Executive Mastermind for VPs & Senior Directors
They promoted someone with half your experience again
he Private Circle Where High-Level VPs Become the Only Logical C-Suite Choice
Still being passed over, despite delivering?
You deliver what others only promise. Your results built their success.
And yet, less-qualified colleagues keep landing the titles.
This isn’t just a mastermind. It’s your executive war room.
A private group of up to 10 high-performing VPs and senior leaders navigating the leap to C-suite, guided by someone who’s done it:
✓ Built Arcules to 150+ employees as Canon’s youngest stand-alone CEO
✓ Rose from entry-level to CEO in less than 7 years
✓ Led a U.S. company inside a seniority-driven Japanese business culture
✓ No fluff: Radical candor, real strategy, and executive playbooks
✓ 6-month sprint. Bi-weekly 1:1s. Zero corporate theater.
✓ Peer group of serious operators, no networking fluff
✓ Virtual-first, fast-paced, and outcome-obsessed
What’s Included?
90-Minute Strategic Onboarding Call
Before joining your first group session, you’ll meet 1:1 with Andreas for a deep strategic intake. Together, you’ll define your 6-month roadmap and identify your first 30-day wins—quick credibility boosts, visibility plays, and low-hanging fruit to unlock immediate value.
Monthly 6-Hour Deep-Dive Sessions
Led by Andreas, former CEO, unpacking your real-world challenges—why they passed you over, what they’re not telling you, and how to become the only logical next step.
Executive Hot Seats
Put your career inflection points on the table. Get real-time feedback from peers who’ve faced—and overcome—the same invisible barriers.
Private Slack Group
“The board meeting is tomorrow and I need your report today” This group has your back when it counts. Get insights, approvals, and action plans in real time.
Bi-Weekly 1:1 Coaching Sessions (45 min)
Every other week, meet 1:1 with Andreas for high-stakes strategy, performance debriefs, and leadership recalibration.
Vetting Required. Cohorts are Capped. Next Group Starts October 2025.
Most VP Programs Plaeau. This One Breaks You Through.
Traditional VP Programs:
This Executive Mastermind
One-size-fits-all content
Tailored strategy for C-suite readiness
Facilitators with theory
Led by a CEO who rose from entry-level to the top in 10 years
Polite reflection sessions
Radical candor. No fluff.
Large 16+ person groups
Max 10 elite peers with real challenge
Soft, surface-level advice
Strategy, politics, and influence mastery
Generic frameworks
War stories, scripts, and executive insight
No accountability
Built-in follow-up and performance targets
Years-long memberships
6-month outcomes-first sprint
Networking over substance
Obsession with results: title, comp, presence
Built for middle-tier leaders
Built for top performers who are done waiting
Unspoken Truths, Spoken
Why Results Alone Don’t Get You Promoted
You’ve delivered. Outperformed. Still, they picked someone else.
Not because you’re not ready—because executive presence has unspoken rules. And no one teaches them.
Here, you’ll learn:
What CEOs really look for behind closed doors
Why being indispensable isn’t enough
How to shift from “safe” to undeniable
Radical Candor = Direct challenge + Personal care = Growth accelerationHow to lead with courage, confidence, and emotional intelligence when the stakes are highest
You don’t need another management workshop.
You need the playbook for how real promotions happen.
Vetting Required. Cohorts are Capped. Next Group Starts October 2025.
Who This Is For:
VPs
Heads of
Senior Directors
Ask Yourself:
- Do you want another leadership workshop—or a real promotion strategy?
- Are you looking for generic frameworks—or unfiltered executive insight?
- Do you want polite support—or peers who challenge your blind spots?
- Are you craving more validation—or more visibility and power?
If you chose the second option each time, you’re exactly who this was built for!
Real Career Impact. Real ROI.
Mentored leaders are promoted 5× more often and reach leadership roles 18 months faster
Managers in peer groups report 30% higher leadership effectiveness, and 82% form game-changing industry connections
Retention, engagement, and promotion all rise significantly when mentors and peer advisors accelerate internal growth
Led by Andreas Pettersson—former CEO turned executive coach
Apply Now – Next Cohort Starts in October
“I went from entry-level to CEO in 10 years. But no one gave me the rulebook—I had to learn it the hard way. This program exists because I wish it had existed for me back then. It’s not about theory. It’s about helping top performers become impossible to ignore.”
— Andreas Pettersson
"The biggest shift wasn’t tactical — it was internal. I learned to harness emotional intelligence and lead with courage, confidence, and intuition. That mindset shift changed everything. Within six months, I went from VP of Operations to Managing Partner, with increased equity and new strategic influence. I finally stepped into the role I was meant to play."
Marina St. Cyr, Managing Partner
Working with Andreas gave me the edge I didn’t know I was missing. I went from being competent to commanding the room. My influence, power, and confidence have all grown—and after six months, I’m finally playing a bigger game. Where this takes me next, I honestly don’t know—but it feels like everything’s now in motion."
Marlene Braga, VP
What if I’m not a VP yet?
Titles vary across organizations. If you’re operating at a senior level (Senior Director, Head of Department, etc.) and have a clear path, or ambition, for the C-suite, you may be a strong fit. The strategy session will help determine alignment.
What if I’m already in the C-suite?
This program is designed for those just below the C-suite aiming to break through. If you’re already at the executive level, explore our CEO Mastermind for scale-focused leaders.
Do I need to be U.S.-based to join?
No. While many members are U.S.-based, the program is fully virtual and timezone-considerate. We welcome global high performers who meet the criteria.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. If after the first full group session you don’t feel it’s the right fit, you may withdraw—no charge, no questions asked.
How much time should I commit per month?
Expect ~8–10 hours per month: one 6-hour group session, bi-weekly 1:1 coaching, and optional Slack engagement. It’s intense, but efficient.
Is this therapy, executive coaching, or a mastermind?
This is a hybrid model built for acceleration: 1:1 coaching, strategic advisory, peer challenge, and unfiltered executive insights. It’s not therapy, and it’s far more than “just a mastermind.”
Vetting Required. Cohorts are Capped. Next Group Starts October 2025.
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