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Become an Influential Thought Leader

10 Days

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Cohort-based Course

Your reputation is your greatest asset. Learn the playbook top executives use to build influence and be seen as a leader in your field.

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Course overview

Transform your expertise into influence and take charge of your reputation

This course equips you with proven strategies used by top executives and their advisers to build and sustain a powerful reputation. Through hands-on guidance, you'll learn how to define your unique expertise, develop a compelling narrative, and leverage multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, to amplify your reach. This isn't about vanity metrics or quick fixes - it's about building your confidence and professional credibility, whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or scaling your own business.

Who is this course for

01

The entrepreneur

You're growing a business and need a reputation boost to attract opportunities and amplify your reach

02

The rising leader

You're a mid to senior-level manager with valuable expertise, looking to step into a more influential role

03

The subject matter expert

You're deeply knowledgeable in your field, but you struggle to translate your expertise into visible influence

04

The communications pro

You’re supporting leaders with their engagement and need solid frameworks to create impactful programs

What you’ll get out of this course

Your professional blueprint

A clear, distinctive positioning that sets you apart - no more struggling to explain what you bring to the table. You'll define your unique "sweet spot" that naturally attracts opportunities aligned with your strengths.

Your content engine

A structured message framework with your signature themes and supporting stories. Instead of wondering what to share, you'll have a systematic approach to consistently demonstrate your expertise.

Your visibility platform

A professionally curated LinkedIn presence and content plan. You will optimize your profile and know exactly what to post and how to engage meaningfully with your target audience.

Your influence strategy

A tailored roadmap to expand your influence, including engagement channels to pursue, partners to connect with, and opportunities to target - moving beyond random networking to building meaningful professional relationships.

This course includes

5 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

8 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

3 projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Dec 4—Dec 8

    Defining your expertise

    • Dec

      4

      Live workshop: Define the "sweet spot" of your expertise

      Wed 12/45:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)
    2 more items

    Crafting your message

    • Dec

      6

      Session 2: Craft and articulate your message

      Fri 12/65:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)
    4 more items

Week 2

Dec 9—Dec 13

    Building your multi-channel reputation

    • Dec

      11

      Session 3: Start building your multi-channel reputation

      Wed 12/115:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)
    3 more items

    Expanding your reach and influence

    • Dec

      13

      Session 4: Expand your reach and grow influence

      Fri 12/135:00 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)
    2 more items

Post-course

    Dec

    18

    Bonus session: progress review and guidance

    Wed 12/185:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

Meet your instructor

Ruxandra Mateescu

Ruxandra Mateescu

C-Suite adviser | Communications consultant | Executive content curator

Over 25 years, I’ve guided experts and executives to shape and strengthen their professional presence and profile. From startup founders to Big4 leaders, I’ve seen how a thoughtfully built reputation can open doors and create opportunities.


I designed this course to share the proven strategies that top professionals rely on to stand out and make a meaningful impact. Join me, and learn how to make your mark - wherever you are in your career journey.

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Free resource

5-Day Thought leadership foundations workbook

Ready to transform from expert to influential voice?


Discover your unique expertise, reach the right audience, and build professional authority with the 5-Day Thought leadership foundations workbook.


In just 20-30 minutes per day, you'll:

  • Map your expertise sweet spot
  • Identify your ideal audience
  • Craft a compelling message
  • Optimize your LinkedIn presence
  • Create engaging content


Perfect for busy professionals who want to build their reputation and a distinctive profile. Includes templates, examples, and step-by-step guidance.

Get this free resource

Course schedule

4-6 hours per week

  • Wednesdays & Fridays

    1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

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  • December 4-13, 2024

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  • Weekly projects

    2 hours per week

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Learning is better with cohorts

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Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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