiences, combined with leading across three continents and building companies from scratch, shaped my approach: Leaders must adapt or die—but they shouldn’t have to do it alone.

Today, as a CEO strategic advisor, I work with just 5 executives at a time because transformation requires deep investment. Over 100 leaders advised. Many experienced up to 50% revenue growth within 12 months. Many have been promoted within 6 months with increased equity. But more importantly, they’ve found a way to lead that doesn’t sacrifice their soul for success.

What You Get with CEO Strategic Advisory Services

Month 1: Foundation & Immersion

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Week 1: Leadership assessments and strategic preparation

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Week 2-3: I fly to you for a full-day strategic intensive

Map your journey: where you’ve been, where you are, where you’re going
Deep dive into your business/career architecture
Implement immediate quick wins

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Week 4: Weekly one-hour advisory sessions begin
Access to 50+ proprietary leadership frameworks ($79/month value included)

Ongoing: Your Strategic Partnership

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Weekly Power Hours: Solve your biggest challenges in real-time

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Emergency Access: When crisis hits, I clear my calendar (24-hour notice, often same day)

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Live Strategic Plan: Updated regularly with clear goals and accountability

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Direct Message Access: Quick strategic input between sessions via text/messaging

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Monthly Mastermind: 6-hour intensive with peer CEOs/executives (optional – $13,200-$26,400 annual value)

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Network Introductions: I personally connect you with investors, board members, or partners from my network

What This Means: You’re never alone in critical decisions. Unlike coaches who’ve never been in the CEO chair, I’ve lived the pressure, made the calls, and know exactly what you’re facing.

The ADAPT Method™ for Executive Leadership Transformation

While my upcoming book introduces foundational leadership principles and the podcast shares leadership stories, the CEO strategic advisory delivers personalized ADAPT implementation at your exact level of need.

For Thriving CEO and Founding Leaders – ADAPT: Scale & Exit Mastery

Awareness

Deep dive into what’s keeping you in the weeds vs. strategic work

Direction

Your 8-figure growth plan and eventual exit strategy

Action

Build systems that scale without your daily involvement

Purpose

Define legacy beyond financial metrics

Transformation

From operator to architect of your business and life

For Growing Executive Leaders – ADAPT: Executive Foundation

Awareness

360° assessment of your leadership presence and strategic gaps

Direction

Your roadmap to C-suite readiness and expanded influence

Action

Fast-track executive skills through real-world application

Purpose

Align personal values with professional trajectory

Transformation

Evolve from functional expert to strategic leader

The same ADAPT philosophy—personalized application based on where you’re going

What Makes This Different: The ADAPT Advantage™

1. Intensive 1:1 + Mastermind Integration Unlike traditional executive coaching, you receive:

Weekly 1:1 ADAPT sessions with Andreas (not associates)

Monthly Mastermind with other leaders who embrace radical candor

Quarterly intensive days for deep transformation work

24/7 direct access for critical decisions

2. Radical Candor & Results Obsession This isn't gentle coaching—it's strategic truth-telling:

Direct, honest feedback that cuts through corporate politeness

European directness meets American ambition

Metrics-driven approach: we measure everything that matters

We focus only on what drives real results

“I’ll tell you what others won’t, because your success depends on it”

3. Lived Experience + Global Sophistication Andreas brings a unique combination:

15+ years in Executive roles (including 7 years as CEO), not just advising them

Swedish business philosophy: sustainable success without burnout

European sophistication meets Silicon Valley innovation

Cultural intelligence from leading across multiple continents

4. Strategic Network Access Your success requires the right connections:

Direct introductions to investors, board members, and acquisition partners

Access to Andreas’s curated network of 8 and 9-figure CEOs

Strategic partnerships facilitated, not just suggested

“If I know them, I’ll personally introduce you”

5. Life-Business Integration Born from Andreas's philosophy that leaders must adapt holistically:

Address the executive as a whole person, not just a title

Focus on sustainable success without sacrificing family

Legacy-driven approach to leadership transformation

We focus only on what drives real results

Strategic Advisory Investment & Commitment Structure

The Partnership Terms:

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6-month commitment starting at $7,500/month

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NEW: Pause option available after 4 months – Continue with just the Mastermind at regular rates:

CEO Mastermind: $2,200/month
Executive Mastermind: $1,600/month

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Includes appropriate Mastermind membership based on your leadership level:

Thriving Leaders: CEO Mastermind included ($26,400 annual value)
Growing Leaders: Executive Mastermind included ($19,200 annual value)

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Full access to leadership framework vault (50+ tools, $297/month value)

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Emergency advisory sessions when crisis strikes

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Direct introductions to my global network

Investment Levels:

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Growing Leaders Track: Starting at $7,500/month

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Thriving Leaders Track: Starting at $10,000/month

Risk-Free Confidence:

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30-day trial period: Full refund if we’re not the right fit

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Strategic Breakthrough Guarantee: Identify 1 transformational opportunity in first 30 days or full refund

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After month 1, commitment is for full 6 months (allowing time for deep transformation)

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Clear success metrics defined in first session

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Pause flexibility after 4 months shows our confidence in value delivered

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Average ROI: Clients see 50% revenue growth within 12 months

CEO Advisory Success Stories

"He took me from wanting to exit to wanting to grow"

“Andreas took me from wanting to exit my business to actually saying: ‘No I don’t want to exit this business, I want to grow it.’ His strategic guidance reignited my passion and showed me possibilities I couldn’t see myself.”

– Carolina Hernandez Valencia, Entrepreneur

"Andreas has a gift for cutting through the BS and getting to what really matters"

European directness was exactly what I needed. No sugarcoating, just truth. He introduced me to three key investors, and we closed our pre A-round, months faster than planned.”

– Tech CEO, Undisclosed

"From functional expert to strategic CEO in 18 months"

“Andreas saw potential I didn’t see in myself. His radical candor pushed me out of my comfort zone. The result? Promoted to Managing partner in my first year.”

– Former VP Marina St. Cyr, now Managing Partner

"He doesn't just advise—he opens doors"

“The network access alone paid for the investment. Andreas personally introduced me to key gatekeepers allowing me to grow my business with 63% in Revenue in just a few months”

– SaaS Founder

Why Choose This CEO Strategic Advisor Now?

Limited to 5 Active CEO Advisory Clients I only work with 5 executives at a time—not because of artificial scarcity, but because real transformation through strategic advisory requires deep personal investment. When you become my client, I often go beyond our contracted engagement, making introductions, clearing my calendar for emergencies, taking your calls and messages, and solving your challenges between sessions.

The Difference That Matters Most “executive coaches” have never been a CEO. They’ve never:

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Faced a hostile board trying to remove them

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Made the 3am decision that could kill the company

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Balanced investor demands with employee wellbeing

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Navigated the isolation of being the final decision maker

I’ve lived it all. As the youngest CEO in Canon’s ecosystem, I navigated Japanese corporate culture while scaling Silicon Valley innovation. I’ve hired, fired, raised capital, and successfully exited. This isn’t theory—it’s lived experience.

Current Availability

2 spots
currently available

October 2025
Next opening

Growing Leaders track:
Executive Mastermind starting September

Thriving Leaders track:
Waitlist for Q4 2025

Your Next Step: The Discovery Process

30-Minute Strategic Discovery Call with Our Team

For those who want deeper growth, direct coaching, and weekly momentum.

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Assess your current challenges and growth potential

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Determine initial fit with our advisory approach

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Explore how ADAPT could accelerate your journey

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Answer your questions about the program

What Happens After You’re Accepted:

Leadership Assessments – Complete strategic evaluations to baseline your starting point

Immersion Planning – Schedule your intensive day with Andreas

Quick Wins Focus – First month emphasizes immediate impact while building foundation

Strategic Roadmap – After month 1, receive your comprehensive ADAPT transformation plan

Deep Transformation – Months 2-6 focus on systematic implementation and growth

Why this Works

The gap between 6-7 figures and 8 figures isn’t about working harder—it’s about fundamental transformation. The most leaders get trapped in “adult daycare” management, becoming the bottleneck in their own success.

The ADAPT Strategic Advisory is designed for leaders ready to:

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Build a company that thrives without their daily involvement

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Create predictable growth through systems, not heroics

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Lead with emotional intelligence at scale

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Design a legacy that matters beyond the exit

Begin Your Transformation with CEO Strategic Advisory

Schedule your Strategic Discovery Call to explore if our CEO strategic advisory services are right for you.

Fair warning: This isn’t for everyone. I work with leaders who want truth over comfort, results over excuses, and transformation over incremental change. My European directness isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always in service of your success.
If you’re ready for radical candor, strategic introductions, and a results-obsessed CEO advisor who’s actually lived the journey you’re on—let’s talk.

Limited to 5 leaders at any time. Currently accepting applications for 2 remaining spots.

About Andreas Pettersson

CEO Strategic Advisor

Inspired by my mother’s resilience as a single parent and my Swedish roots where equality is fundamental, I’ve dedicated my career to helping leaders—especially women—rise without sacrificing their humanity.

Andreas Petterson Canon CEO mastermind leader