EXECUTIVE ADVANCEMENT · HENNING ADVISORY
Stop Being Overlooked.
Start Being Positioned.
For senior leaders who are performing at a high level but aren’t being recognized, promoted, or compensated accordingly. Executive Positioning & Advancement changes that from the inside out.
Not
a generic promotion checklist
Not
leadership training with a cohort
YES
personalized, direct, strategic
YES
built around your specific situation
THE REAL PROBLEM
High Performers Get Overlooked All the Time
Being exceptional at your job is not the same as being positioned for advancement. In most organizations, the people who get promoted are not always the most capable; they’re the most visible, the most articulate about their value, and the most strategically connected.
If you’re delivering results but not advancing, the problem isn’t your performance. It’s your positioning. And positioning is something that can be changed deliberately, strategically, and quickly.
WHO THIS IS FOR
You're Already Good. This Makes You Undeniable.
Executive Positioning & Advancement is designed for leaders who are high performers but haven’t yet broken through to the next level for a variety of reasons.
The Director Ready for VP
You’ve led teams, delivered results, and earned respect. The VP title has eluded you, possibly for years. You need a clear strategy for the leap, not another year of waiting.
The VP Stalled at the C-Suite Door
You operate at an executive level in everything but title. The gap between where you are and where you belong is a positioning problem and we solve positioning problems.
Underpaid for Their Impact
Your comp doesn’t reflect your contributions. This work establishes your true market value and provides you with the strategy to claim it, whether internally or externally.
THE ADVISORY FRAMEWORK
Four Pillars of Executive Advancement
This isn’t a program with modules. It’s a strategic advisory engagement built around four interconnected areas, each one reinforcing the others.
PILLAR 1
Executive Presence & Internal Positioning
We work on how you show up in meetings, in executive conversations, in the moments that shape perception. Executive presence is learnable, and it’s a force multiplier for everything else you do.
PILLAR 2
Narrative & Value Articulation
You need a crisp, compelling story about your impact one that resonates with decision-makers and translates your contributions into organizational language. We build it, then practice it until it’s effortless.
PILLAR 3
Strategic Visibility & Relationship Building
Promotions don’t happen in a vacuum. We map the internal landscape of decision-making, who influences it, and how to build authentic relationships with the people who matter to your advancement.
PILLAR 4
Compensation Strategy & Negotiation
Whether you’re negotiating a promotion, a raise, or an offer, we build a complete compensation strategy grounded in market data. Most leaders leave 15–30% on the table. We change that.
“Working with Nick immediately helped me recognize the value I brought to the table and transformed me into a better, more assertive version of myself. As a result, I got promoted to my dream position and significantly increased my income.”
ASHA NAMBIAR, Princeton University, Promoted to Target Role
HOW IT WORKS
A Clear Path, Built Around You
The engagement is structured but never rigid. We move at the pace your situation demands, and we adjust as new opportunities or challenges emerge.
01
Positioning Audit & Goal Setting
We assess where you stand today, how you’re perceived, how you communicate, and the gaps between your current positioning and your advancement goals. Then we set concrete, measurable targets.
02
Brand & Narrative Development
Your LinkedIn, your internal presence, your story. We rebuild each to reflect your true seniority, impact, and potential. Everything is aligned to your specific advancement target.
03
Strategic Influence Plan
We identify the key relationships and conversations needed to accelerate your advancement. You’ll have a clear, actionable plan to build the visibility and advocacy that promotions require.
04
Ongoing Advisory & Real-Time Support
As situations unfold, a key meeting, a performance review, or a compensation conversation, Nick is available. Real-time coaching for real-world situations, not just scheduled sessions.
CLIENT RESULTS
What Advancement Actually Looks Like
These aren’t outliers. These are the consistent outcomes when senior leaders commit fully to the process.
“Nick helped me rethink my impact at my current role. I’ve had almost a 35% increase in salary. He guided me with a way to approach really owning what I’m bringing to the table versus just feeling like I need to go above and beyond to impress.”
PALAK S.
Communications Manager · Large National Bank
● 2 Offers in 1 Month
“I was able to negotiate a salary that was about 33 to 50% higher than I was expecting after searching for a couple of years and not getting that. I also negotiated benefits that made me whole as a female, the flexibility I needed for my entire life.”
TAMMY F.
Agile Leader · Relocated to New Market
● 2 Offers in 2 Weeks
“Nick has advised me through two transitions. I increased my compensation, I’ve increased my responsibility, and I’ve made moves that are positive for me as a person. I would highly recommend working with Nick Henning to advance your career.”
Nicholas Jackson
White Collar Executive · 20+ Years Experience
● 2× Engaged · VP Placement
HEAR IT DIRECTLY
Don't Take Our Word for It.
SHAN S.
Sr. Product Manager · F500 Healthcare
● 4 Offers in 1 Month
MARYBETH F.
IT Manager · F500 Telecommunications
● Leadership and significant income jump
MATTHEW H.
Sr. Managing Director · Global Bank
● 5 Offers and Doubled Compensation
THE INVESTMENT
Executive Positioning & Advancement Advisory
A high-touch, personalized advisory engagement.
No programs, no portals, no junior coaches.
Direct access to Nick, available when it matters most.
Investment is scoped during your initial strategy call based on your specific situation and goals.
→ Executive presence and positioning audit
→ LinkedIn optimization for senior positioning
→ Compensation benchmarking and strategy
→ Ongoing real-time advisory access
→ Personal brand and narrative development
→ Internal influence and visibility strategy
→ Performance review and promotion prep
→ Long-term career trajectory planning
READY TO ADVANCE?
Your Career Is Too Important for Just a Coach.
A 30-minute call will tell you exactly what your search needs and whether this engagement is the right fit for you.
No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a direct, honest conversation.
READY TO MAKE YOUR MOVE?
You're a Builder. Let's Build the Career That Matches.
One confidential conversation.
We’ll look at where you are, where you want to be, and whether this advisory is the right vehicle to close the gap.