Reimagining Influence: Leading Through the Mess

The tech world is in flux. Teams are shrinking, roles are blurring, AI is rewriting workflows overnight and yet expectations are higher than ever.

Titles no longer define success. What matters is your ability to bring clarity to chaos, influence outcomes without authority, and rally people around a vision when everything feels uncertain.

This cohort is your roadmap to leading through the mess.

The Challenges We’ll Tackle

• Your recommendations get watered down because executives aren’t aligned.

• You are leading change, but without the authority to make final calls.

• Your team is burned out by reorgs, layoffs, and shifting priorities.

• You’re trying to hold a product vision while the ground keeps moving.

Being the smartest person in the room isn’t enough anymore. To thrive, you need to influence without control, with clarity, confidence, and calm amid the noise.

What Makes This Cohort Different

• Collective learning, not one voice. You’ll learn from four powerhouse leaders each building on the other to create a journey from Vision → Alignment → Resilience → Trust.

• Connection and community. You’ll be matched with a Council, a small peer group you’ will meet with throughout the cohort to reflect, support, and apply the lessons together.

• Hands-on, real-world practice. Each session includes scripts, frameworks, and applied exercises you’ll use on your own high-stakes challenges.

• Beyond persuasion. This isn’t about spin or politics. It’s about clarity, confidence, and creating environments where influence sticks.

• Hosted by Lift Up Connections. Our mission is to amplify women leaders and share their collective wisdom with the field.

The Four-Session Journey

Across four interactive sessions, you’ll develop the clarity, tools, and confidence to move ideas forward without waiting for authority.

Session 1 – Vision: Strategic Rallying in Times of Uncertainty - Christine Perfetti

Learn how to rally your teams around a clear, energizing vision even amid shifting priorities and blurred roles. Practice scripts and framing techniques to align executives, influence priorities, and say no without losing credibility.

Session 2 - Alignment: Executive Buy-in When Everything’s Messy - Tamara Adlin

Turn complex, ambiguous challenges into sharp, executive-ready narratives. Use persona-driven alignment techniques to win buy-in and navigate pushback with clarity and confidence.

Session 3 - Resilience: Leading Outcome-Focused Teams Through Change - Malini Rao

Shift your team from output to outcomes. Build resilience through change and use data + storytelling to keep teams motivated, aligned, and focused on business impact.

Session 4 - Trust: Building Psychological Safety in Uncertain Times - Alla Weinberg

Learn how to foster trust, safety, and connection — even under pressure. Create an environment where influence thrives and courageous conversations move the work forward.