New Level Leadership For Women
Next-Level Leadership for Women is an executive coaching experience designed for accomplished women who are ready to lead at a higher level—strategically, visibly, and with greater influence. This program supports women navigating pivotal leadership moments: stepping into executive roles, expanding scope and responsibility, strengthening presence at the table, or preparing for next-level leadership. Whether you are already leading teams, influencing across the enterprise, or positioning yourself for senior or C-suite responsibilities, this coaching is designed to elevate how you lead and how you are perceived. Your coaching experience is highly personalized. Together, we identify your leadership goals, organizational context, and growth opportunities, then build a tailored leadership development plan that aligns with both business outcomes and your authentic leadership style. Each session is focused, strategic, and grounded in real-world executive leadership demands. Common coaching focus areas include: Refining an executive leadership style aligned with your values, strengths, and organizational realities Strengthening executive presence, influence, and communication in high-stakes environments Strategic decision-making and problem-solving under pressure Leading through complexity, change, and ambiguity with confidence Mastering delegation, accountability, and conflict navigation at senior levels Building emotional intelligence to motivate, retain, and develop high-performing teams Executive storytelling and personal branding to increase credibility and visibility Navigating organizational dynamics, power structures, and stakeholder relationships Career acceleration strategies, including promotion readiness and compensation negotiation Trusted, objective feedback on leadership challenges, blind spots, and opportunities Next-Level Leadership for Women is not about fixing gaps—it is about elevating proven leaders to lead with greater intention, authority, and impact as they move into their next chapter or continue to build leadership skills at any executive level.
What's included
My coaching approach is highly personalized, structured, and grounded in real-world leadership experience. I work 1-on-1 with women who are ready to take ownership of their careers and move forward with clarity, confidence, and intention. We begin by gaining a deep understanding of where you are today—your experience, strengths, aspirations, and the challenges you may be navigating. From there, we co-create a clear career strategy aligned to your goals, values, and season of life. This strategy becomes the foundation for all coaching sessions and evolves as you grow. My style blends practical career strategy with belief-based coaching. We focus not only on what to do—resumes, interviews, networking, positioning—but also on how you show up: your confidence, presence, decision-making, and ability to advocate for yourself. Many women know they are capable but underestimate their value; my role is to help you see it, articulate it, and lead with it. Sessions are action-oriented and focused on progress. You will leave each conversation with clarity, next steps, and momentum. I provide honest feedback, encouragement without lowering standards, and accountability that keeps you moving forward—even when the process feels uncomfortable or uncertain. What sets my coaching apart is lived leadership experience. I bring over 30 years of senior leadership experience, including leading large, complex teams in high-pressure environments. I understand how decisions are made, how leaders are evaluated, and what it truly takes to advance—especially as a woman. This is not a “one-size-fits-all” coaching experience. It is a thoughtful partnership designed to elevate how you see yourself, how you position your value, and how you lead your career—confidently and intentionally.
- Lead with greater clarity, confidence, and strategic impact
- Show up with a strong, authentic executive presence
- Influence more effectively across teams, peers, and senior stakeholders
- Make decisions with confidence in complex, high-pressure situations
- Be prepared to step fully into your next level of leadership
Meet your expert
Stacy B.
Transformative Leadership I Ex-Ford Director I Advocate Women Leaders
Stacy Balzer is an accomplished leadership coach, keynote speaker and former Senior Director at Ford Motor Company, with over 30 years of experience driving success in the automotive industry. Throughout her tenure with Ford Customer Service Division, Stacy held influential senior leadership positions, supporting a nationwide dealership network and 50,000 technicians, and ultimately leading an organization of more than 600 people. Stacy’s approach to leadership and coaching centers on balancing results with people. She has consistently delivered measurable business improvements enhancing profitability, technician retention, customer satisfaction, and operational productivity while fostering cultures built on trust, accountability, and personal development. Her leadership style is deeply influenced by her firsthand understanding of the transformative power of encouragement, as well as the consequences when it is absent. Executive/Leadership Coaching with Stacy: She challenges those she coaches to think about conventional, pressure-driven leadership paradigms and demonstrates how disciplined encouragement, clear expectations, and belief-based feedback empower teams, strengthen organizational culture, and elevate performance, particularly in high-stakes, rapidly changing environments. Stacy guides leaders to become Encouraging Catalysts, helping them build workplaces where people feel supported, valued, and equipped to lead confidently while achieving meaningful results. Stacy is also a passionate advocate for women, having served on several professional and industry boards. She has devoted much of her career to mentoring and sponsoring women leaders.
