Ethan Evans

Stuck at Senior Manager - How to Break Through to Executive: Cohort 2

Stuck at Senior Manager - How to Break Through to Executive: Cohort 3

Cohort 3

Cohort 1

Cracking the C-suite: Cohort 1

Stuck at Senior Manager - How to Break Through to Executive: Cohort 4

Stuck at Senior Manager - How to Break Through to Executive: Cohort 1

Cohort 1: Hiring Hacks

Stuck at Senior Manager - How to Break Through to Executive: Cohort 5

Cohort 6

Cohort 2

Cohort 7

Cohort 8

Cracking the C-suite Cohort 2

Cohort 4

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Cohort 5

You are already someone who has a track record of great results. Many of your peers also do. So how do you shine so your boss and your boss’s peer notice? And further, how do you make the most impact for your company. Four ways:<ol><li>Strategic Influence</li><li>Scale Culture</li><li>Develop Talent</li><li>Executive Presence</li></ol> Join executive alumni from Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Visa, Disney, Workday, Expedia, Blue Origin, Nike, Databricks, PayPal, Splunk, Kimberly-Clark, and more. To get a glimpse, enter your email to get a 17-minute video of the course introduction.

Cracking the C-suite (17-minute course preview video)

The Executive job is demanding and complex. That’s why good executives are rare and highly paid. My course teaches you the specific standards by which executives are selected and how to manage your promotion process. Part of the performance standards includes what it means to be a trusted decision maker and a science-based process on how to make good decisions. To get a glimpse of my content, enter your email to get a 5-minute video (previous course) on How to Become a Trusted Decision Maker. Also, get my <a href="https://levelupwithethanevans.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">candid career advice newsletter here</a>.

How to Become a Trusted Decision Maker (5-min video)

Learn actionable specific standards by which executives are selected and how to manage your promotion process to show you meet them. 

Former Amazon VP; 70+ patents; led 800+

Former Amazon VP; 70+ patents; led global teams of 800+

Beyond Senior Manager - Break Through to Strategic Executive

Senior Engineering Manager

Tactical “how to” insights to stand out, accelerate your growth, and use AI as your career copilot.

Co-Founder, Level Up; $1B+ P&L; led 40+

Jason P. Yoong

Co-Founder & COO at Level Up (fmr Amazon, VP at Dentsu, Startup - $8M seed)

Get Promoted Faster: For ICs & Managers

Content Strategy Market Lead

Engineering Manager

Sr.Solutions Architect

Data Scientist

ECommerce Business Manager

Technical Product Marketing- Data, Analytics, AI

Confidently engage and influence executives and key stakeholders to show that you've got what it takes to earn their trust and respect.

Former Amazon VP; 70+ patents; 800+ team

Cofounder at Level Up; $1B+ P&L; led 40+

Cofounder & COO at Level Up (former Amazon, VP at Dentsu, $8M seed Startup)

Stronger Executive Presence:  Be Visible, Gain Influence, & Drive Your Career

Strategy Manager

Director, Software Engineering

Principal 

Amazon

WHAT TO EXPECT:12+ total hours of content: 7+ hours of core lecture material video recordings for self-learning followed by 5+ hours of live sessions (Q&amp;A, implementation advice, and peer networking). All live sessions are video recorded so you can catch up and revisit. Scope, team size, and consistent high-impact results are important...But are not enough. I will teach you specific actionable steps on how to prioritize the things that matter to executives.MANY ALUMNI GOT PROMOTED / LANDED NEW JOBS:<ul><li>"Happy to share that due to executing some of the tactics shared in the program (taking action for one), I have been successful in getting myself promoted." — Promoted to Director</li><li>“I give so much credit to the Level Up: Breaking through to the Executive course and getting a front seat to Ethan's coaching and wisdom.” — Promoted to Director</li><li>“Leadership was seeing the adaptability that I exhibited in continuing to add business value and I got positive feedback from the VP on my flexibility." — Promoted to Director</li><li>“What was key was that I actively participated in the live course AND followed through with some participants afterwards to talk shop and build relationships.” — Landed FAANG Role</li></ul>

Level Up from Senior Manager to Executive

The Standards of Executive Performance: Your Personal Performance

The Standards of Executive Performance: Your Team Performance

The Standards of Executive Performance: Your Company Performance

Great Executive Performance (additional content)

Manage Your Promotion Process to Win

Ambitious Senior Managers from all disciplines at startups and large companies who want to become true executives.

Those managing large groups, managers of managers, including Amazon and Google L7, Meta M2, and Microsoft 66/67.

Also applicable to Senior Individual Contributors (ICs).

Actionable skills for VP, SVP, & CXO roles: Strategic Influence, Scale Culture, Develop Talent, Executive Presence in context of the AI Era

 Former Amazon VP; 70+ patents; led 800+

Executive Coach & CEO/Founder

Mariposa Leadership

Sue Bethanis, Ed.D.

Executive Coach & CEO/Founder, Mariposa Leadership; coached 400+ tech executives

Early bird discounts:-- 15% off if you enroll by February 28th (code: 2026CSUITE15) — expired-- 10% off by April 5 (code: 2026CSUITE10) — expired-- 5% off by April 28th (code: 2026CSUITE5)WHAT TO EXPECT:6+ hours of live online class taught via Zoom, combining lecture with real-work case studies in small groups and peer networking. In addition, you will be invited to alumni reunions with leaders from all cohorts so you can expand and continue deepening your network.Uplevel your AI fluency with new AI content across all modules. You will learn and discuss how to best be a change agent with AI adoption and workforce issues along with integrating Responsible AI (RAI). We will cover:<ul><li>How do you and your employees best adopt AI skills? And best integrate them into each functional area using solid change management processes?</li><li>What are your AI governance policies and who determines them?</li><li>How do you best manage the (massive) change to the workforce? Which jobs are changing?</li></ul>BONUS — ALUMNI REUNIONS (ONGOING):You will be invited to ongoing alumni reunions with leaders from all cohorts to expand and continue deepening your network.

Learn the actionable skills for VP, SVP, & CXO roles

Accelerate Strategic Influence (Role: Steward)

Scale Culture (Role: Conductor)

Develop Talent (Role: Coach)

Elevate Executive Presence (Role: Energizer)

Uplevel AI Fluency (Role: Change Agent)

High Emphasis on Case Studies & Group Discussion

Directors, Sr. Directors, &amp; VPs from all disciplines who have the ambition and confidence to crack the C-suite.

Leaders managing large groups and multiple organizations. Seeking top roles (e.g. Amazon and Google L10, Microsoft 70/80, Meta D2+).

Startup Founders and anyone in CXO roles wanting to maximize their leadership impact with the right skills.

Dentsu

IPG Mediabrands

Harvard Business Review

Techstars

***Cohort limited to 50 seats (to maximize student interaction) and will close once filled.WHAT TO EXPECT:11+ total hours of content: 3 hours of prework core lecture video recordings for self-learning followed by 8+ hours of live sessions (executive scenario role-playing practice, peer practice, and a bonus class with a special guest).You will learn how to BUILD and SHOW executive presence through an intentional mix of video recorded lectures (self-learning) followed by live, hands-on practice sessions concluding with a capstone session with Ethan to put everything you learned into a final practice.You will have the unique opportunity to step into executive role-playing scenarios with Ethan, receive (and observe) real-time coaching, and practice alongside ambitious peers in a safe environment. You will learn by both observing and doing.Note: We've updated the cohort to have MORE TIME for live executive role-playing and Q&amp;A so that you have more opportunities to get real-time feedback, coaching, and reframing (both first-hand and observing others).

Command high-stakes rooms, win C-suite alignment, be confident, speak like a pro

Real coaching sessions with HEAVY PRACTICE to build your confidence

Finesse your executive communication (e.g. CEO, C-suite, SVPs, VPs)

How to get CEO approval and buy-in to your proposal

Establish your credibility in the company upwards, downwards, and sideways

Be direct and clear (without damaging your reputation)

Expertly handle (and recover from) big F-ups

Individual contributors (ICs) - product managers, mkt leads, engineers, UX designers, ops, analysts, chief of staff

Managers who have to get executive buy-in, gain cross-functional alignment, and inspire their teams.

This course is heavy on practice with Ethan, Jason, and your peers (e.g. role-playing, mock staff meetings, peer pairings).

WHAT TO EXPECT:7+ hours of live instruction on Zoom taught by Jason (with a special guest for one class). We focus on the "why" and tactical actionable pieces around the "HOW" that you can apply immediately (with specific AI Action Prompts). Includes dedicated time to small group discussions, sharing, peer networking, and Q&amp;A.You also get 2+ hours of bonus video recorded content from senior leaders sharing their "breakthrough fast" career advice.YOUR TRANSFORMATION:BEFORE:- “I don’t know how to stand out.”- “I do not have exec sponsors nor champions.”- “I do great work, but sometimes get overlooked.”- “I know the promo process, but I do not know how to drive it successfully.”- “My career is good, but I want it to be better and faster now.” (I am ambitious)AFTER:- “I know exactly what to do differently tomorrow!”- “I have clear steps to stand out and increase my visibility.”- “I know the blueprint to lead and drive my promotion process.”We drive real alumni promotions (see screenshots below).FYI — see below for my AI courses:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://maven.com/level-up-leadership-team/claude-cowork-certification">Claude Cowork Certification: For Non-Technical Professionals &amp; Business Owners</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://maven.com/level-up-with-ai/ai-pm-survival-frameworks-2026-certification">AI PM Survival Kit: Frameworks for 2026 With Certification</a></li></ul>

Fast track your career flywheel and progression now (early momentum compounds)

How to own your career & promote yourself

How to better manage up and drive real change & impact

How to stand out, be visible, and get executive sponsorship

How to lead your promotion conversation

Be Forward-Thinking

AI Action Prompts & Document Templates

Ambitious individual contributors (ICs) and first/second time managers with &lt;15 years experience who want to get promoted

Applicable to all domains: product managers, mkt leads, program managers, engineers, UX designers, operations, analysts, chief of staff

People who have a go-getter attitude and produced strong outcomes at work but find the promotion process challenging or ambiguous

Specific actionable steps to create effective and ethical relationships with your manager, skip level, and peers.

Former Amazon VP (15+ years); 70+ patents; led global teams of 800+

***NOTE: Enrollment is closed because we recently came up with a plan to make this course better. Working on it now. Sign up to the waitlist to be notified once ready. WHAT TO EXPECT:6+ total hours of content: This is an evergreen course, meaning, the first class is 3 hours of live lecture and Q&amp;A. Then, every quarter, we will host live Office Hours with Ethan (each ~1 hour) featuring new material and Q&amp;A (see the Syllabus / Schedule). We will do this for at least one year, and if successful, will continue YoY (where you will have lifetime access).All sessions will be recorded and available via Maven.Since this is an evergreen course, you may enroll at anytime and catch up via past video recordings.WHY THIS COURSE MATTERS:Developing a strong relationship with your boss is a career accelerator when it comes to promotions, reorgs, executive sponsors, stakeholder influence, and succession planning. Build an ethical relationship that works for you and manage up with intent.

Build trust, get clarity, and increase influence with key stakeholders

How to work better with your boss and build a high-trust relationship

How to handle tricky (tough) situations without damaging trust

How to drive your professional development and create upward momentum

How to manage up to your skip level and peers to increase your span of influence

How to navigate office politics ethically

Audience Q&A

Individual contributors (ICs) and managers who want to get better at managing up to their boss, senior peers, and skip level leaders

This course is NOT about getting promoted or building and showing executive presence (we have other courses for that)

Stop choosing between success and sanity. Learn to excel professionally AND personally.

Tech exec; x-Google & Stripe Director

Google

Stripe

Chaitali Narla

Tech executive; x-Google, x-Stripe Director

Here's the scoop: Top performers don't achieve "perfect balance" between their work and life commitments – they master strategic integration.In this course, you'll learn the systems, frameworks, and negotiation tactics that allow you to excel professionally while protecting your energy, relationships, and well-being.Built by leaders who've cracked the code:<ul><li>Combined 25+ years executive experience at top companies (e.g. Amazon, Capital One, Google, Stripe).</li><li>Proven track record of rapid career growth without burnout.</li><li>Real systems tested through parenthood, executive roles, and high-pressure environments.</li></ul>

You don’t have to sacrifice your career for your life (or vice versa).

Get More Done with Prioritization Mastery

Get What You Need with The Art of Strategic Asking

Maximize Your Energy with Deep Work Systems

Create a Personalized System for Balance

Accelerate Your Career Through Life Design

Busy working parents who want better work / life harmony.

Ambitious professionals who want rapid career growth without burnout.

Top performers who need help saying "no" because they are always in fire-drill mode and feel the pressures of "on the clock 24/7."

Walmart

Capital One

OpenAI

J.P. Morgan

Build great relationships with bosses and key stakeholders

Most high performers don’t stall from lack of skill — they stall because managing up and across is messy: a boss with a different style, shifting priorities, unclear expectations, and peers who don’t align. The result is great work that is misunderstood, under-credited, or derailed by surprises and politics.This workshop gives you specific, ethical, repeatable steps to build high-trust relationships with your manager, skip-level, and key peers — so you execute faster, reduce friction, and increase your influence.You’ll learn how to understand your boss (preferences, pet peeves, strengths/weaknesses) and communicate upward with clarity, brevity, and the right timing. You’ll run better 1:1s, ask sharper questions, separate fact vs. opinion, and give upward feedback without triggering defensiveness.When things get tense, you’ll handle conflict, emotion, and tough decisions without breaking trust: avoid surprises, manage expectations, set boundaries, and “quit and commit” when needed.You’ll also leave with tools to drive your growth, navigate remote work and frequent boss changes, and spot when managing up crosses into manipulation — so you stay effective and principled.

High-performing IC: Delivers strong work but struggles with alignment, visibility, and no-surprise updates across boss + partners.

New or stretched people leader: Needs a clean system to manage up, set expectations, give feedback, and navigate conflict without politics.

Cross-functional driver: PM/ops/finance/sales/eng partner who must influence peers + skip-levels and get decisions without burning trust.

Make ambiguous decisions quickly, reduce risk, and sell the direction you choose

Netflix

Anthropic

NVIDIA

Most professionals don’t struggle because they “can’t decide.” They struggle because decisions are messy: incomplete data, loud stakeholders, moving targets, and the fear of being wrong. The result is hesitation, endless analysis, or rushed calls that create churn and erode trust.This workshop gives you a practical system to make high-quality decisions fast, without gambling.You’ll learn a repeatable decision loop you can use immediately: Decide → Ship → Watch → Adjust. You’ll learn how to decide at ~70% certainty — moving with speed while staying grounded in signals, risk framing, and reversibility. You’ll leave with a monitoring plan for your next real decision so you know exactly what to watch, when to revisit, and what “success” looks like.And when things go sideways (because they will), you’ll have a crisis recipe that builds trust: clear ownership, clean communication, and fast learning instead of blame.Finally, you’ll get specific ways to use AI as a decision accelerator — to sharpen options, pressure-test assumptions, and surface risks — without outsourcing your judgment.

Become a trusted decision-maker: decide at 70%, ship, monitor, adjust — effectively handle crises and use AI to strengthen your judgment.

A repeatable decision loop

How to decide at ~70% certainty (without gambling)

A clear monitoring plan for your next decision

A “crisis recipe” that builds trust

Specific ways to use AI without outsourcing judgment

High-velocity ICs: Owns ambiguous work. needs a fast, safe decision loop to ship, monitor, and adjust without overthinking

People leaders: Makes calls with imperfect info, wants a repeatable system to decide, align stakeholders, and handle crises with trust

Cross-functional leads: PM/ops/eng/sales/etc, needs better decisions across teams, clear monitoring, and AI leverage without losing judgment

Leadership Skills to Stay Ahead of AI Job Impact

Spot high-value leadership skills in the AI era

Improve planning, prioritization, and decisions fast

Early Career Acceleration: How to Stand Out

Co-Founder & COO at Level Up (Prev: Amazon, Dentsu, IPG, Startup - $8M seed)

Dina Keilany

VP Technology and SaaS Sales

Specific actions that worked for us

Insights on what we saw others did effectively

What we look for in rising stars

ICs and new managers with < 15 years experience — but anyone is welcome to join

Content is designed for early to mid career professionals

Executive Presence for Poor Public Speakers

Make your gravitas visible

Define your reputation and control your strong "first impression".

Build your reputation presence

How to Get and Keep Executive Roles in the AI Economy

As an executive, how do you balance and evaluate AI hype with what your business realistically needs now?

Balance AI hype vs real business needs now

As an executive, how do you manage ongoing disruption and uncertainly around AI?

Your sound AI adoption plan for teams

How does your own use of GenAI act an important model for your org/team as well as a good tool to use in a job search?

How to lead by example with GenAI

We will end with audience Q&A. So bring your questions.

Live audience Q&A

No Vibes, Just Evals: Proven Frameworks for AI-Native PMs

Shankha Dey

Sr Director PM @ Salesforce | ex-Microsoft Bing & Copilot | Columbia CS

Evals are replacing prds. Learn the framework that tests judgement before launch.

Define "good" before you write code

AI doesn't execute instructions - it interprets them. Learn to encode judgment so your model does what you actually mean

Write behavior specs, not feature specs

Make decisions to govern judgement - what AI controls and what humans control, using an autonomy map.

Set your autonomy dial (live demo of real product)

AI Powered Product Skills for Executive Leaders & GMs

Peter Yang

Product Lead at Roblox; Author & Podcast Host of "Behind the Craft"

How executives can directly apply AI product tools to lead, innovate, and stay credible in modern orgs

Lead with AI: Tactical Skills for Executives & GMs

How to set clear expectations for PMs in an AI era (even if you’ve never been one yourself)

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Ethan Evans

About Ethan

Courses

Beyond Senior Manager - Break Through to Strategic Executive

Cracking the C-suite in the AI Economy

Stronger Executive Presence: Be Visible, Gain Influence, & Drive Your Career

Get Promoted Faster: For ICs & Managers

Workshops

Managing Up and Across — Communicate effectively with leaders above you

High Quality Decision Making for Senior Leaders & Executives

Lightning Lessons