The Elevated Woman Leader Program
The Elevated Woman Leader Program is a personalized, 1-on-1 career coaching experience designed for women who are ready to step into their next level of leadership with clarity, confidence, and conviction. This program supports high-potential women at pivotal career moments—whether you are seeking advancement, navigating a career transition, re-entering the workforce, or positioning yourself for senior leadership. Through expert coaching, you will develop a clear career strategy and the tools needed to move forward with intention and momentum. Unlike transactional career coaching, this program focuses on both strategy and self-belief—helping you articulate your value, advocate for yourself, and lead your career with purpose. Every engagement is tailored to your unique goals, strengths, and professional aspirations. Common coaching activities include: Crafting compelling resumes and cover letters aligned to leadership roles and career goals Building a confident, authentic professional narrative that reflects your strengths and experience LinkedIn profile optimization to clearly position you as a capable, credible leader Developing a strategic networking approach rooted in relationship-building, not self-promotion Interview preparation across behavioral, situational, and leadership-focused scenarios Mock interviews with targeted feedback to sharpen presence, clarity, and confidence Skill-building sessions to strengthen leadership, communication, and executive readiness Industry and company research to support tailored applications and informed conversations Interview debriefs and refinement to continuously improve performance Guidance on navigating career transitions, re-entry, or advancement opportunities Personalized timelines, milestones, and accountability to maintain momentum Strategic follow-up approaches that reinforce professionalism and confidence Coaching on offer evaluation and compensation negotiation with clarity and self-advocacy
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.
- Have a polished, leadership-ready career profile
- Communicate your value with confidence and credibility
- Approach networking and interviews with clarity and ease
- Navigate career decisions with a clear, actionable strategy
- Step forward as an Elevated Woman Leader—grounded, prepared, and empowered to lead her career intentionally
Meet your expert
Stacy B.
Career Coaching that Delivers Results from a Former Ford Senior Director
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.
