Own Your Authority, Advance Your Career
Increase Your Impact and Income

Be Seen As A Leader People Trust

Yes, I want LIFETIME ACCESS to the Own Your Authority Deep Dive!

Where are you now and where do you want to be?

Whether you want to elevate and expand your role and responsibilities, increase your level and compensation,  make a strong impression during the first 90-days in your new role (that honeymoon period)  or make a career transition, I've been in your shoes. This step-by-step system is based on my 20 years of experience developing a corporate leader career as a Wall Street executive from the ground up and later successfully switching careers to a new industry.

A proven career leadership course and success path combined with a motivational coaching experience. Based on a 
series of essential career-building steps developed from years of empowering and coaching countless mid-career professionals, senior leaders and executives. Just as they were motivated and inspired  to own their presence, recognize their potential, project authority and confidence, you will be too.

Ready to revive your network and elevate your career  to reach your career and income goals?
   
                                                             
Learn the navigational path to being recognized as a professional expert and leader of change. Manage your career by remaining marketable, building upon your professional story, expert presence and brand which you can powerfully own and communicate with crystal clarity. 

How does the course work?

10 LIVE COACHING SESSIONS. Gain crucial career guidance and new ways of thinking about your growth with honest feedback and practical next steps to  confidently communicate your value and own your presence.

Enjoy ten 90-minute interactive coaching calls laser-focused on your professional and personal development. Walk through each step of the program, discuss assignments, learn from  personal stories and real work scenarios. Ask questions that will help you overcome current challenges.  Plan your next steps each week and implement learning with support.


5 TRAINING MODULES with Action Guide Workbook. Lifetime ALL ACCESS to course materials, replays,  worksheets, checklists, cheat sheets, templates and scripts.

Jumpstart your journey with  a pre-program module to set you up for success. Implement with step-by-step course content, weekly assignments, checklists and scripts for difficult conversations. Replay lesson modules and class discussions. Enjoy LIFETIME ACCESS to the full program as an online course and professional development resource and career toolkit.

WEEKLY ACCOUNTABILITY and challenges to remain motivated and steadily stay the course.

Receive weekly recaps and reminders to keep you accountable to your career goals.  Step into actions that invite you to lean into marketing your expertise. Plan and prepare for key meetings or presentations using the strategies we discuss.  Receive fresh perspectives on actions you can take and challenges that give you a 'gutsy nudge'  to stay  committed to your goals.


ACTION PLAN CALLS with honest feedback. Discuss progress, difficult situations, ask questions or simply catch-up.

Take the opportunity  to jump in on our action plan huddles where we address a difficult  circumstance, answer a question, catch you up on any classes, give extra guidance or review progress. Gain honest feedback and advice on anything you intend to implement that week.


PRIVATE DEBRIEF SESSION

At the close of the program, you have the option of scheduling a private career assessment debrief with me. At this stage, I have a solid understanding of what you are authentically aligned towards in your profession and will intuitively listen to what you're not saying as much as what you are, in terms of your career direction and next steps. 


COURSE AGENDA

The program consists of 5 training modules followed by weekly coaching calls, three bonus courses and a live 'Breakthrough from Fear To Action' class. It delivers inside success strategies for midcareer professionals, senior leaders and consultants on how to gain influence and create a high-impact career path.

Market yourself effectively

1. Own your unique value 


 Market your results and best work product when you are clear on your career portfolio and track record.
From purpose to impact: know your 'Why' and core values to better translate your plan of action to others.
Recognize your strengths that are the driver to people hiring you and keeping you in mind for new growth opportunities.
Become comfortably confident being your own publicist at the right time and place, clear on where you have demonstrated value.

Fall in love with going to work each day and returning home happy when you walk through the door. The ripple effect in all areas of your life from being a positive role model to staying in flow and mastering your mental health is immeasurable. 

Discover your Leadership edge

2. Leverage your strengths and impact skills 


Move from domain or subject matter expert to strategic leader and decisive decision-maker.
Turn your clients and business partners into raving fans
Nail your elevator pitch, be valued as a leader who thinks on their feet; gain buy-in with your clients.


When you invest in yourself, that's when others do too.  Own your personal power to create opportunities.

double your network and professional pipeline

3. Build and revive your network


Build a professional presence and expert platform by making a strong impression online and in-person.
Lacking a solid network? Revive and expand your internal and external professional contacts to include business partners, champions, advocates and prospects who are happy to refer you on.
Create engaging dialogue that feels authentic and builds trust so you can build a referral system to rely on for years to come.
Expand your opportunities by putting yourself out there.

Leverage relationships without being perceived as "too pushy" or offending anyone. 

When you know how to strategically position yourself as a leader who is seen and heard, you become respected, gain recognition and opportunities to consistently move into more leadership and increase your impact over time.

Speak without apology

4. Communicate with executive presence at any stage of your career.


Increase your visibility through storytelling in your industry with credibility, building your brand and sharing your expert knowledge.
Be vocal with your recommendations and opinions; Become comfortable going against the grain of popular opinion in the room as well as advocating for yourself and your team.
Learn proven presentation persuasion techniques which wrap a clear picture around your results when seeking buy-in and on interviews.
Speak without apology, avoid language that dilutes your value and embrace dialogue that builds executive presence.


Engage your clients and business partners to where they become your RAVING FANS.

fiercely protect your time and energy

5. Value your time and energy to remain focused on your goals.


Clear the decks. Implement proven daily and weekly routines to remain intentional to your goals and the key actions you should take to meet them.
Make yourself more of a priority, instead of giving away your time.
Unemotionally turn down requests and set boundaries with those who take away your best energy and focus. 
Fiercely protect the goals which your performance and health is being measured by.
Set your environment up for success to achieve your career goals in  preparation for your 90-day career plan (covered in our BONUS strategy course). 

BONUS #1: 

BREAKTHROUGH FROM FEAR TO ACTION

Live Interactive Training Class

Reprogram your limiting beliefs and unlock your fears in any situation you that is preventing you from owning your presence and speaking from a place of power. Take consistent action towards becoming visible, leading with your experience, skillsets and expert knowledge in our first LIVE class addressing fear and anxiety.

Address Imposter Syndrome whenever it shows up, with a response system you can trust.
Unlock your fears addressing any  personal or professional situation
Understand and handle fear as an expected part of your  journey 
Learn to conquer your fears, intuitively reading your body’s programming of core inner beliefs that are holding you back
Move forward from wherever you are stuck, to where you want to be.

BONUS #2: 

MAP OUT A REALISTIC 90-DAY CAREER PLAN WITH A STRATEGY.   CREATE YOUR GROWTH PATH FOCUSED ONLY ON IMPACTFUL ACTIVITIES

ONLINE STRATEGY COURSE

Many professionals share that they know what they want, but are unsure of how to map out a realistic career plan with the structure of having a strategy to be set up for success.

Take a stretch goal and plan for 12-weeks of pure focus.
Learn the framework to prepare for roadblocks and  and focus on high-payoff actions only.
Gain clarity on what you should say 'No' to, things that do not support your career goals.
Zero in on specific impactful actions you can take. 
Hit the ground running with STRATEGY PLAN SAMPLE TEMPLATES to draft your own 12-week growth plan.

BONUS #3:

WHAT’S YOUR STORY?  STAND OUT AND GET AHEAD TO LAND YOUR NEXT  JOB WITH A RESUME AND LINKEDIN PROFILE THAT SELLS. 

ONLINE STORYTELLING COURSE 

What's your story? Tired of being overlooked for career opportunities?  Haven't vetted your career portfolio in years? 

Market yourself with the critical sales sheet that shares your compelling career story.
Highlight career assets that leverage your best work and align with your ideal role.
 Learn how to communicate why you're the most qualified and avoid the slush pile. 
Includes cover letter and pre-formatted templates
Easily transpose to your LinkedIn profile
INCLUDES WORKBOOK AND RESUME SAMPLE TEMPLATES

"It has been transformational to come to a class like this, no matter how tired or how exhausted you may be prior to joining the calls where you are still stimulated, and get so much valuable advice out of it. Marisa is such an inspirational trainer and coach. I love her teachings, just hearing her voice when the calls kick off, excites me to want to participate and show up so much more powerfully each time in my own life."


Jacqueline Rosa

Citywide Transportation Analyst, Government Sector

"What began as career goal to accelerate growth and breakthrough to the next level is now a lifestyle change! The ability to work with Marisa and network with an extraordinary community of risk-takers and change agents is priceless. I am now a Director leading strategic initiatives and on the Board of Directors for a global literary education organization!"

Kia Brown-Dudley

Director and Impact Strategist in Literary Education

Meet Your career COACH

Hi, I'm Marisa Santoro

I'm a former tech executive with a two-decade career on Wall St. Today I am a career coach, author, corporate leadership trainer, author and TEDx speaker as well as the founder of the career platform, In Our Shoes.

My work is not based on academic research, theory or feel-good advice. It is based on two decades of practical strategies to navigate as a business leader and lead with impact at every level: midcareer, senior leader, executive or emerging leader. The proven leadership method I teach is also based on years of coaching professionals in all of those shoes. 

I also write a national career column for American City Business Journals, covering their how-to career and business strategy sections across 44 cities in the United States. 

Owning your authority is being in a career where your voice is valued and trusting yourself to make decisions that impact change.

Pay in Full - $1,497  or Three Payments of $597 

How would you feel if you were always clearly understood when speaking or presenting in meetings, because you owned your value each time?

What if you embraced the fear of failure or shutting down when leading in a new role with more responsibility?

What if you trusted your instincts to make the best decision when considering the next stage of your career?

How do you feel about building relationships with those who are happy to refer you on and get you in front of the right people? 

Strategic education leader and author of Hawaii's statewide literacy plan, Esmeralda Carini no longer approached  her career goals on her own until she embraced a professional community she can call home!

Frequently Asked Questions:

What kind of professional is this program designed for?  

The course is tailored for two types of professionals:

Those seeking to move to a new senior role or who have just stepped into a new role and wish to expand their responsibilities to grow further and build their leadership brand.

It is also designed for those seeking to make a career transition such as entrepreneurship, to a new industry or prepare for a career change in the future.

What do I actually get when I enroll?

You receive the full step-by-step career leadership course with lifetime access and action guide workbook. 

Across 8-weeks, you receive 10 live coaching calls, followed by weekly accountability and a private debrief session at the close of the program. You will be sent recordings of all calls along with call transcripts.

You receive the following 3 BONUS courses:

-"Breakthrough from Fear to Action" interactive live class

-"Map out a 90-Day Career Plan with a Strategy" course with templates to draft your first strategy plan.

-Storytelling course: "How to Write a Winning Resume that Sells" with templates to plug your career assets in.

What if I'm unsure of my next role? I know what I enjoy doing but I'm not yet clear on what I should be looking for. Wouldn't I fall behind?

If you have professional experience and specific skillsets under your belt, this course is designed to help you package that, as a product so that you can market yourself either by growing further where you are in your current organization, taking your career portfolio and leveraging it elsewhere for someone else, or going out on your own testing the waters as a highly paid consultant. 

Between the course and the conversations we have here, including the action huddle implementation sessions, you will gain clarity around what you bring to the table. You will share how professional prospects would benefit from the assets you lead with and highlight these, in every communication channel: during key conversations, e-mail outreach, building relationships, your resume, LinkedIn and so much more.

How does the BONUS Breakthrough from Fear to Action session work?

This will be held as a live interactive 90-minute masterclass where you will choose one area of your life where fear is stopping you from growth. Many people let fear stop them from taking the necessary steps to achieve their goals, you're not alone.  Successful people, feel the fear but don’t let it keep them from doing anything they want to do—or have to do. They understand that fear is something to be acknowledged, experienced, and taken along for the ride.  Together we will  work through a toolkit of breakthrough methods to deal with fear and take action.

What if my time is limited due to a fluctuating work schedule or an unforeseen conflict with another commitment?

Professionals who have attended this program lead very busy lives between work, family and travel for example. For these reasons, you have access to every module in the course each week to replay and access all assignments at any time. There is no expiration of time when you can return to the course modules,

Also, and as an added bonus, you can join our coaching calls and action huddles that are held following each class.  You can also pop in to speak with me during office hours in between class weeks. 

 You can show up to simply “listen in” or jump in with a quick question or ask about the content you have missed. Many join simply for the motivation of being around others and hearing their individual challenges. 

Lastly, you can also schedule a private debrief after the course ends to discuss any areas you may have missed and how you can get back on track implementing.

If you feel this program is right for you, but are concerned about time commitment, you have a lot of flexibility to catch up both live and online in between classes.

What if I'm unclear of my career path and I have no idea of my new direction?

Many professionals share that they want to be more purpose-driven and intentional in their career, especially when working with others or if they choose to go for a management role with a team. 

This is why at the very start of the program and your first class, we walk through how to align to what your purpose is, referred to as your 'Why'.  When people understand your Why, you receive the resources, opportunities and people you need to reach your goals. In our action huddles we continue uncovering this, where you will go deeper and realize what motivates you and has you feel impactful in your life because it's been at your core since childhood and why doing work that fulfills you feels so right and aligned to who you are holistically.


What if I have just started a new position or recently moved in my career?

Congratulations! 

Even if you just started a new position, on Day 1, you are always looking for your next opportunity. Are you ready to be seen as someone who makes a positive impact in their field and create your next growth opportunity? That's what this program is about at any stage of your career; it's about the long game.

What we mean is, having a strategy in place so that you position yourself for further growth, visibility, increasing your network and impact.

Many  professionals who enroll as soon as one-week after starting a new position or are one-year in. If you are wired for growth, this program will show you how to consistently advance in your career, doing work that fulfills you and where you are making a positive impact.


What if I'm technically not in a senior role right now?

Just because you may not have the title or level you want yet, or even direct reports, doesn’t mean  you aren’t qualified to move into a new senior role.  Many here have struggled with Imposter Syndrome.  You won’t have to question yourself or what results you truly bring to a certain opportunity and how you need to change to be attractive to  a potential employer. 

No more doubting whether you’re good enough because right now people want to feel connected and that requires being human and addressing the elephant in the room:  leading through change.

When you own your story and achievements, you stand out, become visible and project confidence that others will feel.  Opportunities don’t show up only for those who already have the level or title. Demonstrating leadership is when opportunities show up. 

Preparation meets opportunity. 


Does the program work for consultants and small business owners?

YES! We have had small business owners and those just beginning as entrepreneurs join past cohorts. The foundation of this program is based on on marketing yourself whether you are working for an employer or for yourself. In both roles, you have clients and are seeking to make a bigger impact, doing work that fulfills you from which you can further grow. 


I tend to procrastinate or get busy. What if I fall behind?

After running this program many times, we've listened and learned! It's  and why we've built into the calls, action huddles as well as coaching  throughout our time together. There is a consistent open line of communication to support you throughout whenever you need to catch up.

Doing work that you are passionate about will take as much time and a lot less energy than the work we do not enjoy and as a rule we become better parents and partners when we follow  a path where we feel purposeful and we’re making an impact, not to mention where you’re being compensated accordingly. 


How long does it take to go through the program?

The course is 8-weeks of live calls followed by a private debrief session to discuss next steps, quick wins you can make and implementation of material learned. 

How soon can I start, once I have access? 

You are given access immediately after completing enrollment.  We hold a kick off  call at the start to introduce yourself and share where you are currently in your career and where you want to be. This meet and greet call is separate from the live coaching and action huddle calls we hold.


What is the format of each live call and training class?

The sessions are held interactively  with a dedicated audio line for phone dial-in  (international conference lines sent). There is no video  "zoom" interface required.   Calls generally run for 90-minutes. Depending on the number of questions asked, they can sometimes run longer.  You are free to jump off should you need to end early as all calls are recorded for later replay within the week. 

In the current environment, is it selfish to want to more in my career?

In any area of your life, your needs and circumstances are always changing. Preparation meets opportunity. Most people live conditional lives, where they wait for XYZ event to happen before doing something that can take their career to the next level. However, often when opportunities arrive, it is easy to talk ourselves out of them if we are not mentally and professionally ready.  

If you believe you deserve happiness and success, and are ready to maximize your growth, you are taking responsibility for your results by being prepared for those opportunities when they arrive.

Aside from attending the live calls and enrolling in the training program, how else am I supported in the program? 

You have the opportunity to schedule a private debrief session to discuss your next steps and ask any questions you need, following the program. You receive accountability each week throughout our time together. Every week you will receive accountability check-ins as a reminder of any commitments you have shared. 

You also receive the three BONUS courses: Breakthrough from Fear to Action (this is held as a live class together), Map Out a Realistic 90-Day Career Plan with a Strategy and the Resume and LinkedIn Storytelling Course.

Do you offer a self-paced online learning format of this course? 

Yes! After the course ends, you are given lifetime access to all courses and course materials, including our calls.

I am based outside of the United States. How would I attend?

Many professionals in the UK and Europe have attended our programs.  Live calls are held at convenient times in the afternoon and evenings to suit your local time zone.  You will be given a dedicated phone line for your local city. 

I have already taken the program and would like to receive coaching. Can I enroll again?

You sure can. Get in touch at school@inrshoes.com and we will share the Alumni benefits you will receive.

Pay in Full - $1,497  or Three Payments of $597 

The "Own Your Authority Deep Dive" was a much needed shot of adrenaline for me.  Coming here and having these conversations where you are looking towards your professional future, gives you hope that you can create what you want and exactly how. Marisa talks you through work situations to prepare you to have the tough conversations you need, because you have thought it through ahead with her and were exactly what I needed.  I am comfortable trusting my gut, expressing myself fully, and doing what my heart tells me that I need to do as an authentic leader.

Lenore Damond

Managing Director, Airline Sector

"Renewed self-confidence and assertiveness! Marisa’s guidance empowered me to identify opportunities for 5% growth, with a charge to do 5 things outside of my comfort zone.  I took an assessment of what I wanted to improve on, made a commitment to make changes, and began seeing and feeling results within the same week.

Since training and coaching with Marisa, I have launched our central leadership team and had a 1-to-1 conversation with my commissioner on the resources I need to centralize my team’s operations and grow the team as my own leadership role grows."

Jeffrey Malamy

Project Manager, Department of Transportation

Pay in Full - $1,497  or Three Payments of $597 

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"I work in an industry that is not always the easiest to obtain a job if you are not being referred, and is extremely competitive. I knew I needed to step up my game to catch the attention of recruiters to stay in the 6-figure salary range. Marisa’s unique ability to prepare you for those 6-figure positions, resume format, style is paralleling. Within a week of submitting my resume, I was receiving emails and calls for interviews! Her brilliance and endless encouraging talks which prepared me for where I am today."

Dora Raine-Islamovic

Business Development Strategy

"Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. One of the biggest takeaways from Marisa’s coaching is that if something is not working then take action and trust your instincts. I needed to find a new job and strong support on how to execute my plan. Staying positive, and staying the course with a plan is not easy to do on your own. In less than three months I secured the job I wanted, switching to a new industry and moving.  I needed a “just go for it” push. Your mind will block you from doing certain things. Although I was prepared to move without a job, I had to think about it in a different way. Marisa encouraged me that I can do whatever I want. if something does happen along the way, we would handle it together, with a positive perspective. I  needed someone to punch holes in my plan to catch my blind spots.""

Luis Soriano

Senior Project Manager

"Are leaders born or made? Leaders are those who stand up and own their authority. Marisa’s teachings provide the missing piece for many – the leadership mindset needed and how to leverage your skills to fulfill your potential and become the leader you were meant to be.

Gordon Tredgold

HR Weekly, Top 3 Most Influential People HR

"I have seen incredible results by setting boundaries in my practice and saying NO where I need. I absolutely needed this course. I’m now setting up expectations with patients, creating and setting my office policy and training my staff  – editing all our emails based on this advice. Marisa helped me through a difficult transition in my job.  She guided me to find the right words to discuss my resignation.  It’s hard to be a woman and balance the alpha and beta in your job.  Before working with you Marisa, I was a complete pushover at work. Then I started standing up for myself in ways that I never thought possible.  The 3 most significant improvements I made were in my new job, a new approach to interactions with my boss. A new approach to emails."

Dr. Dorothy Fink

Endocrinologist, NYU Langone

Money Back Guarantee

We offer a 14-day money back guarantee of this course. If you are not completely satisfied, you can alert us within 14 days of the enrollment date.  Upon requesting a refund, within the applicable time period, we will cancel your registration and issue you a full refund, no questions asked.

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